Kroc Center pool resumes normal hours
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Kroc Center in Biloxi has announced the pool has reopened for normal hours. The closure started on June 1 as the Kroc Center worked on staffing.…
Creekbend Elementary and Middle School receives donations for meal account balances
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is also sharing a generous donation this week. Don Blaize with CMG Home Loans gave Creekbend…
GivHer Circle hosting Summer Book Club
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- GivHer Circle is hosting their Summer Book Club this month. The book club takes place June 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Book Porter in Ocean…
Hancock County Library System, American Heart Association team up to offer heart health resources
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock County is taking a step to improve community health. Through a partnership between the county library system…
Coastal Mississippi prepares for summer tourism surge
With summer now in full swing across South Mississippi, beaches, attractions, and restaurants are preparing for an influx of visitors. Coastal Mississippi Director of Communications and Engagement Pattye Meagher…
100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis hosting two free events in June
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis will be hosting two events this month. The Freedom Summer Concert…
‘Yet She Persisted’ Book Tour begins Saturday in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A book tour begins Saturday in Gulfport to showcase an anthology series from a list of local writers, a collection of narratives talking about…
Red, White, and Blueberry Festival in Ocean Springs postponed due to forecast
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street Tourism Bureau has announced a schedule change for one of their annual festivals. The Red, White, and Blueberry Festival scheduled for June 6 has been moved to Saturday, July 11. It…
Man arrested, charged in connection with threat at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department has identified the individual who was arrested Thursday for allegedly making a threat against Ingalls Shipbuilding. Twenty-six-year-old Ethan Laprade was taken into custody on Thursday evening. His arrest followed reports of a possible…
Ingalls Shipbuilding looking for skilled tradesmen at hiring event
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Ingalls Shipbuilding is hosting a hiring event aimed at bringing in the next group of skilled tradesmen. Here to tell us all about it is Ingalls Director of Labor Relations and Talent Acquisition Carlos Lett. The hiring event…
Jackson County deputies arrest suspect after stolen vehicle stop ends in foot chase
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man that ran from deputies during a traffic stop Friday. Warrants have been issued for 27-year-old Andrew Hebert of Vancleave for receiving stolen property and felony fleeing. Investigators say Hebert…
Pascagoula mother named quarterfinalist in national Super Mom contest
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- A Pascagoula mother is competing for the national title of "super mom." Rosanna Rea has advanced to the quarterfinals after weeks of competition…
Parts of Keesler Medical Center temporarily closed due to increased flea activity in the area
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Part of Keesler Medical Center will be temporarily closed starting today through next Tuesday. The closure is due…
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce celebrates small businesses with grants
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is celebrating small businesses in a big way, announcing $40,000 in grants for local owners. Grants…
Ocean Springs teen critically injured after falling from moving car
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs teen is in critical condition after an accident involving a car Thursday night. Ocean Springs police say it happened around 8 p.m. Thursday on Johnson Street. There, they say three teens were engaged…
Grand opening of The Downtowner in Gulfport fast approaching; owner shares details
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Downtowner, a new breakfast and lunch restaurant in Gulfport is set to open it's doors on Tuesday, June 9.…
Wiggins Fire Department testing fire hydrants
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department is testing their hydrants this week. The tests started Wednesday and are expected to last over the next several months. Firefighters will be…
Pascagoula Police investigating possible isolated threat at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is in custody following reports of a possible threat at Ingalls Shipbuilding on Thursday, according to the Pascagoula Police Department. Police say an employee made a threat and mentioned a bomb. PPD arrived on scene…
Annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival returns to Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The 21st annual Red, White, and Blueberry Festival is kicking off this weekend in Ocean Springs. The fun takes place in Downtown…
People over Politics community event in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The organization People over Politics Mississippi Gulf Coast is hosting a community event soon in Biloxi. The event takes place June 13 from 10 a.m. to 2…
Historic Saenger Theatre reopens in Biloxi after renovations
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Saenger Theatre in Biloxi was built in 1929. The historic venue is about to enjoy a new chapter in its life. After a long series…
Local shops prepare for National Donut Day
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Many businesses are preparing for a busy day Friday as customers get ready to celebrate National Donut Day. The annual sweet holiday brings donut lovers…
Mississippi Coast Coliseum pauses pro hockey, ice programming to continue
BILOXI, Miss. — The Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center has announced a pause in professional hockey operations following the Biloxi Breakers franchise ceasing operations. Coliseum officials say this marks the end of the current chapter of ice hockey at…
Salvation Army celebrates National Donut Day, tracing tradition back to WWI
June 5th is National Donut Day. The Salvation Army is celebrating the real cause of the day. The tradition started on the front lines of…