Stone County community come out for weekend Easter Egg hunt
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County community came out for an Easter egg hunt over the weekend at Flint Creek Water Park. The event was…
Keesler Air Force Base shares the story of a Medal of Honor recipient
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force Base shared the story of one airman who served in the Vietnam War. John Levitow is a…
3.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in the Gulf Sunday night
U.S. Geological Survey geologists are studying something you don’t hear about everyday in our region: a 3.9 magnitude earthquake near the center of the Gulf. It happened…
William Carey University hosting Transfer Day at Tradition Campus
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Students got a jump on their college journey at William Carey University’s Tradition Campus during events happening Monday and Tuesday designed to make enrollment…
Community rallying to support family after deadly train crash in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A South Mississippi community is mourning after a train accident that claimed the lives of five people this past Friday.…
St. Martin man sentenced for 2023 murder in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Jackson County man will spend four decades in prison after pleading guilty to a 2023 murder. Twenty-two-year-old Quinton Biggs of St. Martin was arrested on July 20, 2023 for the shooting death of Raishon Frazier,…
Spring Arts Festival wraps up in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Thousands of people packed the streets of Downtown Ocean Springs over the weekend for the annual Spring Arts Festival. The two-day event featured more…
Construction continues on Chick-Fil-A and Chipotle in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Progress continues on the construction of two restaurants in the City of Ocean Springs. You may have noticed work picking up speed on…
Woodside Wildlife Rescue looking for sponsors and teams for golf tournament
Woodside Wildlife Rescue is hosting a golf tournament aiming to raise money for the rescue. Currently, they are looking for teams and sponsors to take…
Duchess Club of Ocean Springs hosting a ‘Dolly's Rhinestone Roundup’
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Duchess Club of Ocean Springs is hosting a Dolly’s Rhinestone Roundup, a chance for you and friends to make stops for…
Disabled American Veterans honored Vietnam veterans with appreciation day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Disabled American Veterans hosted an appreciation day honoring those who served in Vietnam on Friday. Veterans were treated to a free lunch as…
Jackson County man arrested after domestic dispute over the weekend
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Jackson County man is behind bars after a domestic dispute over the weekend. Sheriff’s investigators say it happened on Cap Johnson Road in the Wade community. Forty-one-year-old Joshua Turner was arrested at the scene and…
Liquor delivery logjam in Mississippi impacting Coast businesses
A severe backlog in deliveries from the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control Warehouse is leaving bars, restaurants, and liquor stores around the state without product. Three liquor stores on…
Popp’s Ferry Bridge closed to marine traffic
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is sharing Popp’s Ferry Bridge will be closed to marine traffic today. That closure went into effect at 8 a.m. and is…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting galactic events for May the 4th Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Aquarium is heading to a galaxy far, far away in May. Happening on Sunday, May 3, the Mississippi Aquarium is hosting their…
Acadian Ambulance Service launching ‘Explorer Program’
An exciting program is set to launch in Mississippi soon! Acadian Ambulance Service is launching their explorer program. This will give any person 14 to 20 years old a chance…
Ocean Springs Fire Department trains on search and rescue operations
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department spent the day Thursday training on aerial search and rescue operations. A drone was used to practice…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department warns of scam
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Another scam is going around in Pearl River County impacting the sheriff’s department. These new scams include a person calling people claiming to…
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence receives generous donation from Mississippi Power
The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence just shared some exciting news about community support. Mississippi Power presented the center with a total of $3,000, which…
Mardi Gras museum director honored for her service
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, Mardi Gras Museum Manager Abrezza Thomas was recognized at Tuesday’s city council meeting. She is leaving the position to start a new role…
Mississippi Heroes launches ‘Ramp it up 100’ initiative
The Mississippi Heroes organization is launching a new initiative as they continue to build more and more wheelchair ramps for more Coast residents in need. The organization, through…
Long Beach High CTE students help install flagpole
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach High School CTE is getting a shoutout. The students are being commended for their hard work and dedication installing a new…
Jackson County man arrested for hitting firefighter with his vehicle
LATIMER, Miss. (WXXV)-- A Jackson County man is facing felony charges for hitting a firefighter with his vehicle as fire crews worked a forest fire in the Latimer area Saturday evening. 83-year-old Tommy Broadnax is charged with Simple Assault on…
George County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new deputies
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office welcomes two new deputies. Deputies Austin Livingston and Charlie Bennett graduated from the Southern Regional Public Safety Institute. The sheriff’s…