Mississippi Aquarium hosting galactic events for May the 4th Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Aquarium is heading to a galaxy far, far away in May. Happening on Sunday, May 3, the Mississippi Aquarium is hosting their…
Acadian Ambulance Service launching ‘Explorer Program’
An exciting program is set to launch in Mississippi soon! Acadian Ambulance Service is launching their explorer program. This will give any person 14 to 20 years old a chance…
Ocean Springs Fire Department trains on search and rescue operations
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department spent the day Thursday training on aerial search and rescue operations. A drone was used to practice…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department warns of scam
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Another scam is going around in Pearl River County impacting the sheriff’s department. These new scams include a person calling people claiming to…
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence receives generous donation from Mississippi Power
The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence just shared some exciting news about community support. Mississippi Power presented the center with a total of $3,000, which…
Mardi Gras museum director honored for her service
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, Mardi Gras Museum Manager Abrezza Thomas was recognized at Tuesday’s city council meeting. She is leaving the position to start a new role…
Mississippi Heroes launches ‘Ramp it up 100’ initiative
The Mississippi Heroes organization is launching a new initiative as they continue to build more and more wheelchair ramps for more Coast residents in need. The organization, through…
Long Beach High CTE students help install flagpole
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach High School CTE is getting a shoutout. The students are being commended for their hard work and dedication installing a new…
Jackson County man arrested for hitting firefighter with his vehicle
LATIMER, Miss. (WXXV)-- A Jackson County man is facing felony charges for hitting a firefighter with his vehicle as fire crews worked a forest fire in the Latimer area Saturday evening. 83-year-old Tommy Broadnax is charged with Simple Assault on…
George County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new deputies
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office welcomes two new deputies. Deputies Austin Livingston and Charlie Bennett graduated from the Southern Regional Public Safety Institute. The sheriff’s…
Lucedale Police Department welcomes new officer
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Police Department shares they have a new officer in their ranks. John Johnson Jr. graduated from the Southern Regional Public Safety Institute last week. The…
Progress continues on new Stone High School campus
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County School District is giving an update to their new high school campus. This time, we’re going inside one of the classrooms:…
Flint Creek employees honored after saving boater
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Flint Creek Water Park employees are being honored for action taken last week. A boating accident was reported at the water park last week. Park Manager…
Details released about Ocean Springs 2026 Façade grant program
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs has released details about the 2026 Façade grant program for local businesses. It’s happening in partnership with the Mississippi Power…
Progress continues on Long Beach Harbor repair work
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach city leaders have released some new details on the repair work being done at the Long Beach Harbor. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann…
Custom services available at Trent Lott International Airport in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New services are available for pilots and flyers at Trent Lott International Airport in Jackson County. Airport leaders, along with Southern…
A look inside the Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Over in Long Beach, crews are giving a look at the city’s gateway project. This work will enhance the entrance to the city, creating…
Long Beach Fire Department scheduled to test fire hydrants
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The Long Beach Fire Department is notifying residents about upcoming fire hydrant testing set to begin next week. This is state-mandated testing and is…
Community members raise funds for Kroc Center at Taste of South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year happened in Biloxi Thursday night. Taste of South Mississippi organizers say…
Fire officials ask community to avoid outside burning
Now that we are under a red flag warning for much of the day Saturday, South Mississippi fire departments are asking residents to avoid any outdoor burning, including…
Athletes compete in the 2026 Class Endurance USA Triathlon in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast is welcoming athletes from around the world for a high energy weekend of competition. WXXV’s Asia Ellis takes us inside…
Gulf Coast Fair officially opens at Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Fair kicked off at the Coast Coliseum Thursday afternoon. From carnival rides and games to funnel cakes and corn dogs, this year’s…
USM hosting Envision Gulf Park event
The University of Southern Miss is hosting its annual Envision Gulf Park soon. Envision Gulf Park takes place on April 10 in Long Beach. Sara Williams join us in studio with…
Good Bros Seafood Hosting Community Baby Shower
Good Bros Seafood is hosting its second annual Community Baby Shower. The baby shower takes place April 4 at 11 a.m. at Good Bros Seafood in Pascagoula. Edward Good…