Cold weather shelters open on the Coast
Due to anticipated cold weather, cold weather shelters are opening in South Mississippi. Hancock County’s warming center will be open back up at 8 p.m. in the Kiln. That shelter is located at 18320 Highway 43.
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Governor Reeves opts in to school choice tax credits
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves on Monday making a move that signals his support for expanded school choice in Mississippi. Reeves has opted Mississippi into the federal tax credit scholarship program, designed to expand school choice opportunities for Mississippi…
MGM Resorts Foundation and Beau Rivage announce community grants are available
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The MGM Resorts Foundation and Beau Rivage are seeking proposals from nonprofits providing direct services to people living in the communities where…
Wiggins Fire Chief graduates from leadership course
The Wiggins Fire Department is congratulating Chief Steven Purvis on completing a leadership course at the State Fire Academy. The course is called ‘Exercising Leadership through Difficult Conversations.’ Chief…
Goodwill of South MS seeking volunteers for new literacy program
Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi is getting ready to launch a new literacy program called Goodreads. They are looking for volunteers to make it happen. Here’s how you can help: Read to children in classrooms across the Mississippi Gulf Coast…
Mississippi Dept. of Archives and History accepting summer internships
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is now accepting applications for their 2026 summer internships. This is a paid internship offering hands-on experience across the administration, archives, and record services, and more. Each internship is carefully designed to help…
Mississippi Dept. of Archives and History accepting summer internships
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is now accepting applications for their 2026 summer internships. This is a paid internship offering hands-on experience across the administration,…
Concerns impacting small towns across southeast Mississippi
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-As lawmakers debate priorities during the 2026 legislative session, leaders in small towns across southeast Mississippi say statewide decisions can have outsized impacts. Kristen Kaylor…
Hancock County School District sees graduation rate growth
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock County School District is sharing exciting news about their graduation rate. The 2025 graduation rate has risen to almost 91 percent, up…
Gulf Coast Research Lab looking for interns for summer program
Now is the time to get your application in to turn your summer into an ocean adventure! Spend summer 2026 learning at the University of Southern…
Lt. Eric Dedeaux retiring from Gulfport Fire Department
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department is seeing one lieutenant retire after 30 years of service. The department says Lt. Eric Dedeaux demonstrated professionalism, leadership, and commitment…
Ocean Springs High School band honored with Blue Ribbon award
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The National Band Association announced the recipients of their Blue Ribbon award. The Ocean Springs band and director Kevin Shira took home the…
MDWFP announces 2026 Youth Art Contest
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks invites students across the state to participate in the 2026 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest. Each student must submit a…
USM, blue economy leaders test new technology
Southern Miss researchers on the Coast recently partnered with a few aquatic technology companies to test out new autonomous technologies. Representatives from USM, Blue IQ, Seatrac, and more recently…
South Mississippi oyster growers hopeful for new legislation
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-Mississippi is leading by example when it comes to the future of seafood farming in the United States. As Congress considers new legislation aimed…
Three Ocean Springs School District teachers receive national board certification
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs School District congratulates their three newest national board certified teachers. Being board certified is an advanced teaching credential. The program…
Cold Weather Shelters opening in three South Mississippi counties this weekend
Due to cold weather conditions this weekend, warming centers in Harrison, Hancock, and Pearl River counties are opening up Saturday and Sunday night. Those locations are: Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center: 10395 Automall Pkwy, D'iberville. Opens at 4:30 PM both days.…
Informational event on pathways into teaching profession
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District is partnering with the University of Southern Mississippi to share pathways into the teaching profession. Those interested should head…
MS. Gulf Coast Chapter of Jack and Jill of America hosting blood drive
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter of Jack and Jill of America is hosting a blood drive on Monday, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King…
Jackson County fire departments, emergency service offices team up to support young girl battling leukemia
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) -- Fire departments and other emergency service organizations across Jackson County are teaming up to raise money…
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs Prom Closet returns Saturday
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs annual prom closet is Saturday. Each year, the initiative helps local middle and high schoolers find affordable formal wear for prom…
1/16 - Rain chance returns Saturday with cold temperatures following
Cloud cover will increase overnight with a few spotty showers possible in the pre-dawn hours, but most areas remain dry. Saturday stays mostly cloudy and cool with only a slight chance…
Saenger Theater progress report
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The people of Biloxi have impatiently been waiting for the Saenger Theater to reopen since it was closed for repairs and renovations in 2018. The nearly 100-year-old building has been…
Back Bay Mission partners with Memorial Health for new collaborative initiative
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Back Bay Mission, in partnership with Memorial Health System, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony in Biloxi to announce a new collaborative initiative…