The Mississippi Department of Education has launched a new statewide initiative to help students connect what they learn in school to their future. The Mississippi Classroom to…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian is recognizing September as National Childhood Cancer Month. The proclamation was made during Tuesday’s city council…
Teachers in grades K through 12 can now apply for the Leo Seal Teacher Grants. The deadline to apply is September 30. Applications can be found here. To apply,…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Rotary Club is recognizing first responders. Century Bank recognizes Deputy Sheriff Gavin McLeod from the George County Sheriff’s Office. Fire Chief Rickey Colson from the…
Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has named three people to lead three key state law enforcement divisions. James Herzog has been tapped as the director…
Singing River Health System is teaming up with the Blood Center to host blood drives throughout August. The blood drives are part of the ongoing effort to address the nationwide blood shortage. All donors will receive a complimentary t-shirt featuring…
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…