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…
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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…
Mississippi Department of Education announces new AP courses
The Mississippi Department of Education announces the launch of new advanced placement courses for high schools. Those include classes in cybersecurity, networking, and business with personal finance. The…
Operation Robocall Roundup launched in Mississippi
The Mississippi Attorney General has announced the launch of Operation Robocall Roundup. This operation issues warning letters to 37 telecom companies. In June, an estimated 4.5 billion robocalls were reported…
Chatting with the Newly Elected Mayors: Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-New leadership down at Gulfport City Hall, Hugh Keating took office as mayor back in June and he’s busy running day to day operations…
Cruisin’ the Coast warns against scams
Cruisin’ the Coast organizers are alerting the public about social media scams popping up. On social media, Cruisin’ the Coast shares that social media pages are using the event name…
City of Ocean Springs shares update on Government Street Paving Project
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Government Street Paving Project is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 11 in Ocean Springs. Starting at 7 a.m. that morning, the westbound lane of Government Street from Washington Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr.…
Developer changing site of proposed casino to Long Beach Harbor
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Plans for a casino that have long been in the works in Long Beach have once again been changed as the…
Humane Society of South Mississippi holding Wicked Roll n Rollover 2025
Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi joins us to discuss their upcoming Rock N Rollover fundraiser. The Wicked Rock n Rollover 2025…
Labor and delivery services to end at Memorial Hospital Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Memorial Hospital Biloxi will no longer offer labor and delivery services beginning next month. Starting September 1, Memorial Hospital Biloxi will consolidate their obstetric services, including labor and delivery, mother/baby, and nursery from Memorial Hospital. Those services will…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Ballet Theatre holding auditions for ‘The Nutcracker’
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Ballet Theatre is inviting all to audition for their rendition of 'The Nutcracker.' Those auditions take place this weekend and next weekend,…
George County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested for DUI
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- An off-duty George County sheriff’s deputy was arrested Thursday. Lucedale Police saw the deputy driving under the influence within city limits. The deputy has been identified as Braxton Keebler. He was taken into custody without incident.…
Mississippi Supreme Court reinstates lawsuit in child sexual assault case
The state Supreme Court announced a child sexual assault case dating back to 2014 has been sent back to Circuit Court. The case, involving an eight-year-old student who was sexually assaulted by her bus driver, Sergio Sandoval, has been sent…
MDOT crews continuing work on Highway 57 in Jackson County
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Crews have been working on Highway 57 in Jackson County as part of the project to widen nine miles from I-10 to Vancleave.…
HomeGoods, Nothing Bundt Cakes to join bustling Crossroads shopping complex
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- A few popular chains are set to open in the near future at Crossroads in Gulfport, joining a busy shopping center…
Biloxi experiencing a surge in homelessness
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Back in 2018, Back Bay Mission served around 230 people experiencing homelessness. Fast forward to 2025, with a few months still left in the year, that…
