Annual tidelands fund transfer to DMR
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson’s office announced Monday how much money in tidelands funds has been returned to the Department of Marine Resources this year. More than $6.3 million…
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Ocean Springs High School Theatre heading to state finals
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs High School Theatre is heading to state finals with ‘The Crane Wife.’ The theatre department will be competing for the…
Harrison County School District celebrates partners with appreciation breakfast
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District hosted its inaugural Community Partnership Appreciation Breakfast this morning, celebrating 50 partners who have helped strengthen schools and…
Powerball jackpot on the rise
Someone might soon need to get a bigger wallet! No one had the winning numbers in Saturday night’s big Powerball drawing. The jackpot for tonight is now at $875 million. That’s…
Gulfport celebrating state championship win with parade
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport High parents, students, and alum are still celebrating after the team’s thrilling last-second win over Tupelo Saturday night in the 7A state championship game in Starkville.…
Memphis hires Charles Huff as football coach after one season at Southern Miss
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has hired Charles Huff as football coach after his one season at Southern Miss. Athletic director Ed Scott announced the hiring Monday with Huff replacing Ryan Silverfield, who left for Arkansas on Nov. 30. “Early in our search…
Arrest made in theft of Grinch décor in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- One person has been arrested in connection to the theft of the Grinch décor stolen from the City of D’Iberville. Chief Marty Griffin announced the arrest Monday. On December 7, officers followed investigative leads that directed them…
Two killed in head-on collision in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The investigation continues into what caused a deadly head-on collision in Hancock County this past Friday. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald the crash happened early Friday afternoon on Texas Flat Road. The victims…
Railroad crossing closure next week in Jackson County
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is alerting residents of a railroad crossing closure scheduled for next week. The area affected is Frank Snell Road in the Moss Point…
Active Parenting Program happening in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for parents in the Moss Point area, Community Action of South Mississippi is hosting their Active Parenting Program in the city. Those…
Congressional leaders urge action on EU trade relating to state’s forestry industry
Mississippi’s entire congressional delegation is asking the Trump administration to help our state. Both of Mississippi’s U.S. senators and all four congressmen sent a…
MGCCC celebrates 2025 Lowe’s Foundation Scholarship recipients
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is celebrating the achievements of the 2025 Lowe’s Foundation Scholarship recipients. The students were honored at a gathering at the Harrison County Campus, recognizing students in four career and technical programs including Construction Management Technology,…
MGCCC launching new electrical technology program at Harrison County campus
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is expanding and adding new career training. The school announced they will be adding a new evening electrical technology program at the Harrison County campus. Registration is open and classes begin…
New director of finance and accounting for the City of Gulfport announced
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport has named a new director of finance and accounting. Kini Gonsoulin takes the role after more than…
Singing River Health System hosting community blood drives
The Singing River Health System will be hosting blood drives throughout December. On December 11, the blood drive will take place at the Pascagoula Hospital from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the MSCR. At Ocean Springs Hospital, the blood…
Fairfield Inn is coming to the City of Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Big news in Gautier, Legacy Park is getting a new Fairfield Inn by Marriott. The franchise has been approved and construction will begin soon.…
Speed limit changing on Jeff Davis Avenue in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Drivers in Long Beach will soon need to slow things down along a busy downtown roadway. The city announced Wednesday a speed limit…
Tips to stay safe while driving on wet roads
The holidays are a busy time and with these rainy conditions, it is important that you stay safe this holiday season. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley spoke with an…
Acadian Ambulance marks 25 years of service in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Acadian Ambulance is celebrating a major milestone in Jackson County. The emergency medical service marked 25 years of service, after first beginning…
2026 DMR Calendars now available
As we look ahead to 2026, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has released its annual calendar so you can start to prepare for the new year. The calendar serves as…
John Grishman novel ‘Boys from Biloxi’ getting adaptation
A story about Biloxi is heading to Amazon Prime Video, John Grisham’s ‘The Boys from Biloxi’ is currently in development. At this time, there is no premiere date…
IMMS opens up wish list for animals at facility
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies says all animals at the facility have been good this year and are hoping for lots of presents. Their…
State Department of Corrections welcomes new class of officers
The State Department of Corrections has welcomed a new class of officers at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution last week. The graduating class completed a program that…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office warns against scams
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is sharing that scammers are contacting people ahead of the holidays. A fake deputy is calling residents, asking for money to be sent so…
