Students invited to submit artwork for show at WAMA
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- We are joined by Katy Simmons-Carroll of the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. She’s telling us about the student art show and how…
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Suspect in fatal deputy-involved shooting in Hancock County identified
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The person killed in Sunday morning’s deputy-involved shooting in Hancock County has been identified. Hancock County Coroner Jeff Hair says the man is 51-year-old Willie Carroll of Cypress, Texas. Hancock County Sheriff’s officials say they were…
Gulfport Arts Festival takes place this weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The inaugural Gulfport Arts Festival takes place this weekend. Kelly Devine and Caroline Crocker join us with details. The Gulfport Arts Festival takes place Saturday, September…
Crowds flock to the 44th Biloxi Seafood Festival
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippians gathered for an annual event that is an established Biloxi tradition. People flocked to the Biloxi Town Green Saturday for the 44th edition…
Parts of Beauvoir Road closing to traffic
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for Biloxi drivers, starting next week Beauvoir Road from Highway 90 to Oakwood Drive will be closed to traffic. That starts on September…
Visit Mississippi unveils float for 137th Rose Parade
Visit Mississippi has unveiled the float to be used in the Rose Parade in January. The theme for this parade is ‘Where Creativity Blooms.’ The float will have…
2025 Mississippi Great American State Fair kicks off in October
State Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson proclaimed a day of prayer and rededication for America. This will occur on Senior American Day, Wednesday October 8…
Kroc Center celebrating 14 years on the Gulf Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Joining us in studio is Salvation Army Kroc Center Director Danielle Emery. She is here to talk about the 14th anniversary of the Kroc Center and the week…
Walter Anderson Museum of Art hosting Science Saturday
Angela Mitchell and Sandra Bilbo from the Walter Anderson Museum of Art joins us to discuss their upcoming Science Saturday. Science Saturday on the MS Gulf Coast takes…
Road work on section of Highway 90 in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Drivers in Biloxi should be aware of a road closure next week. The westbound right lane and the Beauvoir Road turn lane on Highway…
Community invited to retirement party for Wiggins Police Chief Jeff Thomas
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Wiggins Police Chief Jeff Thomas will be retiring soon. The community is invited out for a retirement party honoring Chief Thomas. He…
New coastal waters to open for shrimping
Starting at 6 a.m. Monday morning, new waters near Biloxi will officially open for commercial and recreational shrimping. These include areas south and west of Biloxi Bay near Deer…
Teal season set to start in Mississippi
A reminder that teal season is coming up fast. It’s set to start on September 20 and run until September 28. All hunters are reminded to complete their hip…
Tickets on sale for Faery Court Ball in Biloxi
We are joined in studio by Suzanne Stafford, founder of the Faery Court Ball. She is here to tell us about their upcoming ball. This year’s Faery…
City of Biloxi recognizes 250 years of U.S. Postal Service
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi recognized the U.S. Postal Service for 250 years. Mayor FoFo Gilich delivering a proclamation at Tuesday’s city council meeting.…
Long Beach Historical Society hosting cemetery tour
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Long Beach Historical Society is hosting a cemetery tour on September 18. This will be a guided walking tour, highlighting the city cemetery…
Southern Miss professor awarded prestigious Bennett Endowed Professorship
Dr. Vijay Rangachari, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry and biochemistry in the school of mathematics and natural sciences at Southern Miss, has been selected for the 2025-2027…
Biloxi Community Festival against Crime coming up
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The annual Biloxi Community Festival against Crime is fast approaching. That takes place on September 20 at Point Cadet Plaza. Those who attend will learn about…
Officials cut the ribbon on the Long Beach Railroad Crossing Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- MDOT and city officials have cut the ribbon to celebrate the completion of the railroad crossing improvement project over in Long…
New crane in place at Port of Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Port of Gulfport’s newest crane is now officially in place after arriving to the port Thursday. Port officials say the new ship to shore…
Free admission to the MS Aquarium for first responders, medical personnel
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is honoring all first responders and medical personnel this weekend with free admission. The deal kicked off Thursday, September…
44th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival takes place Saturday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The 44th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival kicks off Saturday, September 13 at 9 a.m. Head out to the Biloxi Town Green for all the fun.…
Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A household hazardous waste collection day is taking place Saturday, September 13. The Rocko-McFarland Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Recycling Center will be open from 8…
Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughan discusses town center project
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier is moving forward with its master plan to create a town center on the Old Singing River Mall property. The city broke ground on…