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Billy Currington coming to The Sound

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Sound has announced another act coming to Gautier! Billy Currington is bringing a night full of hits to The Sound on Friday, September 26, with special guest Owen Riegling! With 12 No. 1 singles like "People…

Hattiesburg Zoo celebrates 75 years

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo celebrated 75 years over the weekend. The public came out to celebrate with special decorations in every exhibit. One of the highlights is the new…

Body of missing Pass Christian woman found

Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- The body of Joyce Gomez, who was reported missing in Harrison County, has been found.  On Sunday April 27, the Pass Christian Police Department requested the public’s assistance with locating missing 38-year-old Gomez.  According to the…

Donal Snyder Community Gym temporarily closing

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi announced one community center gym is temporarily closing. The Donal Snyder Community Center’s gym on Pass Road will be closed to the public. That closure is happening on May 5th, 6th, and 7th.…

Hop into awareness egg hunt

BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) - Families gathered today at the Biloxi Lighthouse Pavilion for the 'Hop into Awareness Egg Hunt'. It is a special event hosted by the…

Update on Popps Ferry Road extension

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Of all the road projects going on around South Mississippi, this could be one of the biggest game changers. Biloxi is extending Popps Ferry Road from Pass…

Pine Hill Festival underway in Wiggins

WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pine Hill Festival in Wiggins has officially started. The scene is Blaylock Park for the 74th annual festival. Music, vendors, and food is on tap for…

Gulfport High student taken into custody after gun found in backpack

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport School District has released a statement regarding an incident at the high school. Administrators were informed of a safety-related incident at Gulfport High School. School administrators began investigating the incident. While searching a student’s backpack, they…