Goodwill of South Mississippi stores to open on Sundays
Goodwill Stores across South Mississippi have some exciting news for the new year. All Goodwill of South Mississippi stores will be open on Sundays. This keeps the…
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Shelters opening in South Mississippi due to cold weather
Due to anticipated cold weather conditions, cold weather shelters will be opening in South Mississippi. The Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Building on Automall Parkway in D’Iberville will be open Monday December 29 and Tuesday, December 30. The shelter opens at 4:30…
18-year-old arrested in weekend shooting in Lucedale
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- Lucedale police releasing new details today about a shooting over the weekend involving a handful of juveniles Eighteen-year-old James Smith Jr. is now charged with three counts of aggravated assault, shooting into a motor vehicle, and simple…
Maritime & Seafood Museum hosting painting classes in 2026
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV) - The Maritime and Seafood Museum in Biloxi is playing host to more painting classes in 2026. One is happening in January while the…
Harrison County Christmas tree recycling program begins Friday
As Christmas 2025 ends, Harrison County's annual Christmas tree recycling program begins Friday, for those of you who get an early start in getting rid of your live Christmas trees. Five drop-off locations will be available throughout the county from…
Arrest made in Gulfport cutting incident
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV)- A 28-year-old man was arrested in Gulfport on Christmas Eve and charged with one count of aggravated assault. According to the Gulfport Police Department, officers were called to the 3600 block of Amtico Street in reference to…
Long Beach church feeds community at annual Christmas Eve Lunch
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- This marks the 17th year for the annual Christmas Eve Lunch hosted by First Methodist Church of Long Beach. Church members…
Suspect arrested in November shooting in Bay St. Louis
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss (WXXV)- Bay St. Louis police have arrested the man accused of shooting two people at a city park in late November. Bay St. Louis Police Chief Alvin Kingston says 18-year-old John Galloway Jr. was taken into custody…
Lynn Meadows prepares to Countdown to Noon
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Kids are getting in on the New Year's Eve fun. Lynn Meadows is hosting their annual Countdown to Noon event. Cindy DeFrances joins us with what…
Firework safety tips ahead of New Year's Eve
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- With the new year coming up, fireworks are going to be used to ring in 2026. Ryan Doswell with the Pascagoula Fire Department joins…
Moss Point preparing for their King's Parade
Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is preparing for Carnival Season! The city's King's Parade is taking place on January 3rd. Chairwoman Heather Austin joins us with…
Deuce Knight hosts inaugural Christmas toy drive
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) -- He's a hometown hero on the football field, and now he's giving back to his community. Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight, a George County graduate,…
Man struck by vehicle in front of Walmart in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) — A man was struck by a vehicle in front of a Walmart grocery store in Waveland on Tuesday, according to Waveland Fire Chief Tommy Carver. Carver says the incident happened around 5:23 PM. At this time, the…
Christmas Toy Safety
With Christmas just days away toys will soon be everywhere but some gifts meant for fun can quickly turn dangerous, from choking hazards to battery-related injuries. WXXV's Everett Ganier Jr. talked to doctors…
Victim identified in Monday morning car crash in Pass Christian
A Bay St. Louis woman died early Monday morning in a single-vehicle car crash on Highway 90 in Pass Christian. The Harrison County Coroner's Office says 23-year-old Cylliah Cochran was ejected from her car, and was unrestrained at the time…
Coast Guard Station Pascagoula to return to full operations in 2026
PASCAGOULA, Miss (WXXV)-- The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday that Coast Guard Station Pascagoula will return to full operations in 2026. The facility went to a reduced capacity status in 2023 due to severe workforce shortages at the time. According…
Poster and T-Shirt design contest ahead of 'Celebrate the Gulf' Marine Education Festival
Pass Christian, Miss. (WXXV) - 'Celebrate the Gulf' Marine Education Festival is taking place on April 11th at War Memorial Park. Ahead of the festival, a poster…
Long Beach hosting New Year's Eve celebration
Long Beach, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is ringing in the New Year with a ball drop. Louisiana Landfall provides the music while a…
Speaking with Gulfport Admirals' Coach Blake Pennock
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Admirals went on to become State Champions earlier this month. We're joined in studio by Coach Blake Pennock, discussing…
Organizations checking in on the unhoused communities and less fortunate ahead of the holidays
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- In the spirit of giving, Back Bay Mission in Biloxi is providing assistance to the unhoused community and those in need ahead of Christmas. In…
Volunteers needed for the 35th annual Christmas Feed The Needy event
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV)- The 35th annual Christmas Feed The Needy event is returning once again this holiday season, continuing a long-standing tradition of giving…
George County man charged in child sexual battery case
A Lucedale man is behind bars this week after being charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse involving minors. 23-year-old Bryce McGill is specifically charged with three counts of sexual battery involving a minor under the age of 14. McGill's…
Hancock County woman charged in weekend hit-and-run
A Hancock County woman is facing charges after an early morning hit-and-run Saturday left a man with serious injuries. 22-year-old Amanie May is charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing bodily injury, and is still being held at…
Lucedale man killed in Sunday crash
A Lucedale man died Sunday in a two-car crash on Highway 63 in George County. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say 87-year-old Charles Keel was traveling east from Basin Refuge Road just before 5 pm, when a Ford F-250 truck on…