After working long hours on Saturday restoring power during the extreme wind event, Singing River Electric linemen are traveling this afternoon to Magnolia Electric Power based in Summit, Miss. after tornadoes caused extensive damage. Magnolia Electric reports having 270 broken…
A man wanted for attempted murder in Fort Myers, Florida has been arrested in Harrison County. On March 15th, Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a double shooting at the Cypress West Apartments in Fort Myers. At that scene,…
Early Sunday, Coast Electric crews from their Poplarville office left for Columbia, Mississippi to assist their sister co-op Pearl River Valley Electric. Significant progress has already been made with storm…
Coast division crews of Mississippi Power are currently in Taylorsville, Mississippi to help with the restoration effort. Taylorsville was one of the areas hardest in the state of…
Ocean Springs voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, March 18th to approve or reject a $52 million bond measure that would fund facility improvements at city schools. Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning at seven different polling…
One penguin from the Mississippi Aquarium is in the running for March of the Penguins! William needs the coast's help winning the title. He is the bachelor of the Mississippi Aquarium, staff asking everyone to show him some love! Voting…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College student Allison Richards has been named a 2025 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar, earning top honors in Mississippi as part of the All-USA Academic Team competition. Out of nearly 2,100 applications,…
Written By: Ivonne Kawas HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)-The University of Southern Mississippi School of Performing and Visual Arts Dance program will showcase original works by faculty and distinguished guest artists, all brought to life by its talented dance students. The annual Dance…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Launched last August, Pearl River Community College’s Graphic Design program is already producing award-winning student work. Four current students submitted work created during the inaugural semester to the recent American Advertising (ADDY) Awards for the American Advertising Federation…
Coast Electric Director of Communications, April Lollar, spoke to WXXV on how their crews will be stepping up if severe weather interrupts service to customers.
Director of the Hancock County Emergency Management Agency, Brian Adam, spoke with WXXV on what's being done to prepare for severe weather threats in South Mississippi.
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-We’re about three weeks away from the 2025 Legislative Session coming to an end. There’s been very little talk about expanding Medicaid in Mississippi. It’s been a hot topic…
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)-A heads up for a few school proms planned for Saturday, March 15th. Ocean Springs High School says Saturday’s prom is…
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)-A significant weather event is anticipated for South Mississippi on Saturday. Severe weather this time of the year isn’t uncommon. With the threat of the upcoming potential weather,…
Fog couldn't stop another turtle release from happening Friday morning. IMMS staff released one Kemp's Ridley sea turtle in front of Edgewater Mall. It's the latest cold-stunned and rehabilitated…
Due to potential severe weather in the area, the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is rescheduling Touch-A-Truck. The fun will now take place on March 29th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Long Beach Harbor. Admission is free.…
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and other Coast business leaders gathered to celebrate the anniversary of a popular Long Beach restaurant, but a big surprise came in…
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)- In anticipation of potential severe weather in the area, saferooms are opening in South Mississippi. All three community safe rooms in Pearl River County will open Saturday, March 14th, 2025 at 8:00 AM and remain open until…
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker has introduced the Mississippi River Basin Fisheries Commission Act, a bill designed to enhance fisheries management and environmental quality throughout the Mississippi River Basin. The legislation would establish a federally funded commission to combat the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Voters in Gulfport will have the chance to hear from candidates next week. ‘Pizza before the Polls’ will feature candidates for mayor and city…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Next week, the Biloxi NAACP is hosting a political forum for the upcoming municipal election. Voters are encouraged to head to the Frank Gruich Sr. Community Center…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute of Marine Mammal Studies is hosting another turtle release tomorrow. One Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle is being released in front of Edgewater Mall at 10 tomorrow…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-City elections are coming up all around South Mississippi. The Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance is hosting a candidate event tonight. Here on WXXV with a preview is…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) - OSSD has proposed a $52 million bond, which aims to address critical repairs and improvements to school campuses. This no-tax-increase bond proposal will not raise…