City of Gautier invites community to Earth Day Celebration
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is hosting an Earth Day celebration Friday at Shepard State Park. Guests can come out from 9 a.m. until 3…
George County teen located safely
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update on the missing teen out of George County we told you about Wednesday. The George County Sheriff’s Office says Kaelynn Underwood has been…
Man arrested on multiple charges in Biloxi stabbing
Dwight Peters was arrested in Jackson County on outstanding warrants for aggravated assault, armed robbery, and contempt of court, authorities said. The charges stem from an October 2025 incident at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi, where Peters and Cynthia Herron…
Community mourning Dr. Jim Franks
The Gulf Coast is mourning the loss of Dr. Jim Franks. Dr. Franks was a senior researcher at the Gulf Coast Research Lab’s Center for Fisheries. He is also one of…
Wednesday afternoon wildfire in Jackson County contained
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County fire crews battled a wildfire that was approaching homes in the Latimer community Wednesday afternoon in the area of Pine Avenue and Shady Pine Drive. Fire crews spent much of the afternoon and evening…
Junior Auxiliary of Hancock County hosting KidFit Day
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Junior Auxiliary of Hancock County is hosting a health and fitness day for kids. They’re teaming up with Ochsner Medical Center. Anne Pitre joins…
A Latte Friends hosting inclusive Walk and Roll event
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Latte Friends is hosting an inclusive Walk and Roll event this month. The event takes place in D’Iberville on April 25. Wendy Fayard…
Greenpal app brings lawn care to Gulf Coast
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- If your grass is growing faster than your weekend plans, there’s a new app on the Coast that could help. Greenpal, known as the…
Mississippi Power awards grant money to local emergency management agencies
With severe weather season here, and hurricane season just around the corner, Mississippi Power is helping local emergency agencies prepare. The Mississippi Power Foundation awarded emergency management agencies in 24 Mississippi counties a $2,500 grant for storm preparedness resources, including…
Community welcomes all-female veteran honor flight home at Gulfport Biloxi International
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A special honor flight welcome home event took place at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport Wednesday afternoon. Dozens of community members, city leaders,…
South Mississippi community leader Karen Sock dies at 73
Tributes continue to come in following the loss of beloved South Mississippi community leader Karen Sock. Sock spent much of her career in the gaming industry, including roles at the former Grand Casino in Gulfport, as well as Margaritaville. Sock…
CASA of South Mississippi holds annual Light of Hope event
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, CASA of South Mississippi hosted its annual Light of Hope event. Community members gathered…
Singing River Health System offers aquablation therapy
Singing River Health System announces they are offering aquablation therapy. They are the first in the state to offer the procedure. This comes after the hospital system received a…
Update: I-10 in Jackson County back open after two-vehicle crash
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A two-vehicle accident on I-10 in Jackson County caused temporary traffic disruptions Wednesday before all lanes were reopened. The crash occurred near the 55-mile marker on the westbound side of I-10. According to initial reports, the…
IRS gives Mississippi taxpayers some relief
In Mississippi, the IRS is offering some relief for Mississippi taxpayers, especially those impacted by the severe winter storm earlier this year in the northern part of the state. Because…
U.S. House passes bill honoring George County Deputy Jeremy Malone
The U.S. House has passed a bill to honor fallen George County Deputy Jeremy Malone. House Resolution 6995 would designate the George County Post Office on Highway 198 in Beaumont as the Jeremy Malone Post Office. Deputy Malone was killed…
Hancock County School bond vote set for next month
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re a little more than a month out from a bond vote in Hancock County, with the school district seeking nearly $50 million…
Senate bills aim to expand drivers education and financial literacy for students
Two major education bills are moving forward in Mississippi and they could soon change what students learn both in and out of the classroom.…
Parkinson’s Foundation teams up with Raising Cane’s for fundraiser
The Parkinson’s Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser this Thursday at four Coast Raising Cane’s locations. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. all you have to do…
Founder of MS Missing and Unidentified Ellen Leach passed away
Ellen Leach, the founder of Mississippi Missing and Unidentified, has passed away after a battle with cancer. By day, Leach worked at Hobby Lobby in Gulfport,…
Cracking down on school absenteeism in the state
We’ve seen great progress with public education in Mississippi over recent years. Test scores have gone and the graduation rate has increased. One area remains a topic of…
Memorial Health System doctor celebrates completing 100 Watchman procedures
Memorial Health System is celebrating a major milestone Tuesday. Dr. Umair Malik has completed over 100 Watchman procedures, helping patients reduce their risk of stroke and take…
Two phase utility project begins in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Drivers in D’Iberville should expect delays as a two-phase utility project begins along a busy corridor. Phase one of a two-phase construction project in D’Iberville is…
Rotary Club of Picayune holds annual fishing rodeo for special needs students
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The 30th annual fishing rodeo turned a simple day of fishing into a lifetime of memories for special needs students in the Picayune School District.…