The Mississippi Aquarium announced today their Giant Pacific Octopus Bubblewrap has passed away after showing signs of senescence, a natural process at the end of an octopus' life cycle. The staff saying Bubblewrap loved meeting new people, playing with his…
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann returned to the Senate Floor this morning after collapsing at the podium Wednesday. Hosemann said his fall yesterday was due to being dehydrated. As he…
The Biloxi Lions Club awarded its Citizen of the Year award on Wednesday. Bishop Louis Kihneman is this year’s winner. He was presented the award by Mayor FoFo…
More than a dozen school groups in Jackson County are being recognized by state lawmakers for their important mission. Hope Squad students and members of the Singing River…
GAUTIER, MS –The Gautier Police Department announced the arrest of 19-year-old Brandon Price Jr. on the charge of aggravated assault. On February 19, 2025, the Gautier Police Department responded to a reported shooting at the Magnolia Inn on Highway 90.…
Regardless of where you stand on the political spectrum gun safety is something I think we can all agree we need more of. Last year in Harrison…
Mississippi is one of only three states that still prohibit direct wine shipments to residents. Many residents have been bypassing the restriction by traveling to neighboring states to receive…
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at approximately 3:40 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 49 in Harrison County. A 2003 Toyota Echo driven by 44-year-old Tomika Lane of Saucier, MS, and two juvenile passengers…
Up in the Hub City, a beloved concert series and Southern Miss staple is making a comeback this year. Eaglepalooza is set to take over the streets of Downtown…
The actors over at the MGCCC Perkinston campus are presenting a musical extravaganza. A production of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' kicks off with evening performances starting Thursday…
Gulfport officials attended a ribbon cutting today. The Naval Construction Battalion Center saw the completion of a newly paved section of Pass Road near the base’s…
Another big milestone happening this week when it comes to the work being done at the new Buc-ee’s at Menge Avenue in Harrison County. The iconic beaver signage…
The Sound Amphitheater announced another act coming this summer. Old Dominion will grace the stage in Gautier on June 12th. The ‘How Good is that World’ Tour also brings…
Buddy Ball season is quickly approaching. Buddy Ball is a part of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports providing sports opportunities for those with special needs. Buddy Sports is asking for…
In honor of it being Black History Month, here at WXXV we are spotlighting individuals who are making a difference in their community. For this…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s lieutenant governor collapsed on the floor of the state Senate Wednesday. Video from the Senate chamber showed Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann standing at a podium at the front of the chamber when he leaned forward and then…
This afternoon at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center is a film screening of River City Voices. This film is created by students through the Walter…
In anticipation of cold weather in our area, cold weather shelters are opening in South Mississippi. The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency will open a cold weather shelter from February 19th to the 20th. The shelter is located at the…
Training is underway in Harrison County for the newest Friends of the Court volunteers. In coordination with Chancery judges across the county, these volunteers investigate and gather facts for guardianship…
On February 18, 2025, the Long Beach Police Department arrested 27-year-old Noah Estay, of Long Beach and charged him with Possession with Intent to Distribute: Methamphetamine, Possession with Intent to Distribute: Marijuana, and Possession of a Controlled Substance: Cocaine. The…
The City of D'Iberville has announced the new police chief. Marty Griffin has been named the new police chief for the city. Chief Griffin has 28 years of law enforcement experience, including 14 years with D'Iberville PD. As part of…
The results are in for the Gulfport Ward 5 Special City Council Election. BJ Sellers unofficially wins the seat with a majority of the votes. Absentee ballots still have to be counted before the results are finalized. Sellers received 56%…
Students from the Pascagoula-Gautier School District brought home a big win from a state competition! First-year culinary students from the college and career technical institute took…
The Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter Pets is hosting a t-shirt design contest. The winning design will be sold to raise money for the…