GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police say multiple arrests have been made in a wide-ranging human trafficking and kidnapping investigation involving a runaway juvenile. Six people are now facing charges including human trafficking, kidnapping, extortion, and forcible rape: 40-year-old Michael Eric…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves has reappointed a Mississippi resident to the state board of health. Dr. Lucius Lampton has been reappointed to a six-year term.…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted its 16th annual STEM Grant Award Ceremony on Friday, distributing over $95,000 to 22 schools in South Mississippi and Alabama. The…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Pedestrian safety is a big topic right now among residents of one Gulfport neighborhood. Dedeaux Road is one of the most heavily traveled roadways in…
What’s often left behind after our Coast Mardi Gras parades roll is raising concerns among some in the community. This year, volunteers who help with clean up are…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department is hosting a free event aimed towards teens. The program is a discussion designed to help teens make smart,…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian High tennis team announces their inaugural pickleball tournament. That tournament takes place March 7 with registration open until February 27. The…
WAVELAND, Miss (WXXV)-- No injuries were reported after a shooting near the Krewe of Nereids parade route in Waveland Sunday afternoon. Waveland Police Chief Mike Prendergast tells WXXV says it happened around 1 p.m, near the intersection of Highway 90…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach honored Harbor Master Danny Kaletsch with a special proclamation, recognizing his dedicated service. Kaletsch began his career at the Long…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A phone scam is making the rounds in George County. Sheriff office officials say the caller claims to be from the George County Correctional Facility, asking…
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System announces their annual Mardi Gras parade. The parade happens at the Biloxi VA Medical Center, lining up at…
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has released a new mobile app. Fitch says the app is designed to connect Mississippians to some of the resources her office offers. Specifically,…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- One of Pascagoula High School’s English teachers is being recognized in a big way. Lauren Carpenter is named the 2026 Alabama-Mississippi Teachers of English to Speakers of…
The application window for Coast Electric’s Operation Round Up grant program is now open. Through this program, Coast Electric members can help support local charitable organizations within…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System is celebrating a new medical clinic opening. This one is located in Downtown Biloxi on Howard Avenue. The official opening date…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Police is sharing that K9 Scout received a new vest from the Department of Defense. Special Agent Terry Davis with the…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is welcoming a new animal control officer into their ranks. Meet Kelly Mears. The Long Beach police say…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- You can now sponsor one of the cold-stunned sea turtles the Mississippi Aquarium is currently rehabbing to help its recovery efforts. The aquarium says rehab costs can…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport has rolled out a new website that allows residents to track capital improvement projects across the city in real time. It’s…
The Pine Hill Festival Art Contest is happening now and you have until February 27 to submit your work. The theme is ‘Elements of Pine Hill Commerce and…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- East Central High School’s CTE welding class recently built and donated some new gear racks for one Jackson County fire station.…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Public Works crews were out and about in downtown Friday preparing for a carnival parade for the kids. The annual Biloxi Children’s Mardi Gras…
With carnival really ramping up in our area, with a little more than two weeks to go to Fat Tuesday, MDOT is releasing some safety reminders on how to stay safe…
Clear skies tonight will allow temperatures to fall into the low 40s and upper 30s across South Mississippi. Sunshine dominates Saturday and Sunday, with afternoon highs in the low 60s both days. Overnight lows…