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…
Memorial Health System receives generous donation
Memorial Hospital in Biloxi received a generous donation this week. Mike and Lori Pontius have given a little over $19,000 to the hospitals thanks to their barbecue cook-off hosted in…
William Carey University offering new PhD in neurodiverse studies
Starting in January, William Carey University will offer a PhD in neurodiverse studies, the first and only program of its kind in the United States. Faculty from…
Progress continues on construction of Stone High School
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County School District shares another update on the progress of the new high school. Interior work is finishing up in the academic building…
Ocean Springs Middle School students decorate goody bags for OSPD
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department received a special gift Wednesday. The middle school art students decorated festive goody bags. Messages were on…
George County Sheriff’s Office wraps up annual toy drive
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office annual toy drive wrapped up Wednesday. Thanks to the support of all, over 150 children will have a…
Christmas at La Pointe-Krebs House in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pascagoula on Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m., it’s Christmas at La Pointe Krebs House. Everyone is encouraged to bring their pet and ugliest sweater…
Gulfport Police Department welcomes new officers
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is welcoming four new officers into their ranks. Officers Nawrot, Reece-Woodard, Massman, and Turner all graduated from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy.…
Biloxi Police Department welcomes new officers
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department welcomes four new officers into their ranks. Officers Davis, Lee, McCullough, and Wesserling graduated from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy last week.…
George County deputy graduates from training academy
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County Deputy Hailey Nygaard graduated from the Southern Regional Public Safety Institute Thursday. She will use these skills to keep the people of George…
Governor Reeves announces ‘Great Mississippi Nature Trail Initiative’
Governor Tate Reeves announced a new initiative aimed at connecting visitors to a statewide network of outdoor areas. It’s called the ‘Great Mississippi Nature Trail Initiative.’ The trail…
No. 6 seed Ole Miss hosts 11th-seeded Tulane for a second time this season in the CFP’s first round
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS No. 17 Tulane (11-2, CFP No. 11) at No. 6 Ole Miss (11-1, CFP No. 2), Saturday, 3:30 EST (TNT) BetMGM College Football Odds: Ole Miss by 17 1/2. Series record: Ole Miss leads 44-28. What’s at…