Holy Week in South Mississippi
Holy week is a time many Christians consider the most important week of their faith. Holy week marks the final days of Jesus Christ's life, beginning with Palm Sunday and leading…
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Funeral arrangements for Jackson County deputy killed in line of duty
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes released service details for Jackson County Deputy, Michael "Mike" Jimerson, who was killed while responding to a disturbance in St. Martin on Wednesday night. The funeral service for Jimerson will be held…
UPDATE: Woman involved in deadly Jackson County deputy-involved shooting identified
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- The woman who shot and killed a Jackson County sheriff's deputy late Wednesday night has been identified by the Jackson County Coroner's Office. Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. tells WXXV that 27-year-old Maley Elizabeth Ross also died…
Tributes pour in for fallen Jackson County deputy Michael Jimerson
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- Tributes are starting to pour in for fallen Jackson County sheriff's deputy Michael Jimerson, after he…
Jackson County deputy killed while responding to disturbance
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is sharing a deputy has been killed in the line of duty. Deputy Michael Jimerson was shot April 1st at 11 PM while responding to a reported disturbance at the Reserve…
NASA's Stennis Space Center in Hancock County plays key role in Artemis II launch
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Artemis II is officially on its way to circle the moon. A watch party was held at Infinity Science Center in Hancock county on…
Long Beach mayor proposes new road corridor to aid access to I-10
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce announced during a work session at city hall on Tuesday night that he is…
First rug making studio on Mississippi Coast opens in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Just off Porter Avenue in Biloxi, you’ll find Coastal Rug Studio—where owner Greylen Malboeuf recently opened the Mississippi Coast’s first tufted rug…
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…
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce announces new small business grants, sees community support at Chamber After Five
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- Thursday night's Chamber After Five event at Coastal Daquiri was highlighted by a…
HCSO hosts Shop-With-A-Sheriff ahead of Youth Fishing Rodeo
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- Thursday marked an exciting afternoon for a few local children at Academy Sports + Outdoors in D'Iberville. The Harrison County Sheriff's Office and…
Triathlon coming to Downtown Gulfport over weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Gulfport is gearing up for a busy weekend as the Clash Coastal Mississippi Triathlon rolls into town, bringing with it a series of traffic adjustments…
Community leaders work to curb teen violence with 'Stop the Violence' initiative
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- After fights broke out at the 18th annual Unity Festival in Downtown Gulfport over the weekend, community leaders are speaking…
Moss Police Police Department holds community reception
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Moss Point Police Department held a community reception, inviting residents out to city hall to meet and hear directly from officers and staff…
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…
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…
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…
Work continues on Beach Park Pier renovation in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula has provided an update on the Beach Park Pier renovation project. Pictures released by the city show that the replacement…
Over $40K in tools stolen from Ocean Springs family-owned business
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Cambium Tree Care and Preservation on Bienville Boulevard is hoping to get justice after over $40,000 worth of tools were stolen…
Wiggins firefighter being recognized for saving wrecked driver
Wiggins, Miss. (WXXV)- A Wiggins Firefighter was in the right place at the right time, being thanked for helping a person in need. Firefighter Tyler was driving near Ten Mile when a truck flipped and went into nearby water. The…
2nd annual Third Coast Music Awards celebrate local musicians
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Musicians from all over the Mississippi Coast came out to Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi on Monday night for the 2nd annual…
Visiting Pet Teams hosts community membership drive
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Barksdale Pavilion in Gulfport lived up to its name on Saturday as Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi hosted a membership drive. The festival helped raised…
Ship Island Excursions 100th season begins
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- A ferry service that has provided memories for over a million guests is celebrating a century of service to South Mississippi. Ship…
Mississippi Attorney General discusses One Pill Can Kill initiative
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Some communities on the coast are a little safer this week thanks to an initiative spearheaded by the Mississippi Attorney General. The…