Morgan Freeman speaks to WXXV about the Symphonic Blues Experience coming to the Coast
Academy Award winning Actor Morgan Freeman is the creative force behind ‘Morgan Freeman’s Symphonic Blues Experience.’ The multimedia live concert puts the…
City of Lucedale warning residents of invoice scam
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Lucedale is giving a heads up over a scam going around. The scam appears as an invoice from the city. The city…
Powerball jackpot grows to $251 million
Someone could win a quarter billion dollars Monday night. The next Powerball drawing has an estimated jackpot of $251 million. That’s not going to get you into the billionaire’s club like some of the lottery’s biggest drawings in the past.…
One killed in crash on Highway 98 in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is dead following a weekend crash on Highway 98 in George County. Thirty-seven-year-old Darrell Taylor Jr. of Semmes, Alabama, was riding a motorcycle east on Highway 98 Saturday night when he collided with a…
Lost Pizza Co. in Ocean Springs holding book drive in honor of Dolly Parton
Dolly’s Dream Big Book Drive is helping put more books in the hands of local children in memory of the late Dolly…
Harrison County Fire Protection team battles Friday morning fire
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County fire crews battled a house fire Friday in the Saucier community. Fire officials say crews got the fire under control in…
Game Ball of the Week: St. Martin Yellow Jackets win week three Game Ball
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV)- Fresh off their big 45-14 win over the Stone Tomcats this past Friday, the St. Martin Yellow Jackets…
Gulfport Admirals officially cut the ribbon on new on-campus stadium
The Gulfport School District was proud to welcome Admiral fans, visiting guests, and the entire Gulfport community to the inaugural football game at Jim Rose Field…
Construction continues on Popp’s Ferry Connector Road project
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Construction on the Popp’s Ferry Connector Road continues to move forward in Biloxi. Right now, crews are making progress on concrete work, including the connector’s…
Ocean Springs police investigating juvenile incidents following junior-senior war activities
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is investigating two separate incidents involving juveniles following recent junior-senior high school war activities. Police say a…
Jackson County Fire Protection team takes part in College and Career Day
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team shares they had the chance to take part in Vancleave High’s College and Career Day…
Public invited to community engagement meeting in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District is inviting the public to a community engagement meeting this month. That’s happening September 21 at the LC…
University of Mississippi Medical Center aircare launches fixed-wing aircraft
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is expanding its aircare program with a new fixed-wing craft. Aircare 5 is now operational, giving UMMC another way to transport…
City of Hattiesburg unveils 70th mural
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Hattiesburg is one step closer to their 100 mural goal. Last week, mural 70 was unveiled in the downtown area of the city. It…
New lighting upgrades coming to Downtown Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- New lighting is coming to Downtown Biloxi as part of a phased project to improve nighttime visibility and safety. Mississippi Power is replacing existing lights along…
New rules for watercraft access at Gulf Islands National Seashore
The National Park Service is expanding personal watercraft access for the Gulf Islands National Seashore. For coastal residents, this means personal watercraft such as jet skis,…
MPACT college savings program reopens for Mississippi families
Mississippi families can once again lock in today’s college tuition rates for their children. State Treasurer David McRae says the Mississippi Prepaid Affordable College Tuition, or MPACT, program…
Mississippi Aquarium offering deal for Grandparents Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a special day for grandparents. On September 13, all Coast grandparents will be able to gain free access to the campus. All they need to do is purchase a full-priced general admission…
Rotary Club partners with nonprofit to build beds for children in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Dozens of children in Jackson County go to sleep without a comfortable place to rest their heads each night,…
Lucedale traffic court moved up one week
In Lucedale, a traffic court originally scheduled for September 21st is being moved up. That new traffic court date is reset to Monday, September 14 at 5 p.m. City…
Mississippi Songwriters Festival returns to South Mississippi
The 17th annual Mississippi Songwriters Alliance Festival is just over a week away. The event begins on September 17 and runs through the 20th, celebrating Mississippi’s musical heritage across…
City of Hattiesburg unveils marker for Writers Trail
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Hattiesburg unveiled their first Mississippi Writers Trail marker. The marker honors author and education doctor Noel Polk. Dr. Polk’s writings helped readers…
Camp Shelby designated as permissive test range
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- In Hattiesburg, Camp Shelby has been designated as a permissive test range, expanding its role in developing and testing emerging military technology. The Mississippi National Guard…
Pascagoula Leaders Officially Unveiled A Historical Pathway
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — A new piece of Pascagoula history is now on display at Lighthouse Park under the high-rise bridge. The city officially unveiled "The Story of Pascagoula:…