Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is launching a new effort to crack down on wasteful spending. The audit will be focusing on smaller state agencies, boards, and commissions. The initiative follows earlier audits that uncovered hundreds of millions of dollars in waste across larger state offices, including excessive spending on vehicles, technology, and travel. White says no agency is too…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The YMCA in Ocean Springs is offering the community a chance to tour their renovated facilities. These hard hat tours take place every Monday and Thursday with two tour times: 10 to noon and 4 to 6 p.m. Tour groups are limited to six people at a time, so you’ll need to reserve your spot. You…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is helping to ensure kids will have access to meals this summer. PGSD is offering free seven-day meal boxes to all kids ages 18 and under. Even children not enrolled in Pascagoula-Gautier School District are eligible. Each box contains seven breakfast meals and seven shelf-stable lunches. Pick up is from 8…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Carnival Association of Long Beach gave back to the Coast this month. Through their fundraising season, organizations are receiving grant money. A few of those organizations include Make-A-Wish, Back Bay Mission, the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, and many more. CALB says their purpose is to benefit education and charitable opportunities. They add they want…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach says a major milestone has been reached on the Long Beach Gateway project. The construction fence surrounding the project has officially come down as work continues on the new entrance into the city. The landscaping and asphalt work are expected to begin in the coming weeks. Drivers are still being asked…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The University of Southern Miss is sharing their first Rise graduates are participating in commencement ceremonies. Taylor Carly and Dan Lewis are part of a program for people with intellectual and other development disabilities RISE is a four-year, eight semester non-degree certificate, one of only two programs in the state. The program launched in 2023, with the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mayor Hugh Keating honored Ship Island Excursions with a proclamation on Tuesday. Mayor Keating honored the Skrmetta family for 100 years of business. The community came out, honoring the family who offered transport to and from Ship Island. A special placard was also presented, sharing the history of the service. The 2026 season started on March 14….
The Mississippi Department of Health has launched a new online tool to help people find behavioral health resources across the state. The website, called Mississippi Cares, offers mental health information, screening tools, medication details, and links to local services all in one place. State officials say the goal is to make it easier for individuals, families, and providers to navigate…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Cherokee Elementary will have a new assistant principal. Kimberly Brammer will be taking the position in the upcoming school year. The school district says they are proud to see their educators grow into administrative leaders. They add her dedication to the school will be exciting to see. Categories: Local News Tags: Cherokee Elementary School, Kimberly Brammer
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Martin Bluff Elementary announces a new principal. Brigette Anderson will be taking the role, originally starting at Martin Bluff as a fourth-grade teacher. She also served as a lead teacher, returning now to lead the entire campus. The school district says her heart has always been with the students. Categories: Local News Tags: Brigette Anderson, Martin Bluff…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is announcing new leadership for the upcoming school year. Heading to Trent Lott Academy, Stacy Williams will be taking over as principal. The school district says Williams brings experience and a passion for student success. Categories: Local News Tags: Stacy Williams, Trent Lott Academy
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- VFW Post 6731 in D’Iberville will be hosting their annual Veterans Claims Clinic at the end of the month. This clinic has officials from the federal Department of Veterans Affairs, state Department of Veterans Affairs, and local service offices. The clinic will provide free service to all veterans who would like to file a service-connected disability claim…
Coast Transit Authority has released their Memorial Day bus schedule. On May 25, CTA will observe the holiday and run all fixed routes on a Sunday time schedule. Normal service will resume on May 26. The CTA offices will be close on May 22 at 3 that afternoon. They are expected to reopen on May 26 at 8 a.m. Categories:…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Lucedale’s big 125th anniversary celebration is being moved back a month due to weather. It was originally scheduled for May 9, but now will be held on June 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. The event will feature visits to historic downtown Lucedale to mark the anniversary, as well as entertainment and activities at…
Some Mississippians have been the targets of a text scam that’s been making the rounds. Phone numbers have been texting people a flyer that’s titled ‘Mississippi Civil Traffic Notice’ and it say it is a summons to appear for an unpaid traffic violation. South Mississippi law enforcement agencies received numerous calls and questions about this scam. As always, ignore texts…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department shared other law enforcement agencies who had wreaths placed at their gravesites yesterday. Those include National Park Service Ranger Robert McGhee, Deputy Joshua Brashears, and Deputy Michael Jimerson. The sheriff’s department added this week is about pausing to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for their…
The stage was set in Hattiesburg for a winner take all Game Three as the George County Lady Rebels faced South Panola with the state championship on the line. What followed was a back and forth battle filled with momentum swings, clutch hits, and the kind of drama only championship softball can deliver. George County wasted no time setting the…
The final day of the MHSAA State Championship delivered every ounce of drama you could ask for, as the Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds stepped onto the field for a decisive Game Three — a true dogfight for the title and a chance to cement their place in school history. Just like in Game Two, Ocean Springs came out swinging. Junior…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- While many Americans reach for tobacco when feeling stressed, it turns out the habit may actually be making the problem worse. We spoke with Darrius Moore, a Public Health Program Specialist Supervisor with the Mississippi State Department of Health, about the link between smoking and stress as well as healthier alternatives for coping with those feelings. For…
In 2019, construction began on a new $70 million state of the art Mississippi Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Pearl, just outside of Jackson. The goal was to bring 11 different units under DPS supervision, located in offices spread around the metro area, under one roof. The ribbon was cut on the new complex in April. This year, the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Port Authority has been awarded $11.25 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Infrastructure Development Program. The port has received an additional $13 million from other sources for a nearly $25 million strategic improvement grant. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot spoke to the port director about what this means. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags:…
A warm and mainly dry stretch of weather is ahead for South Mississippi this weekend, with temperatures climbing into the lower 80s each afternoon. Tonight will stay partly cloudy and mild, with lows only falling into the upper 60s. Saturday starts mostly cloudy before sunshine breaks through later in the day, helping temperatures reach around 81 degrees. Skies clear out…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Naval Construction Battalion Center’s annual Black Hell Squad event was held Friday morning, bringing Seabees together to honor the legacy of those from a Seabee squadron that served in World War II. The Black Hell Squad competition challenged the Seabees through obstacles inspired by the harsh conditions faced during the 1945 World War II Battle of…
You’re going to want to put on your blue suede shoes and get ready to go, cat go. Summer is quickly approaching and Elvis is returning to the Coast. Chelsea Prince and Sarah Qarqish join us with details about a the ‘Summer of 56: Elvis on the Coast’ event. The exhibit runs from June 4 until August 27 at the…