LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- One Long Beach firefighter has been recognized for his work. Kelly Whitman was selected as ‘Firefighter of the Year’ by the Gulfport Exchange Club. The department says Whitman’s dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving citizens has made a difference. From emergency response to community support, his work does not go unnoticed. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags:…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is recognizing two members of their force. Both are receiving recognition for work done in the first quarter of 2026. First up is Lt. Wanhala, the department saying he has demonstrated leadership, initiative and commitment to the department’s mission. The Civilian of the Quarter goes to dispatcher Ortiz. Ortiz has shown…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team is sharing a few firefighters have been conducting air truck training the last few weeks. They are learning and refreshing themselves with operating the breathing air compressor and other systems. C-Shift took part in the training Monday. Fire officials say while the air truck is not a primary response tool,…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- In Ocean Springs, the fire department is thanking one business for help cleaning up face pieces. Tony Murphy with 1-800-Board Up brought an ultrasonic clearer to the department, helping to reduce mask exposure to dangerous materials that firefighters face on the job. This gesture comes after the fire at Wasabi Japanese Cuisine last week. The Ocean…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is reminding all residents that certain vehicles are not allowed on roadways. Those include mini bikes, dirt bikes, and four wheelers. Golf carts are only allowed when properly registered and operated by a licensed driver. The golf carts must also be in compliance with traffic laws. Parents are asked to help keep roads…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Department is congratulating one of their own. Deputy Conner Dunlap earned the Top Shot Award at the George County Sheriff’s Firearm Qualifications. The qualifications took place at the Turkey Fork Tactical Firearm Training Range. The range owner donated the trophy for the honor as well. Categories: Local News Tags: George County Sheriff’s…
Mississippi Power was recognized with an award last week. The group received the ‘Excellence in Energy’ and ‘Community Leadership’ Award at the Southeastern Leadership Conference. The award was given to Mississippi Power for delivering reliable energy and for commitment to the communities. During the conference, employees led important conversations as well. The talent inclusion manager moderated a panel on leadership…
BILOXI, Miss. — Blake Burke has been named the Brewers Minor League Player of the Month for April. The honor marks the second monthly award of Burke’s career and his first since August 2025, when he earned Southern League Player of the Month honors. His dominant April performance made him one of the most productive hitters across Minor League Baseball….
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The stage is set for a championship showdown as the No. 5 ranked Pearl River Community College Lady Wildcats prepare to take the field with a Region 23 title on the line. Pearl River will face Copiah-Lincoln Community College in a high-stakes matchup scheduled for Saturday at 3 p.m. The Lady Wildcats have put together an impressive…
The NCAA has announced a major expansion to its iconic March Madness tournaments, increasing the field for both men’s and women’s basketball from 68 teams to 76 beginning next season. This marks one of the most significant format changes in recent tournament history, aimed at creating more opportunities for programs across the country while also boosting revenue for participating schools….
GULFPORT, Miss. — A big moment for Christian Collegiate Academy standout Tahj Hill, who has officially signed to continue his basketball career at Northern Essex Community College in Boston, Massachusetts. During the 2023–2024 season, Hill played a key role in leading the Bulldogs to a South State Championship, earning All-District Tournament honors along the way. He followed that up in…
May is National Bike Safety Month. With more people hitting the roads and trails along the Coast, local bike experts are reminding riders to stay alert and protected. Duncan Perkins, owner of Tri Hard Sports and Biloxi Bicycle Works, says both riders and drivers play a role in keeping roads safe. He recommends using your lights and wearing a helmet….
Showers and thunderstorms will continue through the Mother’s Day weekend as moisture remains in place across the Gulf Coast. Saturday looks to be the wettest day, with multiple rounds of rain and storms capable of producing heavy downpours and localized flooding. Many areas could pick up 1 to 3 inches of rain through Monday, with isolated higher totals possible. Rain…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Pearl River County has released the new districts for the Poplarville School Board. The creation of these districts comes after the state legislature passed a bill turning the board seats from appointed positions to elected one. The five new districts are set to take effect July 1. County leaders are now asking parents to carefully review the…
Things have been quiet so far, but more storms are expected as we head through the afternoon and into the evening. These storms carry a low-end risk of severe weather, with small-scale flooding being the primary concern. Damaging winds, hail, and even a couple of tornadoes aren’t out of the question, but the risk of tornadoes especially remains low. Still,…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is honoring the memory of Fire Lt. Kevin Daugherty. Daugherty recently passed away after a battle with cancer. He was honored during Tuesday’s city council meeting with a proclamation. The proclamation was presented to his family in front of his fellow firefighters. Daugherty joined the Pascagoula Fire Department in 2006 before becoming a…
Picayune, Miss. (WXXV)- Think you have a good singing voice? The Senior Center of South Pearl River County is inviting the public to audition for a karaoke contest. Those auditions taking place May 9th at 9 AM. Joining us with more details is Diane Maguire. Categories: Local News, News Tags: competition, contest, karaoke contest, pearl river county, picayune, Senior Center…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Advocacy Center is hosting a guardianship/custody legal clinic. The first this year happening on May 21st. Ahead of that, Pastor Tony Karnes and Jeannie Herrin are joining us with details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: CASA of Harrison County, CASA of South Mississippi, custody, Guardianship, guardianship/custody legal clinic, Gulfport, harrison county, Harrison County Advocacy…
Bienville Orthopedic specialists performed the first ever endoscopic spine surgery in the state. Dr. Joseph Cox completed the process. The surgery was done using the Arthrex spine system. Dr. Cox says this type of surgery is the next evolution in modern spine care. The technique is said to be ultra minimally invasive. Dr. Cox says his goal with this technique…
Perkinston, Miss. (WXXV)- It was Game 1 of the Class 6A South State Softball Championship, and the George County Lady Rebels wasted no time making a statement against the Pearl River Central Lady Blue Devils at MGCCC’s Ross-Smith Softball Field. Pearl River Central came out swinging in the top of the first inning. Addison Davis delivered a big hit to…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. — Saint Stanislaus has earned the top spot as the No. 1 best high school for athletes in Mississippi, according to a recent study conducted by USA Today. The ranking evaluated high schools across the state based on the strength of their athletic programs and the success of their student-athletes both on and off the field….
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a standout showing for the Pass Christian High School track and field program, as both the boys and girls teams captured runner-up finishes at the Class 4A State Championships. Leading the way on the boys side was Sammie King, who dominated the throwing events. King claimed first place in both discus and shot put,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Due to the continued rain threat for the rest of this week and weekend, organizers of the CPR Fest have made an adjustment to the event Saturday. The festival will be moved indoors, inside the Coliseum. Doors will open at 12:30 with the show beginning at 1 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: cpr fest
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial is celebrating their nurses as Wednesday kicked off Nurses Week. WXXV stopped in at Memorial Hospital in Biloxi for the Nurses Oath Renewal and Blessing of the Hands event. Dozens of nurses gathered to read the oath, pledging to always consider the welfare of their patients, act with compassion, be trustworthy, ethical, and protect the health,…