Crosby Arboretum to host Strawberries & Cream Festival
Laura Magazzu, portraying Eliza Jane, joined WXXV in studio this week to tell us more about the Crosby Arboretum's Strawberries & Cream Festival coming up Sunday.
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Biloxi man sentenced to life in capital murder case
A Gulfport man charged with capital murder in the death of a 16-year-old will spend the rest of his life in prison. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 20-year-old Jaquez Devonte Porter of Biloxi was convicted of capital murder Thursday…
Pascagoula lifts boil water notice in final area
Pascagoula has lifted the boil water notice in the Southeast quadrant of the city today. That means all areas of the city are now clear. The city said in a press release that the test results from the Southeast quadrant…
State Supreme Court says defendants must have attorney before indictment
The state Supreme Court has ruled that a defendant must have an attorney, whether hired or appointed, before that person is indicted. The revision to the Mississippi Rules of Criminal Procedure was adopted Thursday during the court's session in Jackson.…
George County man missing since Wednesday has been found
George County Sheriff's Office reports that Howard Lamar Moseley, 77, who went missing Wednesday, has been found safe. The Sheriff's Office issued a silver alert after he went missing near his home in the Central Community about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.…
Home destroyed in overnight fire in Harrison County
Harrison County Fire Rescue and CRTC battled a structure fire overnight in the county. Fire Chief Pat Sullivan said firefighters responded to F. Ladner Road about 12:30 a.m., where…
Keesler unveils theme for Thunder Over the Sound
Keesler Air Force Base unveiled the official theme for the Thunder over the Sound Air and Space Show, being "Heritage and Honor." Keesler Air Force Base and the City of Biloxi have come together…
Awards banquet hosted for Harrison County community
It was a sweet time to recognize people who make a different in the community. The Harrison County Triad and Salt Council hosted an awards banquet at the Golden Corral to honor outstanding…
Tuskegee Airmen adding to legacy at Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum
The Colonel Lawrence E. Roberts Incorporated Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen is adding to its legacy at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum. Several Gulfport city council members, along with members of the Colonel Lawrence E.…
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies receives large grant
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies received a large grant from GOMESA. They will be receiving a $2.5 million grant from the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act, which delegated more than $100 million…
Panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence
American advertising federation Mississippi Gulf Coast and Public Relations Association of Mississippi Beach Chapter hosted Man vs. Machine Industry artificial intelligence panel discussion. The discussion focused on how artificial intelligence influences public relations, advertising,…
Hearing held discussing Ocean Springs annexation
A hearing was held this morning for a very important topic in Ocean Springs Jackson County Chancery Courtroom 'C' in Pascagoula was packed as Judge Neil Harris held a public hearing discussing the proposed…
Shuckers homestand continues
Following yesterday's rainout, the Biloxi Shuckers are playing two for the price of one tonight. WXXV Sports Director Jeff Haeger joins us live from MGM Park, where everyone is still excited about the Shuckers'…
Biloxi wade-in participants to be celebrated
The NAACP is holding a commemoration this weekend for members of the Biloxi chapter who participated in the Biloxi Beach wade-ins. During the civil rights movement, the Biloxi wade-in was a series of…
Mississippi receives $1 million grant for behavioral health
Mississippi is one of 15 states to receive a $1 million certified community behavioral health clinic planning grant. These grants aim to transform mental health and substance use treatment across the country. The funding…
Local organization plans events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
One Biloxi organization wants to put a stop to sexual assault for good as Sexual Assault Awareness Month continues. The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence is inviting the community to come and learn…
New officers recruited to the Biloxi Police Department
The Biloxi Police Department is welcoming its newest officers to the force. A group of eight new recruits gathered at the Biloxi Municipal Court on April 12 as they were sworn in with…
Two charged with stealing vehicle in New Orleans, fleeing in Long Beach
Two men from out of state have been charged in connection to a stolen vehicle out of Louisiana. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said 19-year-old Danny Lumar of Cypress, Texas and 19-year-old Dalton Pierre of Slidell, Louisiana, were each charged…
Pascagoula partially lifts boil water notice in the city
Pascagoula city officials have partially lifted the boil water notice that has been in effect since Monday. Officials say the north quadrant north of Highway 90 has had water samples return to show that the boil water advisory is no…
Colorado State team predicts lower-than average hurricane season
A slightly below-average level of tropical activity is projected for 2023 in the Atlantic basin, according to a forecast released today by Colorado State University’s Department of Atmospheric Science. Led by senior research scientist Phil Klotzbach, Ph.D., the CSU Tropical Meteorology…
Pass man sentenced to 40 years in 2021 road rage incident
A Pass Christian man was sentenced to 40 years in prison stemming from a 2021 road rage incident. 42-year-old Rudy Desmond Toler was sentenced last week by Judge Christopher Schmidt. Testimony in the January trial revealed that Toler threatened and…
Baptist church holds food drive for those in need
People Mission Baptist Church held a food drive to help their neighbors in need. The church gave away nearly 10,000 pounds of food, giving away fresh produce, frozen meats, and baked goods. People were…
Non-profit organization helping Mississippians with criminal records
A non-profit organization is helping Mississippians with criminal records get back into school and the work force. The Mississippi Center for Justice is partnering with the NAACP of Gulfport and the Magnolia Bar Association…
Community takes part in FBI Citizens Academy
Community members from across the area are taking part in a three-day FBI Citizens Academy course at the Ocean Springs Police Department. The FBI Citizens Academy is a bureau-wide program that will give community…