Government Street Paving Project scheduled to begin Tuesday

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- After a summer pause, the Government Street Paving Project in Ocean Springs will resume this week, creating detours, parking restrictions, and some lane closures. The Government Street Paving Project in Ocean Springs is scheduled to begin at about 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 5 and is expected to last about one week. Despite the lane closures and…

Benefit for Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy Amber Simmons

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A benefit is being held Tuesday for a Marine veteran and Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy diagnosed with cancer. Perry Pezzarossi and Sheriff Matt Haley join us with more about the benefit. The benefit takes place from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Harrison County Soccer Fields on County Farm Road. All proceeds from the sale will assist…

How student athletes can stay protected as heat persists in South Mississippi

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – As the new school year begins, student-athletes are back on the field, but the summer heat isn’t letting up. In South Mississippi, high temperatures continue to average around 90 degrees. Each year, nearly 9,000 high school athletes nationwide are treated for heat-related illnesses. As South Mississippi continues to experience intense heat, West Harrison is taking steps…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College holds first volleyball practice

PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College officially stepped onto the volleyball court for the first time, holding its inaugural practice and marking the beginning of a brand-new era in bulldog athletics. The addition of volleyball was announced earlier this year as part of MGCCC’s push to expand athletic opportunities and meet the growing interest in the sport across…

Wild Wonders with Ryan Mahan: Penguins

We're at Mississippi Aquarium once again, this time to learn about penguins and how you can meet them!

Today’s Wild Wonders with Mississippi Aquarium is all about penguins! We meet with William, a South African Blackfooted penguin. These guys are native to the coastline of South Africa, so they aren’t too uncomfortable in our warmer Gulf Coast climate. They are endangered though, so it’s good to see them thriving here, especially since the aquarium just hatched three more!…

College Transparency Act reintroduced

Senator Cindy Hyde Smith announced the reintroduction of the College Transparency Act. Hyde-Smith joins Senator Bill Casidy in initiating this piece of legislation requiring colleges and universities to provide students and families with more reliable data. This piece of legislation would provide comprehensive information on graduation rates, job prospects, and earnings for students to make educated decisions for their education…

Bill aiming to fund health, education training advances to Senate

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- A bill aimed at providing funding for health, education, and jobs throughout the state has advanced. The FY2026 Appropriations Bill has advanced to the Senate after Senator Cindy Hyde Smith voted to approve this bill. This piece of legislation aims to fund the advancement of maternal health, education and job training in the state of Mississippi. The…

Blue Mass ceremony in D’Iberville honors local first responders

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Sacred Heart Catholic Church hosted a blue mass to honor first responders from the D’Iberville police and fire departments as well as the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and fire department. The service paid tribute to the dedication and daily sacrifices made by those who serve in emergency response. Attendees joined in prayer for the continued strength and…

MDOT announces projects are moving along

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Transportation sharing updates to some projects across South Mississippi. Major progress is being done on I-10 in Harrison and Hancock counties. Crews are widening I-10 from four to six lanes from Diamondhead to County Farm Road. The widening project is ongoing in both directions with paving underway on the westbound side. On the…

Roy Anderson Corp celebrates 70 years of business

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Roy Anderson Corp celebrated 70 years of business with an event at the Mississippi Aquarium for employees and their families on Friday night. Smiling faces packed the aquarium, where they enjoyed refreshments, received gift bags and had access to all of the animal exhibits. The general contractor is responsible for the construction of many large-scale buildings…

8/1 – Sam Lucey’s “Warm and Humid” Friday Night Forecast

After a mostly quiet Friday night, a more active stretch of weather sets in starting Saturday. Rain and thunderstorms become likely each afternoon through at least Thursday, with daily rain chances ranging from 50 to 80 percent. Some storms could bring heavy downpours, especially over the weekend. Highs will hover in the upper 80s to low 90s, while overnight lows…

88th annual Knost Regatta returns to Pass Christian Yacht Club

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Sound will be full of competition and tradition this weekend. The Pass Christian Yacht Club is getting ready to host one of the most prestigious all-women sailing events on the Gulf Coast. The 88th annual Knost Regatta sets sail this weekend at PCYC. Twelve yacht clubs from across the Gulf Coast spanning from Louisiana…

William Carey University receiving national recognition

According to money.com, William Carey University is ranked first among four-year schools in Mississippi. Several factors, including quality of education and affordability, were taken into consideration. Here to talk about the recognition is William Carey University President Dr. Ben Burnett and Dr. Ladd Taylor, vice president of the Tradition campus. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: William Carey University

One dead, three injured as car crashes in Coast Radio Group building

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-There are new details on that fatal accident on Seaway Road and Lorraine that happened Friday afternoon. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed the person killed in the accident as 59 year old Elizabeth Thornburg of Gulfport. Switzer says she was an administrative assistant at Gulf Coast Radio when she was killed by a car which drove through…

Breakfast with First Responders in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Cynthia Sutton with the Ocean Springs Chamber joins us to tell us about an upcoming breakfast with first responders. Breakfast with First Responders takes place Wednesday, August 6 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Broome’s located at 3074 Government Street. It is a chance for residents to meet Ocean Springs Police Chief Steven Dye and Ocean…

Pascagoula Fire Department offering free home inspections

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ryan Doswell with the Pascagoula Fire Department stopped by to talk about free home inspections being offered right now. During the free home inspection, fire officials will check: Smoke detectors Fire extinguishers Emergency exits Flammable materials Electrical safety Heat and cooking safety For more information, call 228-762-3066. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Home Inspections, pascagoula fire department