Airbnb highlights Mississippi Gulf Coast as affordable beach destinations
If you’re looking for an affordable beach getaway, you may not have to travel far. Bay St. Louis and Gulfport have been named among Airbnb’s best value…
Biloxi man sentenced for sexual battery of a child and child exploitation
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man will spend 80 years behind bars after being convicted of sexually abusing multiple girls and possessing child pornography. Forty-two-year-old Aaron Costa will not be eligible for early release or parole after pleading guilty to…
Beau Rivage employees help deliver grants to 26 South Mississippi nonprofits
Beau Rivage employees are stepping up to support nonprofits making a difference across South Mississippi. Team members visited several local organizations to present grant checks…
Walk for Nolan Wells scheduled in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A walk for Nolan Wells is set to happen on July 26. The walk will be four miles from Jones Park to the Gulfport Courthouse Pier.…
Reports: Mississippi Coast Convention Center agrees to host funeral services for Nolan Wells
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Coast Convention Center has reportedly agreed to host funeral services for 18-year-old Nolan Wells, according to our media partner the Sun Herald. The Sun Herald says the commission’s board voted unanimously Monday in support of…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Jackson
Jackson, Miss. (WXX)- The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is sharing details of an officer-involved shooting that happened in Jackson. A Capitol Police Officer was patrolling the area of Pearl and President Streets, a security guard reporting a person was carrying…
Triumph Church of Gulfport hosting Back to School Supplies and Backpack Giveaway
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Triumph Church of Gulfport will also be hosting a school supply drive on Saturday. From 10 to noon, families are inviting…
Movers and Shakers Social Club hosting Back to School Shoe Giveaway
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Movers and Shakers Social Club will be hosting a Back to School Shoe Giveaway on Saturday. This event will be happening…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport hosting Back to School Bash
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Organizations along the Gulf Coast are hosting back to school supply drives. On Thursday, Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport will be hosting their Back to…
Man charged in commercial burglary case in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In George County, a man is behind bars Monday after allegedly stealing electronics and other items from a business in the county. Forty-one-year-old…
Ayden’s Law Campaign aims to allow sheriffs to use radar
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- What started as one family’s loss is now a call for change. The 2027 Ayden’s Law Campaign is building support across South Mississippi…
Mississippi Department of Education updates attendance policy for upcoming school year
The Mississippi Department of Education has updated its student attendance requirements for this upcoming school year. Students will receive up to five unexcused absences per…
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi Ocean Springs accepting items for homecoming and prom closet
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re joined by the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs to talk about their upcoming Community Drop Off Day. The effort…
Keesler Federal Credit Union bringing back ‘Live your Way’ Debt Eraser giveaway
If you’ve been feeling the pinch of rising costs, here’s some goods that could help lighten the load. Keesler Federal Credit Union is bringing…
Future USS George M. Neal christened at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The U.S. Navy has officially christened its newest guided missile destroyer, the future USS George M. Neal, during a ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding Division…
Family of Nolan Wells asks public to share information from Fourth of July
Nolan Wells’ parents are asking for the public’s help when it comes to information about Nolan on the Fourth of July. Nolan’s mom,…
Naval Construction Battalion Center holding exercise drill this week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you see increased emergency activity around the Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport this week, there’s no cause for alarm. The base is holding a major security training exercise starting Monday and running through the 17th. Active…
Arrests made after three injured, including 12-year-old, in Picayune shooting
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Three people, including a 12-year-old, were hurt in a shooting Saturday night in Picayune. Now, two people are facing attempted murder charges. Police say officers responded just before 11 p.m. that night to South Haugh Avenue, where…
Jackson County Fire Protection responds to vehicle fire
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team responded to a vehicle fire on Friday. The incident was reported heading west near Mile Marker 54. Crews…
Feeding the Gulf Coast, Salvation Army highlight free summer meals for kids
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- For many kids, summer break means time off from school, but for some families, it can also mean losing access to…
Jackson County man charged after weekend shooting in St. Martin
ST. MARTIN, Miss (WXXV)--A Jackson County man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he opened fire on a vehicle during an argument in the St. Martin community. Jackson County sheriff's investigators say 32-year-old Randall Andrew Pisarich Jr. got…
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…