New Gulfport Admirals Stadium opens Friday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Admirals kick off a new era at their new on-campus stadium Friday. The inaugural football game at Jim Rose Field at Admiral Stadium on the…
New pathway highlighting Pascagoula’s history unveiled at Lighthouse Park
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula’s rich history now has a new home along the city’s waterfront. Leaders officially unveiled a historical pathway designed to take residents and visitors…
9/11 Remembrance Events across South Mississippi
South Mississippi organizations will be holding remembrance ceremonies Friday and Saturday to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Our local military installations, Keesler Air Force Base…
Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating gives update on Channel South project
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s one of the biggest projects in years along the Coast. Channel South enjoys a prime location at the intersection of Highway 49…
Women of Wisdom celebrates 27 years of empowering Gulf Coast women
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- WOW Women of Wisdom marked 27 years of connecting and empowering women. This year, they celebrated the milestone with fellowship, fun, and…
Community invited to candidate townhall and expungement clinic
A special candidate townhall and free expungement clinic is happening later this month. We are joined by Dr. Crystal Wingo and Carina Lewis-Spencer with more on this event.…
Women of Wisdom preparing for annual first responders appreciation meal delivery
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a local nonprofit is making sure the men and women who protect our communities…
Gulf Blue enters into new naval partnership advancing technology, innovation
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Gulf Blue is entering a new five-year partnership with the Navy, aimed at connecting Gulf Coast innovators with naval oceanography. The agreement…
Gulf Coast Community Foundation gives back to local programs
A South Mississippi foundation is investing in the future of the Coast. The Gulf Coast Community Foundation awarded more than $172,000 in grants to support programs serving…
Saucier man sentenced for child sex crimes
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Saucier man will spend 20 years behind bars after pleading guilty to sex crimes involving a teenage girl. Twenty-four-year-old Shaunn Bangs Jr. pleaded guilty last week to two counts of sexual battery and one count…
Long Beach residents invited to Community Conversations with Mayor
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- An upcoming Community Conversations with the Mayor is happening in Long Beach. This is an opportunity for residents to connect directly with city…
Third annual Sunflower Festival returns to the Jackson County Fairgrounds
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend, look no further than the third annual Sunflower Festival at the Jackson County…
Pascagoula unveiling new attraction celebrating the city’s history
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is inviting the public to attend the official unveiling of the ‘Story of Pascagoula: A Historical Pathway.’ It’s a new attraction…
EEECHO hosting bus tour of Treme community in Gulfport
The Education, Economics, Environmental, Climate, and Health Organization is bringing Gulfport residents together to take a closer look at the proposed Gulfport road project. Joining us now…
Salvation Army Kroc Center celebrating 15th anniversary
The Kroc Center is celebrating its 15th anniversary next week and as part of the festivities they are hosting a Scholastic Book Fair. Joining us to tell us more…
$4 million allotted for telehealth efforts in Mississippi
Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde Smith are celebrating a health care win for the state. More than $4 million has been awarded to the University of Mississippi…
Sewer lift station upgrades complete in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Waveland completed a roughly $3.5 million project to upgrade ten of its largest sewer lift stations. That work includes ten new pumps and…
Gulfport City Councilwoman responds to deadly shooting at AT&T store
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Community members continue to mourn the loss of two people in a shooting at an AT&T store in Gulfport Monday. Flowers, balloons, and…
Coast person wins $1 million lottery ticket from Long Beach gas station
A Gulfport lottery person is one million dollars richer after hitting it big on a scratch off ticket. The Mississippi Lottery says the player bought the winning $30 ‘millionaire maker’ ticket Monday at a Shell station in Long Beach. The…
St. Joseph Hospice honoring first responders
Twenty-five years later, we continue to honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11. Here in Gulfport, a special Celebration of Life event will bring first responders…
Small Sliders shares game day menu for football watch parties
Football season is here and that means it is time to get the crew together for some game day food! Whether you’re hosting a watch party…
WXXV Pet of the Week: Lane is looking for a forever home!
Every other Wednesday, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is Katie King…
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Salvation Army team up to support expecting veteran mothers
For expecting and new mothers who have served our country, a little support can go a long way. That’s why the…
State Court of Appeals upholds Jackson County man’s murder sentence
The Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld the murder conviction and life sentence of a Jackson County man. Thomas Pearson was convicted of first-degree murder for…