Election Day in Mississippi: Senate Race, Congressional Seats top the ballot
Polls open Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. for midterm elections. The state’s four congressional districts are contested and one Senate race is on the ballot.…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith stops in Biloxi ahead of general election
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith made a final campaign stop in Biloxi, rallying supporters head of tomorrow’s election and sharing her vision for Mississippi.…
Good Heart Professional Counseling Services holds ribbon cutting ceremony
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Good Heart Professional Counseling Services celebrated a new chapter with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, joined by the chamber of commerce. The counseling practice provides…
Alabama man arrested on aggravated trafficking charges in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Harrison County on one count of aggravated trafficking. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office arrested Taurus Bush of Alabama on the charge following a seizure of ten pounds of methamphetamine…
Powerball jackpot on the rise
The Powerball jackpot now tops $793 million. No one matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s drawing. The next drawing is tonight (11/2). The cash option would be about $340 million. After a 24 percent federal tax, that amount would…
Beauty with a Heart Foundation giving back to local kids this holiday season
The holiday season is all about giving. One local effort is working to make Christmas extra special for children in need. Beauty with a Heart…
Gulf Coast Veterans Parade set to roll in D’Iberville
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Veterans Day is right around the corner. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is getting ready to honor the brave men and women who have served…
Kicking off Heat for the Holidays contest
How would you like to win a brand-new heating and air conditioning system for your home? Geiger Heating and Air is teaming up with Day & Night Heating and…
What to know before voting in Tuesday’s general election
Election officials are reminding voters what they need to know before heading to the polls Tuesday. Mississippi voters must bring an acceptable photo ID to cast their…
Election 2026: November 3rd General Election
South Mississippians will be heading to the polls Tuesday morning. The state level races residents in South Mississippi can vote on are the U.S. Senate seat and the Fourth Congressional District seat. There are several races across coastal counties on…
Former President Bill Clinton speaks at rally in Tupelo in support of Scott Colom
TUPELO, Miss. (WXXV)- Former President Bill Clinton was in Mississippi Friday to campaign for Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom ahead of midterms. The president delivered a 40-minute…
Singing River Electric employees raise funds for breast cancer awareness
Employees at Singing River Electric are giving back to the Coast in a big way. Each October, employees raise funds in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness…
Singing River Health System recognizes nurse with Clinical Courage Award
The Singing River Health System is recognizing one of their emergency department nurses. Jacob Paulk is the latest recipient of the Clinical Courage Award. With less…
Construction resumes on boardwalk in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Construction is set to resume on the Bay St. Louis boardwalk next week. The project centers on extending the now ADA accessible boardwalk…
Gulfport Councilman hosting Ward 1 Senior Community Meeting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Councilman Kendal Buckner is inviting Ward 1 senior residents to a community meeting. This meeting is meant to share concerns, ask questions, and discuss any issues affecting them and their community. The Senior Community Meeting is…
Hancock High student recognized as 2026 Presidential Scholar
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Three Mississippi students have been named as 2026 Presidential Scholars, including one from the Coast. Bryson Soffra of Hancock High School takes that honor.…
$6 million grant awarded to Port Bienville project in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced a $6 million grant to construct an intermodal facility at Port Bienville in Hancock County. The Port…
Gulf Coast landmarks to light up teal for Alzheimer’s Awareness
Mississippi landmarks will be shining teal on November 2nd for Alzheimer’s Awareness campaign. This is an annual event where 1,750 sites worldwide shine teal to raise…
Ingalls Shipbuilding awards grants to local organizations
Ingalls Shipbuilding is awarding grants to nine local nonprofits and community-based organizations in Mississippi and Alabama. Of those grants, eight are staying in Mississippi. This is part of the…
Ocean Springs Fire Department working on boat improvements
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department took time to make improvements on their respond boat. The crew took on the project, installing non-slip decking to…
Ocean Springs High principal appointed to National Assessment Governing Board
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs High School Principal Dr. Jacob Dykes is being appointed to a high position. U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has appointed…
Road project moving closer to construction in Gulfport
Big changes are in the works for how drivers get through Harrison County. Interconnecting Gulfport, a $54 million road project, is moving closer to construction after nearly a…
Memorial Health System participates in EMS & Trauma Symposium
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Memorial Health System team took part in the inaugural EMS and Trauma Symposium. That event took place October 12 through the 14th in…
Coast Transit Authority offering alternate route during Peter Anderson Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast Transit Authority will be offering an alternate route during the Peter Anderson Festival in Ocean Springs. On November 7, Route…