MS Senator says foster students denied FAITH scholarship will have funding for school
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- Families across Mississippi have been searching for answers after learning that 170 foster students were denied their FAITH grants—full-ride…
Cruisin’ the Coast marks 30 Years as organizers prepare for week-long event
Cruisin’ the Coast turns 30 and organizers expect a record-breaking turnout of classic cars and visitors when the event returns this October. With just…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosting community job fair
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- A local effort is helping people get back to work. We’re talking about a job fair happening at the MGCCC Perkinston Campus supporting former…
A Latte Opportunities offering new vocational program
A new vocational training program for adults with intellectual and development disabilities is kicking off soon. Angele Mills and Billy Beckman are here in studio to tell us more…
Gulfport Police Department celebrates National Night Out with community
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department hosted a National Night Out event Tuesday evening at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park. The free, family-friendly event featured…
Mississippi Board of Nursing closes complaint against Nolan Wells' mother
A professional misconduct complaint filed against Christine Wells Wonsley, the mother of Nolan Wells, has been closed by the Mississippi Board of Nursing, according to a statement Wonsley shared Wednesday on Facebook. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents the…
Hook’em for Heroes Charity event returns to South Mississippi
We are talking about an event that brings the community together while giving back to some of the people who give so much to us. The third…
Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce discusses possible north-south corridor
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Harrison County, there are currently only three north-south corridors connecting the interstate to Highway 90. We have I-110 in Biloxi along with Cowan-Lorraine Road…
Brothers charged with armed robbery of store in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)-Two men are behind bars after an armed robbery at a Picayune convenience store early Wednesday morning. Officers responded just after midnight to Petro Plus on Memorial Boulevard after a reported robbery at knife-point. The suspects fled before…
Man charged with sexually assaulting a child in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In George County, a 19-year-old is charged with sexually assaulting a child. Brenten Chavers is charged with two counts of sexual battery after turning himself into deputies last week. His arrest comes after a lengthy investigation,…
UPDATE: Man in custody in Ocean Springs after making terroristic threats
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs Police has located a suspect wanted in connection to making terroristic threats. Desman Mikell is being charged with terroristic threats after…
Pearl River County School District participates in active shooter training
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County School District participated in the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events course last week. The program equips…
170 Mississippi foster students denied college scholarship weeks before start of semester
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- Imagine spending months preparing for college, only to learn weeks before the semester starts that the scholarship you were counting on…
Sparklight donating to nonprofits across South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Sparklight is donating $10,000 this week to local charities. Tuesday afternoon in Gulfport, the company presented the Wayfinder Initiative with a $7,500 grant. The donation supports…
Beau Rivage gives Gulf Coast students a back-to-school boost with supply donations
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- As students head back to the classroom, the Beau Rivage is helping make sure they have the supplies they need…
Operation Muddy Waters leads to arrests in Mississippi child predator crackdown
The Attorney General’s Office announced the results of a statewide operation targeting online child predators and sex offenders. Operation Muddy Waters was a two-week crackdown…
Goodwill of South Mississippi relocating Gulfport store to larger location, expanding services
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A popular Gulf Coast thrift store is getting a major upgrade. Goodwill of South Mississippi is preparing to move into a…
One injured in afternoon shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One person was injured in an afternoon shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police say it happened on 34th Street near 8th Avenue just before 4 Tuesday afternoon. The person shot was taken to the hospital and is in…
Jackson County man sentenced for child exploitation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Jackson County man will spend three decades behind bars after pleading guilty to a child exploitation charge. Twenty-six-year-old Dylan McDaniel of Ocean Springs was sentenced Monday and will serve this sentence without the possibility of…
Bone Thugs N Harmony performance at Beau Rivage canceled
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Beau Rivage Resort & Casino has announced the cancellation of the Bone Thugs-N-Harmony performance scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, due to unforeseen circumstances. Patrons who purchased tickets for the event will receive refunds through the same method…
‘A Night in Blue and Red’ Gala honoring first responders
A special gala is bringing the community together to honor the lives, service, and sacrifices of our first responders. Here to tell us more about ‘A…
Pet of the Week: Alyx is looking for a forever home
Every Tuesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us is Maridee Mallette to tell us about our…
Fire crews taking extra precautions to stay safe in heat
With the scorching heat impacting South Mississippi, first responders are taking extra precaution to stay safe while serving the community. To reduce the risk of heat-related…
Illinois man charged with making threats against witness connected to Nolan Wells investigation
An Illinois man is accused of making violent threats against witnesses in the ongoing Nolan Wells death investigation. According to a criminal complaint filed…