Center Stage Theatre presents ‘Prelude to a Kiss’
Tonight marks the opening night for Center Stage Theatre’s latest production, Prelude to a Kiss. Here to tell us more about their upcoming performance are Breanna Shenk and…
Struggling US home buyers, and market, face new hurdles as mortgage rates near 7%
By ALEX VEIGA Home shoppers holding out for relief from rising mortgage rates may be in for a long wait. The weekly average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan has been rising for months and reached its highest level in…
Applications now open for GivHer Circle Young Philanthropist Cohort
We’re shining a spotlight on the GivHer Circle Young Philanthropist Cohort and how this program is empowering young women to give back, lead, and make an impact…
The Coast with the Ghosts: Coastal Mississippi unveils 2026 Halloween Lineup
COASTAL MISSISSIPPI (September 17, 2026) – This Halloween, Coastal Mississippi is inviting visitors for a trip filled with fright to experience the Coast with the Ghosts. From hundreds of “witches” parading through historic downtowns to a 40,000-square-foot haunted warehouse, the…
Jurassic Quest returns to South Mississippi this weekend
Get ready to take a walk on the wild side because the dinosaurs are taking over Biloxi this weekend. Jurassic Quest is bringing three epic prehistoric adventures to…
Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low
By PAUL WISEMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims slid to 196,000,…
Meetings set to discuss Highway 90 bridge project between Pearlington and Slidell
Public hearings regarding the future of Highway 90 between Pearlington and Slidell have been set. These meetings are designed to give residents of Hancock County and St. Tammany…
Lucedale Municipal Court closed until Monday
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for residents of Lucedale, the municipal court will be closed until Monday. That closure started Wednesday at 11 a.m. The court will reopen for…
Emergency management officials stress year-round hurricane prep
September marks the height of hurricane season, a time when activity across the Gulf Coast typically ramps up. While no storms are currently a threat to South Mississippi, emergency…
Rock the Bald returns this Sunday
We're just a few days out from your chance to help support the fight against childhood cancer. The Rock the Bald event takes place Sunday, September 20 beginning at noon…
D'Iberville Historical Society celebrates 20 Years of preserving history
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- A special celebration took place in D'Iberville on Wednesday night, as the city’s historical society marked 20 years since its inception. Members of the D’Iberville Historical…
MDMR offers free seafood safety training workshop for Mississippi seafood industry workers
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is offering a three-day training workshop to help seafood industry workers strengthen their food safety knowledge. Before that…
Phase one of living shoreline project complete near Hiller Park in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The shoreline near one of Biloxi's most popular parks is slowing disappearing. Now, a new project is aiming to stop the erosion while creating…
Hitachi Energy expanding operations in Copiah County
A major economic development project will bring more than 650 new jobs to Mississippi. Hitachi Energy is investing $528 million to expand its transformer manufacturing operations in Copiah County,…
Mississippi Votes stops by MGCCC for National Voter Registration Week
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- The group Mississippi Votes came to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston campus. This is National Voter Registration Week and the organization…
2 Bay St. Louis police officers involved in Wednesday morning mutli-vehicle crash on Highway 603
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Bay St. Louis Police Department says two of its officers were involved in a Wednesday morning multi-vehicle crash on Highway 603. Police say the officers were helping the driver of a disabled 18-wheeler when…
Tourism leaders reflect on summer travel season for South Mississippi
With summer in the books, tourism leaders are taking a look back at what brought visitors to South Mississippi and what it means…
Gautier Police asking for footage that could help with ongoing car burglaries
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is asking for the community’s help with ongoing car burglaries. Gautier residents or business owners are being…
Gulfport PD asking for assistance locating 16-year-old boy
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Police Department is asking the public for assistance in locating a 16-year-old boy. According to the Gulfport Police Department, Trystan Daniel Rose left his residence on September 6 at 4 p.m. He was last seen wearing…
Department of Public Safety announces security staffing for LSU-Ole Miss game
OXFORD, Miss. — The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is preparing its largest Mississippi Highway Patrol presence to date for a college football weekend as thousands of fans travel to Oxford for the Ole Miss-LSU matchup. Commissioner Sean Tindell announced…
Faith Baptist Church Gulfport offering recovery program
We are talking about breaking the chains of addiction and finding hope through recovery. One local church is doing just that by offering a recovery program. We are joined…
Shuckers game-day surprise: Local child receives funding for custom wheelchair
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a heartwarming day at Keesler Federal Park when a local family received a life-changing gift during a Biloxi Shuckers game in late July. Nine-year-old Derrick and…
North Bay Civitan Club hosting annual Bears on Patrol Drive-thru
The North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin is getting ready for the 17th annual Bears on Patrol drive-thru. The drive-thru is September 19th…
Southern Prohibition Brewing in Hattiesburg hosting Oktoberfest
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- It's almost that time for beer, games, and a little friendly competition. Oktoberfest is taking over Downtown Hattiesburg later this month. The fun takes place on…