George County Sheriff’s Office warns residents against scam
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting families of jail inmates in the county. Scammers are claiming a…
Pascagoula police scam relating to application approval fee
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is alerting residents to scams going around the area. A scammer is using public information about an active rezoning application to…
Protecting Gulf Coast Shrimp: Mississippi leaders meet with USDA Secretary
Protecting Mississippi Gulf Coast shrimp, particularly shrimp from cheap imports, was the focus of a delegation from the state on a trip to Washington, D.C. Mississippi…
Gulf Coast Community Ministries hosting ‘Pack the Pantry’ event
Gulf Coast Community Ministries is an organization helping families across the Mississippi Coast with food and other essential needs. We’re talking about their ‘Pack the Pantry’ effort…
Mississippi Aquarium unveils newest members of penguin colony
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is revealing the newest members of their penguin colony. All four African penguins were hatched in January of this year. The four…
Shuckers postpone free movie night at Keesler Federal Park
BILOXI, MS –The Biloxi Shuckers are sharing an update regarding Friday's free movie night at the ball park. Due to severe weather across the Gulf Coast, the free movie night at Keesler Federal Park has been postponed. No makeup date has…
UPDATE: Moss Point standoff ends after suspect surrenders to authorities
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The suspect in an hours-long standoff at a Moss Point home Friday has been identified Forty-four-year-old Marquis Odom was arrested following a domestic violence incident after the standoff, which came to an end after Odom surrendered…
Hometown History: La Pointe-Krebs House
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Tucked away in Pascagoula near the historic Singing River, the La Pointe Krebs House has stood for nearly three centuries, making it the oldest surviving building…
City of Biloxi honors Croatian-American Veterans at ceremony
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Community members gathered at the Croatian-American Cultural Center in Biloxi for a special event honoring Croatian-American veterans. Posters were displayed across the room detailing the…
Crossroads Elementary students get moving with ‘Move to Learn’ Initiative
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Students at Crossroads Elementary have only been in class for a few weeks, but they received a lesson in how movement can…
Thunderstorms leave damage across parts of Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team is sharing details on damage from thunderstorms that rolled through the area. Straight-line winds and thunderstorms affected portions…
Woman accused of burning property, abandoning dog in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. — A Mobile woman faces felony charges after George County authorities say she damaged…
City of Moss Point announces Riverfront boat launch closures
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is sharing that the Riverfront boat launch will be closing due to concert series taking place throughout the…
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi Ocean Springs hosting homecoming closet this weekend
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi Ocean Springs is hosting its annual homecoming closet Saturday. Dresses, shoes, jewelry, and accessories for homecoming will be available at…
Mississippi Aquarium celebrating six years on the Gulf Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Six years of making a splash and the Mississippi Aquarium is celebrating with special events, experiences, and plenty of fun for the whole family. We’re…
Coast Electric members can give back through Operation Round Up
Giving back to the community can start with something as simple as rounding up your monthly electric bill. Coast Electric’s Operation Round Up allows members to…
Goodwill of South MS celebrates grand opening of new Hardy Court location
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Bargain hunters and thrift shoppers had plenty to celebrate Thursday as Goodwill of South Mississippi cut the ribbon on its newly…
E. Brian Rose pleads guilty to tax evasion
In case you missed it, a South Mississippi man and former congressional candidate has pleaded guilty to evading more than two million in federal income taxes. Federal prosecutors…
Mississippi Power Foundation teams up with Goodr to host pop-up grocery markets
For many South Mississippi families, putting food on the table can be a daily challenge. The Mississippi Power Foundation partnered with Goodr to help…
City of Picayune names new chief of police
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Picayune has named its next police chief. Assistant Chief James Bolton will take over the department following the retirement of current Chief Joe Quave in September. Bolton brings 35 years of law enforcement experience…
Gulfport Police searching for missing 60-year-old man David Earl Woods
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, David Earl Woods, of Perkinston, Mississippi. Woods is described as a 60-year-old white male, approximately 5’11” tall and weighing 190 pounds, with brown eyes…
Fire crews battled woods fire near Bethel Road Wednesday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Protection is sharing details on a woods fire reported Wednesday. The fire happening on Bethel Road around 3 Wednesday afternoon.…
Clocking in with Spencer: What it takes to be a lifeguard
If you are looking for a job where you can make a splash, the Biloxi Natatorium is hiring for life guards. This is not a job where you sit around and work…