Jackson County Sheriff’s Department welcomes new members to the force
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office welcomed two new deputies to their ranks. Deputy Willa Lawrence III and Brayden Mitchell both graduated from…
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William Carey University opens new fitness center on Tradition Campus
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University’s Tradition Campus welcomed a new facility. The fitness center officially opened on Tuesday. Students were invited to the event for a…
Pascagoula Police Department receives reaccreditation
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department announced they have received reaccreditation. The team traveled to Arizona to meet with commissioners and answer questions about the department. The commission unanimously voted…
New community center being built in George County
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- People in the Barton Basin community will soon have a new place to gather close to home. George County leaders are building a…
70 Graduate from Ingalls Apprentice School in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The HII division Ingalls Shipbuilding celebrated a new class of skilled shipbuilders recently, honoring 70 graduates of its apprentice school during a ceremony at the Pascagoula shipyard. The graduates completed the company’s rigorous apprentice program, a…
IMMS receives final rounds of Christmas gifts for animals
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies announces their animals have received all Christmas gifts. These presents were given as part of the Seasons of Giving.…
Two state agencies earn Keep America Beautiful recognition award
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science received the national Keep America Beautiful State Agency Award during the 2026…
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center cuts ribbon on new outdoor classroom, restored Treehouse Village
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Excitement is in the air at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, where new outdoor developments have brought joy to…
New initiative offers residents a chance to speak with Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Community members had a chance to connect and be heard this morning through the Hangin’ with Hugh Initiative. Gulfport Mayor…
3/20 - Sam's Friday night forecast
A stretch of beautiful, spring-like weather is settling in across the region, bringing plenty of sunshine and warmer than normal temperatures through the upcoming week. Clear skies tonight will allow…
Local students helping with revitalization project at Mississippi City Cemetery
Students on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are stepping up to preserve a piece of local history. Central Elementary and Pass Road Elementary students are teaming up…
Integrity Roofing in Biloxi celebrates four years of business with ribbon cutting
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Integrity Roofing held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday to celebrate four years of business in Biloxi. The event included a…
Donation to help fund summer kids program in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department sharing the chamber of commerce has given a generous donation to the Firefighters Association. This support will…
Libby Milner Roland Municipal Pier reopens in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The City of Gulfport celebrated a special ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon. The Libby Milner Roland Municipal Pier has officially reopened, six years after…
Hancock Chamber of Commerce hosting events this weekend
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Parade of Homes along with Arts Alive this weekend. Tish Williams and Assia Wiggins join…
Biloxi man sentenced on two counts of possession of controlled substance with intent following jury verdict
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man has been sentenced on drug charges in Harrison County. Fifty-year-old Andrew McCormick was sentenced on two counts of possession of controlled substance with intent on Thursday. McCormick was originally convicted by a jury…
2026 Crawfish Cluster Dog Show at Harrison County Fairgrounds
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Crawfish Cluster Dog Show kicks off in just under a week at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. We are joined by Carl…
Danica Hart set to perform in Stone County
Our guests are in studio to tell us more about an upcoming performance from musician Danica Hart. Jane Brewer and Angie Lamey are in studio with more. The concert takes place March, 28 at the Stone County Fairgrounds. Doors open…
CASA of South Mississippi invites community to Touch-A- Truck event
CASA of South Mississippi is hosting a Touch-A-Truck event next weekend. Jason Chiniche and Cynthia Chauvin join us with more. Touch-A-Truck takes place Saturday, March 28…
Celebration of Hope coming to the Coast
Will Graham, the grandson of Evangelist Billy Graham, is hosting a celebration this weekend. He joins us in studio with details. Celebration of Hope with Will Graham takes place…
Hometown History: Ship Island
SHIP ISLAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Around ten miles south of Gulfport, Ship Island stands as a gateway to history. Sitting on the island is the historic Fort Massachusetts, and for 100 years, Ship…
Drug arrests made in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department announce the arrests of two people, Jayce Phelps and Elizabeth Levron. On March 2, the narcotics division was…
Mississippi Highway Patrol worked two accidents
Mississippi Highway Patrol worked two accidents this morning. The first accident was eastbound on I-10 at mile marker 2 in Hancock County. This accident was called in around 6 a.m. and involved a single vehicle. A box truck carry produce…
William Carey University launches teacher assistant program
William Carey University is launching a program for teacher assistants this summer. This comes through a $300,000 grant from the Robert M. Hearin Foundation. Teacher assistants will be able…