HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- One sorority from Southern Miss is giving back to Make-A-Wish’s Mississippi chapter! The Chi Omega Epsilon Delta Chapter raised over $30,000 at Songfest this year. A special highlight was the Make-A-Wish Kid, Kaycee, was a Songfest judge. If that isn’t cool enough, Kaycee was able to celebrate her upcoming trip to Walt Disney World. Categories: Local…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is stopping maintenance work on Mississippi roads ahead of the Christmas holiday. That work stoppage begins next Wednesday and continues through New Year’s Day. Despite that, some lane closures will remain in effect for the holidays. MDOT crews say you should still treat these areas like active construction zones and exercise caution while driving during…
Memorial Hospital in Biloxi received a generous donation this week. Mike and Lori Pontius have given a little over $19,000 to the hospitals thanks to their barbecue cook-off hosted in October. The hospital says they are grateful for their continued support and the money will be going towards their cancer patients. Categories: Local News Tags: donation, Memorial Health System
Starting in January, William Carey University will offer a PhD in neurodiverse studies, the first and only program of its kind in the United States. Faculty from WCU Exceptional Education and School of Education will teach the program’s core courses, with instructors from other departments providing support. The PhD in neurodiverse studies program will be taught online, but include group…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County School District shares another update on the progress of the new high school. Interior work is finishing up in the academic building and the cafeteria. Mechanical and electrical work continue in the cafeteria and fine arts building. HVAC and electric work are taking place in the gym. Work on the paving project is coming…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department received a special gift Wednesday. The middle school art students decorated festive goody bags. Messages were on the bags, wishing the officers a merry Christmas. The department thanked the students for their kindness, saying their support means more than they know and brought them extra cheer. Categories: Local News
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office annual toy drive wrapped up Wednesday. Thanks to the support of all, over 150 children will have a brighter and joyful Christmas. The sheriff’s office says they are grateful to everyone who donated, volunteered, and helped make the drive a success. Categories: Local News Tags: George County Sheriff’s Office
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pascagoula on Sunday, from noon to 5 p.m., it’s Christmas at La Pointe Krebs House. Everyone is encouraged to bring their pet and ugliest sweater and join in the festive fun. There will be an ugly Christmas sweater contest. Be sure to get there early, the contest winner will be chosen and announced by 2:30. There…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is welcoming four new officers into their ranks. Officers Nawrot, Reece-Woodard, Massman, and Turner all graduated from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Gulfport Police say this is an important milestone that reflects their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to public service. The department says they look forward to these new officers’ contributions to…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department welcomes four new officers into their ranks. Officers Davis, Lee, McCullough, and Wesserling graduated from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy last week. The department says they are looking forward to seeing these officers uphold the community’s standards of professionalism and represent the department with pride. Categories: Local News Tags: Biloxi Police Department
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County Deputy Hailey Nygaard graduated from the Southern Regional Public Safety Institute Thursday. She will use these skills to keep the people of George County safe. The sheriff’s office says during her time at the academy, Nygaard served as squad leader, demonstrating strong leadership, professionalism, and dedication to the other recruits. The sheriff’s office also…
Governor Tate Reeves announced a new initiative aimed at connecting visitors to a statewide network of outdoor areas. It’s called the ‘Great Mississippi Nature Trail Initiative.’ The trail highlights 20 sites where families, students, and tourists can experience the beauty and natural diversity of our state. Some of the sites in our area include the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Davis…
Tony Tanner is a nurse practitioner with Memorial Health System. He joins us with ways you can stay healthy as 2026 begins. Categories: Local News Tags: health
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pascagoula, the city released new renderings this week, showing what city hall will look like once renovations are complete. The six-million-dollar project started earlier this month on the 1950s era building. There will be improvements made to bathroom facilities, the front lobby, council chambers, and utilities department, while also retaining some of the original features of…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-An Alabama man is facing felony grand larceny charges after recent thefts in George County. Thirty-two-year-old Jordan Smith is accused of stealing a utility trailer from property on Depot Road and later returned to the area, which is when sheriff’s deputies were called. At the time of his arrest, Smith was also in possession of meth and…
The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Trump’s Mississippi nominees for U.S. Attorney. Baxter Kruger of Jackson was confirmed as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi, which includes the Coast. Scott Leary will now serve as attorney for the state’s Northern District. The nominations of Kruger and Leary were supported by Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Senator Roger Wicker. They…
Tonight stays clear and calm, with temperatures cooling down into the low 40s. Saturday we’ll see plenty of sunshine and highs near 68. Clouds slowly increase Saturday night, which will work to keep things milder with lows in the mid 50s. A few spotty showers could pop up during the afternoon or early evening on Sunday, but not everyone will…
With Christmas next week, family and friends will be traveling ahead of the holiday. Gulfport Biloxi International Airport Executive Director Clay Williams joins us to share tips to make travel as seamless as possible. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: air travel, holiday, safety, travel
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Friday morning, Harrison County Friends of Court hosted its fourth annual toy drive. It’s a way to spread holiday cheer to children in the chancery court system. The program currently serves over 100 children involved in custody and guardianship cases. Fifty-five dedicated Friends of Court volunteer case workers advocate daily for the best interest of these…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- There was extra security at Ocean Springs High School Friday following an incident in the school’s parking lot. District officials say a former student allegedly threatened a current student with a weapon during dismissal Thursday afternoon. Officials tell WXXV the incident happened quickly and was reported immediately. School district police responded and arrested the former student…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula has been tapped by the U.S. Navy to build the next generation of small surface combatant ships. These new small ships will take inspiration from the design of the Coast Guard’s legend-class national security cutters. This news comes as Ingalls continues to build three different class ships for the Navy while also modernizing…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Student Veterans of America Chapter collected and donated to the Backpacks for Veterans program. The delivery happened on December 16, bringing everything to the Biloxi VA Medical Center. The drive was put on by the Harrison County chapter. Blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, and hygiene products were collected and used to fill…
One of our Coastal counties just recently celebrated a birthday! It was on December 18, 1812 that Jackson County was established by the legislature of the Mississippi territory. From the county’s humble beginnings, it has grown today to become the fifth-largest county in the state in terms of population. From Ocean Springs to Moss Point and everywhere in between, Jackson…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Thursday morning, residents at Memorial Driftwood Nursing Center celebrated Christmas early. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley was there to check out the festivities. Categories: Local News