Historic Birthplace of Barq’s Root Beer restored as bed and breakfast in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Travelers and Coast residents will soon be able to stay where history lives in the building where Barq’s Root Beer…
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Southaven man arrested on child grooming charge in Jackson County investigation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Southaven man has been arrested on a warrant on the charge of grooming a child after an investigation in Jackson County. Authorities say 38-year-old Justin Giles was taken into custody last week by the DeSoto County…
State Auditor releases report on undocumented immigrants
A new report from State Auditor Shad White claims Mississippi taxpayers spent more than ten and a half million dollars on Medicaid services for undocumented immigrants over a three-year…
Wiggins Walmart Supercenter reopens after gas line rupture
Wiggins, Miss. (WXXV)- Operations at the Walmart in Wiggins are back to normal after a gas line rupture forced a delayed opening Tuesday morning. Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis says that line, located outside the store, was accidentally hit around…
Carey on the Coast brings fun to South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University’s ‘Carey on the Coast’ brought families out to the waterfront for an afternoon filled with live music, carnival rides, games, and…
Crowds gathered in Downtown Gulfport for annual Chandyfest
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a big turnout Sunday for Chandyfest at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company as crowds packed the festival for a full day of food, music,…
Community participates in A Latte Abilities Inclusive Color Walk and Roll
A Latte Friends added a splash of color to the community this weekend. The first ever ‘Color Walk and Roll’ brought families together for a…
Applications closed for Gulfport emergency home repair program
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The application window for Gulfport’s emergency homeowner repair program closed after just six minutes Monday morning after reaching the maximum number of submissions. The program…
Pass Road Possibilities Tour spotlights development opportunities
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-From Highway 49 to Keesler Air Force Base, Pass Road is a critical corridor through Gulfport and Biloxi. A group is sponsoring two commercial development possibilities…
Officials urge residents to review safety plans during severe weather season
In the wake of this weekend’s severe weather in South Mississippi, including three tornadoes that touched down in Gulfport, it’s a good reminder to make…