William Carey University cuts ribbon on new facility
William Carey University is celebrating two major milestones when it comes to medical programs for students. Students and staff cut the ribbon on the Charles Pickering Institute of…
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Long Beach declares Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce declared April 12 through the 18 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. That proclamation was made during Tuesday’s board of…
Sonic Drive-In sends three local teachers to Ron Clark Academy
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Sonic Drive-In sent three Biloxi teachers to Ron Clark Academy Training as part of a one-million-dollar nationwide donation. Sonic selected 400 educators across the…
100 Men Hall hosting Blues Brunch
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- 100 Men Hall is kicking off their Blues Brunches this month. Those are expected to happen every second Sunday. The first one set to take place April 12. The address is 303 Union Street in…
Long Beach Fire trains with the jaws of life
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach, the fire department b shift crew took part in hands-on training with rescue systems. These firefighters sharpened their skills with…
Biloxi Shuckers hosting golf night at Keesler Federal Park
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Biloxi Shuckers are hosting a special night this Saturday. The Shuckers invites the Gulf Coast to get a taste of The Masters at their…
Long Beach Fire Department welcomes new fire engine
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department officially welcomed a new fire engine to their fleet. Some of their current engines date back to the 1990s.…
Art in the Pass returns this Saturday and Sunday
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-- A beloved spring arts festival returns this Saturday and Sunday to Pass Christian's War Memorial Park. WXXV's Grant Chighizola spoke to Wendy Diaz del…
New treatment option available at Memorial Hospital Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Hospital Gulfport has become the first hospital on the Coast to offer a new treatment option for patients with complex peripheral artery disease. Dr. Haylie Reed is the surgeon who performed the operation. Not only is…
Stone County School District shares update on progress of new high school
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County School District is sharing their progress report for the new high school. School officials say the interior…
The 15th Annual Eagles Under The Oaks Charity Golf Tournament
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Golfers hit the course this week not just for fun, but to raise thousands of dollars for combat wounded veterans in South Mississippi. WXXV News…
Progress continues on the Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing an update on their gateway project. Officials say crews are currently focused on forming the plaza area…
2026 Ocean Springs Town Tour Guide released
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street unveiled its 2026 official Town Tour Guide in partnership with South Mississippi Living. The new guide highlights everything that makes…
Memorial Hospital Foundation hosting Cocktails For a Cause
The Memorial Hospital Foundation is hosting a fundraising event on April 18th. Cocktails for a Cause is taking place at White Pillars in Biloxi. Foundation president…
Junior Auxiliary hosting pickleball tournament
Junior Auxiliary of Ocean Springs and Biloxi are hosting a pickleball tournament on April 17th. This is a free event geared towards teenagers. Shelly Laughlin joins us with…
William Carey University hosting family fun day in Gulfport
William Carey University is hosting a fun afternoon in Gulfport on April 25th. Barksdale Pavilion at Jones Park will be transformed with music, carnival rides…
City of Diamondhead opens new dog park
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- Dog owners in Diamondhead have a new place for their four-legged friends to run and play. The ribbon was cut Saturday on the new city dog…
Hancock County Sheriff's Office searching for suspect considered armed and dangerous
Hancock County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for helping finding an aggravated assault suspect. Gavin Ladner remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous, he may have a shotgun with him. Ladner…
Two members of Jackson County Fire Protection team complete training
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team shared two of their members completed training at the state fire academy last week. Lt. Will Yates…
Stone County family turns grief into giving by creating scholarship in brother's honor
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Everyone wants to leave a legacy. "Greg was a wonderful, kind human being," Kim Rayborn said when describing…
Midsummer Night Faire coming to the Mary C. in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Midsummer Night Faire is coming to the Mary C. in Ocean Springs on Friday. It is expected to be a…
Pascagoula Updates Smoke-Free Ordinance
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- On Tuesday night, leaders in Pascagoula updated the city's smoke-free ordinance aimed against secondhand smoke. More than 60% of Mississippi towns and cities are not protected by a…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting on Henderson Avenue
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 1900 block of Henderson Avenue. It happened Thursday evening. Police say one male victim was taken to an out-of-state hospital. At this time, police do not have…
Applications open for Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce small business grants
The Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is opening their small business grants for all city divisions. These grants will help fund upcoming projects, employee training,…