Gulf Coast man overcomes vision loss; pursues career helping others
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- A Gulf Coast man who unexpectedly lost his vision is preparing to graduate from a local rehabilitation center—one that helped him…
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William Carey University partners with ‘One Pill can Kill’ initiative
Another Mississippi college has joined the Mississippi attorney general’s ‘One Pill can Kill’ initiative. William Carey University faculty, staff, and students received training on how to recognize…
Final funeral, procession details for Deputy Michael Jimerson released
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has released the finalized details for the funeral service and procession for fallen deputy Michael…
Temporary power outage set for parts of D'Iberville Friday morning
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-- A temporary power outage will impact residents in parts of D'Iberville Friday morning. City officials say that outage will happen between the hours of 8 a.m. to noon, as Coast Electric crews make changes to the electrical…
Jackson County Fire Protection announces passing of firefighter
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is announcing the passing of Kevin "KD" Daugherty. The team describing him as a public servant protecting the citizens of Jackson County, Daugherty joined the team in June 2022. In…
New medical development for Woolmarket area
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is sharing details about a multi-phase medical development moving off North Oaklawn Lane in the Woolmarket community. City officials shared phase one will…
Mississippi Highway Patrol working deadly crash in Pearl River County
Pearl River County, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is releasing new details about another deadly crash in Pearl River County Tuesday morning, involving a truck and a pedestrian. It happened around 9 AM on Highway 11. A Chevy Silverado traveling…
Wiggins Fire Department conducts training
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department spent Good Friday training. Firefighters conducted pump operations training along with drafting from a water source. Fire officials say drafting is the process of…
Ocean Springs announces road closure scheduled for Thursday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is alerting drivers to a road closure scheduled for Thursday. Dewey Avenue at Hellmers Drive will be closed to…
Prevention and treatment tips for mosquito season
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Springtime means more time outdoors here on the Gulf Coast, but it also marks the return of mosquito season. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley has…
Singing River Health System partners up with the Blood Center for donation drives
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The second of three Singing River Health System’s blood drives took place Wednesday at the Gulfport hospital. It’s all happening…
Wiggins Fire Department receives donation
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A South Mississippi fire department is getting a boost thanks to a generous donation from a community partner. The Wiggins Fire Department says this support will help them…
One arrested, one wanted in drug trafficking investigation in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pearl River County, narcotics investigators made an arrest and are searching for a second suspect in a drug trafficking investigation. Forty-six-year-old Jack Ceasar was taken into custody at his Picayune home Monday after attempting…
Ocean Springs police officer involved in crash with scooter
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs police officer was involved in a crash with an electric scooter Wednesday afternoon, just outside the police department headquarters on Bienville Boulevard. Police Chief Steven Dye says the officer was in a department…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ hosting Crawfish Boil and Sidewalk Sale
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ is hosting a crawfish boil and sidewalk sale this weekend. Brad Holt and Scott Pugh join us with more. You…
Pet of the Week: Valley is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday morning we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King to tell…
Aztecas of Gautier celebrates grand reopening following 2025 tornado
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Aztecas Restaurant and Cantina in Gautier marked a major milestone in its recovery from the October 2025 tornado that ripped through the city,…
Funds set up to help Deputy Jimerson’s family
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The South Mississippi Planning and Development District is helping with the Fallen Officer Fund set up for Deputy Michael Jimerson’s family. All donations are tax-deductible and 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to Deputy…
Jackson County Court upholds 2022 burglary conviction
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The State Appeals Court made a ruling in a 2022 home invasion case in Jackson County. Tommy Vu kicked in the door of his ex-girlfriend’s…
Child dies in two-car crash in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A nine-year-old child died Tuesday morning in a two-car crash in Pearl River County. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say the crash happened around 7 a.m. near Highway 43 and Salem Road. A Dodge Ram truck…
iMPAC Live Fest returns to MGCCC Harrison County campus
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- MGCCC’s Harrison County campus is hosting their iMPAC Live Fest on April 14. This is a free event offering live bands, an art…
Mississippi Lottery offering new games this month
It’s the beginning of the month, meaning the Mississippi Lottery has a few new games out. Savannah Tirey joins us via zoom to break those down.
Job seekers turn out for the 2026 Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippians looking for a job gathered at the Biloxi Civic Center Tuesday for the 2026 Gulf Coast Military…
Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks reminds residents to look out for snakes
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks posted a reminder Monday. Springtime in Mississippi means the birds are chirping, flowers are…