Dolly Parton lends her talents to benefit concert in Philadelphia, Miss.
Country music legend Marty Stuart is taking a big step forward in his quest to bring the Congress of Country Music to life. The Philadelphia,…
Biloxi man charged with sex crimes against minor
A Biloxi man is in jail, charged with assaulting a child. Biloxi Police say 36-year-old Michael Gilbert is charged with sexual battery and touching a child for lustful purposes. He was taken to Harrison County jail Tuesday. Bond was set…
Waveland hosting 40th annual Night Out event Saturday
Looking ahead to the weekend, Waveland police and community partners are preparing for the 40th annual Night Out. National Night Out is an annual campaign to promote…
Ocean Springs couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary
WXXV had the opportunity to celebrate a local couple’s 70th wedding anniversary. Tony and Jean Ann Petricca have been inseparable for more than 70 years. Meeting for the first time…
Suspect in domestic violence call killed in officer-involved shooting
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Madison County that happened Tuesday night. Deputies were called to a home about 11:30 p.m. in the area of Oakfield Boulevard, which is just outside of Gluckstadt, about a…
Dinosaurs taking over the Coast Coliseum this weekend!
If you hear stomping or roaring, don't be alarmed. Dinosaurs are invading the Coast Coliseum this weekend! Jurassic Quest arrives in Biloxi on Friday, August 25 from noon until 8 and runs through Sunday,…
Memorial Health System offers new option for A-FIB patients
Memorial Health System is offering a new option for patients dealing with atrial fibrillation. Cardiologist Dr. Antoine Rizk performs implants of the latest generations Watchman FLX left atrial device…
Pascagoula Public Library holding K9 Community Heroes Celebration
Looking ahead to this weekend, the Pascagoula Public Library will host a K9 Heroes Celebration and Storytime on August 26th. The celebration starts at 10 in the morning…
Annual Katrina Memorial Blood Drive starts Thursday
Next week is the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the annual Katrina Memorial Blood Drive is starting this week. The blood drive is set to start this Thursday, August…
Long Beach officials to hold ‘blessing of the Baby Box’ Wednesday
Happening Wednesday at 9 a.m., the first Baby Box in Mississippi will be receiving a blessing. Long Beach is the first city in the state to…
George County Sheriff’s Office collecting for 8th annual Toy Drive
It’s never too late to look ahead to the holidays! The George County Sheriff’s Office has started their eighth annual Toy Drive. All of the gifts…
Volunteer firefighters essential to containing fires in Hancock County
Volunteer firefighters are working hard this summer to fight the brush fires in South Mississippi. Excessive heat and drier than average conditions are responsible for a number…
New student loan payment plan aims to lower payments
The Biden Administration has officially launched its new student loan repayment program. It’s called ‘SAVE’ and aims to significantly lower payments and reduce overall loan costs for…
Coast man jailed on gaming charges
A Coast man is behind bars today, accused of trying to cheat at table games at local casinos. The Mississippi Gaming Commission charged 45-year-old Terrell Lutin with four counts of gaming violations. He was taken to the Harrison County Jail…
Spotless arrival: Rare giraffe without coat pattern is born at Tennessee zoo
BY REBECCA REYNOLDS Updated 1:58 PM CDT, August 22, 2023 A giraffe without spots at a Tennessee zoo may be plain, but she’s definitely not ordinary. The female reticulated giraffe was born July 31 at the family-owned Brights Zoo in Limestone,…
MGCCC Harrison County hosting groundbreaking for STEM Building
Tomorrow, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College leaders will break ground on a new building on the Harrison County campus. The STEM building groundbreaking will take place at 1:30…
Absentee voting deadline is August 26th
We are just one week out from the primary run-off elections here in the Magnolia State and a reminder that August 26th is the deadline if you’re voting absentee for…
Man found in Back Bay in Ocean Springs identified
A body that was found last week in the Back Bay near Ocean Springs has been identified. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. says the man is 38-year-old Kevin Hodges…
Bay St. Louis natives affected by the Maui wildfires
Two Bay St. Louis natives detail the destruction and loss of life the Maui wildfires left in its path and what it cost them firsthand. “Awful. It…
Back Bay Mission holding town hall on homelessness tonight
Looking ahead to tonight, Back Bay Mission will hold it’s next town hall on homelessness meeting. This meeting is open to the public and is the latest…
EPA enters agreement to sell Mississippi Phosphates plant in Pascagoula
The Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Justice and the state Department of Environmental Quality are planning to enter an agreement to sell the former Mississippi Phosphates plant in Pascagoula. Seven Seas Terminals plans to buy and redevelop the Superfund…
Morning Business Report: August 22nd, 2023
A new study finds black Americans struggle to find skincare products that work and American workers are demanding almost $80,000 a year to take a new job. Jane King is…
Second Annual "Taste of Unity" happening this Sunday
The Healing Table Network is hosting their second annual "Taste of Unity," being held at the Kroc Center in Biloxi. The event will be held on Sunday, August 27 from 1 PM to…
32nd Annual Labor Day Art Walk happening September 2nd
The 32nd Annual Labor Day Art Walk's schedule has been announced! It will happen on Saturday, September 2nd and run from 10 AM to 4 PM. A mixture of potters, painters, sculptors, and…