Walter Anderson Museum hosts Mardi Gras camp
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Ocean Springs is hosting a mini Mardi Gras camp. During the three-day camp, kids will craft collages, participate in a scavenger hunt…
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Singing River CEO Lee Bond resigns from hospital
Lee Bond has resigned as Chief Executive Officer at Singing River Health System. The Board of Trustees made the announcement in a press release to the media, saying Bond resigned to pursue other opportunities. “I have certainly enjoyed my journey…
Local Greek Orthodox priest speaks on Russia and Ukraine
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is the only orthodox church on the Mississippi Gulf Coast that reflects many nationalities such as Greek, Russian, and Ukrainian. With the…
Missing tortoise Indy returns home
Some good news for you on this Monday morning, a missing turtle returns home. Indy the Tortoise has been handed over to his owners. Indy had apparently escaped from his yard…
Artist gives five-minute art lessons at Roots, Rhythm, and Arts Festival
Also at the Roots, Rhythm, and Arts Festival, it was possible to become an artist in five minutes. You might not become as immediately skilled…
Roots, Rhythm and Arts Festival returns to Downtown Gulfport
Each year, the Roots, Rhythm, and Arts Festival is a free-form celebration in all things creative. Downtown Gulfport hummed with creative energy Saturday. Out near Chandeleur Island…
Krewe of Neptune Parade returned to Biloxi on Saturday
Biloxi’s Krewe of Neptune parade finally returned Saturday night and our news team was there to capture it all. Grant Chighizola, Meggan Gray and Rob Knight showed our…
Perkinston man sentenced as habitual offender after drug conviction
A Perkinston man will serve 12 years day-for-day after being convicted on charges of possession of a controlled substance. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said Wade Alan Willard, Sr., 63, was convicted last week.…
Gemini tops off Mardi Gras with Gulfport night parade
The Krewe of Gemini will round out the Carnival season on Fat Tuesday with the final parade of the season. And WXXV's own Meggan Gray has been asked to serve as grand marshal of the Gemini's Night Parade on Mardi…
Diamondhead City Council issues statement about arrest of Alan Moran
Diamondhead City Council issued a statement on Friday to address the arrest of Councilman Alan Moran. Moran was arrested Feb. 14 on charges of simple assault causing bodily injury and contributing to the delinquency of a child. Diamondhead council attorney…
Praise Temple in Biloxi damaged when two cars go through building
Praise Temple Biloxi, a church on Division Street, was heavily damaged Friday when not one but two vehicles went through the building because of a crash. Natasha Pickett, co-pastor at the church, said she and her husband, Jakavious Pickett, got…
Mega Millions winning numbers for February 25th, 2022
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s Mega Millions draw. All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Mississippi Lottery Draw February 25th, 2022: CASH 3 and CASH 4
Here are the winning numbers for tonight’s lottery draw. Cash 3: 2-3-8 CASH 4: 8-4-1-3 All numbers are unofficial until certified by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation.
Krewe of Wrecks rolls once again at St. Vincent De Paul School
St. Vincent De Paul School in Long Beach held their annual Krewe of Wrecks Parade today. Every year at the school, the kindergarteners would…
Harrah’s Gulf Coast donates to Humane Society of South Mississippi
Harrah’s Gulf Coast presented a check for more than $22,000 to the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The charitable funds were raised by Harrah’s Gulf Coast’s guests through…
Ocean Springs 14th annual Night Parade
The Ocean Springs Carnival Association is back for their 14th annual night parade. This year, the parade’s theme is ‘Arabian Nights, a Whole New World.’ OSCA President Billy Nix says…
90-year-old substitute teacher serves as grand marshal of Ocean Springs High Parade
Age is nothing but a number, that saying is true for 90-year-old substitute teacher Ray Skillestad who is celebrating his birthday and Mardi Gras…
St. Martin junior varsity coach arrested after K9s found marijuana in his car
A St. Martin junior varsity coach was arrested today after a police k9 alerted police there were drugs in his car. Jackson County…
Gautier man jailed after leading Gautier police on chase
A Gautier man is in jail after leading Gautier police on a chase from one end of the city to the other. Police say metro enforcement tried to…
Group of cyclists passing through Pascagoula for charity
A group of cyclists riding 700 miles across the Gulf Coast will come through Pascagoula on Tuesday. The Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure raises funds for the Fuller Center…
Mardi Gras at Hope Academy
Kids at Hope Academy got their own little taste of Mardi Gras as Gulfport Fire lent them the use of their classic fire truck to throw beads from. All of Hope…
Building Mardi Gras floats for the carnival festivities
Over at the Float Den, across from the East Biloxi Public Library, a man and a couple of his crew members have been building parade floats for nearly…
Gautier man pulled over for DUI, accused of leaving one-year-old child home alone
A Gautier man is in Jackson County jail, accused of leaving his one-year-old child at home alone when he was pulled over for…
King Cake display at the Biloxi Library
When it comes to king cakes everyone’s always asking ‘who got the baby,’ but have you ever wondered why it is in there in the first place? The Biloxi…