Salvation Army and Treasure Bay partnering for community donation drive
It’s a simple way to make a big difference for families on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Salvation Army Gulf Coast is teaming up with Treasure Bay Casino…
Single Parents Day: Recognizing single parents on the Gulf Coast
Friday is Single Parents Day, shining a spotlight on the challenges and triumphs of families led by a single parent. Victoriyah Smith joins us to talk…
New development projects move forward in the City of D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville isn’t slowing down when it comes to growth. With new retail, restaurant, and development projects moving forward, city leaders…
Clocking in with Spencer: Inside the West Harrison Middle School Cafeteria
Every day, hundreds of students at West Harrison Middle School count on one team to make sure they’re fueled up and ready to learn. The…
Vancleave woman sentenced in deadly drunk driving case
A Vancleave woman will spend 13 years in prison for her role in a 2025 drunk driving crash that claimed the life of a Biloxi man. Prior to sentencing, 24-year-old Katelyn Posey pleaded guilty to felony DUI causing death. Prosecutors…
Stone County man facing additional sexual battery, molestation charges after investigators identified new victims
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Sheriff's Office has identified additional alleged victims of Jackie Ray Knight. Knight was initially arrested following an investigation into allegations involving the sexual abuse of a minor, according to the Stone County Sheriff's…
Criminal defense attorney shares independent legal perspective on threats in Nolan Wells case
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) --It's been one month since the death of Nolan Wells and questions continue to surround the high-profile investigation. As federal…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of arrest warrant scam
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is drawing attention to the latest scam going around. An arrest warrant is being sent, just with…
Treasure Bay and Salvation Army teaming up for community clothing drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast has a new opportunity to give back. Treasure Bay Casino and the Salvation Army are hosting a four-day clothing…
Attorney General Lynn Fitch launches 2027 Mississippi Governor campaign on coast stop
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is officially entering the race for governor, becoming the latest high-profile Republican to announce a campaign for the…
Secretary of State Watson speaks at joint legislative session in South Mississippi
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Business and community leaders from across South Mississippi gathered Tuesday to hear from one of the state’s top elected officials.…
MS Senator says foster students denied FAITH scholarship will have funding for school
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- Families across Mississippi have been searching for answers after learning that 170 foster students were denied their FAITH grants—full-ride…
Cruisin’ the Coast marks 30 Years as organizers prepare for week-long event
Cruisin’ the Coast turns 30 and organizers expect a record-breaking turnout of classic cars and visitors when the event returns this October. With just…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosting community job fair
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- A local effort is helping people get back to work. We’re talking about a job fair happening at the MGCCC Perkinston Campus supporting former…
A Latte Opportunities offering new vocational program
A new vocational training program for adults with intellectual and development disabilities is kicking off soon. Angele Mills and Billy Beckman are here in studio to tell us more…
Gulfport Police Department celebrates National Night Out with community
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department hosted a National Night Out event Tuesday evening at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park. The free, family-friendly event featured…
Mississippi Board of Nursing closes complaint against Nolan Wells' mother
A professional misconduct complaint filed against Christine Wells Wonsley, the mother of Nolan Wells, has been closed by the Mississippi Board of Nursing, according to a statement Wonsley shared Wednesday on Facebook. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who represents the…
Hook’em for Heroes Charity event returns to South Mississippi
We are talking about an event that brings the community together while giving back to some of the people who give so much to us. The third…
Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce discusses possible north-south corridor
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Harrison County, there are currently only three north-south corridors connecting the interstate to Highway 90. We have I-110 in Biloxi along with Cowan-Lorraine Road…
Brothers charged with armed robbery of store in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)-Two men are behind bars after an armed robbery at a Picayune convenience store early Wednesday morning. Officers responded just after midnight to Petro Plus on Memorial Boulevard after a reported robbery at knife-point. The suspects fled before…
Man charged with sexually assaulting a child in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In George County, a 19-year-old is charged with sexually assaulting a child. Brenten Chavers is charged with two counts of sexual battery after turning himself into deputies last week. His arrest comes after a lengthy investigation,…
UPDATE: Man in custody in Ocean Springs after making terroristic threats
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs Police has located a suspect wanted in connection to making terroristic threats. Desman Mikell is being charged with terroristic threats after…
Pearl River County School District participates in active shooter training
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County School District participated in the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events course last week. The program equips…
170 Mississippi foster students denied college scholarship weeks before start of semester
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- Imagine spending months preparing for college, only to learn weeks before the semester starts that the scholarship you were counting on…