Coastal Family Health Center receives grant to expand infectious disease care
Coastal Family Health Center leaders are reacting to the recent news that the center has been awarded national funding to expand local care for certain…
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First Methodist Church Long Beach preparing for annual community rummage sale
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A popular community rummage sale is gearing up for its biggest event of the year offering more than just bargains, but…
Mississippi launches Work and Save Program to help residents build retirement savings
About 38 percent of Mississippians don’t have any savings at all, let alone retirement savings. The legislature passed the Work and Save Program. It…
Man arrested on multiple child sex crime charges in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A man has been arrested in Stone County on multiple child sex crime charges. According to Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart, Brandon Hill was arrested and charged with four counts of sexual battery of a child…
Biloxi Visitors Center to host Lighthouse Artisan Festival on May 9
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Visitors Center is playing host to their Lighthouse Artisan Festival. That’s happening on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4…
Pedestrian killed in late-night crash on HWY 57 in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — A pedestrian was killed Monday night after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 57 near Robinson Still Road, according to the Gautier Police Department. Officers responded to the crash at approximately 11:00 p.m. on April…
Jackson County Chamber hosting annual Industrial Trade Show and Business Expo
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Chamber is hosting their annual Industrial Trade Show and Business Expo soon. Amanda Ray and Savannah Webb join…
Coast Guard suspends search for South Mississippi man
The search for a South Mississippi man who apparently fell off a fishing vessel in the Chandeleur Sound earlier this week has been suspended. Coast Guard officials say that search was suspended around 8:21 Wednesday night. The family of 55-year-old…
97th annual Blessing of the Fleet poster unveiling
The 97th annual Blessing of the Fleet is happening soon. The poster unveiling and meeting with the shrimp king and queen are taking place tonight at St. Michael…
Biloxi man facing child grooming charges in Jackson County
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- More details are coming out about another child grooming case in Jackson County. Jared Boswell of Biloxi is charged with one count of grooming a child and one count of enticement of a child. The charges come…
Moss Point seventh grader holds signing for published book
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point School District is sharing a book signing that took place Tuesday. Seventh grader Alannah Brazzle is a published author, writing…
Lucedale man sentenced in 2024 murder case in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Lucedale man has been convicted in a deadly 2024 shooting outside a Jackson County bar. Twenty-three-year-old Charles Mason IV was found guilty by a Jackson County jury of first-degree murder and four counts of aggravated…
Humane Society of South Mississippi takes in dogs after hoarding case
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is sharing details after a hoarding case in Gulfport. A total of 39 small breed dogs…
ICE issues statement on detention of Hancock High students
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New details are coming in for the case of two Hancock High students who are being held in ICE custody due to a visa issue. ICE officials are now responding to the matter. As we’ve reported,…
Mississippi Aquarium to host Star Wars-Themed celebration
The Mississippi Aquarium is about to go to a galaxy far, far away. All your favorite Star Wars Characters will be heading to the campus on May 3rd. Nicole…
Traintastic to host ‘Train Wars’ event
A galactic event is taking place on the Gulf Coast this weekend. Traintastic will be hosting a lightsaber STEM build, trivia, and character meet and greets at their ‘Train Wars’…
Community concerned after two Hancock High foreign exchange students taken by ICE
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Two Hancock High School foreign exchange students are in ICE custody due to alleged issues with their student visas -- an issue causing confusion and concern among the community. On April 21, everything changed for…
Representative Ezell honors Pascagoula Firefighter Kevin Daugherty
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXXV)- Representative Mike Ezell honored the life of one Jackson County firefighter at the nation’s capital. Lt. Kevin Daugherty was a member of the Pascagoula Fire Department,…
Representative Ezell honors fallen Jackson County Deputy Michael Jimerson
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXXV)- Representative Mike Ezell took time last week to honor the life and service of Deputy Michael Jimerson. Deputy Jimerson was killed in the line…
City of Biloxi shares update on Popp's Ferry Road expansion project
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi city leaders are providing more clarity on when the project connecting Popp’s Ferry Road to Highway 90 might be completed. Right…
Video shows Hancock County middle schoolers helping bus driver after medical emergency
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) Incredible video shows Hancock County middle school students springing into action after their bus driver passed out last week. The…
Remembering crime victims at annual candlelight vigil in South Mississippi
Local law enforcement leaders gathered Tuesday morning to remember and reconnect with victims of crime in our region. The annual Candlelight Vigil for…
Man captured after hours-long manhunt in Pearl River County
A man who ran from Pearl River County Sheriff’s deputies Tuesday was caught later that afternoon after an hours-long manhunt. Semaj Hall had arrived at the Pearl River County Jail to turn himself in on an indictment. Investigators say when…
Community invited to Family-Friendly Kentucky Derby Celebration in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Kentucky Derby is happening this weekend and a popular Ocean Springs spot is putting together a family friendly derby event. Here to…