Bill aiming to create skilled workers
Mississippi employers say they need skilled workers, but too many adults say they can’t afford the training. That gap in the state’s workforce is what a new bill aims to…
Stone County School District's Night of Hope Event
Students and staff in the Stone County School District have come together to organize an event to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, as Hope Week events…
Fire rating upgraded for northeast district in Jackson County
Residents of Northeast Jackson County may soon see a decrease in their fire insurance premiums. It comes after Jackson County Fire Protection announced that the fire protection…
Moss Point Police Chief discusses community outreach, upcoming event
Moss Point Police Chief Dennis Stevenson stopped by the WXXV studios to talk to Grant Chighizola about the police department's community outreach efforts, including one…
Rep. Mike Ezell recognized as 2026 Heritage Champion
Representative Mike Ezell has been honored as a 2026 Heritage Champion for the Alliance of National Heritage Areas. Ezell was presented the award by Gulf Coast Heritage Area’s…
Picayune PD installs microchip scanning station
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is offering a way for pets to be scanned for microchips after hours. Found pets can be brought to the police department on…
Beer, Bacon and Beyond Festival coming to Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Beer, Bacon and Beyond Festival is kicking off in Long Beach next month. Katherine Sutton and Eric Alvarez join us with the…
Mental Health First Aid Training
The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi is hosting a first responders mental health first aid training event. Kimberly Barta and Nicole Pierce join us with the details. The training takes…
2/10 - Foggy start on Wednesday with rain chances returning late
We’ll be dealing with a few foggy mornings over the next couple of days, lasting until 9 or 10 a.m., so plan for some reduced visibility if you are heading out early…
Ocean Springs School District names new superintendent
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The OSSD Board of Trustees has named Justin Sutton the next Superintendent of Ocean Springs School District, effective July 1st. Sutton takes over for Superintendent Michael Lindsey, who is retiring after more than 34 years in…
Mississippi Advisory Commission meets to discuss marine resources
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- State marine leaders met in D’Iberville Tuesday to discuss a range of issues impacting Mississippi’s coastal and marine resources. At the meeting on Tuesday, members…
Coast man convicted on drug charges
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man is facing 40 years behind bars in a drug trafficking case. Fifty-five-year-old Andrew McCormick was convicted on two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent after a three-day trial in Harrison…
Man arrested in Jackson County hostage case denied bail
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The man accused of holding an elderly relative hostage Monday at a home in the Gulf Park Estates community was denied bail Tuesday during his initial court appearance. Forty-seven-year-old Jeffrey Nelson is charged with domestic violence…
Man pleads guilty to assault of a Gulfport police officer
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Petal man will spend the next two decades behind bars after pleading guilty to assaulting a Gulfport police officer in 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Corwin Joshua Wilcher pled guilty this week to felony assault on a police officer…
Jackson-George Regional Library System continues next phase of oral history project
The Jackson-George Regional Library System received a grant through America250, the system now focusing on the next phase of the oral history project. Laura Thompson…
Coast mayors calling for donations for March of Mayors food drive
Martha Allen Price, executive director of Extra Table, joins us in studio as Coast mayors call for donations in the March of the Mayors food…
Deputies recover 23 pounds of meth in bust on I-10 in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County sheriff’s deputies made another large meth bust after a traffic stop on I-10. The bust happened on…
State treasurer talks fiscal policy moves
Joining us in studio is Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae. He is here to talk with us more about how you can find out if you have unclaimed money out…
Two arrested on malicious mischief charges in damages at Saucier Ballfields
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two people have been arrested in connection to the damage and theft at Saucier Ballfields. Harrison County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34-year-old Natasha Bunn and 48-year-old Timothy Goss for one count each of malicious mischief. According to…
Harrison County Fire Rescue battle large debris pile fire
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue Team spent several hours fighting a large debris pile fire. The Combat Readiness Training Center helping with the efforts. Harrison County sharing the debris pile was about 2 1/2 stories tall,…
American Idol winner and Grammy nominated artist Jamal Roberts to perform at the Sound
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- American Idol winner and Grammy-nominated artist Jamal Roberts will be appearing at the Sound Amphitheater soon. Roberts is from…
City of Ocean Springs holds annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs gave away trees over the weekend, continuing the tradition at the Ocean Springs Dog Park. More than…
2/9 - Patchy, dense fog possible Tuesday morning
Clouds increase overnight with areas of fog becoming more likely after 4 a.m. through mid-morning Tuesday. Aside from the reduced visibility early, the next few days stay mild and fairly quiet. Highs…
Prescribed burn set for this month at Davis Bayou Area
Gulf Islands National Seashore crews are planning prescribed burn for the Davis Bayou area this month. An exact date has not been set, but officials say the burn will happen before February 22. The park will review the conditions over…