Concerns coming to Vancleave over planned subdivision
Vancleave, Miss. (WXXV)- In Vancleave, a rural stretch of farmland could soon give way to new subdivision. Some residents say there's no need for change, but developers say the growth…
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Girls Flag Football players join at Saints Practice Facility for their inaugural jersey reveal and media day!
Girls on the Mississippi Gulf Coast continue to write pages in the history books as they get closer and closer…
Vancleave man pleads guilty to driving drunk, killing girlfriend
A Vancleave man will spend 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to DUI in the death of his girlfriend. 36-year-old Michael Grimes was sentenced Friday to 25 years, with 22 to serve and 3 years of post-release supervision in…
Residents react to Vancleave flooding
Severe storms moved across the area bringing heavy rain to portions of the area over the weekend, including in Vancleave. Flood waters caused damage in the area warranting water rescues for other…
Aftermath of the flooding at Sugar Sands Campground in Vancleave
Days after the severe flooding which forced residents to evacuate at Sugar Sands Campground in Vancleave, water levels have finally reduced allowing those impacted to return to their RV's. On Saturday…
Vancleave resident speaks on dangerous flooding from storms
Storms over the weekend brought on flooding in various parts of South Mississippi, including Vancleave. On Saturday part of Barge Landing Rd was submerged underwater as Bluff Creek overflowed from Friday…
Local teenagers use their own boats to help Vancleave flood victims
On Saturday the Sugar Sands Campground in Gulfport was engulfed in water from Friday night's storms. Flooding forced residents to leave their RV's as well…
Jackson County accepting Christmas Trees for recycling
Jackson County announced locations accepting Christmas Trees for recycling. The program started on Christmas Eve and runs until January 31st. Vancleave has two spots while Pascagoula has a collection spot at the Jackson County Fair Grounds. The County Road Department…
Vancleave holds Small Town Christmas festivities
Vancleave’s Small Town Christmas spreads holiday cheer through small businesses in the area. Plenty of vendors set up in the Christmas spirit so shoppers can support small businesses during their…
Vancleave man to spend life in prison in 2021 shooting death
A Vancleave man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of killing a man over missing property. 39-year-old Thomas Pearson II was convicted of first-degree murder on Thursday evening in the April 21, 2021 shooting…
New 1950's inspired diner coming to HWY 57 in Vancleave
Along HWY 57 and Jim Ramsay Rd, renovations are under way for a new spot in Vancleave which is going back to the basics when it comes to food service.…
Eight south Mississippi high school volleyball teams advance to south state with hopes of winning a state championship
Rounds two and three of high school volleyball playoffs took place around the Magnolia state on Thursday. Ocean Springs, East Central, Hancock, George County, Vancleave, Poplarville, Our Lady Academy, and Resurrection…
Vancleave Library hosting comic creating challenge for teens
The Vancleave Public Library is hosting a special competition for teens. A comic creating challenge is being hosted on September 17th. Ages for the competition are 12 through…
Vancleave man identified after domestic dispute and standoff with police
A Vancleave man is behind bars at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center after a domestic dispute led to an hours-long standoff. A man barricaded himself inside his home on…
Vancleave man pleads guilty to sex crime against child
A Vancleave man will serve 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to a sex crime against a child. District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath said Monday that 30-year-old Jack Douglas Hart pleaded guilty to one count of touching a child…
Vancleave man to serve 9 years for possession of child pornography
A Vancleave man will serve 9 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing more than 83,000 images of child pornography. U.S. Judge Sul Ozerden sentenced 68-year-old Cameron "Cam" Cotrill on Friday. He will serve 9 years with 10 years…
The Magnolia Way Salon gives free back-to-school haircuts to students
The Magnolia Way Salon is back for a second year of providing free back-to-school haircuts. Everyone knows that feeling of having a fresh…
Vancleave Esports recognized for Fall 2023 performances
On Thursday, Vancleave high school celebrated a trophy presentation that many schools might need to get used to. Esports has been growing in popularity in recent years and on Thursday the Bulldogs were given…
No structure damage after fire in Vancleave
A fire reported in Jackson County affected 20 acres in Vancleave Thursday afternoon. According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission’s Kevin Craft, the area affected was near Seaman Road. The fire was 100 percent contained around 8 p.m. Thursday night. There…
Vancleave man sixth suspect charged in 2023 shooting in Latimer
A Vancleave man is in custody, charged in the 2023 shooting in Latimer. Sheriff John Ledbetter said 44-year-old Ricky Dale Reed is charged with hindering prosecution. Reed's home was where deputies located Tanisha Chaisson on January 1st. Reed was arrested…
How Highway 57 construction could impact Vancleave
Road work for Highway 57 is in full swing. The $212.6 million project aims to widen the road in Vancleave from two lanes to four and alleviate traffic. "The MDOT Highway…
Vancleave man pleads guilty to possession of thousands of images of child porn
A Vancleave man pleaded guilty to possession of more than 9,900 images and videos of child pornography in federal court in Gulfport. U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee and Special Agent in Charge Jermicha Fomby of the Federal Bureau of Investigation…
Two suspects charged in carjacking case in Jackson County
Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said two people are charged with unarmed carjacking. Ledbetter said that on Nov. 14, the victim picked up 27-year-old Joseph Anthony White and 38-year-old Julie Ann Anders at an Ocean Springs hotel and took them…
George County strikes early in 28-14 win at Vancleave
Vancleave, Miss. (WXXV) -- George County scored on the first play of its first two possessions and never looked back in its 28-14 road win at Vancleave.…