New developments coming to Lowery Island in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) - Pascagoula is bound to break ground on a long-anticipated project.. Transforming Lowery Island into a hub of entertainment and relaxation. With…
Enhanced Beauty Esthetics Spa and Salon opens in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a new beauty and wellness establishment along the Gulf Coast offering a range of services including facials, waxing, and other treatments.…
Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies Conference taking place at Golden Nugget
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies kicked off the first day of their spring conference. The conference taking place at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi.…
Suspect arrested for murder in death of Pass Christian woman
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A suspect has been arrested and charged for murder in relation to the death of Joyce Gomez. Thirty-eight-year Brett Huntley Keel was arrested for murder and tampering with physical evidence in reference to the death of…
Mississippi State fires Head Baseball Coach Chris Lemonis
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon announced Monday that Chris Lemonis has been relieved of his duties as head baseball coach effective immediately. Lemonis was in his seventh season as the Bulldogs' head coach. A national search to identify the…
Mississippi Pro Hockey needs a name
South Mississippi (WXXV)- Mississippi Pro Hockey is returning for another season under new ownership, but a name change may be on the horizon for the franchise. Team leaders are now…
Never Quit Foundation hosts 29th annual Spiders’ Golf Classic
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Thirty-six teams of four came out to Sunkist Golf Club for the 29th annual Spiders’ Charity Golf Classic. The classic is a family tradition…
19th annual Dream Golf Tournament
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Saturday was a beautiful day at the golf course. The Gulf Coast Dream Program took advantage of the sunny day by hosting their 19th annual Charity Golf Tournament.…
Billy Currington coming to The Sound
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Sound has announced another act coming to Gautier! Billy Currington is bringing a night full of hits to The Sound on Friday, September 26, with special guest Owen Riegling! With 12 No. 1 singles like "People…
Hattiesburg Zoo celebrates 75 years
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo celebrated 75 years over the weekend. The public came out to celebrate with special decorations in every exhibit. One of the highlights is the new…
Prescribed burn at Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed burn on April 28 at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site consists of 195 acres located North of Interstate 10 and West of…
Body of missing Pass Christian woman found
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- The body of Joyce Gomez, who was reported missing in Harrison County, has been found. On Sunday April 27, the Pass Christian Police Department requested the public’s assistance with locating missing 38-year-old Gomez. According to the…
Broadband expansion impacting communities for the better
Pearl River County, Miss. (WXXV)- Broadband expansion is moving forward in parts of rural Mississippi, in Pearl River County the impact could be big. Faster internet could mean safer…
City of Biloxi reopening splash pads for the summer
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The splash pads at Margaret Sherry Library and John Henry Beck Park have reopened to the public. Those parks will be open from 9 in the morning until 8 p.m. The splash pads at Hiller Park and…
Katrina Memorial sculpture moves to new spot in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Katrina Memorial Sculpture is now in place at its new home at the Biloxi Visitors Center. It was moved to its new…
Pascagoula parks being built thanks to food and drinks tax
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- Parks are where childhood memories are made, from splash pads to summer ballgames. In Pascagoula, those memories are being built one meal at a…
Donal Snyder Community Gym temporarily closing
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi announced one community center gym is temporarily closing. The Donal Snyder Community Center’s gym on Pass Road will be closed to the public. That closure is happening on May 5th, 6th, and 7th.…
Apollo 13 astronaut, MS State alum Ed Smylie passes away
A Mississippi State alumnus who played a pivotal role in the Apollo 13 mission died on Monday. Robert ‘Ed’ Smylie was born in Lincoln County, best…
HII Hosts HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Leaders at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (April 22, 2025) — HII hosted HD Hyundai Heavy Industries leaders at the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division Tuesday, advancing joint goals of the memorandum of understanding signed by the two companies earlier this month. The visit focused on…
AG Fitch files temporary restraining order against pharmacy chains
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has filed a temporary restraining order against major pharmaceutical companies, a move she says is designed to protect the…
Mississippi Aquarium announces turtle release for April 28th
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Aquarium has announced the release of 9 rehabilitated Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles on April 28th. The release is scheduled for 4 PM on Biloxi Beach in front of Edgewater Mall. The following turtles are being released:…
Hop into awareness egg hunt
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) - Families gathered today at the Biloxi Lighthouse Pavilion for the 'Hop into Awareness Egg Hunt'. It is a special event hosted by the…
Update on Popps Ferry Road extension
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Of all the road projects going on around South Mississippi, this could be one of the biggest game changers. Biloxi is extending Popps Ferry Road from Pass…
Pine Hill Festival underway in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pine Hill Festival in Wiggins has officially started. The scene is Blaylock Park for the 74th annual festival. Music, vendors, and food is on tap for…