Phase one of River Park Pier improvement in Pascagoula wraps up
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula shares that a project is nearing completion. Contractors have wrapped up phase one of the River Park Pier…
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Singing River Health System hospitals recognized for heart attack treatment
Mississippi Gulf Coast (WXXV)- Singing River Health System has been recognized among the top performing hospitals for heart attack treatment. Those hospitals taking home the honor include Ocean Springs, Pascagoula…
Pascagoula residents give input at CDBG Public Meeting
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula residents had the chance to make their voices heard on two projects on the horizon in the Flagship City. Those projects are the 2025…
Drunk swimmer rescued in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A woman is charged with public intoxication after Pascagoula police and other first responders had to rescue her from the water. The incident happened near Beach Park Pier…
Pascagoula creates website on annexation process
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula has rolled out a new website to help answer residents' questions about the city's ongoing annexation process. The news about the city's annexation…
Round Island Lighthouse Maritime Museum hosts ribbon cutting in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A Pascagoula landmark now features a new museum that will give visitors a deeper look into its history. City officials hosted a ribbon…
Pascagoula annexation plans to add 25 square miles to city limits
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update in the Pascagoula annexation, which plans to add just over 25 miles of land to the city’s limits.…
Sand Jam ‘Forces of Nature’ taking place this weekend
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Joining us in studio is Jackson County Outdoor Recreation Specialist Neeka King. She is here to tell us about the upcoming Sand Jam ‘Forces of…
Pascagoula resident sets sail to circumnavigate the earth
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- Earlier this month, one Pascagoula resident set sail on an ambitious voyage. Nelson Walker's goal is to circumnavigate the world by boat, learning to sail…
Class of 2025 celebrating CTE program achievements with Singing River Health
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula-Gautier School District in partnership with Singing River Health Care Academy is celebrating the next generation of heroes. Seniors in the Class of 2025 Career…
Jackson County Expo highlights innovation, industry, and community connections
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) –Local businesses, big industry, and community partners all came together on Tuesday to showcase what makes Jackson County thrive. Hundreds gathered at the Jackson…
Pascagoula resident setting sail to circumnavigate the globe
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- One youth resident has set sail on a journey expected to take a year. Nelson Walker is setting sail for a solo circumnavigation of the…
New developments coming to Lowery Island in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) - Pascagoula is bound to break ground on a long-anticipated project.. Transforming Lowery Island into a hub of entertainment and relaxation. With…
Pascagoula parks being built thanks to food and drinks tax
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- Parks are where childhood memories are made, from splash pads to summer ballgames. In Pascagoula, those memories are being built one meal at a…
Candidates speak at Mayoral and Councilman Ward 3 Candidate Forum
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce held a candidate forum at the senior center for the Pascagoula mayoral and Ward 3 city council elections.…
Pascagoula mayoral and Councilman Ward 3 Candidate forum ahead of primary election
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Over in Pascagoula, the mayoral and councilman ward 3 candidate…
Registration for 2025 Fire Cubs summer program now open
Registration is now open for the 2025 Fire Cubs summer program. The program dates are divided in two, the first runs from June 9th to June 13th and are open to ages 8 and 9. The second date range is…
Road closure in Pascagoula
A road closure is set to start Thursday morning at 8 a.m. in Pascagoula. Public works will be installing sewer and water taps for new construction…
Charges upgraded for man arrested in Pascagoula double homicide
Charges have been upgraded for the man arrested after a double homicide in Pascagoula last week. According to the Jackson County inmate docket, 39-year-old Darold Payne is now being charged with capital murder. The victims of the crime have been…
City of Pascagoula hosting public hearings for comprehensive plan
The City of Pascagoula is hosting public hearings for their comprehensive plan. The planning board is hosting their hearing on March 12th starting at 6 PM. Those interested need to head to the council chambers at City Hall. After the…
City of Pascagoula provides Ward 3 election process update
The City of Pascagoula shares an update on the Ward 3 city council election process. The city obtained guidance from the Secretary of State’s Office for the procedure for the election for the Ward 3 City Council seat. Councilman Walker…
New councilman appointed to Ward 3 in Pascagoula
A new councilman has been appointed for Ward 3 in Pascagoula. Rick Merrill will now fill the vacant seat left by former Councilman Johnny Walker, who died last…
Pascagoula City Councilman John F. 'Johnny' Walker dies
The City of Pascagoula announced the passing of City Councilman John F. “Johnny” Walker. Councilman Walker passed away on February 21st, 2025. Councilman Walker served on the Pascagoula City Council since 2021. In a statement, the city said, “Johnny’s impact…
Citywide boil water notice lifted in Pascagoula
The City of Pascagoula has lifted the citywide boil water notice. Public works sent samples to a lab for testing. The results returned and met the standards of the Mississippi Department of Health. This is effective immediately.