Dispose of unused medications at DEA National Take Back Day
Saturday, October 25 is DEA’s National Take Back Day and police departments all along the Coast are joining in. This is the perfect opportunity for you…
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Gulfport School District release statement on recent safety concerns
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport School District has put out a statement regarding recent safety concerns for students. They are fully committed to the safety and well-being…
Uniting Gulfport and fighting hunger in Ward 6
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport city councilwoman is bringing the community together while also helping combat food insecurities in Ward 6. Every Tuesday night from 6 to 8,…
Former Waveland Mayor Mike Smith passes away
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Waveland announces the passing of former Mayor Mike Smith. Mayor Smith dedicated many years to the city including roles as a firefighter, assistant fire chief, fire chief, and mayor.
Blue Ribbon Committee set to meet and exam child welfare concerns
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- On Friday, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors will meet with a Blue Ribbon Committee to examine Child Protection Services procedures…
Annual Fishing with Buddies event in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A local organization held its annual Fishing with Buddies event on Tuesday for youth and adults with special needs. This gave them an afternoon…
Celebrating the life of Roland Weeks Jr.
The celebration of life for Roland Weeks Jr., a former Sun Herald publisher and long-time civic servant on the Coast, took place Tuesday morning in Biloxi. Family, friends, and…
One dead after fatal accident in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is sharing news about a fatal crash that happened on Monday. The wreck happened on Highway 15 in Harrison County. Around…
Swing for the Cause Golf Tournament benefits community causes in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Swing for the Cause Golf Tournament, hosted by the Hancock County Community Development Foundation, raised money that will benefit…
Ocean Springs man indicted in 2009 disappearance of Massachusetts woman
WORCHESTER, Mass. (WXXV)- A murder indictment has been returned against an Ocean Springs man in the 2009 disappearance of a Worchester, Massachusetts woman. According to Worchester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr., 64-year-old Albert Carabba was indicted on one…
Cruisin' The Coast 2025 breaks record numbers; plans already in place for 2026 30th anniversary
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The 29th edition of Cruisin' The Coast shattered registration numbers with over 10,000 classic cars taking over…
State Department of Revenue warning of phishing scam
The State Department of Revenue is warning the public about a phishing scam targeting taxpayers. These scams are being sent out via text message. The Department of Revenue…
Changes to Picayune Athletic events announced
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Picayune Athletics made a few announcements on social media on Tuesday. Due to the events around the state of Mississippi, Picayune School District has chosen to cancel all tailgating events on school district property for the 2025…
Biloxi PD searching for runaway teenager Eniya Davis
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police are asking the public for help finding a runaway teen. Fourteen-year-old Eniya Davis was last seen on October 5th in the area of Rodenberg Avenue.…
Annual Trinity Episcopal Pumpkin Patch returns to the Coast
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s officially pumpkin season in Pass Christian and there’s no patch quite like the one at Trinity Episcopal Church. Volunteers unloaded a fresh…
Keesler Federal Credit Union offering paycheck relief for eligible federal employees
Keesler Federal Credit Union is offering immediate assistance for members facing payroll interruptions due to the government shutdown. The way paycheck relief works is Keesler…
MHP investigating fatal accident in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Saturday night crash in George County left one person dead. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, at around 9 p.m. on Saturday, a 2019…
Democrat Helena Moreno wins New Orleans’ mayoral race
By JACK BROOK Updated 11:03 PM CDT, October 11, 2025 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans city councilmember Helena Moreno was elected mayor Saturday in the race to succeed LaToya Cantrell, who is ending a turbulent second term shadowed by federal…
MBI investigating shooting at Alcorn State
JACKSON, Miss., - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has been requested to investigate a shooting that occurred at Alcorn State University. At approximately 6:30 p.m., officers responded to a call regarding shots fired in the area of the Industrial Technology…
Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza
By WAFAA SHURAFA, SAMY MAGDY and MELANIE LIDMAN DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that decimated the…
Mississippi school homecoming celebrations turn deadly as 8 people are killed in separate shootings
By KATIE ADKINS and JEFF MARTIN LELAND, Miss. (AP) — High school homecoming celebrations in Mississippi ended in gunfire, with two separate shootings on opposite sides of the state Friday night that left at least eight people dead and many more injured, authorities…
Jackson County Fire Protection Service reports September stats
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Service shared stats from last month. During September, the unit reports they received a total of 143 calls. The…
Ridership estimates for two months of Amtrak on the Coast
With the month of September now in the books for Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service, the Southern Rail Commission has released a brief update on how the…
Singing River Health System to offer new wound care technology
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System is making big strides in the world of wound care. The health system is the first in Mississippi to…
