Photographers invited to send in art for KFCU member calendar
Keesler Federal Credit Union is hosting a photo contest for their member calendar. The theme for this year is ‘Hidden Gems.’ You can sign up by…
Listening session for Gautier Ward 2 residents
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is inviting the public to their Ward 2 listening session. Scheduled for July 14th, City Manager Carlos Moulds and other city officials…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department takes part in anti-trafficking training
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with SERT Ministries to keep children safe. In the final week of June, every single deputy, investigator, narcotics…
Governor Reeves appoints two new members to state board of health
Governor Tate Reeves has appointed two new members to the state board of health. Connie Thomas of Madison and Lorie Till of Clarksdale will serve…
State Hospital Association elects new chairman and chair-elect
The State Hospital Association’s Board of Governors have elected a new chairman as well as a new chair-elect. John Anderson began his term on July 1, succeeding Jim…
Singing River Health System awards auxiliary scholarship to local students
Singing River Health System is celebrating auxiliary scholarship recipients. More than 14 scholarships were given to high school and college students from Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, and…
HSSM offering ‘Dog Days of Summer’ adoption special
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is offering a special deal through the month. The ‘Dog Days of Summer’ event offers all adoption fees for…
Nominations now open for Mississippi Makers Challenge
Mississippi manufacturers are once again competing for statewide bragging rights. The fifth annual Mississippi Makers Challenge gives companies across the state the chance to compete for the title of…
Ocean Springs High Visual Arts Department gives fire department mini fire trucks
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department is sending thanks to the Ocean Springs High School Visual Arts Department. Ms. Brittany and…
Mobile License Unit coming to Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department announces the Mobile Drivers License Unit will be returning to the city. On July 23rd, residents can head out to the Win Job…
Mississippi Aquarium offering free admission for school employees
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is welcoming teachers and school employees on campus ahead of school. From July 17 to the 19, a Back-to-School Celebration will be…
Work continues on new Stone High School
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County School District is sharing another update on the high school. Furniture is being delivered for the academic building while final touches are…
Officials cut ribbon on new Best Western in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A ribbon cutting welcomed the Best Western Plus to the Promenade in D’Iberville. The ribbon cutting was hosted last week, welcoming a new place…
Gulfport Fire Department receives 2026 Municipal Excellence Award
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department received the 2026 Municipal Excellence Award. The honor coming from the state Municipal League. This award recognizes the department’s partnership with…
Biloxi Fire Recruit Class 2601 graduates
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi recruit class earned their certifications as firefighters. The graduation ceremony took place recently. The school is an eight-to-ten-week program that prepares firefighters to serve their…
Rep. Mike Ezell celebrates Congressional Art Competition winner
Representative Mike Ezell is celebrating this year’s Congressional Art Competition winner. Zoey Margrave and her parents traveled to the nation’s capital to celebrate the honor. Representative Ezell says…
'Not how I wanted the world to meet my son': Parents of Nolan Wells speak out for first time since teen's death
On Friday, the family of Nolan Wells spoke out for the first time since the death of their son. Christine and Elmore Wonsley shared stories of their son and new details on events…
Blood drives happening across the Coast
Blood drives are scheduled to take place across the Coast next week. On Monday, the 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron is hosting their first blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2…
Cruisin’ the Coast update ahead of 30th anniversary
Cruisin’ the Coast is sharing an update ahead of the 30th anniversary. We are just under 90 days from the start. Cruisin’ officials share that the July newsletter…
The Shed Barbeque and Blues Joint celebrates 25 years
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A big celebration is going on this week at the Shed Barbeque and Blues Joint. The Shed has turned 25 years old. A…
Ingalls Shipbuilding prepares to christen future USS George M. Neal
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A major milestone is set for Ingalls Shipbuilding this weekend as the future USS George M. Neal prepares for its official christening. WXXV…
Moss Point Police Department welcomes newest K9 team
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department is welcoming Tvon Campbell as their newest certified K9 handler. With that, the team is also welcoming K9 Mazer…
Dept. of Homeland Security arrests Pass Christian man on child pornography charges
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Federal agents are asking for the public’s help with information after a Pass Christian man was recently arrested on child pornography charges. Department of Homeland Security investigators based out of Gulfport executed a search warrant on…
Stone County Sheriff’s Department welcomes two new K9 officers
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Sheriff’s Department is welcoming two new K9 officers to the team. K9 Diablo and K9 Zeus joined the team last week. Deputy Miles Gay and Sgt. Demetrius Scott have spent the last eight…