Diamondhead man killed in accident over the weekend
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Diamondhead man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Friday night. It happened on I-10 in Harrison County around 9:35 p.m. Mississippi Highway Patrol…
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Southern Miss Alumna Honored by White House with Prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
By: Dr. David Tisdale HATTIESBURG, MISS.- Leah Ann Peavey relishes being a role model for young women considering studies and careers in a STEM discipline. A 1984 graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi’s polymer science program, Peavey remains passionate…
MGCCC Phi Theta Kappa chapters earn top honors at 2025 Regional Awards Gala
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Three of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) chapters earned awards at the 2025 PTK Mississippi/Louisiana Regional Awards Gala, held March 6-7 at the University of Mississippi. These honors recognize the outstanding leadership, academic excellence, and service contributions of PTK members…
Schedule changes for Long Beach Railroad Crossing Improvement Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Schedule changes have been announced for the ongoing railroad crossing improvement project in Long Beach. Due to utility lines interfering with planned work at the Nicholson Avenue intersection, Moran Hauling will shift efforts to several other…
MGCCC students earn top honors at 2025 Mississippi Community College Art Instructors Association competition
Two talented students from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County Campus have been recognized for their exceptional artwork in the 2025 Mississippi Community College Art Instructors Association Annual State Art Competition and Exhibition. Emma King earned first place in the…
HII Hosts US Marine Corps Officers at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss., April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) hosted U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Eric Austin, deputy commandant for combat development and integration, fellow U.S. Marine Corps officers and Senate congressional staff at the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding…
Southern Miss freshman earns Congressional Silver Medal
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- University of Southern Mississippi freshman Molly Collins was recognized earlier this semester with the Congressional Award Program’s Silver Medal, an honor that acknowledges achievements in voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration. To earn the…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Intermittent lane closures on Popp’s Ferry Road Bridge
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for drivers in Biloxi! On Saturday, April 5th, the Popp’s Ferry Road Bridge will have intermittent lane closures. The closures will be in effect from 7 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. while work crews make…
Water park expected to open in Leakesville this summer
For years, Leakesville has struggled to grow. Now, with a new water park on the way, many believe this small Mississippi town could finally become a tourist destination. Mikel…
Hattiesburg unveils their 62nd mural
Hattiesburg unveiled another mural. This one is their 62nd edition. Hub of Momentum is located on the side of The Porter Pub. The mural illustrates the progress from a railroad and…