The man currently on death row for killing a Gulfport banker’s wife back in 1976 is now seeking clemency from Governor Tate Reeves. Richard Jordan is scheduled to be executed on June 25 and in an effort to seek clemency, the Mississippi Office of Capital Post Conviction Counsel released a video on YouTube in which Jordan shares his story and…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Emergency Management Agency is looking for volunteers to help the community prepare and respond to emergencies. The EMA held a volunteer meeting Monday night to discuss different teams involved with emergency response in Stone County. Areas where volunteers are needed include damage assessment, distributions team, shelter, drone and weather spotters. You can volunteer…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man on post-release supervision for a 2019 crime will now serve a decade behind bars after making death threats to corrections officers. Forty-year-old Darius Young’s supervision was revoked this week after Judge Larry Bourgeois heard testimony from witnesses that Young had made statements saying he would allegedly kill corrections officers once released from custody. Young…
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System has officially kicked off is Bridge to Bedside Program. This is a clinical transition program for new graduate nurses. Bridge to Bedside supports and empowers new nurses as they begin their careers, blending weekly hands-on training with soft skill development. The point of the program is to invest in stronger patient outcomes…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In the midst of hurricane season, the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency is making sure residents are prepared for whatever disasters make their way to the Coast. On Monday, the EMA kicked off their training for their community emergency response team, or CERT. The free five-day course educates residents on disaster preparedness, search and rescue, medical safety,…
Joining us this morning are Chipper McDermott and Trey Campbell. They’re in studio to tell us about a fundraiser the Rotary Club of Pass Christian is holding this weekend. Paddle the Bay takes place on Saturday, June 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Henderson Point Park in Harrison County at the base of the Bay Bridge in Pass…
We’re starting off with relatively nice weather and clear skies this morning, but more storms are on the way again this afternoon. Severe weather is not expected, but I’ve already heard several rumbles of thunder with this first round in North Harrison County. Showers and thunderstorms should be a bit more widespread this afternoon than they were yesterday, but not…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs football offensive tackle Jayden Ross will be taking his talents to Mississippi State. The three-star recruit had 23 total offers from colleges and universities across the nation, ultimately announcing his decision to stay in the Magnolia State with the Bulldogs on Monday morning. He is a member of the class of 2026 and…
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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -The Salvation Army of South Mississippi is in need of donations for their food pantry. The Salvation Army relies on donations to sustain its food pantry operations. Recently, the organization has seen a significant decrease in the amount of donations. Many families who rely on the pantry from time to time may have to be turned away…
Over in the city of Pass Christian, the Pirates are celebrating three track and field athletes taking their talents to the next level. The Pass is celebrating the signing of Maleygh Acker, Tristin Jones, and former WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Anaya Bradley. Both Bradley and Acker were on the 4 by 100 relay team that set a new…
We start off this Monday at Biloxi high school as the four-star offensive tackle Hayden Ainsworth reveals where he’s calling home in 2026. Proud friends, family and teammates gathered at Biloxi high school to celebrate the commitment announcement of the highly recruited offensive tackle Exactly one week after his official visit, Ainsworth knew he wanted to suit up with…
Happy Monday South Mississippi! Temperatures this afternoon reached the upper 80s and low 90s across the coastal areas with showers and storms sparking up pretty early on. Most areas picked up between .25″ and .50″ but a few spots picked up a little over .75″ with repetitive storms passing overhead. Ultimately, Tuesday won’t be much different. Clouds and rain will…
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Beginning July 1, all seafood and crawfish sold in Mississippi, whether in grocery stores, seafood markets, restaurants, or food truck, must be clearly labeled as either imported or domestic. Oversight and enforcement of the new labeling requirements will be jointly managed by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce….
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue and Combat Readiness Training Center both responded to a house fire Sunday night. Authorities responded to the house on Highway 53. Both groups got the fire under control shortly after arrival. One person and a dog escaped from the blaze. At this time, the cause of the fire is undetermined. Categories:…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The community is invited to celebrate summer and help save lives at the 38th annual Media for Red Cross Blood Drive. This event runs from June 16 through Friday, June 20 at multiple locations on the Coast. Click here to make an appointment. Today’s blood drive was at the Randolph Senior Center in Pass Christian and…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department held a flag retirement ceremony over the weekend. On Flag Day, June 14, Wiggins Fire Department and the Scouts of America held the retirement event and veterans and the public were invited to bring a flag. These flags were burned in accordance with flag protocol. Categories: Local News, News Tags: flag ceremony, Wiggins…
Shelly Laughlin and Hayley James from the Junior Auxiliary of Ocean Springs and Biloxi join us in studio this afternoon. They’re here to tell us about the 19th annual Gala for the Kids. The Fireflies and Starry Nights Gala takes place on June 28. Doors open at 7 p.m. To purchase tickets or donate visit, jabos.org. Categories: Community Headlines Tags:…
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Joining us in studio is Rachel Dangermond with 100 Men Hall. She’s here to tell us about the Freedom Summer Outdoor Concert. The 100 Men Hall will host a Juneteenth & first day of Summer FREE outdoor concert on the Tin Shed porch, Friday, June 20, 2025 at 7PM. Featuring Lexington, Mississippi’s own Twurt Chamberlain with his band. Come groove…
Expect more of the same pattern of summer-like weather out there again for the next several days with no end in the foreseeable future. That means more afternoon and evening activity each day, with showers and thunderstorms drifting lazily across South Mississippi. I don’t expect severe weather out of any of these, but it isn’t impossible things could get a…
Joining us in studio this morning are Bobby Hudson and Alicia Fairley. They’re here to talk about the Freedom Week 2025 in Gulfport. The events begin June 17 and run all week long. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Freedom Week 2025, Juneteenth
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- On Friday, there was another turtle release here on the Coast, but this time we were able to keep up with their underwater adventures. Crowds packed the beach near Edgewater Mall in Biloxi as the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies held another release for rehabilitated turtles. Kids from the IMMS summer camp cheered on two Kemps Ridley…
