Aspiring artists participate in Art Ventures Camp in Hancock County
The Art Ventures Camp returned today for aspiring young artists. The camp returning this year bigger and better than years past. Kids aged six through 12 are taking…
Law enforcement learn about trauma-informed care from CASA
CASA of South Mississippi is hosting a two-day training session with area law enforcement agencies to teach them about trauma-informed care. It's all part of the organization's continuing mission to…
Garbage pick up for newly annexed areas in Ocean Springs
There are new details regarding the transition of garbage pickup for those newly annexed areas of Ocean Springs. Today, Waste Management doing its final pickup in…
WXXV’s Ethan Krauss is live at the Knight Nonprofit Center for hurricane prep session
We are about one month into the hurricane season for 2024 and many here in South Mississippi are still preparing for the…
Gulfport Fire responds to fire caused by lightning strike
Earlier today, Gulfport Fire responded to a small fire behind a residence on Duckworth Road. According to Fire Chief Billy Kelley, the building was struck by lightning. Gulfport Fire responded and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries.
MDEQ Issues Water Contact Advisory following sewage discharge into Orphan Creek in Hancock County
(JACKSON, MS) –MDEQ is issuing a water contact advisory following the release of wastewater into Orphan Creek in Hancock County. The advisory covers a section of Orphan Creek from MS-603 to MS-43 (see attached map). This advisory is being issued due to a temporary…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident on I-10 westbound near Cowan Lorraine exit
MDOT is reporting an accident on I-10 westbound near the Cowan Lorraine Road Exit 38. Motorists should expect delays westbound and should use caution when approaching the area because of wet road conditions.
Scrapin the Coast wraps up on the Coast Coliseum
The 24th annual Scrapin the Coast wrapped up Sunday at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. Many car enthusiasts showed up for the final day of the…
Tatonut announces new day of business
Tatonut in Ocean Springs has exciting news! Not only is Tatonut back open Tuesday, June 25th, but the store announced they will be opening on Sundays. Currently no solid plan is in place, but this Sunday Tatonut will be open…
Chapel Hart returns to Poplarville for free concert at PRCC
Chapel Hart made their return to their hometown of Poplarville over the weekend where they put on a free concert at Pearl River Community College. WXXV…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at The Arts Hancock County in Bay St. Louis to preview the Summer Arts Camp
The Arts Hancock County Summer Arts Camp will be back bigger and better than ever! This year, kids will enjoy hands on fun with new projects in various art mediums guided by…
Arrested on a felony charge of possession of a stolen firearm
On Saturday, June 22, 2024, Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 41-year-old Jason Michael Vanburen of New Orleans, Louisiana on a felony charge of Possession of a Stolen Firearm. On June, 22, 2024 at approximately 12:50 pm,…
USM football player MJ Daniels Jr. laid to rest in George County
George County and Southern Miss standout football player MJ Daniels was laid to rest Saturday afternoon surrounded by his family and friends. Many gathered…
S3, employees come to agreement to end strike at Stennis
Members of the Machinists Union 2249 ended their five-day strike Friday afternoon at Stennis Space Center. The union members who are employees of Syncom Space Services, who went out on strike at 5 a.m. Monday, June 17, returned to work…
Brantley Gilbert: Off the Rail Tours making stop at The Sound Amphitheater
The Sound Amphitheater announced today that the Brantley Gilbert: Off the Rail Tours is coming to Gautier in October. The tour features special guests Adam Calhoun and Demun Jones. The show takes place October 12th at 7 p.m. Pre-sale tickets…
Three charged in robbery of Friendly Pawn Shop in Saucier
Three suspects were arrested Friday and charged in the burglary of a Saucier business. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said 18-year-old Aalayah Fortenberry, 18-year-old Curtis Dickey Jr., and 21-year-old Archie Lockett are charged with commercial burglary. They were taken to…
UPDATE: Harrison County suspect who escaped custody is re-captured
Harrison County Sheriff's Office has captured a suspect who fled custody on Sunday. Sheriff Matt Haley said 29-year-old Joseph Rigell Rayborn of Saucier was recaptured Monday morning. He is shown in the Harrison County jail docket as being booked in…
Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program hosting Coast-wide clean up event
Are you looking to give back to the community? The Mississippi Coastal Cleanup Program is holding a Gulf Coast-wide city cleanup on July 6th from 8-10 AM. The clean up takes place at multiple locations across the Coast: Bay St.…
Fourth of July events around the Coast
If you prefer to watch a fireworks show this Fourth of July holiday weekend, we have the details on where to go. Fireworks shows will be happening all weekend from state line to state line starting June 29th until the…
CTA 4th of July Holiday Bus Schedule
Coast Transit Authority will observe the 4th of July holiday in honor of Independence Day on Thursday, July 4, 2024. The CTA fixed route bus service will operate on a Sunday time schedule on Thursday, July 4th. Normal service will…
Ocean Springs Main Street Opens Applications for the 2024 Façade Grant Program
(Ocean Springs, MS) - The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau, in partnership with the Mississippi Power Foundation, is pleased to announce the return of the Façade Grant Improvement Program this summer. The program aims to support growth and…
Southern Miss School of Humanities Alumna Earns Prestigious Internship
Raisa Harris, a 2024 summa cum laude graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Humanities’ English program, is enhancing her skill set and vita through a competitive internship with Sigma Tau Delta Review and Sigma Tau Delta Rectangle, two journals…
Organizations help Salvation Army amidst dire need for food donations
Food pantries across the Gulf Coast are in dire need of food donations. For Juneteenth, organizations across the Coast dedicated this year's service project to helping…
WXXV’s Grant Chighizola is live at Scrapin the Coast in Biloxi
The Coast Coliseum is a hub of activity right now as car lovers settle in for a weekend of Scrapin fun. WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola is there now with all the action! [blox_vms account="WXXV" key="ac3f680a2a0aa83a2913b55c0b6801c764f35bf4" vtitle="WXXV’s Grant Chighizola is…