ORLANDO, Fla. (WXXV) — Pearl River Community College is officially bringing gold back to the River following a busy and successful weekend at the UCA National Championship in Orlando. The Wildcats won the UCA Game Day National Championship for the second year in a row on Saturday. This is also the team’s fourth title in program history. Additionally, PRCC finished…
The Wiggins Fire Department is congratulating Chief Steven Purvis on completing a leadership course at the State Fire Academy. The course is called ‘Exercising Leadership through Difficult Conversations.’ Chief Purvis was at the academy from January 12 through the 14, pushing to better himself and the Wiggins Fire Department. The department says they are proud of Chief Purvis for his…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District shared renderings of its future middle school. The Colmer and Gautier middle schools will have upgrades for new school entrances, fencing, and canopies. The crews will start breaking ground during the upcoming spring break.
With Mississippi’s primary elections set for March 10, absentee voting begins on January 26. You can request an absentee ballot through your circuit or municipal clerk’s office ahead of the election. If you can’t vote in person on election day, you can also request an absentee ballot by mail, just be sure it is postmarked by March 10. You can…
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is now accepting applications for their 2026 summer internships. This is a paid internship offering hands-on experience across the administration, archives, and record services, and more. Each internship is carefully designed to help students gain in-depth insight into public history and preservation. Undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply….
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-As lawmakers debate priorities during the 2026 legislative session, leaders in small towns across southeast Mississippi say statewide decisions can have outsized impacts. Kristen Kaylor with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center shows us how challenges in small towns reflect much broader concerns. McLain is home to fewer than 600 people, but Mayor Steve McCluskey says…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock County School District is sharing exciting news about their graduation rate. The 2025 graduation rate has risen to almost 91 percent, up from almost 89 percent in 2024. School staff saying the growth reflects an effort from students, staff, families, and community. The staff saying this growth also comes from strong relationships, expanded learning…
Now is the time to get your application in to turn your summer into an ocean adventure! Spend summer 2026 learning at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Research Lab summer field program. From shark biology and marine mammals to conservation and oceanography, this program gives students hands on field experience alongside expert scientists on the Mississippi Gulf Coast….
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department is seeing one lieutenant retire after 30 years of service. The department says Lt. Eric Dedeaux demonstrated professionalism, leadership, and commitment to the safety of the community and members of the department. The department also extends their gratitude for his service and wishes him continued success and fulfillment in his retirement. Categories: Local…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The National Band Association announced the recipients of their Blue Ribbon award. The Ocean Springs band and director Kevin Shira took home the honor. The Blue Ribbon award recognizes quality programs at all levels, these programs and educators must challenge students and promote standards of excellence. This is also the first year a band program from Mississippi…
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks invites students across the state to participate in the 2026 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest. Each student must submit a portfolio including entry form and artwork to the visitor education center by May 10. Winners in the four age categories will have their work published in the Mississippi Outdoors magazine…
Southern Miss researchers on the Coast recently partnered with a few aquatic technology companies to test out new autonomous technologies. Representatives from USM, Blue IQ, Seatrac, and more recently went out on a Southern Miss research vessel to showcase acoustic sensors on these unmanned vessels. The technology will be used moving forward to improve situational awareness for robotic vessels, to…
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-Mississippi is leading by example when it comes to the future of seafood farming in the United States. As Congress considers new legislation aimed at expanding aquaculture, oyster growers along the Coast are already showing what’s possible. Justin Glowacki with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center reports. Just off the coast of Deer Island, Mark Havard…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs School District congratulates their three newest national board certified teachers. Being board certified is an advanced teaching credential. The program itself is said to have a direct impact on students. Students with a national board certified teacher are likely to learn more. Those teachers are at the upper elementary, the middle school, and the…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District is partnering with the University of Southern Mississippi to share pathways into the teaching profession. Those interested should head out on January 22 from 4 to 5:30 that afternoon. This program takes place at the school district office’s multipurpose room on Corwart Street. This is an informational event that helps you…
It was an extra special evening at St. Patrick Catholic High School as they celebrate their soccer senior class! This specific class has been the heart beat of the Fighting Irish pitch for quite a while, as eleven boys and eleven girls are graduating this 2025-26 school year. Honored first was the historic Lady Irish team! Not only have some…
The Mississippi gulf coast is also home to several South all star players! The following juniors will be playing in the north vs South allstar game, starting out with the boys! Congratulations to George county’s Lataurus Bradley, Pascagoula’s Marcus Cooper and Adam Griffin, Gulfport’s Denzel Jackson and Adrian Martin, St. Martin’s Markel Simmons, and St. stanislaus Rafael Cohen! As for…
If you’re looking for the top high school basketball talent in the state you don’t have to look far as four coast athletes have officially received All-Star status. In the span of one year, the Mississippi Gulf Coast has improved from just one to four Mississippi-Alabama all-star selections. For the third year in a row, Pascagoula is home to a…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Christian Collegiate Academy senior Tahj Hill became the first player in program history to record 1,000 career points in Friday night’s game against Columbia Academy. The magic moment came just one minute into the game: Hill hit a three-pointer to open up scoring, then followed that up with a tough lay-up on the next possession. The…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Christian Collegiate Academy suffered a close loss to Columbia Academy on Friday night, falling 46-42. Senior captain Tahj Hill became the first player in program history to record 1,000 career points, reaching the milestone just one minute into the game. The Bulldogs are still the top team in MAIS 3A District 4, with a 14-5 overall…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter of Jack and Jill of America is hosting a blood drive on Monday, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tomisha Davis and Kutina Carter join us with the details. The blood drive takes place Monday, January 19 from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Edgewater Mall. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) — Fire departments and other emergency service organizations across Jackson County are teaming up to raise money for one local girl battling leukemia. Seven-year-old Ryleigh Yates, a second grader at Vancleave Lower Elementary School, is described by her uncle Will Yates as a bubbly kid with many interests. “She loves sports,” Will said. “She’s got older brother…
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs annual prom closet is Saturday. Each year, the initiative helps local middle and high schoolers find affordable formal wear for prom and other school dances. It happens at the St. Martin location of In the Zone on Tucker Road starting at 10 a.m. and running through 2 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Junior Auxiliary…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County residents gathered at the McHenry Community Center for a town hall meeting Thursday. The Stone County Sheriff’s Department organized the meeting which gave the community the opportunity to hear directly from their local law enforcement agency. Sheriff Todd Stewart discussed the last year as a whole, noting the over 12,000 calls for service the…