iMPAC Live Fest returns to MGCCC Harrison County campus
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- MGCCC’s Harrison County campus is hosting their iMPAC Live Fest on April 14. This is a free event offering live bands, an art…
Mississippi Lottery offering new games this month
It’s the beginning of the month, meaning the Mississippi Lottery has a few new games out. Savannah Tirey joins us via zoom to break those down.
Job seekers turn out for the 2026 Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippians looking for a job gathered at the Biloxi Civic Center Tuesday for the 2026 Gulf Coast Military…
Mississippi Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks reminds residents to look out for snakes
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks posted a reminder Monday. Springtime in Mississippi means the birds are chirping, flowers are…
‘Operation Safe Streets’ kicks off in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- River City leaders say Spring Break Moss Point was a great kickoff for the new ‘Operation Safe Streets’ program. The downtown riverfront came alive…
Fire hydrant testing continues in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department reminds residents their fire hydrant tests continue this week. This is state mandated and is an important part of keeping…
Ocean Springs facade grant applications to open soon for local businesses
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Businesses in Ocean Springs will soon have access to facade grants designed to enhance and revitalize downtown commercial properties while…
Seabee stationed at NCBC named USO Sailor of the Year
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A U.S Navy Seabee Diver who is currently stationed at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport was just named 2026 USO Sailor…
Mississippi native accounted for from World War II
WASHINGTON—The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Army Tech5 Edwin E. Ross, 24, of Philadelphia, Mississippi, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for July 18, 2025. Ross's family…
UPDATE: Biloxi police release new details in assault case involving puppy death
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police are releasing new details in that aggravated assault case in which two men were arrested for assaulting a man who crushed a two-week old puppy to death. It all began just before 11:30 Friday night…
GivHer Circle hosting annual wine tasting event
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s GivHer Circle is hosting their third annual wine tasting event on April 22. Ahead of the event, Tiffany Bell and Starr Chapman are in…
Secretary of State Michael Watson launches run for lieutenant governor
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is throwing his hat into the ring for another statewide office in the 2027 state elections. The Jackson County native was in Pascagoula Tuesday morning to kick off his campaign for lieutenant…
Prescribed burn happening in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- If you see smoke in parts of Jackson County near the City of Gautier, there’s a reason. The Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge is undertaking a prescribed burn on 161 acres south of I-10 and east of…
Silver Slipper Casino hosting job fair Wednesday
The Silver Slipper Casino will be hosting a job fair this Wednesday. The fair will be held on property underneath the hotel, running from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The…
Secretary of State Michael Watson making announcement Tuesday
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson will be on the Coast Tuesday to make an announcement on his political future. The Jackson County native will hold two campaign…
Legislation impacting the Gulf Coast
The Mississippi Legislature addressed an array of issues during this year’s legislative session, including matters directly impacting the Mississippi Coast. On that list are projects approved through the Gulf Coast Restoration…
Memorial Hospital discusses NICU safety plan
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Leaders in healthcare and child protection came together to strengthen safety for newborns. Memorial Hospital of Gulfport hosted a discussion centered on improving safety within its neonatal intensive…
Mississippi Sound Coalition announces new science-based recommendations
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Harrison County Board of Supervisors heard from the Mississippi Sound Coalition as they announced their peer-reviewed studies designed to guide better management of the Bonnet Carre…
Annual Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair returns to Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re looking for a job right now, the annual Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair returns to the Biloxi Civic…
100 Men Hall kicking off Blues Brunch event
The 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis is kicking off their Blues Brunch this Sunday. These brunches happening every second Sunday of the month until August. Joining…
One injured in shooting in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-Gautier police are currently investigating a shooting. Authorities say at least one person was injured and taken to a local hospital by a private vehicle. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time. The shooting happened on Kingfisher…
Traffic stop in Pearl River County leads to drug arrest
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- On the evening of Tuesday, March 17, 2026, deputies with the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department made a drug-related arrest following a routine traffic stop. At approximately 7:15 p.m., a patrol deputy initiated a stop…
Southern Mississippians celebrate Easter Sunday
Many South Mississippians made their way to church Sunday to mark the Easter commemoration. Churches across all Christian denominations held multiple services as people celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For…
Ocean Springs Fire Department celebrates Easter with family
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The crews with the Ocean Springs Fire Department were able to enjoy Easter fun with their families. The department operates 24 hours a day,…