GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Lucedale man will spend 25 years behind bars after pleading guilty to sexual battery and aggravated domestic violence. Thirty-six-year-old Logan Barber was sentenced to 40 years, with 25 years to serve day for day without parole.…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man will spend 35 years in prison for the 2024 shooting death of a 16-year-old. Twenty-one-year-old Elijah Eckford pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and shooting into a dwelling. Gulfport police found 16-year-old Zaelyn Braxton shot…
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Poplarville’s postal employees will finally move into their new permanent post office location, something that’s been years in the making. The new location at 935 South Main Street will be open for business at 8:30…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Giving back to the community is what it’s all about for Good Bros Seafood. They’re hosting a clothing giveaway to help local families.…
If you’re a fan of anime, cosplay, gaming, or all things pop culture, there is a big event coming back to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Anime Town is returning…
School is back in session which means homecoming and formal season is approaching. Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is preparing to host their annual homecoming closet. Members…
Dogs are often called a man’s best friend, but for some families, they’re much more than just a pet. They’re a source of comfort, protection, and unconditional…
With rail safety playing a critical role in many careers, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is making sure students start with the right knowledge. Friday, instructors…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Community Action of South Mississippi is holding a public hearing for next Wednesday, August 12. They are looking for the community’s input on the…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is accepting vendors for their ‘Goula Cruise’ in October. Goula Cruise is set to return to Beach Park October…
A Mississippi partnership is receiving another major investment to help advance the future of Navy undersea technology. Integer Technologies and the University of Southern Mississippi have been awarded…
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White says his office recovered more than $1.09 million in taxpayer money during fiscal year 2026 and returned those funds to the appropriate…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street will be hosting Mayor Bobby Cox's state of the city address later this month. On August 26, the public…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- On July 30, two of the Picayune Police Department’s K9 officers attended a certification test hosted by the Mobile Police Department. Officer Jennifer Callais…
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office is launching its 2026 Promote the Vote program, giving K-12 students a chance to learn about elections and civic…
Singing River Health System is marking a major milestone in robotic surgery. Surgeon Dr. Ramon Brown has performed one thousand procedures using the Da Vinci robotic surgical…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce is sharing the grand reopening and ribbon cutting for the Family First Healthcare Clinic. The ceremony took place Thursday. The…
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann has created a select committee in the state Senate to discuss cybersecurity matters. Specifically, the committee will focus on the security of state…
Mississippi families saving for college could soon see even lower costs. State Treasurer David McRae announced fees for the Mississippi Affordable College Savings 529 Plan…
The Mississippi Department of Education has launched a new statewide initiative to help students connect what they learn in school to their future. The Mississippi Classroom to…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian is recognizing September as National Childhood Cancer Month. The proclamation was made during Tuesday’s city council…
Teachers in grades K through 12 can now apply for the Leo Seal Teacher Grants. The deadline to apply is September 30. Applications can be found here. To apply,…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Rotary Club is recognizing first responders. Century Bank recognizes Deputy Sheriff Gavin McLeod from the George County Sheriff’s Office. Fire Chief Rickey Colson from the…
Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has named three people to lead three key state law enforcement divisions. James Herzog has been tapped as the director…