New driver service scam making the rounds in Mississippi
Scammers are once again impersonating driver service employees here in Mississippi and sending text messages to people. Department of Public Safety officials say neither the agency nor…
MDOT recognizes Work Zone Awareness Week
Monday kicked off Work Zone Awareness Week here in Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation is reminding drivers all week long that safe actions save lives, especially in construction zones…
Two charged in commercial burglary case in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Two men have been arrested in connection to a burglary at a Jackson County business earlier this month. Investigators say nearly $13,000 worth of equipment in a construction trailer was stolen. Twenty-eight-year-old Joseph Morrell and 29-year-old Michael…
Programming Note: No 10 p.m. newscast Monday, Tuesday due to NBA
A programming reminder that impacts our 10 p.m. newscast timeslot. Due to NBA playoff coverage, there will be no late news Monday or Tuesday on our NBC channel. You can get your recap of the day’s news in South Mississippi…
National Day of Prayer event at Jones Park
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippians will gather for a day of prayer at Jones Park early next month. Here to tell us all about that event and how…
Pascagoula Fire Department hosting Fire Cubs program
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Fire Department is welcoming the public to join the Fire Cubs summer program. The program is currently full, but any additional applications submitted will…
Fanfest returns to Hancock County this weekend
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock County Library System is hosting their Fanfest event this weekend. This is a chance for the community to enjoy all things pop culture.…
Officials to cut ribbon on Markham Hotel in Gulfport this week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We have some big news when it comes to the reopening of a Downtown Gulfport landmark. The Markham Hotel will open its doors later this week. The Markham Hotel posted on social media there will be a…
April 20 marks 16 years since Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV)- Monday, April 20 marks 16 years since the Deepwater Horizon Disaster. On April 20, 2010, 11 people were killed in the rig explosion that caused one of the most damaging environmental catastrophes. Oil gushed from the seafloor for…
St. Martin High shares message regarding call about potential threat at school
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV)- St. Martin High School Principal Shea Scarborough took to social media Monday to address a dispatch call circulating in the community regarding a potential threat to the high school. In the message, Scarborough said that the…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Popp’s Ferry Bridge closure for road work
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for drivers in Biloxi this morning, the Popp’s Ferry Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The City of Biloxi shared their closure announcement on social media, saying…
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers looking for suspect
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers is asking for help locating a suspect. According to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect was seen in the Landon…
MGCCC announces Gulf Scholars Program Partnership with University of Mississippi
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is expanding hands-on learning opportunities for students through a new partnership with the University of Mississippi as part of the Gulf Scholars Program. Supported by a $75,000 grant from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering,…
New parking regulations for downtown Bay St. Louis begin Monday
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)— New parking regulations are coming to parts of Bay St. Louis starting Monday morning, aimed at improving traffic flow and access for deliveries to downtown businesses. City officials say the changes will impact parts of Main…
Rocky Creek Elementary in George County announces new principal
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Rocky Creek Elementary in George County is getting a new principal. Tiffany Fillingim has been named the new principal of Rocky Creek Elementary…
George County Middle School announces new principal
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County Middle School is getting a new principal. Sheila Taylor has been selected for the position starting next school year. Taylor has served several…
Palace Casino Resort donates to local organizations
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Two coastal charities received a major boost thanks to the generous casino guests at the Palace Casino Resort. Palace Casino Resort recently donated over $44,000 to…
Applications open for USM summer field program
Students at the University of Southern Mississippi are diving into hands-on coastal research this summer. The application window is now open. The university’s summer field program gives students the…
Construction continues on Dubard School for Language Disorder at Gulf Park campus
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Southern Miss Dubard School for Language Disorders released new details Wednesday on the progress of its new facility at…
George County High School senior dies in Highway 26 crash
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- An 18-year-old riding a bicycle on Highway 26 died Friday night after being hit by a vehicle, according to Mississippi Highway Patrol. Tyree Bradley was on his bicycle around 8:15 p.m. Friday night, when a Ford…
Institute of Higher Learning names new Jackson State University president
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-The Institute of Higher Learning has selected the next president of Jackson State University. The honor goes to Dr. Denise Gregory. She has been…
National Drug Take Back Day is April 25
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office is sharing information for National Drug Take Back Day. GCSO as well as Lucedale Police Department will be collecting…
USM student from Ocean Springs awarded Barry Goldwater Scholarship
A Southern Miss student from Ocean Springs has just received one of the country’s top STEM honors for college students. Ashe Davis is a junior in the…
CASA of South Mississippi honoring volunteers at Light of Hope fundraiser
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- CASA of South Mississippi will be hosting their Light of Hope fundraiser and awards dinner next Thursday. The fundraiser takes place at the Great…