Community attends annual Pine Hill Festival in Wiggins
Hundreds of people made their way to Downtown Wiggins for the Pine Hill Festival over the weekend. Festival-goers were treated to concerts from the Cary Hudson Band and…
Two people arrested in George County drug investigation
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Authorities in George County have arrested two people following an investigation into the transfer of controlled substances. According to the George County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, working in conjunction with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, Christopher…
Opening date announced for Ocean Springs Chipotle location
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Less than a week after crowds flocked to the grand opening for the new Ocean Springs Chick-Fil-A, another new much anticipated dining spot is opening its doors in the city on Tuesday. The new Chipotle is…
City of Gulfport sets date for special election for Ward 2 seat
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport City Council has set a special election date for the Ward 2 council seat vacated by Ron Roland. The special election will be held on Tuesday, June 9 with the qualifying deadline for candidates landing…
Gulf Coast Chamber invites community to annual Taste, Rattle and Roll
The Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual food event next month! Taste, Rattle and Roll is taking over Jones Park in Gulfport.…
City of Lucedale ending fluoridation in municipal water system
Lucedale is set to officially end fluoridation in its municipal water system next month. The change takes effect May 15 after years of fluoride levels falling below…
April's Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Moss Point CTE's Cynthia Harris
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. April's…
Man denied bail on molestation charge in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man is behind bars on child sex crime charges out of Jackson County and has been denied bail. Investigators say 44-year-old Wesley Newman is facing a molestation charge for an incident that took place…
Two arrested on drug charges after police search home in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing an arrest that happened on Friday. Around 1:30 that afternoon, officers responded to a domestic dispute…
Bayou View Middle School students receive STEM grant
Sparklight has awarded one Coast school with a STEM grant. The lucky recipient is Bayou View Middle School in Gulfport. The grant is part of Sparklight’s Dream Bigger…
Humane Society of South Mississippi hosting ‘Muttley Mayhem’ event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is hosting a special party for the pets waiting on forever homes! This is the first event of…
Teen dies in Bay St. Louis single-vehicle crash
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- An 18-year-old from Bay St. Louis died in a single vehicle crash on Sunday. Hancock County Coroner Jeff Hair confirmed that the crash took place in Hancock County at Maple and Oak streets at…
Moss Point educators recognized by Mississippi Department of Education
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Moss Point School District shared two of their own were recognized by the State Department of Education. Billy Carroll has been named as…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department welcomes newest K9 team
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is celebrating its newest K9 team. K9 Diller and Deputy Leonard have completed all training and…
Mississippi Department of Public Safety cuts ribbon on new facility
PEARL, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has officially moved into its new headquarters. The brand-new building in Pearl allows all 11 divisions of the…
Annual summer meal program set to return to Biloxi School District
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi School District is hosting its annual summer meal program soon. The district’s free meal program runs from June 1 through July…
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence receives funding from MSAG Office
The Mississippi Attorney General announced nearly $1.5 million for groups that help human trafficking victims, including one local organization. The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence will…
Three EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in Gulfport during Saturday morning storms
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)– The National Weather Service has confirmed three separate tornadoes touched down in Gulfport during severe weather early Saturday morning. All three tornadoes were rated EF-1, with winds ranging from 90 to 95 miles per hour. Fortunately, no…
Home repair pre-application window opens soon for Gulfport residents
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Applications for an emergency home repair program in Gulfport open soon. This program is designed to help Gulfport homeowners with important home repairs. Those…
Long Beach Fire Department tests out new equipment
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department spent the weekend testing out new cutting blades. The C Shift welcomed Diablo Blades on Saturday and received hands-on…
New process at the Keesler Medical Center Pharmacy
The Keesler Medical Center Pharmacy is now doing fill-in advance. This allows staff to activate prescriptions for you. Anyone picking up at the pharmacy can expect a text…
Lucedale firefighter recognized by rotary club
The Lucedale Fire Department announced a member of their department was honored by the Rotary Club. Trey Hill brings experience in both firefighting and emergency medical response. He has served…
Lucedale police officer recognized by rotary club
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Police Department announced the Rotary Club has recognized one of their own for service and commitment to the community. The honor goes to Officer…
Hattiesburg Zoo debuts three new spider monkeys
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes three new arrivals. The three new baby spider monkeys are named Cider, Holly, and Juniper. They made their debut to the public…