Winter Classics wrapping up at Harrison County Fairgrounds
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-We’re in the final days of the annual Gulf Coast Winter Classics. Equestrians from all over the country have been at the Harrison County Fairgrounds…
Gulfport man receives 30 years for kidnapping, assaulting girlfriend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man has been sentenced on multiple charges after an assault on his girlfriend. Thirty-one-year-old Ferrell T. McCord pled guilty to felony aggravated assault domestic violence, kidnapping and witness tampering after an assault on his girlfriend.…
Student "Clothes Closet" opens at MGCCC - Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jackson County campus opened a clothes closet for their students who need professional clothes. Psychology instructor and closet coordinator, Raila…
MEMA Director shares heartbreaking stories from last weekend’s storms
(WXXV)-Hundreds of homes were damaged or destroyed and seven deaths from last weekend’s tornado outbreak. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency continues to travel the state assessing damage.…
Woman arrested, charged in murder of three year old Picayune girl
A woman has been arrested and charged in the murder of a three-year-old girl in Picayune. On March 18th, Picayune Police officers were dispatched to Crestwood Drive in reference…
Registration for 2025 Fire Cubs summer program now open
Registration is now open for the 2025 Fire Cubs summer program. The program dates are divided in two, the first runs from June 9th to June 13th and are open to ages 8 and 9. The second date range is…
Stone Elementary principal among finalists for 2025 Administrator of the Year
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education announced the finalists for the 2025 Mississippi Administrator of the Year and the 2025 Mississippi Teacher of the Year. For Congressional District 4, Stone Elementary School Principal Mrs. Sandra Danzey has been…
South Mississippi man shares his story and the importance of colorectal screenings
Each year, around 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer. This was the unfortunate reality for one South Mississippi man who hopes his story…
Absentee voting now open in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Ocean Springs city leaders have announced that absentee voting is now available for the upcoming municipal primary election. Voters can head to city hall the rest of…
City of Moss Point holding Candidate Forum
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Moss Point is hosting a candidate forum next Wednesday, March 26th. Residents are encouraged to come out to Pelican Landing starting at 5:30…
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary hosts Saint Joseph altar celebration
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral hosted its annual Saint Joseph Altar celebration at the Sacred Heart Center. The…
Latest damage reports from MEMA
(WXXV)-According to the National Weather Service, 17 tornados touched down in Mississippi last weekend. More than 20 counties were impacted. Seven people were killed and hundreds of homes and businesses were…
Community gathers for breakfast with Ingalls President
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-This morning, the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ‘Breakfast with Brian’ event featuring the president of Ingalls Shipbuilding. This was a chance to introduce…
'Move to Learn' visits Lizana Elementary School
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The students of Lizana Elementary School got their blood pumping as they experienced the Move to Learn program. The Move to Learn program is based…
Man indicted for federal Civil Rights and arson charges for allegedly setting fire to Wiggins Church
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Mississippi man has been indicted for federal Civil Rights and Arson charges. Stefan Day is accused of setting an LDS Church in Wiggins on Fire in July 2024. The Federal Civil Rights and arson violations are…
Hattiesburg Zoo announces death of jaguar Maya
The Hattiesburg Zoo announced the death of their jaguar, Maya. Keepers at the zoo say Maya had developed kidney disease in January and was being treated. Maya initially responded…
AG Fitch warns of government imposter scams
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is warning of government imposter scams. Fitch advised Mississippians to carefully review documents you have received from government agencies. These include notice to assist…
NAACP hosts municipal political forum
With primary municipal elections across the Coast quickly approaching, residents in Biloxi had the chance to meet their candidates ahead of casting their vote. It was a packed house at the…
Long Beach Railroad Crossing Improvement Project moving forward
The railroad crossing improvement project is moving forward in the City of Long Beach after a brief delay. This project is an investment in enhancing safety and improving the condition of nine railroad crossings across the city. The first phase…
Long Beach resident revisits SS United States after 70 years
MOBILE, Ala. (WXXV) - ”She was red on the bottom, black on the top and then white…she was beautiful, absolutely beautiful,” says Weed. For the…
OSSD Bond Referendum Passes
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV) The Ocean Springs School District's $52 million Bond Referendum, has passed. This Bond Referendum aims to restructure elementary schools K-4, building a new state of…
Results for Ocean Springs School District Bond Election
The unofficial results are in for the Ocean Springs School District bond election. Voters cast their ballots on Tuesday to decide whether the school district will get money for major upgrades. With most of the vote in, Ocean Springs residents…
Gulfport student representing state at Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Youth Council
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-One Gulfport teen is representing Mississippi at the Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s Youth Council. Crosby Parker is a junior at Gulfport High School.…
Harrison County K9 Zico retires
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office celebrated a retirement on Monday. K9 Zico is officially retired and ready to enjoy his time off. The K9 has assisted in seizures…