Getting to know Coast Electric’s new CEO
Coast Electric has recently named a new CEO, also naming them as CEO of Coast Connect. Chris Rhodes joins us in studio with his plans during his tenure.
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Department investigating inappropriate behavior of former St. Martin High employee
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is aware of allegations of inappropriate behavior involving a staff member formerly employed at St. Martin High School. An active investigation is currently underway. The staff member is no longer employed by…
Ocean Springs night parade set to roll Friday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is sharing details on Friday’s night parade. The route is set to roll through the downtown area at 6…
Importance of prescribed burns to local woodlands
Smoke in the air can be alarming, but sometimes it’s actually a sign of something good. Gulf Island National Seashore plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the Davis…
Gulfport man sentenced to 30 years for attempted murder
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man has been sentenced in a 2023 attempted murder case. Forty-three-year-old Lashaun Unger pled guilty to attempted murder in connection with the November 8, 2023 stabbing assault of his former girlfriend. According to Assistant District…
Mississippi man indicted for arson of Beth Israel Synagogue and the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life
WASHINGTON — Stephen Spencer Pittman, 19, of Madison, Mississippi, was charged by superseding indictment Monday, Feb. 10, with civil rights and arson offenses related to the burning of the Beth Israel Congregation and the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life…
Pet of the Week: Roux is looking for a forever home
Every Wednesday on WXXV, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Katie King joins us in studio to tell us more about…
Restoring the historic Markham Hotel in Downtown Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It is one of the most ambitious and watched restoration projects in recent years in South Mississippi. The eight story Markham Hotel in Downtown Gulfport was built in 1926…
CASA of South Mississippi swears in 12 new child advocates
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- CASA of South Mississippi is welcoming new volunteers to its team. Twelve court appointed special advocates were sworn in during a ceremony at…
Singing River Pascagoula Hospital patients celebrate Mardi Gras
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A special Mardi Gras tradition rolled through the halls of Singing River Pascagoula Hospital, bringing beads, music, and plenty of smiles along the way. Patients from…
Side-By-Side Respite Ministry celebrates Mardi Gras in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- First Methodist Church of Long Beach is celebrating Mardi Gras with their Side-By-Side Respite Ministry! The program provides engaging activities for those…
Fire crews battle 18-wheeler fire in Harrison County
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Rescue Chief Pat Sullivan is sharing video from an 18-wheeler fire. That fire happened Wednesday night on I-10. Harrison County Fire Rescue and the Combat Training Readiness Center teamed up to battle the…
Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse invites public to Lundi Gras Parade
Bay St. Louis, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mardi Gras season is still in full swing. Lundi Gras is coming up fast, however. The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse…
Hundreds gather to raise mental health awareness at Night of Hope in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Hundreds of community members gathered at Blaylock Park in in Wiggins on Wednesday evening for Night of Hope.…
Bill aiming to create skilled workers
Mississippi employers say they need skilled workers, but too many adults say they can’t afford the training. That gap in the state’s workforce is what a new bill aims to…
Stone County School District's Night of Hope Event
Students and staff in the Stone County School District have come together to organize an event to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, as Hope Week events…
Fire rating upgraded for northeast district in Jackson County
Residents of Northeast Jackson County may soon see a decrease in their fire insurance premiums. It comes after Jackson County Fire Protection announced that the fire protection…
Moss Point Police Chief discusses community outreach, upcoming event
Moss Point Police Chief Dennis Stevenson stopped by the WXXV studios to talk to Grant Chighizola about the police department's community outreach efforts, including one…
Rep. Mike Ezell recognized as 2026 Heritage Champion
Representative Mike Ezell has been honored as a 2026 Heritage Champion for the Alliance of National Heritage Areas. Ezell was presented the award by Gulf Coast Heritage Area’s…
Picayune PD installs microchip scanning station
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is offering a way for pets to be scanned for microchips after hours. Found pets can be brought to the police department on…
Beer, Bacon and Beyond Festival coming to Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Beer, Bacon and Beyond Festival is kicking off in Long Beach next month. Katherine Sutton and Eric Alvarez join us with the…
Mental Health First Aid Training
The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi is hosting a first responders mental health first aid training event. Kimberly Barta and Nicole Pierce join us with the details. The training takes…
2/10 - Foggy start on Wednesday with rain chances returning late
We’ll be dealing with a few foggy mornings over the next couple of days, lasting until 9 or 10 a.m., so plan for some reduced visibility if you are heading out early…
Ocean Springs School District names new superintendent
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The OSSD Board of Trustees has named Justin Sutton the next Superintendent of Ocean Springs School District, effective July 1st. Sutton takes over for Superintendent Michael Lindsey, who is retiring after more than 34 years in…