Community Action of South Mississippi holding public hearing
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Community Action of South Mississippi is holding a public hearing for next Wednesday, August 12. They are looking for the community’s input on the…
City of Pascagoula now accepting vendor applications for ‘Goula Cruise’
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is accepting vendors for their ‘Goula Cruise’ in October. Goula Cruise is set to return to Beach Park October…
USM, Integer receive more funding for AI software development
A Mississippi partnership is receiving another major investment to help advance the future of Navy undersea technology. Integer Technologies and the University of Southern Mississippi have been awarded…
State Auditor: $1.09 million recovered in fiscal year 2026
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White says his office recovered more than $1.09 million in taxpayer money during fiscal year 2026 and returned those funds to the appropriate…
Ocean Springs Chamber to hose State of the City Address
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street will be hosting Mayor Bobby Cox's state of the city address later this month. On August 26, the public…
Two Picayune Police K-9 units achieve annual detection certification
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- On July 30, two of the Picayune Police Department’s K9 officers attended a certification test hosted by the Mobile Police Department. Officer Jennifer Callais…
Mississippi Secretary of State Office launches ‘2026 Promote the Vote’ program
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office is launching its 2026 Promote the Vote program, giving K-12 students a chance to learn about elections and civic…
Singing River Health System doctor marks 1,000 robotic procedure
Singing River Health System is marking a major milestone in robotic surgery. Surgeon Dr. Ramon Brown has performed one thousand procedures using the Da Vinci robotic surgical…
Family First Healthcare Clinic reopens in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Area Chamber of Commerce is sharing the grand reopening and ribbon cutting for the Family First Healthcare Clinic. The ceremony took place Thursday. The…
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann creates select committee on cybersecurity
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann has created a select committee in the state Senate to discuss cybersecurity matters. Specifically, the committee will focus on the security of state…
State Treasurer announces reduction of Mississippi Affordable College Savings Plan fees
Mississippi families saving for college could soon see even lower costs. State Treasurer David McRae announced fees for the Mississippi Affordable College Savings 529 Plan…
Mississippi Department of Education launches ‘classroom to career’ network
The Mississippi Department of Education has launched a new statewide initiative to help students connect what they learn in school to their future. The Mississippi Classroom to…
City of Pass Christian recognizes September as ‘National Childhood Cancer Month’
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian is recognizing September as National Childhood Cancer Month. The proclamation was made during Tuesday’s city council…
Applications open for Leo Seal Teacher Grant
Teachers in grades K through 12 can now apply for the Leo Seal Teacher Grants. The deadline to apply is September 30. Applications can be found here. To apply,…
Lucedale Rotary Club recognizes first responders
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Rotary Club is recognizing first responders. Century Bank recognizes Deputy Sheriff Gavin McLeod from the George County Sheriff’s Office. Fire Chief Rickey Colson from the…
Department of Public Safety names new state law enforcement leaders
Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has named three people to lead three key state law enforcement divisions. James Herzog has been tapped as the director…
Singing River Health System partners with The Blood Center for August blood drives
Singing River Health System is teaming up with the Blood Center to host blood drives throughout August. The blood drives are part of the ongoing effort to address the nationwide blood shortage. All donors will receive a complimentary t-shirt featuring…
MGM Resorts Foundation donates to Back Bay Mission
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Back Bay Mission has received $25,000 in grant funding from the MGM Resorts Foundation to expand services for people in need across South Mississippi. The nonprofit says $15,000 will support its health and wellness program, while $10,000…
Stone County School District officials announce opening date for Tomcat Field
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County School District has set an opening date for Tomcat Field. The Tomcat football team will take the field at…
IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur in Mississippi
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi affected by Tropical Storm Arthur that began on June 18, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual…
Mississippi State Department of Health provides summer vibrio update
State health officials are continuing to push out reminders on the dangers of vibrio, as the state now reports nearly 30 cases of people infected with the…
45th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival returning to South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The countdown is on for one of the Coast’s favorite traditions. We’re getting a look at this year’s Biloxi Seafood Festival. Joining us with everything…
Gulfport fire crews respond to Friday afternoon woods fire
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- Gulfport fire crews are currently battling a small woods fire north of I-10. Fire Chief Billy Kelley tells WXXV the fire is about half an acre in size, near the area of Tandy Drive and Sharp Boulevard.…
Humane Society of South Mississippi hosting annual Rock N Rollover fundraiser
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is hosting its annual Rock N Rollover event benefiting their education program next week. Joining us ahead of the…