Man arrested on multiple charges in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details on an arrest made May 8. Robert Hayden was wanted on multiple warrants,…
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Ten-year-old in stable condition after near-drowning at water park in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Emergency responders are crediting quick thinking lifeguards and coordinated rescue efforts after a ten-year-old girl was involved in a near-drowning incident at…
Pelicans hire ex-Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley as New Orleans' next coach, AP source says
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The New Orleans Pelicans have hired former Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley as their next coach, ending interim coach James Borrego's candidacy to retain his job on a permanent basis, a person with knowledge of the decision…
Gulfport police honor fallen officers at annual memorial ceremony
Gulfport police officers and members of the community gathered Friday morning to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The department’s annual law enforcement…
Gulfport PD searching for armed and dangerous suspect wanted in drive-by shooting case
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting. Twenty-one-year-old Deshawn Marques Reed is currently wanted on a felony active warrant for drive-by shooting. Reed is described as a black male…
Man arrested on multiple charges after fleeing traffic stop in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A Gulfport man is facing multiple charges after police say he fled a traffic stop in a car linked to a recent vehicle burglary. Fifty-eight-year-old Roy Rodney Robinson was arrested and charged with felony fleeing and burglary of…
George County officials warn of phone scam
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County officials are warning the public about a phone scam making the rounds. The sheriff’s office says scammers are calling people and demanding money…
State auditor launches new effort to find waste in small agencies
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is launching a new effort to crack down on wasteful spending. The audit will be focusing on smaller state agencies,…
Ocean Springs YMCA invites community to see behind‑the‑scenes renovations
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The YMCA in Ocean Springs is offering the community a chance to tour their renovated facilities. These hard hat tours take place every…
Pascagoula Gautier School District offering free summer meal boxes
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is helping to ensure kids will have access to meals this summer. PGSD is offering free seven-day meal…
Major milestone reached on Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach says a major milestone has been reached on the Long Beach Gateway project. The construction fence surrounding the project…
First RISE Graduates walk the stage at University of Southern Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The University of Southern Miss is sharing their first Rise graduates are participating in commencement ceremonies. Taylor Carly and Dan Lewis are…
Mayor Hugh Keating honors Ship Island Excursions, Skrmetta family for 100 years of service
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mayor Hugh Keating honored Ship Island Excursions with a proclamation on Tuesday. Mayor Keating honored the Skrmetta family for…
State Department of Health launches website to expand access to mental health resources
The Mississippi Department of Health has launched a new online tool to help people find behavioral health resources across the state. The website,…
New assistant principal announced for Cherokee Elementary School
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Cherokee Elementary will have a new assistant principal. Kimberly Brammer will be taking the position in the upcoming school year. The school district says…
Martin Bluff Elementary announces new principal
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Martin Bluff Elementary announces a new principal. Brigette Anderson will be taking the role, originally starting at Martin Bluff as a fourth-grade teacher. She also served as…
Trent Lott Academy welcomes new principal
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is announcing new leadership for the upcoming school year. Heading to Trent Lott Academy, Stacy Williams will be taking over as…
VFW Post 6731 to host free Veterans Claims Clinic
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- VFW Post 6731 in D’Iberville will be hosting their annual Veterans Claims Clinic at the end of the month. This clinic has officials from…
Coast Transit Authority announces Memorial Day bus schedule
Coast Transit Authority has released their Memorial Day bus schedule. On May 25, CTA will observe the holiday and run all fixed routes on a Sunday time schedule.…
City of Lucedale reschedules 125th anniversary celebration
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Lucedale’s big 125th anniversary celebration is being moved back a month due to weather. It was originally scheduled for May 9, but now…
New text scam making the rounds in Mississippi
Some Mississippians have been the targets of a text scam that’s been making the rounds. Phone numbers have been texting people a flyer that’s titled ‘Mississippi Civil Traffic…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department remembers fallen officers
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department shared other law enforcement agencies who had wreaths placed at their gravesites yesterday. Those include National Park Service Ranger Robert…
City of Ocean Springs remembers Sgt. Ernest Beaugez
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department held a ceremony for Sgt. Ernest Beaugez. His end of watch was May 27, 1954. He was killed as he transported a prisoner. The city says they remain grateful for the…
City of Moss Point honors the life of Officer Larry Lee
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point honored the life of Officer Larry Lee. City officials and Chief Dennis Stevenson came out as a wreath was placed at his grave. The department says it was a day to…