Stennis International Airport in Hancock County awarded grant for upgrades
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Senator Roger Wicker recently announced $10 million in airport grants heading to the state. One of those areas receiving the money is…
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Biloxi Police to honor fallen officers at annual ceremony
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department is inviting the public to their annual Fallen Officer Ceremony. The ceremony takes place May 13 at…
Governor Reeves declares Hurricane Preparedness Week May 3 – May 9, 2026
We’re now a month out from the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season and that means MEMA is reminding Mississippians about getting into a…
George County Library donates to correctional facility
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office is giving thanks for a donation. The George County Library donated ten crates of books to the regional correctional facility.…
Gulfport Firefighter Lt. Andrew Dedeaux Retires After 18 Years of Service
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department announced one of their veteran firefighters is retiring. Lt. Andrew Dedeaux has served with the department for 18…
Hope Academy third graders raise money for Biloxi’s Elijah’s Closet through lemonade stand
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Elijah’s Closet in Biloxi is sharing a generous donation from one elementary class! Miss Hopkin’s third grade class from Hope…
Back Bay Mission receives donation from Mississippi Power to support people in need
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Back Bay Mission recently got a donation from Mississippi Power. Mississippi Power helped supply their food pantry with loads of…
One dead after Friday crash on I-10 in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- A Louisiana man is dead after a Friday crash on I-10 near the Harrison-Hancock county line. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say 43-year-old Wilmer Rodriguez of Kenner, Louisiana was driving westbound just past the Kiln-DeLisle Road exit…
WCU School of Pharmacy announce Miss. Pharmacists Advocacy Council
William Carey University is launching a new student organization this spring. It’s the Mississippi Pharmacists Advocacy Council. The purpose is to stay up to date on policies affecting pharmacy practice and develop advocates for their profession. Students plan to do…
Biloxi’s Second Liners Mardi Gras Club awards over $13K in scholarships to local seniors
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club out of Biloxi is giving back to the community. High school seniors were honored…
City of Pascagoula receives American Advertising Award for Hurricane Katrina anniversary video
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula was presented with a copy of their American Advertising Award. This award is for the Hurricane Katrina 20th anniversary video the city…
Keesler Air Force Base honors working dog with retirement ceremony
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force Base hosted a retirement ceremony for one of their four-legged soldiers. Durango is retiring after nine and a half years…
Pascagoula-Gautier Superintendent graduates from inaugural Mississippi Superintendent Institute
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula Gautier School District Superintendent Dr. Caterria Payton graduated from the inaugural Mississippi Superintendent Institute. This is a professional development program designed to elevate…
Pascagoula High School Yearbook earns national recognition
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The yearbook staff at Pascagoula High School has earned national recognition for their 2025 yearbook. The yearbook appeared in ‘Possibilities,’ a collection that highlights and celebrates…
Local father shares important message with high school seniors preparing to graduate
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A local father is turning one of the worst days of his life into a message of hope. William Henson…
Climb CDC celebrates grand reopening in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport organization dedicated to helping local youth celebrated its grand reopening Friday. Located at the former Gaston Point Elementary School, Climb CDC is renewing its…
West Harrison High hosts Prom Promise event, shows real-life consequences of distracted driving
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A powerful and emotional lesson unfolded Friday at West Harrison High School. Students took part in the 2026 Prom…
Ingalls Shipbuilding hosts signing day for Shipbuilder Academy graduates
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilder Academy marked a major milestone in Pascagoula as high school seniors across the Coast were honored for finishing their training and stepping…
Piney Woods School responds after release of Hancock High students from ICE custody
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Rankin County School where Hancock high exchange students Israel and Max Mokoka originally attended classes has released a statement regarding their recent detention in ICE custody. Piney Woods School leaders released the following statement: "The…
Charlie’s U-Pik offering mixed box fresh produce pickups through June
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s officially mixed box season for Charlie’s U-Pik. Until the end of June, fruits and vegetable boxes are being offered for pick up.…
7th annual blood drive honoring Fallen Officer Robert McKeithen set in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A blood drive honoring Officer Robert McKeithen is being hosted on May 5th. This is the seventh edition of the drive,…
City of Moss Point hosting annual River Jamboree
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is gearing up for one of its biggest community events of the year. The annual River Jamboree is set…
Stone County Sheriff’s Office warns of jury duty scam targeting residents
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Stone County Sheriff’s Office is sharing that a scam is going around the area. Law enforcement officials say scammers are contacting…
Pascagoula Police warn of phone scam impersonating chief, spoofing department number
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula Police Department is sharing details about a scam, specifically naming Chief Terry Scott. The department says the caller claims to be part of the…