State AI Task Force schedule to hold meeting to discuss cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we live, work, and play. The state legislature created the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Regulation Task Force to study AI’s…
USM Gulf Park welcomes students back to campus
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach has welcomed Golden Eagles back to campus for another year. Mayor Tim Pierce and Seymour welcomed students to the…
Young artists invited to submit work to WAMA student art show
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is giving young artists a chance to let their creativity take flight. The Bravuras of Birds student art show…
Man accused of making death threats to witnesses in Nolan Wells case to stay in jail pending Gulfport Hearing
A man charged with making threats in the case of Nolan Wells will remain in federal custody until a court hearing next month here in South Mississippi. Edward Porter of Illinois was arrested for allegedly making death threats to witnesses…
Gulfport community survey deadline extended
The City of Gulfport is extending the end date for its community survey. Residents now have until August 17 to share input to the Horizon 2045 team. The team is requesting…
Storm-damaged rental homes in Moss Point eligible for state-funded repair and reconstruction assistance
Moss Point city leaders are reminding residents the state's affordable rental housing rehabilitation and reconstruction program is still open. Eligible landlords can repair…
Nolan Wells parents speak at National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Atlanta
ATLANTA, GA (WXXV)- Nolan Wells’ parents have spent the morning talking about their son’s death investigation to reporters gathered for the National Association…
Coffee with a Veteran event brings Gulf Coast veteran community together
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Veterans gathered at Gulf Coast Community College for a free event centered on building connections and creating new opportunities for those who…
State health officials urge residents to stay aware during salmonella outbreak
More than 300 people have been sickened in a multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated jalapeno peppers. Now, state health officials are urging consumers to…
South Mississippi media figure Ricky Mathews to release new book
Longtime Sun Herald publisher and South Mississippi media figure Ricky Mathews is releasing a new book, 21 years to the day after Hurricane Katrina. ‘Finding Hope:…
Low interest disaster loans available for those impacted by tropical storm Arthur
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- In June, the remnants of tropical storm Arthur caused historic flooding which impacted south Mississippi residents across multiple counties. Now,…
Singing River Health System Blood drives continue this week
Singing River Health System is hosting a series of blood drives this week, in partnership with the Blood Center. The drives are taking place at Singing River hospitals in Gulfport and Pascagoula as healthcare providers continue to address the nationwide…
Ben Crump, Al Sharpton, Congressional Leaders to join Nolan Wells' family in call for federal review
Atlanta, Ga (WXXV) – Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton, Congresswoman Lucy McBath, and the parents of Nolan Wells are set to hold a news conference Thursday as calls grow for a federal review into…
City of Ocean Springs hosting ribbon cutting for JB’s Dugout
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is inviting the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony for JB’s Dugout. The ceremony takes place Saturday,…
Pascagoula launching ‘state of the city’ video series
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is sharing they are launching a new state of the city video series. Over the next few days, city officials will…
Hancock County bed build and bedding drive aims to help children without beds
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Every child deserves a bed of their own. That’s the goal of a local bed build and donation drive…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office remembers Deputy Robert Immel
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is taking a moment to remember the life of a deputy. Deputy Robert Immel recently passed away, serving with…
Lucedale woman arrested on credit card fraud charges against elderly victim
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a Lucedale woman accused of using an elderly victim’s credit card information. Investigators say 46-year-old Chasity Baker made more than $2,000 in unauthorized purchases. Baker is now charged with…
Ground Zero Blues Club Biloxi settles federal sexual harassment, retaliation lawsuit
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A well-known Biloxi music venue will pay $35,000 to settle a federal sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s lawsuit in the matter alleges that one of the co-owners of the Ground Zero Blues…
Advocates for Freedom hosting ‘Twilight Evening in Blue’ to raise awareness for human trafficking
Human trafficking is an issue impacting communities right here on the Gulf Coast. We’re talking about an event raising money to support…
Powerball Jackpot reaches $1 Billion ahead of Wednesday night drawing
The Powerball craze across the country continues in the hours leading up to tonight’s drawing. The jackpot is now worth one billion dollars after no one…
Perseid Meteor Shower 2026: Best viewing times for South Mississippi stargazers
Calling all stargazers! The annual Perseid Meteor Shower is reaching its peak Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. This year’s new moon will provide darker…
Biloxi Police Department temporarily under new leadership
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Assistant Police Chief Grandver Everett has been temporarily appointed as the acting interim director of the Biloxi Police Department. The city is working to determine who…
Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Cristobal is now the third named storm of the season. The National Hurricane Center reports that Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed over the central subtropical Atlantic. Cristobal is moving quickly eastward at about 25 mph. A turn toward…