Thirty-four Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students received a total of $27,200 in scholarships thanks to a Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association program. The Round up for Education program allows the Electric Cooperative’s members to round their bills up to the nearest dollar. The money is pooled into a scholarship fund for members, their children, or spouses attending community…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- City leaders in Pascagoula are sharing progress on a big city project. Leaders say the East Pascagoula Police Substation project is moving through phase one right now. The K9 and motorcycle training facilities will be complete by the end of the year, at which time phase two will begin. Phase two includes renovating an existing building on…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- In Lucedale, the police department has received a generous donation. Multiple organizations came together to donate four bulletproof vests to officers. The police department says the kindness and support helps keep officers safe as they protect and serve the community. Categories: Local News Tags: Lucedale Police Department
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police were recognized as the ‘Dynamic Group of the Year’ by the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast. Gulfport police say the club helps shape the lives of the youth. They say they are grateful for the opportunity to be part of something inspiring and impactful. Categories: Local News Tags: Boys and Girls Club…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is warning residents about jail bond scams. The department says they have received reports of scammers claiming to be deputies, saying they have a family member in jail. The caller tells the victim to go to a kiosk or location to pay bond money. Residents are reminded that law enforcement will…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is sharing updates to their water main crossing project. They say the Hospital Road and Highway 90 water main crossing project includes the installation of a 12-inch water main. Once complete, this will increase water pressure and improve service reliability throughout the system. This is expected to support both residents and future growth…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Sheriff’s Department shared news that some inmates have completed the Goodwill Workforce Development Program. This is a 12-week course where graduates learn virtual reality job training, digital skills, and real-world skills to help them re-enter the workforce. The sheriff’s department says these skills go beyond building a future, they also build confidence, discipline,…
The Jackson County Fire Protection team is sharing tips on railroad crossing safety. The crew says it is essential to follow these guidelines: Never trespass Always use designated crossings Look and listen at crossings Obey warning signals It’s also advised drivers maintain a safe distance and assume a train could be approaching at any time. Categories: Local News Tags: Jackson…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi provided updates on two major pier restoration projects. Both the Coliseum Pier and Forrest Avenue Pier restoration projects are nearly complete with new lighting being installed at both sites over the next few weeks. At the Coliseum Pier, crews had to replace rotten parts of the structure and added new decking and safety…
This year’s class 4-A Region 8 champions, the Pass Christian Pirates hosted the Morton Panthers in Round two of the Playoffs. Pass Christian would jump to a 34-7 lead in the 2nd quarter and would not look back as they would dominate and win the game 49-22 over Morton. The Pirates will head to Columbia for a matchup against the…
It’s the rematch of last year’s South State title as the Ocean Springs Greyhounds host the Brandon Bulldogs for the first round of class 7A playoffs. With the two seed, the Greyhounds earned to host and they’ve been working for 342 days to get their revenge. The entire first half was a battle of the defenses and kickers as…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — Picayune is heading back to the second round of the MHSAA Class 6A playoffs, as the Maroon Tide rolled to a first round victory over George County by a score of 55-7. The Tide struck first with a touchdown run by Xavier Dennis, then recovered an onside back to immediately regain possession. Dennis scored his second…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Good news for those of you who have been waiting for the new Gulfport Aldi location to open up! It officially opened its doors Thursday. This new location is the Orange Grove store, just off Highway 49 in Gulfport. The Winn-Dixie at that site was closed by Aldi’s parent company a year ago to facilitate the transition…
A federal order forced Mississippi to redraw some legislative districts to create more majority minority districts. As a result, Democrats picked up two seats in the Senate and one in the House during special elections on November 4. The Senate win breaks a years long Republican supermajority in the Senate. Here to tell us what that means is the former…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight is responding after the release of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Comprehensive Review for Moss Point’s police department. You may recall that report specifically recommends a 90-day stabilization plan for the department, which focuses on filling vacant positions, and establishing better communication by department leaders and city hall. To read…
A big car show benefiting out South Mississippi Toys for Tots campaign is happening Saturday at Captain Al’s. Captain Al and Stacey Magnusen join us with more. Registration begins at 11 a.m. at Captain Al’s in Gulfport. There will be live music, cool cars, games, and door prizes. Registration is $30 or $25 with a toy donation. Categories: Community Headlines,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Friday night, Biloxi is hosting the sixth annual Ms. Senior World Pageant celebrating women 50 and older for their grace, leadership, and the lasting impact they make in their communities. The pageant begins at 6 tonight at the Biloxi Civic Center. This event honors women ages 50 to 79 who have served in the military, led nonprofits,…
We’re celebrating a legendary Biloxi native today on what is his 92nd birthday! NASA Astronaut Fred Haise was born in Biloxi on November 14, 1933. Haise was the lunar module pilot on the famed Apollo 13 mission, which was aborted en route to the moon after an oxygen tank explosion in the service module. The story of Apollo 13 crew’s…
Memorial Health System announced the introduction of maternal fetal medicine services to their Gulfport hospital. This is all thanks to a new partnership with Obtelecare, bringing advanced care for high-risk pregnancies right here on the Coast. Using secure telehealth technology, patients and providers can now connect virtually with MFM specialist. This partnership brings expert guidance, collaboration, and a peace of…
Happy Friday everyone! This weekend is looking nice and warm for us! Temperatures will stay sitting above average for this time of year. Mostly clear skies should continue through the weekend and into early next week. Lows are heating up just a bit to the low 60s by Tuesday, and that next potential rain chance will be Thursday. Enjoy these…
The Mississippi Department of Education released the results of the 2024-25 third grade reading assessment. According to MDE, 85 percent of the Mississippi third graders passed the assessment. That is an improvement from years before. A record 77 percent of third graders passed the initial test given in the spring of 2025. In accordance with the LBPA, third graders who…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Molina Healthcare of Mississippi and its partners hosted a free community baby shower for new and expecting parents Thursday night. The event featured baby gifts, bags filled with diapers, wipes, and other essentials, door prizes, food, activities, and plenty of resources. Molina Healthcare says about 100 expecting parents signed up for the event. Before the community baby…
Heading over to the Herb now, six Gulfport athletes are officially putting pen to paper as they continue their careers on the diamond! This spring class is perfectly split in half with three softball players and three baseball players. Starting out with the guys, we’ve got a baseball duo headed to Copiah-Lincoln Community College! Pitcher Taevion Collier and 1st basemen…
I think it’s safe to say it was a great day to be an Admiral as Gulfport High School hosted not one, but two signing days for their senior athletes. We’re starting things off at Bert Jenkins Gymnasium as a talented volleyball duo signs to continue their careers on the court. When it comes to the Admiral volleyball team, setter…