Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast is looking for their 2026 Ambassadors Leadership Class. Nominations are currently open. Shuck Cancer is looking for community leaders who want to make a difference. Jesse Sunderman and Susie Davis join us with more on the process. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison Central High School is helping students take the next step toward their futures with its 2026 Career Fair. The school hosted that career fair on Friday. From the classroom to the workforce, students at Harrison Central High School are getting a firsthand look at the careers that could turn their dreams into reality. More than…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This week another one of the City of Gulfport’s piers is reopening. Work on the Ken Combs Peir is done and a reopening ceremony is set for Wednesday, February 25. The pier has been out of service since Hurricane Zeta heavily damaged it in 2020. Work crews rebuilt the pier using new concrete pile caps and a…
Fire departments across the Gulf Coast want to remind residents a red flag warning is in effect. The areas affected stretch through the Gulf Coast. Red flag warnings are caused by dry conditions, low humidity, and increased winds. The conditions make it extremely easy for fires to start and spread rapidly. Everyone is asked to avoid burning yard debris or…
Winter returns to South Mississippi for a short time before things warm up all over again. We’ll start this week off with some much more seasonally appropriate weather, with coastal lows falling to the mid 30s this morning. A few inland areas fell to freezing, and with the 10+ mph breeze worked in wind chills were as low as the…
Monday morning will be cold with temperatures in the low to mid 30s, so bundle up if you’re heading out early. North winds around 15 mph will make it feel more like the 20s. Sunny skies continue into the afternoon with highs near 53. The coldest morning will be Tuesday morning. We will continue to monitor the potential of…
Keesler Federal Credit Union is launching what its calls the largest single member giveback in its history. The credit union announced its one million dollar ‘Live your Way’ debt eraser, designed to help ease financial stress for members by paying down credit card balances. Hundreds of credit union members will receive up to $4,000 toward their credit card debt with…
Mississippi State is one of just eight universities nationwide to receive a new grant to support Coastal resilience. The Envision Resilience National Design Studio Grant supports community-based design studios that focus on real-world climate challenges. This project will bring MSU students in architecture, planning, and landscaping architecture together to work directly with Gulf Coast communities. Students will help develop climate-adaption…
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Waveland is taking steps that could eventually save residents money on flood insurance. For the past three years, the city has been working to improve its rating in FEMA’s community rating system. A better rating means lower flood insurance premiums for property owners insured through the National Flood Insurance Program. As part of that…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs residents came together in a big way to help the citizens of Ashland, Mississippi as they recover from the winter storms. A truckload of essential supplies, along with more than $1,600 in gift cards, were delivered to the city by Alderman Steve Tillis. Ocean Springs leaders want to thank everyone who pitched in to…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Work on the new Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier is progressing. Pictures of the facility released on Thursday show most of the exterior walls already up. Once complete, the facility will house museum exhibits showcasing Mississippi’s rich musical legacy, as well as recording space for artists, learning spaces for songwriters, and community members, and more. Work…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is celebrating a retirement. Deputy Chuck Saucier has been with the sheriff’s office for multiple years, officials say he will be missed. They also thank him for years of hard work, laughs, and mentorship. During the celebration, friends and family came out to share cake and stories. Categories: Local News
The American Red Cross is hosting blood drives later this week. The first one is at the MGCCC Jackson County campus on February 26. On the same day, Memorial Hospital Biloxi will be hosting a drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Homestead Assisted Living Home in D’Iberville will be hosting their blood drive from 10 to 2 on…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Orange Grove Community Center in Gulfport is playing host to Dreams of Harmony. Dreams of Harmony is happening on Sunday starting at 4. There will be a panel featuring leaders in faith, business, and community. Performances are expected from the Gulf Coast Chorale and Gensis CDC Unity Dance Ministry. This is free and open to the…
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- The Diamondhead Fire Department is congratulating their chief for a milestone. Chief Mike Munger is celebrating 30 years of service this month. Chief Munger had dedicated all 30 years to Diamondhead and operated at each level in the department. The department says they are thankful he continues to serve the community. Categories: Local News
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An iconic South Mississippi donut shop is making a temporary schedule change. Tatonut will be closed on Sundays for the time being. This is a temporary move as the owners grow the shop’s production team. The hours moving forward will be 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Categories: Featured, Local News
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Fire Department shares that 12 recruits are taking their first steps into a new brotherhood. Training started on February 11th; recruits will be working the next four and a half months to become firefighters. During this time, they’ll learn the skills, discipline, and teamwork it takes to serve others in their hardest moments. Six firefighters…
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a scam going around right now involving the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say that scammers are making calls and are often using the names Johnson, Anthony, Howell, and Jason Green. The department wants to remind the public that they will never demand a payment or threaten legal action over the phone. Never…
TUPELO, Miss. (WXXV)- The Combat Readiness Training Center’s Fire Department recently had a member attend advanced aircraft extraction training in Tupelo. The training involved cutting into an actual 737 to pull interiors apart. The Combat Readiness team saying this training utilizes various tools to make entry into a simulated-downed aircraft. The training is unique too. Operators trying new and different…
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Pearl River County now has two new tools aimed at helping lost pets get home faster. Kristen Kaylor with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center explains how the new microchip scanning stations work. When a pet ends up at the shelter, it can take a toll almost immediately. Haley Crowe, a volunteer with the Pearl…
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is hosting a ‘Draw your Heart’ contest in partnership with Donate Life Mississippi. Area winners will have their artwork displayed at the Department of Public Safety Office in their local area. The grand prize winner’s art will be displayed at the Canton Department of Public Safety Office and printed on shirts worn by staff…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Downtown Gulfport will be turning into all things Gumbo on Saturday. The fourth annual Gumbo Fest kicks off beginning at 10 a.m. and features live music, vendors, and the ultimate gumbo showdown. The ‘Stir the Roux’ Cookoff will be happening as Coast residents compete for cash prizes. The public gets to take part, tasting all the gumbo….
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — Bay High’s boys soccer program has easily established itself as a dynasty. The Tigers are heading to the State Championship for the fifth year in a row, and they’re seeking their fourth-straight state title. The team’s seniors will be looking to end every single season as a state champion and go out on the…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi Association of Coaches has officially announced the Cornerstone Rehabilitation 2026 Rising Star and Junior All-Star fastpitch softball teams, and plenty of South Mississippi student-athletes heard their names called. Here’s a look at which softball standouts will be representing South Mississippi later this year. 2026 MAC Softball Rising Stars Melody Conners, Harrison Central Rheagan Cuevas,…