Blue Moon Art Project announced
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce announced the Blue Moon Art Project. All artists 21 and older are invited to submit a canvas that captures the spirit of…
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Southern Miss announces TEDx speaker line up
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The University of Southern Miss Gulf Coast Campus is hosting a Ted Talk event in October. Joining us with more information is Dr. Jacob Breland.…
Opioid settlement fund application period now open
The 2025 Mississippi Opioid Settlement Fund Application period is now open. The announcement came from Attorney General Lynn Fitch on Monday. This program aims to help the state recover…
Update on West Railroad St. Paving Project in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach shared an update on the West Railroad Street Paving Project. Crews are milling West Railroad Street from…
New details in suspension of Moss Point Police Chief
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- New details in the case involving the Moss Point police chief who was suspended last week. According to our media partner, the Sun…
City of Ocean Springs warns of scam email
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is warning against a scam going around. Emails are being sent out, claiming to be invoices from the city.…
Bay St. Louis artist commemorates Amtrak's return with hundreds of handmade medallions
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- After months of waiting, Amtrak is set to make its inaugural journey on the Mardi Gras Route…
Singing River Health System holding blood drive to help local family
Singing River Health System is hosting a series of community blood drives this week across the Coast in honor of Kevin Chevalier. Chevalier is the…
Elvis Week kicks off at Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Elvis Week is officially getting all shook up in Ocean Springs. Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort is paying tribute…
Getting an update on 2025 Shrimping Season
We’re a couple of months into the 2025 shrimp season. Shrimp boats are heading out to drop their nets, gulf shrimp is available at harbors, docks, and seafood wholesalers…
One week until Amtrak service returns to the Gulf Coast
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)- We are one week away from the return of Amtrak to the Gulf Coast. It’s been a long time coming in terms of…
Victim identified in Sunday evening police chase that ended in fatal crash
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The investigation continues after a police chase and subsequent crash left one person dead Sunday evening in Biloxi. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identified the victim in that crash as 19-year-old Tyler Harris of Biloxi. Biloxi police…
GivHer Circle grant opens, new program launched
Dr. Christen Duhe and Tiffany Bell join us in studio to talk about the GivHer Circle grant as well as the Young Philanthropist Cohort. The GivHer Circle will…
Opening of Hurricane Katrina Exhibit at Studio Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- We are three weeks away from the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall on the Mississippi Coast. In Waveland, some organizations are dedicating the entire…
Genetic testing scams on the rise in Mississippi
The state Senior Medicare Patrol says there is a rise in genetic testing scams happening. Beneficiaries are reporting that they are receiving calls from medical providers with offers…
Nontraditional Student from Gautier finds success at Singing River Healthcare Academy
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) - With the opening of Singing River's Healthcare Academy, one nontraditional student is pursuing her LPN through the academy’s career-focused programs.…
Back to School Blitz: Meet Danielle Ladner, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center's August Teacher of the Month
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Our third and final day of WXXV and Huntington Learning Center's Back to School Blitz…
Two-vehicle crash leaves one dead in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is dead after a head-on crash involving a car and a van over the weekend in Stone County. Officials with Mississippi Highway…
New residence hall opens at Mississippi State University
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi State has a new residence hall on campus. Friday, MSU opened Azalea Hall, located at the corner of Barr Avenue and George Perry Street. The newest and largest residence hall in Starkville will welcome its first…
Disney on Ice returns to the Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Beloved characters are returning to the Coast Coliseum in November. ‘Disney on Ice presents Road Trip Adventures” will run at the Coast Coliseum from November 20 through the 23rd. Characters like Mickey and Minnie make an appearance.…
Gautier Police Department receives new drone
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gautier Police Department has received a generous donation. American Legion Post 1992 has given police a new drone. The police say this drone will be valuable in…
MGCCC unveils Defense Industry Training Accelerated Courses
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - DITAC is a variety of accelerated, hands-on training programs designed to prepare individuals for high-demand careers in the defense sector. U.S. Senator Roger Wicker believes this program will address the growing workforce demand by fast-tracking…
STEM Gulf Coast-Biloxi STEM Fest coming to South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A free, hands-on learning experience is coming to Biloxi soon. STEM Global Action announced that STEM Gulf Coast-Biloxi STEM Fest will take place on August 16. All the fun is happening from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at…
Façade grant applications open for businesses in Stone County
The Stone County Economic Development Partnership announces the façade grant applications are available for businesses in the central business district of Wiggins. Up to $50,000 in funding…