Coast AI leader to serve on national advisory board
A South Mississippi AI leader has been selected to serve on a national artificial intelligence advisory board. Dr. Kollin Napier, chief AI officer of the Mississippi Artificial…
Memorial Health System expanding healthcare services at Gulfport clinic
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Health System is expanding services at one clinic in northern Gulfport. Dr. Rolando Barnes now provides comprehensive family medicine services at the Highway…
City of Ocean Springs announces road closures for Cruisin’ the Coast
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is giving a heads up for road closures ahead of Cruisin’ the Coast. Festivities are happening…
CTA shares Cruisin’ the Coast fixed bus schedule
As Cruisin’ the Coast rolls into the Gulf Coast, drivers aren’t the only ones making changes to their routes. The Coast Transit Authority is announcing several service changes during the event due to excessive traffic along Highway 90 and Pass…
City of Long Beach shares Cruisin’ parade information
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing a notice when it comes to the Cruisin’ the Coast parade. Starting Monday, October 5, there will…
Two separate fatal crashes leave four dead in Pearl River and Harrison Counties
(WXXV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating two fatal crashes that happened Friday in Pearl River and Harrison counties, leaving four people dead. According to MHP, the first crash occurred around 6 a.m. Friday on Highway 43 in Pearl…
Mississippi receives grant to boost youth suicide prevention and mental health support
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health has received a five-year federal grant to strengthen youth suicide prevention efforts across the state. The program will…
Long Beach firefighters complete hazmat training
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department announces two of their own completed hazmat awareness and operations training. Firefighters Brent McLeroy and Van Court took part in a…
Hancock County moving forward with plans for new animal shelter
Hancock County is moving forward with plans to replace its aging animal shelter. Overcrowding, drainage problems, and poor ventilation are putting a strain on the facility.…
Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance hosting glass crushing event
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance is inviting the public to bring unused glass to the Mary C. on October 8. There, you will see…
Bethesda Free Clinic hosting jazz benefit concert
On October 10, Bethesda Free Clinic will be hosting a jazz concert. This concert will help advance the clinic’s mission of providing free healthcare to those in need. A…
Zonta Festival in Pascagoula canceled
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Due to the expected weather this weekend, the Zonta Festival in Pascagoula is being canceled. Originally scheduled for Saturday, October 3, organizers say the safety of vendors, volunteers,…
New Shaggy’s Crab House opens in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A new Shaggy’s location has opened on Biloxi Beach. The Shaggy’s Crab House is located on Beach Boulevard and brings seafood with a waterfront view. The…
Coast Electric and CoastConnect Family Farm Day rescheduled
Coast Electric and CoastConnect are rescheduling their Family Farm Day event because of the rain in the forecast this weekend. The member and subscriber event, originally planned for…
GCVHCS awarded grants for suicide prevention
The VA is awarding more than $246,000 to organizations working to strengthen suicide prevention efforts in Mississippi. The grant will support community organizations serving veterans in Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida.…
Memorial Hospital launches Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Pink Out Event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Hospital kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month Friday with a pink out event designed to educate the community and show support…
Death investigation underway in D’Iberville after body found along I-110 North
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A death investigation is happening in D’Iberville after a body was found along I-110 north Friday afternoon. According to D’Iberville police, the call came in around 3 p.m. Police say a person was found dead under the…
Sand bags locations opening in South Mississippi
Sandbag locations are opening across South Mississippi in anticipation of this weekend's weather. The City of Gulfport is offering self-serve sandbags to residents with distributions from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the weekend, as needed, and as weather conditions…
Three arrested in fentanyl bust Thursday in Harrison County
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Three Gulfport men are behind bars after a fentanyl bust this week in Harrison County. Narcotics Investigators have labeled 39-year-old William Harris, 33-year-old P’Trance Fields, and 37-year-old Marcus Price as suspected mid-level fentanyl distributors. Deputies tried to…
City of Waveland hosting Hot Rods and Hospitality for Cruisin’ the Coast
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Waveland will continue its Cruisin’ the Coast fun with Hot Rods and Hospitality on Coleman Avenue. Here to…
Skatin’ the Coast happening in Biloxi Saturday
Kick flips, tricks, and plenty of action are taking over the Coast as the Gulf Coast Skatepark Association hosts its ‘Skatin’ the Coast’ contest. Skateparks Association President Tyler Prowant…
Singing River Foundation Golf Classic happening in October
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Singing River Foundation Golf Classic is bringing golfers and community supporters together for a day on the course, all while helping support Singing River…
WINGS Performing Arts presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Jr. is coming to town. We are joined by two cast members, Francis Martinez and Kiano Therrien, ahead of the production…
Burn ‘em up in the Pass returns for 30th Cruisin’ the Coast
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- As Cruisin’ the Coast rolls into town, Burn ‘em up in the Pass is turning up the heat. The celebration…