BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Back Bay Mission has received $25,000 in grant funding from the MGM Resorts Foundation to expand services for people in need across South Mississippi. The nonprofit says $15,000 will support its health and wellness program, while $10,000…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County School District has set an opening date for Tomcat Field. The Tomcat football team will take the field at…
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi affected by Tropical Storm Arthur that began on June 18, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual…
State health officials are continuing to push out reminders on the dangers of vibrio, as the state now reports nearly 30 cases of people infected with the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The countdown is on for one of the Coast’s favorite traditions. We’re getting a look at this year’s Biloxi Seafood Festival. Joining us with everything…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- Gulfport fire crews are currently battling a small woods fire north of I-10. Fire Chief Billy Kelley tells WXXV the fire is about half an acre in size, near the area of Tandy Drive and Sharp Boulevard.…
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…
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 is putting the Mississippi Gulf Coast on the national map after being named one of the top ten hard seltzer…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- National Farmers Market Week shines a spotlight on the people who grow our food. More South Mississippians are discovering that…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…