Hancock port receives grant to help with well and tank project
Port Bienville and Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission has been awarded a $2.2 million grant by the state Department of Environmental Quality for the…
Ocean Springs Fire Department investigates arson at Ocean Springs Yacht Club
On Thursday, June 29, 2023, at approx. 3:30am, Ocean Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the Ocean Springs Yacht Club located at 100 Front Beach Drive for a report of fire coming from the structure. When personnel arrived, they found…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting in Orange Grove
Gulfport Police are investigating a fatal shooting on Debra Drive in Orange Grove. Officers were called to 1000 block of Debra Drive about a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man in a vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds. The…
Third suspect in D'Iberville storage unit burglary case is arrested
A third person has been charged with burglarizing storage sheds in D'Iberville. A report came in June 11 of a burglary after a victim notified police that their storage unit at KO Storage on Lemoyne Boulevard had been burglarized. Police…
How to help veterans enjoy Fourth of July
For many, shooting off fireworks is simply a way of showing their pride during the Fourth of July, but for some who gave us the freedom to do…
Local pageant girl prepares for Little Miss Worlds competition
Gulfport’s Caroline Syverson is preparing for the big stage! The nine-year-old is from Gulfport and has been competing in pageants since 2017. Currently holding the title of…
Rep. Ezell visits leaders on the Coast
Congressman Mike Ezell is on the Coast this week meeting with city leaders and enjoying the Fourth of July holiday. Ezell visited WXXV and talked to us about coastal…
Dolce Bakeshop holds kids baking camp
In a delightful summer initiative, children in Long Beach have been given the chance to unleash their culinary skills and the art of baking at Dolce Bakeshop.…
Increase in attendance at 2023 South Mississippi Summer Fair
The fair is always a hit on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but this year, attendance was up! The South Mississippi Summer Fair has been a staple on…
Free mental health first aid seminar in Hancock County
Members of the Hancock County community gathered for a seminar striving to aid mental health among the youth. The Hancock County Foundation, along with the Mental Health…
Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast hosts Summer Robotics Program
The Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast provided an opportunity for children to explore the fascinating world of robotics. The organization partnered…
Coast Coliseum holds Mississippi Municipal League Conference
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney was in town this week. Chaney was in town for the Mississippi Municipal League Conference, a three-day event which ended today. Several new Mississippi…
Cooling stations set up in Moss Point
It’s been a little over a week since an EF2 tornado hit Moss Point and with the severe heat gripping the south, it’s making cleanup a little more difficult.…
Gulfport man sentenced to maximum forty years for second-degree murder in death of six-week-old
Gulfport, Miss. – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Kendall Pritchett Sr., age (27), of Gulfport, MS, was sentenced last week to the maximum 40 years in prison by Circuit Court Judge Larry Bourgeois. Pritchett had previously entered a…
Fireworks shows on the Coast
If you like fireworks, there are plenty of chances to see them this weekend! Here’s a line up of where and when you can catch fireworks near you. Friday night, there…
Drowning victim at Broadwater Marina is identified
A 79-year-old Florida man has been identified as the victim who drowned in the Broadwater Marina on Monday evening. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said John Chock had been on the…
Woman found near Brickyard Bayou is identified
A woman's body found near Brickyard Bayou on Tuesday evening has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified the woman has 27-year-old Kaleigh Williams of Gulfport. A passerby saw Williams' body near Brickyard Bayou on 22nd Avenue by…
NAACP hosts debate for Harrison County sheriff candidates
The NAACP hosted a debate for those running for Harrison County sheriff. The main topics of the evening were prison reform, including the current staffing issue and low…
HSSM offers tips to help protect pets from fireworks
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is raising awareness about pet safety leading up to the 4th of July holiday. Fireworks, loud noises, and unfamiliar crowds can…
Howard Square tenants cannot find parking
The opening of a new breakfast place is giving nearby apartment residents a parking headache. A resident of Howard Square luxury apartments on Howard Avenue called WXXV after we aired…
Day 2 of the Mississippi Municipal League Conference
The 92nd Mississippi Municipal League Conference is almost complete with day two of the conference finishing up this afternoon. Elected officials, employees, and governor candidates opened day two…
Keesler Medical Center Simulation Lab used for essential training
Doctors in training at Keesler Medical Center are getting real life experience through the simulation lab. The medical center at Keesler has three residencies, internal medicine, dental,…
Pine for a Pint Blood Drive
It’s National Pineapple Day and Dole Food Company is celebrating by giving back. One of the world’s largest pineapple providers is offering a free Dole pineapple to anyone participating in…
Volunteers needed for cleanup in Moss Point
Moss Point still needs volunteers to help with the cleanup and they’re asking for your assistance. We caught up with a volunteer group called the 8 Days of Hope…