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Potential impacts on Mississippi sales tax on diapers
Lawmakers are debating a bill that could eliminate the state sales tax on diapers, but the proposal is part of a larger piece of legislation. Advocates are pushing…
Pearl River County woman enters plea deal in SNAP fraud case
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Pearl River County woman has entered into a plea deal after a recent Mississippi Department of Human Services investigation into welfare fraud. Betsy Johnson entered that plea in Pearl River County Circuit Court this month,…
Rape suspect captured by George County Sheriff’s Office
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, George County Sheriff’s deputies captured a rape suspect out of Moss Point who has been on the run since last Thursday. Deputies say 26-year-old Antron Graham of Moss Point was arrested Saturday after…
State Rep. Zach Grady gives an update on Mississippi legislature
It was a major deadline week at the capitol. Some bills died while others are still alive in the legislature with just about two weeks left…
Man arrested for sexual battery of a child in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County investigators arrested an Escatawpa man for sexual battery of a child. Thirty-six-year-old Christopher Porter was arrested after a report from the victim’s mother. Investigators are not releasing any more details about this case due…
Alabama man arrested for allegedly videoing woman in restroom in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- An Alabama man is behind bars in Jackson County after allegedly videoing a woman in the restroom of the Jackson County I-10 Welcome Center. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says 27-year-old Isaac Curtis is charged with voyeurism,…
City of Gulfport breaks ground on mixed-use development in downtown area
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A 105-million-dollar development project is officially underway in the heart of Downtown Gulfport. City leaders and developers held a groundbreaking for a…
Motorcyclist killed in Sunday crash in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A motorcyclist was killed in an accident in D’Iberville on Sunday. According to authorities, a motorcycle was traveling on Highway 15 in D’Iberville when it collided with a pickup truck. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified…
Safety exchanged zone installed at Poplarville Police Department
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Poplarville now has a safety exchange zone where residents can meet up to complete online purchases or custody exchanges. The zone is in…
New Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial in Picayune
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-A new memorial in Picayune is giving residents a place to remember beloved pets. The Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial is inspired by the ‘Rainbow Bridge’…
Residents excited for growth in Gautier as construction continues on Legacy Park
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM-Residents in Gautier say they’ve been watching closely as construction ramps up during the final year of the Legacy Park Development.…
State of Mississippi’s credit rating upgraded by one agency
Mississippi officials say the state’s financial outlook is improving, after a major credit rating agency upgraded the Magnolia state’s credit forecast. Governor Tate Reeves and State Treasurer…
New community center being built in George County
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- People in the Barton Basin community will soon have a new place to gather close to home. George County leaders are building a…
70 Graduate from Ingalls Apprentice School in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The HII division Ingalls Shipbuilding celebrated a new class of skilled shipbuilders recently, honoring 70 graduates of its apprentice school during a ceremony at the Pascagoula shipyard. The graduates completed the company’s rigorous apprentice program, a…
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center cuts ribbon on new outdoor classroom, restored Treehouse Village
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Excitement is in the air at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, where new outdoor developments have brought joy to…
New initiative offers residents a chance to speak with Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Community members had a chance to connect and be heard this morning through the Hangin’ with Hugh Initiative. Gulfport Mayor…
3/20 - Sam's Friday night forecast
A stretch of beautiful, spring-like weather is settling in across the region, bringing plenty of sunshine and warmer than normal temperatures through the upcoming week. Clear skies tonight will allow…
Local students helping with revitalization project at Mississippi City Cemetery
Students on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are stepping up to preserve a piece of local history. Central Elementary and Pass Road Elementary students are teaming up…
Libby Milner Roland Municipal Pier reopens in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The City of Gulfport celebrated a special ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon. The Libby Milner Roland Municipal Pier has officially reopened, six years after…
Biloxi man sentenced on two counts of possession of controlled substance with intent following jury verdict
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man has been sentenced on drug charges in Harrison County. Fifty-year-old Andrew McCormick was sentenced on two counts of possession of controlled substance with intent on Thursday. McCormick was originally convicted by a jury…
Gulf Coast Winter Classics wraps up at Harrison County Fairgrounds
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It has been a busy six weeks at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, but the Gulf Coast Winter Classics Horse Show wrapped up…
Moss Police Police Department holds community reception
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Moss Point Police Department held a community reception, inviting residents out to city hall to meet and hear directly from officers and staff…
77-year-old man dies after space heater fire in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A D’Iberville man was found dead this week after a recent space heater fire in his camper. The Mississippi Fire Marshal’s Office says the man had been dead for several days before being found. The fire was…
Mississippi Dept. of Public safety transfers KKK artifacts to Dept. of Archives and History
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has transferred a collection of 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. The items were discovered as DPS staff prepared to move into a new headquarters. Officials…
Man dies after Monday vehicle pursuit in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office has released new details about a vehicle pursuit involving deputies Monday that ended in a man’s death. Details are very limited in this case, but the George County Sheriff’s Office identified…
Thousands attend Gulf Coast Celebration of Hope in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A weekend of religious revival wrapped up at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Sunday night. Thousands of people gathered Saturday and Sunday for the Gulf…
Families enjoy 18th annual Unity Fest in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport residents showed out Saturday for a day of family fun and unity. The 18th annual Unity Fest was a celebration of community pride, civic engagement,…
3/23 - Sam's Monday Night Forecast
Expect a calm and comfortable night ahead, with partly cloudy skies and lows settling into the upper 50s to near 60 degrees. Tuesday looks just as nice, with mostly sunny…
Fire crews battle multiple small woods fires over the weekend in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Fire Protection crews spent much of the weekend battling several small wood and brush fires across the…
Potential impacts on Mississippi sales tax on diapers
Lawmakers are debating a bill that could eliminate the state sales tax on diapers, but the proposal is part of a larger piece of legislation. Advocates are pushing…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport hosting Crown and Gown event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport is hosting their Crown and Gown event this weekend. This is a chance for high schoolers to shop for…
Egg the Yard fundraiser benefiting Tired Dog Rescue
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Tired Dog Rescue out of Bay St. Louis is hosting a special fundraiser for Easter. Easter eggs will be hidden in your yard…
John Clark Road paving project continues in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a road project update for Harrison County drivers in the John Clark Road area. Paving work will continue this week on the…
Pearl River County woman enters plea deal in SNAP fraud case
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Pearl River County woman has entered into a plea deal after a recent Mississippi Department of Human Services investigation into welfare fraud. Betsy Johnson entered that plea in Pearl River County Circuit Court this month,…
Rape suspect captured by George County Sheriff’s Office
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, George County Sheriff’s deputies captured a rape suspect out of Moss Point who has been on the run since last Thursday. Deputies say 26-year-old Antron Graham of Moss Point was arrested Saturday after…
Project begins to fix roads damaged by Hurricane Ida in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Work begins on a number of Bay St. Louis streets to fix damage caused by Hurricane Ida in…
State Rep. Zach Grady gives an update on Mississippi legislature
It was a major deadline week at the capitol. Some bills died while others are still alive in the legislature with just about two weeks left…
Two local educators named MDE Administrator and Teacher of the Year finalists
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Education has announced the finalists for the 2026 Mississippi Administrator and Teacher of the Year awards.…