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…
Woman charged with embezzling church funds in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A woman is facing felony charges after investigators say she embezzled more than $80,000 from a George County church over several years. The George County Sheriff’s Office says church leaders reported the suspected theft on July…
Fly Llama Brewing earns Top 10 ranking at U.S. Open Hard Seltzer Championship
Fly Llama Brewing is putting the Mississippi Gulf Coast on the national map after being named one of the top ten hard seltzer…
Three of Nolan Wells’ friends say they will return to island where teen went missing on July 4 boat trip
HORN ISLAND, Miss (CNN)--More than a month after the body of Nolan Wells was found along the shoreline of a Mississippi barrier island, three friends believed to have traveled out to Horn Island with Wells will return there in an…
Mississippi Lottery rolling out new scratch off games
It’s a new month and that means the Mississippi Lottery is rolling out a fresh lineup of scratch off games with even more chances to win. Joining us…
Firehouse Subs Foundation awards Gulfport Fire Department grant for new equipment
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department is getting a high-tech boost to help save lives. Thanks to a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office deploying automated license plate reader
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office announces the upcoming deployment of automated license plate reader systems. These cameras will be positioned at or near high-traffic public intersections and public roads. According to the department, the system…
Former Saints Quarterback Drew Brees to be inducted into the Hall of Fame
This weekend, New Orleans Saints Legend Drew Brees will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brees began his Saints career in 2006, leading the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2009. That was their first and…
Gulf Coast Skateparks Association holding youth skate clinic
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting their youth skate clinic this Saturday, August 8. The clinic takes place at the DIY Skatepark from 1…
Community leaders take part in ‘Are you Smarter than a Club Kid’
It is almost time see if some of South Mississippi’s leaders have what it takes to outsmart the kids of the Boys and Girls…
Discussing the 2027 Race for Mississippi governor
The 2027 state election is heating up. All eyes are on the race for governor. This week, Attorney General Lynn Fitch was the latest Republican to get into the…
National Farmers Market Week highlights fresh, local food on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- National Farmers Market Week shines a spotlight on the people who grow our food. More South Mississippians are discovering that…
Inaugural Mississippi Gulf Coast Book Festival kicks off at Jones Park
The inaugural Mississippi Gulf Coast Book Festival is getting underway at Jones Park this weekend. It’s set to bring together more than 50 authors. Joining…
State Supreme Court upholds Biloxi man’s murder conviction
The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld the capital murder conviction and death sentence of Joseph Heard in the 2021 killing of his two-year-old stepson in Biloxi. In a ruling released Thursday, the high court rejected Heard’s appeal, finding no reversible…
Gulf Coast Community Changers working to make a difference in South Mississippi
Every day people across the Coast are finding ways to give back to our community. We’re talking with Patrick Walker Jr. and Tyrone Bowers about the Gulf Coast…
Pascagoula Public Library expands services with audio visual lab
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Most people think of the library as a place to check out books, but the Pascagoula Public Library is proving it is so…
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…