PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Pearl River County’s new tax assessor/collector begins his new role Monday, after years of appeals and winning a recent special election. Sandy Kane Smith was sworn in Friday after the results from a recent special election in two Picayune precincts were combined with the 2023 results in the county’s other precincts. The razor thin margin…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV) — Southern Miss saw its five game winning streak come to an end on Saturday, as the Golden Eagles fell to Texas State by a score of 41-14. The Bobcats struck first with a field goal and continued to benefit from USM’s lackluster offensive play and turnovers. Texas State took a 27-0 lead into the locker room…
It’s time for the return of the Out Da Box Fashion Show, showcasing unique coastal styles. Here to tell us more is organizer and fashion designer Rose Payton. The Out Da Box Fashion Show takes place Saturday, November 22 at 4 p.m. at the St. Martin High School gym. Categories: Local News Tags: Out Da Box Fashion Show
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Stone County School District is sharing an update on the new high school. This is drone footage courtesy of a local business. Roof joists are being assembled on the gym and the mechanical and electrical work has started. Electrical work has also begun on the football field. Electrical, painting, and ceiling work is in progress for…
Back Bay Mission in Biloxi is accepting donations this month. Businesses in the area are collecting ahead of the holiday. Dhiana Skremetti and Taylor New join us with the details. Categories: Local News Tags: back bay mission, thanksgiving
The Wiggins Fire Department welcomes a new team member! Fire Chief Steven Purvis brings Ruby and introduces her to everyone. Categories: Local News Tags: Ruby, Wiggins Fire Department
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Raiders semi-pro football team is getting closer to their inaugural season. The Raiders hosted a mini camp at Camp Wilkes over the weekend and followed it up with an open scrimmage on Sunday to give community members a chance to see what the team has been working on. The team’s athletes come from…
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PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Detective James Burch died Friday prior to a medical procedure. Burch served in the city’s special operations division with prior stops at the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, Mississippi Department of Corrections, and Bay St. Louis Police Department. Burch was a 20-year veteran of law…
Last week started off with frosty-to-freezing weather, but we’re starting off today with our coolest morning of the week with a low of 56. That’s double what last Tuesday’s low was at 28, and by the mid-morning we’ll be in the 70s! I expect we’ll hit our high of 76 by 2 PM, then slowly work our way down from…
Today was a nice and comfortable Sunday! Patchy to widespread areas of dense fog are possible as we head into the early Monday morning hours. Monday is looking similar to today with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s, and lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Warm and mostly sunny conditions should continue through mid-week. Temperatures across…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau announced the winners of the Blue Moon Art Project. The winner is Ginger Woechan with her piece called ‘Once in a Blue Moon.’ Ginger’s artwork will be featured throughout next year’s Peter Anderson Festival and all Blue Moon promotions. The People’s Choice Winner went to Adam…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- In Wiggins, the fire department worked with MES Rescue Tools and Equipment for a hands-on training session. Firemen were taught the proper use of struts, demonstrating how the tools can stabilize vehicles involved in crashes. Crews also learned new vehicle extrication techniques. These skills can make crash scenes safer for patients and firefighters. Categories: Local News
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (WXXV)- NASA and L3 Harris Technologies have successfully test-fired the second RS-25 engine. The RS-25 engine is the one that will support the core stage of the Space Launch System rocket for NASA’s Artemis V mission. L3 Harris’s RS-25 rocket engineers are critical to the Artemis program’s success, with four of the engines powering every SLS…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Goodwill of South Mississippi announces a new outlet bin store will be coming to the Orange Grove community in January 2026. A bin store is unique, selling items by the pound rather than a price tag. The location is set to open next to the current Goodwill store. Shoppers will be able to dig through bins…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District announced upgrades and improvements to their campuses. They are currently installing walls to the new classrooms for Oak Park Elementary School and will hopefully begin installing the room structure in December. Over at Pecan Park Elementary, they have started work on the concrete slab for new classrooms there. The brand-new Ocean…
Thirty-four Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students received a total of $27,200 in scholarships thanks to a Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association program. The Round up for Education program allows the Electric Cooperative’s members to round their bills up to the nearest dollar. The money is pooled into a scholarship fund for members, their children, or spouses attending community…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- City leaders in Pascagoula are sharing progress on a big city project. Leaders say the East Pascagoula Police Substation project is moving through phase one right now. The K9 and motorcycle training facilities will be complete by the end of the year, at which time phase two will begin. Phase two includes renovating an existing building on…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- In Lucedale, the police department has received a generous donation. Multiple organizations came together to donate four bulletproof vests to officers. The police department says the kindness and support helps keep officers safe as they protect and serve the community. Categories: Local News Tags: Lucedale Police Department
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police were recognized as the ‘Dynamic Group of the Year’ by the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast. Gulfport police say the club helps shape the lives of the youth. They say they are grateful for the opportunity to be part of something inspiring and impactful. Categories: Local News Tags: Boys and Girls Club…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is warning residents about jail bond scams. The department says they have received reports of scammers claiming to be deputies, saying they have a family member in jail. The caller tells the victim to go to a kiosk or location to pay bond money. Residents are reminded that law enforcement will…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is sharing updates to their water main crossing project. They say the Hospital Road and Highway 90 water main crossing project includes the installation of a 12-inch water main. Once complete, this will increase water pressure and improve service reliability throughout the system. This is expected to support both residents and future growth…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Sheriff’s Department shared news that some inmates have completed the Goodwill Workforce Development Program. This is a 12-week course where graduates learn virtual reality job training, digital skills, and real-world skills to help them re-enter the workforce. The sheriff’s department says these skills go beyond building a future, they also build confidence, discipline,…
The Jackson County Fire Protection team is sharing tips on railroad crossing safety. The crew says it is essential to follow these guidelines: Never trespass Always use designated crossings Look and listen at crossings Obey warning signals It’s also advised drivers maintain a safe distance and assume a train could be approaching at any time. Categories: Local News Tags: Jackson…