Moss Point School District names interim superintendent
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a change in leadership in the Moss Point School District. District leaders released a statement Thursday night announcing the appointment of Moss Point High…
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43rd Annual Blueberry Jubilee returns to Poplarville
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-The Blueberry Jubilee is an art and crafts fair held the second Saturday in June of each year in Poplarville. Here to tell us all about it…
Pass Christian man arrested, charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A Pass Christian man has been arrested in connection to a hit and run in Gulfport. Forty-nine-year-old Minh Hoang Truong was arrested and charged with one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. On…
List of Juneteenth events across South Mississippi
Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19th to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. Local organizations are coming together with events across the Gulf Coast. Juneteenth in the Pass Brunch takes place Saturday, June 13. The day…
City of Gulfport announces passing of former Mayor Leroy Urie
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport shares the passing of former Mayor Leroy Urie. Mayor Urie served Gulfport from 1985 to 1989. The city says he dedicated his leadership and service to the community during his time in office.…
No current water contact advisories issued for South Mississippi beaches
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has announced there are now zero water contact advisories on South Mississippi beaches. The remaining two advisories for Long Beach…
Bridge at Anner Road near Jordan Road in Hancock County closed indefinitely
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One northern Hancock County bridge is closed indefinitely. Road crews are making emergency repairs to the Anner Road Bridge near…
Officer-involved shooting in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs, Miss (WXXV) The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer‑involved shooting involving the Ocean Springs Police Department near a hotel on Bienville Boulevard in Ocean Springs. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the area.…
Community Dinner Storytelling Film Screening taking place in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-An upcoming public film screening is happening next week at the Isiah Fredericks Community Center in Gulfport. The Community Dinner Storytelling Film Screening takes place…
City of Long Beach hosting annual 4th of July Jubilee
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Long Beach is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a parade. The 4th of July Jubilee takes place June 27. The…
Officials stress safety as temperatures rise
Rising temperatures and high humidity can quickly lead to dangerous heat illnesses. As we inch closer to summer, those temperatures are only expected to climb. While extreme heat isn’t unusual…
Gulfport Ward 2 runoff set for June 30: Bryan Caldwell, Ron Ruland advance
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s going to a runoff. The race for the Gulfport City Council Ward 2 seat is not over since no…
City of Long Beach celebrating America 250 with 4th of July Jubilee
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The countdown to America 250 is on and as the nation plans for this historic milestone, communities across the Gulf…
Magnolia Monarchs hosting events in Moss Point next month
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point will see a homecoming next month. The Magnolia Monarchs are hosting events in the city at the start…
Mississippi Supreme Court sides with AG Lynn Fitch in welfare funds lawsuit dispute
The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled that Attorney General Lynn Fitch, not State Auditor Shad White, has the sole authority to manage and prosecute lawsuits seeking to recover state funds. The court reversed a lower court ruling that had sided…
Pass Christian Rotary Club hosting Paddle the Bay fundraiser
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Rotary Club is hosting a fundraiser this Saturday. Paddle the Bay takes place Saturday, June 13 from 8 a.m. to…
‘Clocking in with Spencer’: Local food stand puts Spencer to the test behind the counter
Let’s see what Spencer is serving up on this week’s edition of ‘Clocking in with Spencer.’ Spencer stopped by the Mr.…
Port of Gulfport dredging project recommended for congressional authorization
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Port of Gulfport is moving one step closer to a major project that could reshape shipping along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Port…
MGCCC, J. Allen Automotive team up for new diesel technician apprenticeship program
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and J. Allen Automotive Group signed an agreement on Wednesday, establishing a new diesel technician apprenticeship…
Reminders from Biloxi Police Department ahead of Scrapin' the Coast 2026
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We are just a few weeks out from this year’s Scrapin' the Coast and the Biloxi Police Department is already preparing for…
Runaway George County teen found safe
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update on a missing teen from George County. Sixteen-year-old Jayden Conyers has been located safe. He was originally reported as a runway on Monday, but had been missing since last Friday. The George…
Pascagoula Men’s Club hosting Inshore Challenge
The Pascagoula Men’s Club is hosting an inshore challenge this weekend. On June 13, anglers are invited out to the Point Park. Chris Langston joins us with details. For more…
Singing River Foundation hosting Sip, Bam, Brunch Mahjong event
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Singing River Foundation is hosting a Mahjong social this Saturday. It’s taking place at the Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort in Ocean Springs. The…
MDOT highlights railroad crossing safety tips to prevent crashes, fatalities in Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is on a mission to stress the importance of safety at railroad crossings to prevent crashes and fatalities. MDOT’s…