Firework safety tips ahead of New Year's Eve
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- With the new year coming up, fireworks are going to be used to ring in 2026. Ryan Doswell with the Pascagoula Fire Department joins…
Moss Point preparing for their King's Parade
Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is preparing for Carnival Season! The city's King's Parade is taking place on January 3rd. Chairwoman Heather Austin joins us with…
Deuce Knight hosts inaugural Christmas toy drive
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) -- He's a hometown hero on the football field, and now he's giving back to his community. Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight, a George County graduate,…
Man struck by vehicle in front of Walmart in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) — A man was struck by a vehicle in front of a Walmart grocery store in Waveland on Tuesday, according to Waveland Fire Chief Tommy Carver. Carver says the incident happened around 5:23 PM. At this time, the…
Christmas Toy Safety
With Christmas just days away toys will soon be everywhere but some gifts meant for fun can quickly turn dangerous, from choking hazards to battery-related injuries. WXXV's Everett Ganier Jr. talked to doctors…
Victim identified in Monday morning car crash in Pass Christian
A Bay St. Louis woman died early Monday morning in a single-vehicle car crash on Highway 90 in Pass Christian. The Harrison County Coroner's Office says 23-year-old Cylliah Cochran was ejected from her car, and was unrestrained at the time…
Coast Guard Station Pascagoula to return to full operations in 2026
PASCAGOULA, Miss (WXXV)-- The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday that Coast Guard Station Pascagoula will return to full operations in 2026. The facility went to a reduced capacity status in 2023 due to severe workforce shortages at the time. According…
Poster and T-Shirt design contest ahead of 'Celebrate the Gulf' Marine Education Festival
Pass Christian, Miss. (WXXV) - 'Celebrate the Gulf' Marine Education Festival is taking place on April 11th at War Memorial Park. Ahead of the festival, a poster…
Long Beach hosting New Year's Eve celebration
Long Beach, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is ringing in the New Year with a ball drop. Louisiana Landfall provides the music while a…
Speaking with Gulfport Admirals' Coach Blake Pennock
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Admirals went on to become State Champions earlier this month. We're joined in studio by Coach Blake Pennock, discussing…
Organizations checking in on the unhoused communities and less fortunate ahead of the holidays
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- In the spirit of giving, Back Bay Mission in Biloxi is providing assistance to the unhoused community and those in need ahead of Christmas. In…
Volunteers needed for the 35th annual Christmas Feed The Needy event
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV)- The 35th annual Christmas Feed The Needy event is returning once again this holiday season, continuing a long-standing tradition of giving…
George County man charged in child sexual battery case
A Lucedale man is behind bars this week after being charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse involving minors. 23-year-old Bryce McGill is specifically charged with three counts of sexual battery involving a minor under the age of 14. McGill's…
Hancock County woman charged in weekend hit-and-run
A Hancock County woman is facing charges after an early morning hit-and-run Saturday left a man with serious injuries. 22-year-old Amanie May is charged with leaving the scene of an accident causing bodily injury, and is still being held at…
Lucedale man killed in Sunday crash
A Lucedale man died Sunday in a two-car crash on Highway 63 in George County. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say 87-year-old Charles Keel was traveling east from Basin Refuge Road just before 5 pm, when a Ford F-250 truck on…
Louisiana man sentenced for role in 2022 Biloxi infant death
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV)- A Louisiana man will spend 50 years in prison after pleading guilty last week to second-degree murder, felony…
Mississippi Department of Education honors inaugural Blue Ribbon Schools
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- Beach Elementary students were recognized for being named one of the first Mississippi Blue Ribbon Schools. A celebration took place on December 12th. Students from the…
Pascagoula hosting their anchor drop to ring in 2026
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is hosting their annual anchor drop to ring in 2026. Expected is music and a night of fun.…
Safety tips for travel ahead of Christmas
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- With Christmas this week, people are taking to the roads to visit family and friends. Landon Orozco with the Mississippi…
Waste Management will not be collecting on holidays in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Wiggins shares that Waste Management will not be collecting on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Instead, all routes will run…
Gautier Police Department welcomes new officer
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is welcoming a new officer. Officer Camilla Dees graduated from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Officer Dees went through an 11-week course,…
Pascagoula Police Department welcomes new officers
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department welcomed two new recruits. Officers Lester and Seals graduated from the police academy recently. They even brought home some awards. Officer Lester won…
Chi Omega Epsilon Delta Chapter gives back to Make-A-Wish
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- One sorority from Southern Miss is giving back to Make-A-Wish’s Mississippi chapter! The Chi Omega Epsilon Delta Chapter raised over $30,000 at Songfest this…
MDOT prepares for holiday travel rush
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is stopping maintenance work on Mississippi roads ahead of the Christmas holiday. That work stoppage begins next Wednesday and continues through New Year’s Day. Despite…