The state Senior Medicare Patrol says there is a rise in genetic testing scams happening. Beneficiaries are reporting that they are receiving calls from medical providers with offers of genetic testing that is covered by Medicare. Senior Medicare Patrol officials say scammers are spoofing phone numbers and using false information. If you’ve received a call, you are advised to call…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – With the opening of Singing River’s Healthcare Academy, one nontraditional student is pursuing her LPN through the academy’s career-focused programs. Bridgette has worked as a tech with Singing River for over 10 years, and credits the program for allowing her to return to school and advance her career. For nontraditional students, returning to school is…
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Our third and final day of WXXV and Huntington Learning Center’s Back to School Blitz has arrived, and we’re wrapping up a busy start to the school year by honoring one last outstanding educator! August’s Teacher of the Month is Danielle Ladner, a third grade student teaching assistant and bus driver at Saucier Elementary School. Ladner…
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STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is dead after a head-on crash involving a car and a van over the weekend in Stone County. Officials with Mississippi Highway Patrol’s Troop K tell us 71-year-old James Tillman of Wiggins died at the scene from his injuries. The crash happened just before 5:30 Friday evening on Highway 26. Tillman was driving eastbound…
We had a nice weekend with just a few afternoon showers darkening our sunny skies, but we’ll see more of them as we start off this week. Still not expecting a rain-from-start-to-finish washout, but a broad low is approaching from the south that’ll enhance our daytime activity noticeably. Rainfall will be heaviest along the coast, with estimates as high as…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Eli Walker, a talented athlete with some strong standout performances in high school never wavered in his pursuit to play on the Division I level. Despite some setbacks along his journey, like being cut, and recovering from Tommy John surgery. Eli persevered, remained dedicated, had high work ethic and consistently grown throughout the years. Now with the…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gautier Police Department has received a generous donation. American Legion Post 1992 has given police a new drone. The police say this drone will be valuable in keeping the community safe, saying it will help with search and rescue operations, documenting accident and crime scenes and much more. Gautier Police giving thanks to the legion for ongoing…
The Stone County Economic Development Partnership announces the façade grant applications are available for businesses in the central business district of Wiggins. Up to $50,000 in funding is available for anyone that applies. The development partnership shared that this is the largest award amount since the program’s launch. The award is possible due to a partnership with Mississippi Power. For…
The Mississippi Department of Education announces the launch of new advanced placement courses for high schools. Those include classes in cybersecurity, networking, and business with personal finance. The pilot program started in 2024 and Harrison Central High School was one that was selected, offering the cybersecurity and networking classes. Harrison Central took part in summer institutes and will receive ongoing…
The Mississippi Attorney General has announced the launch of Operation Robocall Roundup. This operation issues warning letters to 37 telecom companies. In June, an estimated 4.5 billion robocalls were reported nationwide. Attorney General Fitch announced the launch of Robocall Roundup to protect Mississippi Consumers from the potential harm with scam calls and texts. AG Fitch joins the multi-state effort by…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-New leadership down at Gulfport City Hall, Hugh Keating took office as mayor back in June and he’s busy running day to day operations in Mississippi’s second largest city. Mayor Keating joins us in studio to talk about issues and priorities in Gulfport. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, Mayor Hugh Keating, mayors
Cruisin’ the Coast organizers are alerting the public about social media scams popping up. On social media, Cruisin’ the Coast shares that social media pages are using the event name and the logo. There is only one official Facebook and Instagram page for Cruisin’ the Coast. If an update or event is not seen on the official pages or on…
We’ll stay mostly clear tonight with just a stray shower or storm possible late. Lows will drop to around 74, with a light southeast breeze shifting to the northeast overnight. Saturday starts quiet, but by late morning, scattered showers and storms will pop up. Highs will reach about 89, and a few storms could bring heavier downpours. Saturday night stays…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Plans for a casino that have long been in the works in Long Beach have once again been changed as the developer is now wanting to build the casino in the city’s harbor. Thursday night, the Long Beach mayor and board of alderman met to discuss revised plans from Long Beach LLC., who is now trying…
Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi joins us to discuss their upcoming Rock N Rollover fundraiser. The Wicked Rock n Rollover 2025 takes place August 15 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Hard Rock Biloxi. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, Wicked Rock n Rollover
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Ballet Theatre is inviting all to audition for their rendition of ‘The Nutcracker.’ Those auditions take place this weekend and next weekend, Saturday, August 9 and Saturday, August 16 from 10 a.m. until 11:30 at the Gulf Coast School of Performing Arts in D’Iberville. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: Mississippi Gulf Coast Ballet Theatre, The…
The State Department of Health has confirmed the first death from the West Nile Virus for 2025. The death occurred in Washington County. The Department of Health does not provide any details on the age or gender of the death out of privacy for the family. Ten human cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in the state so…
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VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Crews have been working on Highway 57 in Jackson County as part of the project to widen nine miles from I-10 to Vancleave. Crews are creating a new four-lane alignment. Work done so far includes earthwork and drainage installations south of Gautier-Vancleave Road Interchange. The southbound lanes are being paved with traffic shifting onto those new lanes…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A few popular chains are set to open in the near future at Crossroads in Gulfport, joining a busy shopping center that already houses roughly two dozen businesses. HomeGoods and Nothing Bundt Cakes will join PS Taco Company and Pedro’s Tacos and Tequila Bar as new additions to the complex. Signs for Nothing Bundt Cakes have…
We’ve got a quiet evening ahead with just a small chance for a shower or storm before 8 o’clock. Otherwise, skies clear out and we’ll drop to around 74 overnight. Friday looks mostly sunny with highs near 91, but a few pop-up storms could develop late in the day. Friday night stays mostly clear, with just a slim chance of…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Back in 2018, Back Bay Mission served around 230 people experiencing homelessness. Fast forward to 2025, with a few months still left in the year, that number has already tripled, surpassing 700. Staff at the nonprofit say rising inflation and the overall cost of living may be key factors behind the surge. Currently, there are no…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Behavioral Health System hosted their military, veterans, and first responders unit open house Thursday morning. The Gulfport Behavioral Health Services Patriot Support programs provide treatment for active-duty military, veterans, and their families. Programs and services here are specifically designed to address the effects of behavior health issues. As treatment programs are expanding within the community, Universal…