Port Pascagoula names new port director
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Port Pascagoula has a new leader. The Jackson County Port Authority has named Charles Tillotson as port director. Tillotson’s appointment received approval this week from the Jackson…
City of Pascagoula announces scheduled road closure
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is announcing a road closure set to begin Monday. The intersection of Parsley Avenue and Williams Street will be closed through August…
Knight of Columbus hosting blood drive
The Knights of Columbus will host a blood drive at the end of the month. The drive takes place Sunday, August 30 at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Biloxi. Donors can stop by the church from 7:30 a.m. until…
State Department of Education releases 2025-26 academic assessment program scores
Mississippi’s Academic Assessment scores for the last school year showed mixed results, with science scores showing the biggest gains. Sixty-four percent of students scored proficient or advanced in science, up more than three points from last year. English scores remained…
Ocean Springs Fire Department rolling out smart dashboard system
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department is sharing details on their new smart dashboard system. The dashboards allow staff to share important information with…
Tickets on sale for Musicians with a Mission fundraiser
Tickets are now officially on sale for this year’s Musicians with a Mission. The annual benefit for Back Bay Mission is September 24, starting at 6 p.m.…
Attorney General Fitch urges review of state immigration laws
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case involving state immigration enforcement. Fitch joined 24 other states in a…
Pearl River County Fire and Rescue hosting open house
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Fire and Rescue will be hosting an open house on Saturday. Families are invited to Station 21 on…
Governor Reeves touts July job growth
Mississippi reached a new record for employment. Governor Tate Reeves’ office says the state recorded one 1,196,200 total jobs as of July. Reeves pointed to the figure as evidence of continued economic growth in Mississippi. His office also says more…
Gulfport Police locate two suspects wanted in drive-by shooting case
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Police Department says two suspects previously wanted on felony drive-by shooting warrants have been located. Police had been searching for Jasmine Marie Rose Viduya, 20, and Timyah Charmaine Jones, 19, who were wanted on active felony…
George County Sheriff’s Office warns residents against scam
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting families of jail inmates in the county. Scammers are claiming a…
Pascagoula police scam relating to application approval fee
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is alerting residents to scams going around the area. A scammer is using public information about an active rezoning application to…
Protecting Gulf Coast Shrimp: Mississippi leaders meet with USDA Secretary
Protecting Mississippi Gulf Coast shrimp, particularly shrimp from cheap imports, was the focus of a delegation from the state on a trip to Washington, D.C. Mississippi…
Gulf Coast Community Ministries hosting ‘Pack the Pantry’ event
Gulf Coast Community Ministries is an organization helping families across the Mississippi Coast with food and other essential needs. We’re talking about their ‘Pack the Pantry’ effort…
Mississippi Aquarium unveils newest members of penguin colony
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is revealing the newest members of their penguin colony. All four African penguins were hatched in January of this year. The four…
Shuckers postpone free movie night at Keesler Federal Park
BILOXI, MS –The Biloxi Shuckers are sharing an update regarding Friday's free movie night at the ball park. Due to severe weather across the Gulf Coast, the free movie night at Keesler Federal Park has been postponed. No makeup date has…
UPDATE: Moss Point standoff ends after suspect surrenders to authorities
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The suspect in an hours-long standoff at a Moss Point home Friday has been identified Forty-four-year-old Marquis Odom was arrested following a domestic violence incident after the standoff, which came to an end after Odom surrendered…
Hometown History: La Pointe-Krebs House
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Tucked away in Pascagoula near the historic Singing River, the La Pointe Krebs House has stood for nearly three centuries, making it the oldest surviving building…
City of Biloxi honors Croatian-American Veterans at ceremony
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Community members gathered at the Croatian-American Cultural Center in Biloxi for a special event honoring Croatian-American veterans. Posters were displayed across the room detailing the…
Crossroads Elementary students get moving with ‘Move to Learn’ Initiative
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Students at Crossroads Elementary have only been in class for a few weeks, but they received a lesson in how movement can…
Thunderstorms leave damage across parts of Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team is sharing details on damage from thunderstorms that rolled through the area. Straight-line winds and thunderstorms affected portions…
Woman accused of burning property, abandoning dog in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. — A Mobile woman faces felony charges after George County authorities say she damaged…
City of Moss Point announces Riverfront boat launch closures
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is sharing that the Riverfront boat launch will be closing due to concert series taking place throughout the…
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi Ocean Springs hosting homecoming closet this weekend
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi Ocean Springs is hosting its annual homecoming closet Saturday. Dresses, shoes, jewelry, and accessories for homecoming will be available at…