CASA of South Mississippi invites community to Touch-A- Truck event
CASA of South Mississippi is hosting a Touch-A-Truck event next weekend. Jason Chiniche and Cynthia Chauvin join us with more. Touch-A-Truck takes place Saturday, March 28…
Celebration of Hope coming to the Coast
Will Graham, the grandson of Evangelist Billy Graham, is hosting a celebration this weekend. He joins us in studio with details. Celebration of Hope with Will Graham takes place…
Hometown History: Ship Island
SHIP ISLAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Around ten miles south of Gulfport, Ship Island stands as a gateway to history. Sitting on the island is the historic Fort Massachusetts, and for 100 years, Ship…
Drug arrests made in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department announce the arrests of two people, Jayce Phelps and Elizabeth Levron. On March 2, the narcotics division was…
Mississippi Highway Patrol worked two accidents
Mississippi Highway Patrol worked two accidents this morning. The first accident was eastbound on I-10 at mile marker 2 in Hancock County. This accident was called in around 6 a.m. and involved a single vehicle. A box truck carry produce…
William Carey University launches teacher assistant program
William Carey University is launching a program for teacher assistants this summer. This comes through a $300,000 grant from the Robert M. Hearin Foundation. Teacher assistants will be able…
3/19 - Sam's Thursday Night Forecast
Clear and comfortable conditions settle in tonight with lows dipping into the lower 50s and upper 40s as winds calm. Sunshine dominates the forecast through the weekend, with afternoon highs…
Pascagoula Panthers recognized for state championship victory
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula honored the Pascagoula High School boys basketball team for their Class 6A state championship. A proclamation and individual certificates of achievement were…
Living Well Together Chronic Illness Support Group
One organization is hosting a chronic illness support group. Those meetings take place every Thursday. Jasmine Richards and Ashira Windsor with Catalyst Counseling and Therapy joins us with more.…
Gulfport High students get safety lesson at Prom Promise event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School students received a powerful lesson in safety Thursday, just head of prom season. The school hosted its annual ‘Prom Promise’…
Fourth annual Black Family Wellness Expo this weekend
The fourth annual Black Family Wellness Expo is getting underway this weekend on National Impact Day of Service. Yolanda Boone joins us with more. The expo takes place…
18th annual Unity Festival returns to Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 14th annual Unity Festival is happening in Gulfport this weekend. Cassandra Walton joins us ahead of all the fun. The fun is set for Saturday…
Disability Rights Mississippi invites community to free Medicaid Clinic
Disability Rights Mississippi is hosting a free Medicaid clinic next week. Amelia Tomsic joins us with details. The clinic takes place on March 24 at the Knight…
NEW DETAILS: Suspect in Harrison County deputy-involved shooting dies
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The suspect in a deputy-involved shooting Thursday afternoon in a Harrison County neighborhood has died. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer tells WXXV that 42-year-old Fallas Williams died at an area hospital. The shooting happened after deputies…
Allergist shares tips to reduce symptoms during spring allergy season
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- If your allergies are acting up, that’s because allergy season is at its peak right now. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with…
Community gathers at Nativity BVM in Biloxi for St. Joseph Altar celebration
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral in Biloxi welcomed the community for the tenth annual St. Joseph Altar Celebration.…
Third death confirmed after deadly February crash on I-10 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A third person has died following a deadly crash near Exit 50 in Jackson County earlier this year. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, 29-year-old Raymond Boertmann passed away at a hospital in Mobile on…
Three people facing charges after contraband found in Pearl River County Correctional Facility
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, (WXXV)- Pearl River County authorities say three people are facing charges after contraband was brought into the county jail, in an investigation that began a month ago. Pearl River County Sheriff’s investigators say the incident happened February…
March’s Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: St. Martin Middle School’s Ashley Eubanks
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV)- Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. March’s…
Cruisin’ the Coast launches new website
Cruisin’ the Coast announces that their website has a new look. The new website launched Monday, giving the community an easier way to navigate and interact with the website. There…
3/18 - Sam's Wednesday Night Forecast
Mostly clear and cool tonight, followed by a prolonged stretch of sunny, dry, and quiet weather through midweek. Highs climb from the low 70s Thursday into the mid to upper…
House passes coastal resiliency bill sponsored by Congressman Ezell
A bill introduced in the U.S. House by Congressman Mike Ezell focusing on coastal resiliency now heads to the Senate after being passed by the House Monday.…
City of Lucedale holding public meeting to discuss water fluoridation
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Lucedale is asking for citizen input on a proposed change to its drinking water. City leaders are considering stopping the…
Work continues on Beach Park Pier renovation in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula has provided an update on the Beach Park Pier renovation project. Pictures released by the city show that the replacement…