Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Christian Collegiate Academy’s Lindsey Roberts
WXXV and Huntington Learning Center are shining a spotlight on one local educator who is making a difference in the lives of her students.…
2nd annual Betty Camille’s Birthday Baby Drive
One South Mississippi mom is teaming up with local organizations on the Coast for the second year of a baby drive in memory of her late daughter. The drive…
Mississippi law enforcement agencies revamp active shooter training
Mississippi law enforcement agencies are changing how they respond to active shooters as officials apply lessons learned from past attacks. Morgan Gill with the Roy Howard Community Journalism…
Hundreds competed for prizes at inaugural Mahjong Classic in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The inaugural Mississippi Gulf Coast Mahjong Classic kicked off Friday and continued through Saturday at the Pass Bungalow in Pass Christian.…
Biloxi man sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual battery of 11-year-old
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Harrison County District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Decruis Tatum, 27, of Biloxi, pleaded guilty to sexual battery before Circuit Court Judge Christopher Schmidt and was sentenced to serve 50 years in the custody of the…
South Mississippi school districts releasing students early due to severe weather threat
South Miss (WXXV), The following South Mississippi school districts have announced early dismissals due to the threat of severe weather: Hancock County School District: Elementary Schools: 1:25 p.m. Hancock High School: 2:31 p.m. Hancock Middle School: 2:45 p.m. Bay-Waveland School…
Gov. Reeves announces investment in mental health services for Mississippi youth
JACKSON, Miss. – Gov. Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is deploying $3,375,709 to support expanded mental health services for children, adolescents and young adults who were negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Community Development Block…
Fire crews respond to Sunday night house fire in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Fire crews in Jackson County responded to a house fire in Moss Point Sunday night. It happened at a home on…
Friends of Nolan Wells plan to sue Rev. Al Sharpton
Three friends of Nolan Wells are indicating they intend to sue Rev. Al Sharpton for defamation. Attorneys for the friends say Sharpton received what’s known as…
Katrina Memorial Blood Drive continues
The Katrina Memorial Blood Drive continues until August 27. Drives resume Monday and Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. at the Edgewater Mall. The drive on Wednesday will be at Memorial Hospital in Biloxi in partnership with the Biloxi Shuckers.…
Governor Reeves appoints new state apprenticeship director
Governor Tate Reeves has named a new director for Mississippi’s apprenticeship program. Dr. ‘Deano’ Harrison will take on the role. Harrison previously worked with Accelerate MS and Mississippi Gulf…
City of Gulfport schedules road closure for sewer cave in repair
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport has scheduled a road closure for Monday, August 23. The affected area is 19th Street between Kelly Avenue…
City of Gulfport closure 20th Street for repair project
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport is announcing another road closure scheduled for Monday, August 23. 20th Street between Henderson and Thornton Avenues will see the closure due to…
NASA names Joseph Schuyler as deputy director of Stennis Space Center
NASA has named Joseph R. Schuyler as the next deputy director of the agency’s Stennis Space Center. In this role, Schuyler will assist the center director in managing NASA’s primary rocket propulsion testing capabilities, which help the agency’s missions sustain…
Ocean Springs Fire practices rescuing one of their own
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department focused on a special training this week, rescuing one of their own. Crews worked through scenarios involving a downed firefighter. Those conditions include low visibility, crews working on rapid location and…
Biloxi fire crews take part in training
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Fire Department conducted some hands-on training recently, focusing on parking garages. Training took place at the Palace Casino. Crews focused on the proper use of standpipe systems. The department saying this is valuable training, preparing…
Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season
By HILLEL ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing. Former President Joe Biden’s “Promise Me, America” stands out not just as a White House memoir — presidential memoirs…
Acadian Ambulance expands operations into George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Acadian Ambulances is expanding their operations into George County. This comes as a result of a bid process for emergency response services. The transition from…
MDMR hosting photo contest for 2027 calendar
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is hosting a photo contest, and selected photos will be used in the agency’s 2027 calendar. The deadline to submit entries is Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Submitted photos should depict an aspect…
Port Pascagoula names new port director
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Port Pascagoula has a new leader. The Jackson County Port Authority has named Charles Tillotson as port director. Tillotson’s appointment received approval this week from the Jackson…
City of Pascagoula announces scheduled road closure
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is announcing a road closure set to begin Monday. The intersection of Parsley Avenue and Williams Street will be closed through August…
Knight of Columbus hosting blood drive
The Knights of Columbus will host a blood drive at the end of the month. The drive takes place Sunday, August 30 at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Biloxi. Donors can stop by the church from 7:30 a.m. until…
State Department of Education releases 2025-26 academic assessment program scores
Mississippi’s Academic Assessment scores for the last school year showed mixed results, with science scores showing the biggest gains. Sixty-four percent of students scored proficient or advanced in science, up more than three points from last year. English scores remained…
Ocean Springs Fire Department rolling out smart dashboard system
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department is sharing details on their new smart dashboard system. The dashboards allow staff to share important information with…