Mississippi Heroes launches ‘Ramp it up 100’ initiative
The Mississippi Heroes organization is launching a new initiative as they continue to build more and more wheelchair ramps for more Coast residents in need. The organization, through…
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Long Beach High CTE students help install flagpole
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach High School CTE is getting a shoutout. The students are being commended for their hard work and dedication installing a new…
Jackson County man arrested for hitting firefighter with his vehicle
LATIMER, Miss. (WXXV)-- A Jackson County man is facing felony charges for hitting a firefighter with his vehicle as fire crews worked a forest fire in the Latimer area Saturday evening. 83-year-old Tommy Broadnax is charged with Simple Assault on…
George County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new deputies
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office welcomes two new deputies. Deputies Austin Livingston and Charlie Bennett graduated from the Southern Regional Public Safety Institute. The sheriff’s…
Lucedale Police Department welcomes new officer
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Police Department shares they have a new officer in their ranks. John Johnson Jr. graduated from the Southern Regional Public Safety Institute last week. The…
Progress continues on new Stone High School campus
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County School District is giving an update to their new high school campus. This time, we’re going inside one of the classrooms:…
Flint Creek employees honored after saving boater
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Flint Creek Water Park employees are being honored for action taken last week. A boating accident was reported at the water park last week. Park Manager…
Details released about Ocean Springs 2026 Façade grant program
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs has released details about the 2026 Façade grant program for local businesses. It’s happening in partnership with the Mississippi Power…
Progress continues on Long Beach Harbor repair work
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach city leaders have released some new details on the repair work being done at the Long Beach Harbor. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann…
Custom services available at Trent Lott International Airport in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New services are available for pilots and flyers at Trent Lott International Airport in Jackson County. Airport leaders, along with Southern…
A look inside the Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Over in Long Beach, crews are giving a look at the city’s gateway project. This work will enhance the entrance to the city, creating…
Long Beach Fire Department scheduled to test fire hydrants
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The Long Beach Fire Department is notifying residents about upcoming fire hydrant testing set to begin next week. This is state-mandated testing and is…
Community members raise funds for Kroc Center at Taste of South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year happened in Biloxi Thursday night. Taste of South Mississippi organizers say…
Fire officials ask community to avoid outside burning
Now that we are under a red flag warning for much of the day Saturday, South Mississippi fire departments are asking residents to avoid any outdoor burning, including…
Athletes compete in the 2026 Class Endurance USA Triathlon in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast is welcoming athletes from around the world for a high energy weekend of competition. WXXV’s Asia Ellis takes us inside…
Gulf Coast Fair officially opens at Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Fair kicked off at the Coast Coliseum Thursday afternoon. From carnival rides and games to funnel cakes and corn dogs, this year’s…
USM hosting Envision Gulf Park event
The University of Southern Miss is hosting its annual Envision Gulf Park soon. Envision Gulf Park takes place on April 10 in Long Beach. Sara Williams join us in studio with…
Good Bros Seafood Hosting Community Baby Shower
Good Bros Seafood is hosting its second annual Community Baby Shower. The baby shower takes place April 4 at 11 a.m. at Good Bros Seafood in Pascagoula. Edward Good…
Free admission for veterans at Aviation Heritage Museum this weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum continues to grow. This weekend, the museum is honoring veterans in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day.…
Five dead, one injured in crash involving train and van on Highway 49 in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- Law enforcement officials are investigating a crash involving a train and van in northern Stone…
Burglary suspect still at large in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Pass Christian police are working to identify a person wanted in connection to a string of crimes. These are pictures of their person of…
Filming continues in on the Coast for new movie featuring John Travolta
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Filming continued Thursday in Downtown Biloxi on a new movie featuring John Travolta. Crews have been set up in the city…
Nominations open for Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is looking for nominations for their Sports Hall of Fame. The deadline to apply is June 5th, so you have plenty…
Texas man arrested in Biloxi for kidnapping
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Texas man has been arrested by Biloxi police on kidnapping charges after a traffic stop on I-10 Thursday. Police say 20-year-old Tyler Ankenbruk was the passenger of a car driven by a juvenile girl, when it…