Keesler Federal Credit Union launches ‘Debt Eraser’ giveback
Keesler Federal Credit Union is launching what its calls the largest single member giveback in its history. The credit union announced its one million dollar ‘Live your Way’…
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Mississippi State awarded Coastal Resilience grant
Mississippi State is one of just eight universities nationwide to receive a new grant to support Coastal resilience. The Envision Resilience National Design Studio Grant supports community-based design studios that…
City of Waveland leaders working on floodplain management
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Waveland is taking steps that could eventually save residents money on flood insurance. For the past three years, the city has been…
Ocean Springs city leaders complete donation to residents impacted by winter storm
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs residents came together in a big way to help the citizens of Ashland, Mississippi as they recover from…
Progress continues on Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Work on the new Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier is progressing. Pictures of the facility released on Thursday show most of the exterior…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office celebrates retirement
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is celebrating a retirement. Deputy Chuck Saucier has been with the sheriff’s office for multiple years, officials say he will be…
American Red Cross hosting blood drives
The American Red Cross is hosting blood drives later this week. The first one is at the MGCCC Jackson County campus on February 26. On the same day, Memorial Hospital…
Dreams of Harmony at Orange Grove Community Center
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Orange Grove Community Center in Gulfport is playing host to Dreams of Harmony. Dreams of Harmony is happening on Sunday starting at 4. There…
Diamondhead Fire Chief celebrates 30 years of service
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- The Diamondhead Fire Department is congratulating their chief for a milestone. Chief Mike Munger is celebrating 30 years of service this month. Chief Munger had…
Tatonut announces temporary schedule change
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An iconic South Mississippi donut shop is making a temporary schedule change. Tatonut will be closed on Sundays for the time being. This is a temporary move…
Biloxi fire recruits start training process
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Fire Department shares that 12 recruits are taking their first steps into a new brotherhood. Training started on February 11th; recruits will be working the…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office warning residents of scam
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a scam going around right now involving the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say that scammers are making calls and…
Combat Readiness Training Center firefighter takes part in training
TUPELO, Miss. (WXXV)- The Combat Readiness Training Center’s Fire Department recently had a member attend advanced aircraft extraction training in Tupelo. The training involved cutting into an…
George County man arrested after deadly fight; victim identified
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- A George County man is behind bars after a physical altercation turned deadly Saturday morning. 36-year-old David Vice of…
Update on new microchip scanning stations in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Pearl River County now has two new tools aimed at helping lost pets get home faster. Kristen Kaylor with the Roy…
Mississippi Department of Public Safety holding ‘Draw Your Heart’ art contest
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is hosting a ‘Draw your Heart’ contest in partnership with Donate Life Mississippi. Area winners will have their artwork…
Fourth annual Gumbo Fest kicks off in Gulfport Saturday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Downtown Gulfport will be turning into all things Gumbo on Saturday. The fourth annual Gumbo Fest kicks off beginning at 10 a.m. and features…
Roy Howard Community Journalism Center celebrates one year anniversary
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- A community journalism center serving Southern Mississippi and powered by USM students celebrated its one-year anniversary Thursday. The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center has…
City of D’Iberville extends storm donation drive
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville’s donation drive for a north Mississippi community impacted by the recent winter storms has been extended. You can drop off donations of…
Sentry South 26-2 training exercise continues at local military bases
A military exercise at military installations in South Mississippi and across the state began Friday. More than a thousand service members, including active duty, National Guard,…
2/20 - Much cooler temperatures on the way
Clouds hang on tonight with patchy fog and lows stay mild near 65. Saturday brings the chance for a few early showers, then scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms as a cold front…
Blue Ribbon Committee holds meeting at Harrison County Courthouse
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Blue Ribbon Committee met Friday in Gulfport for a meeting at the Harrison County Courthouse. One of the key topics on the agenda was discussion…
Pet vaccine fundraiser to benefit Coast child battling rare disease
The Fur Baby’s Veterinary Hospital is hosting a vaccine fundraiser, all supporting a Coast child battling DIPG. The vaccine fundraiser is happening Saturday from 10 a.m.…
Calling All 228 ‘Ring in a Healthier You’ Community Health Fair
The Gruich Community Center in Biloxi is playing host to a free community health fair. The fair takes place February 28 from 10 a.m. to…