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Stennis International Airport in Hancock County awarded grant for upgrades
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Senator Roger Wicker recently announced $10 million in airport grants heading to the state. One of those areas receiving the money is…
Governor Reeves declares Hurricane Preparedness Week May 3 – May 9, 2026
We’re now a month out from the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season and that means MEMA is reminding Mississippians about getting into a…
One dead after Friday crash on I-10 in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- A Louisiana man is dead after a Friday crash on I-10 near the Harrison-Hancock county line. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say 43-year-old Wilmer Rodriguez of Kenner, Louisiana was driving westbound just past the Kiln-DeLisle Road exit…
WCU School of Pharmacy announce Miss. Pharmacists Advocacy Council
William Carey University is launching a new student organization this spring. It’s the Mississippi Pharmacists Advocacy Council. The purpose is to stay up to date on policies affecting pharmacy practice and develop advocates for their profession. Students plan to do…
Spirit Airlines ends operations after 34 years in business
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Spirit Airlines announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultralow cost airline…
Biloxi’s Second Liners Mardi Gras Club awards over $13K in scholarships to local seniors
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club out of Biloxi is giving back to the community. High school seniors were honored…
Keesler Air Force Base honors working dog with retirement ceremony
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force Base hosted a retirement ceremony for one of their four-legged soldiers. Durango is retiring after nine and a half years…
Local father shares important message with high school seniors preparing to graduate
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A local father is turning one of the worst days of his life into a message of hope. William Henson…
Climb CDC celebrates grand reopening in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport organization dedicated to helping local youth celebrated its grand reopening Friday. Located at the former Gaston Point Elementary School, Climb CDC is renewing its…
5/1 - Sam's Friday night forecast
A wet and unsettled night is on tap, with showers and thunderstorms bringing the potential for heavy rainfall, with up to an inch possible in spots, along with breezy northeast…
Ingalls Shipbuilding hosts signing day for Shipbuilder Academy graduates
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilder Academy marked a major milestone in Pascagoula as high school seniors across the Coast were honored for finishing their training and stepping…
Piney Woods School responds after release of Hancock High students from ICE custody
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Rankin County School where Hancock high exchange students Israel and Max Mokoka originally attended classes has released a statement regarding their recent detention in ICE custody. Piney Woods School leaders released the following statement: "The…
Port of Gulfport awarded $11M federal grant for infrastructure upgrades
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Port of Gulfport is receiving more than $11 million in federal DOT grant money to upgrade infrastructure on site. The money comes from the 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program and will support a $24 and a…
President Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's latest proposal to end war with US
ISLAMABAD (AP) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries. “They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what…
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter: The case of Justin Tubbs
For our April edition of Cold Cases with Chloe Carter, Chloe takes us to Harrison County. That’s where the disappearance of a man nearly 20 years…
Speaking with Ice Cube ahead of his performance in Gautier
Right now, we are joined by a global icon who is still trailblazing his way to the top. You may have grown up with this Rock…
Man arrested for Thursday shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man is now behind bars after a Thursday afternoon shooting that left one person injured. Thirty-four-year-old Christopher Clark is charged with one count of aggravated assault. Police say that shooting happened just before 1:30 Thursday…
Governor Reeves announces federal funding to expand youth mental health services
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-More than $13 million in grant money has been earmarked to expand mental health services for Mississippi’s youth. Governor Tate Reeve’s office says…
4/30 - Sam's Thursday night forecast
A wet pattern settles in for tonight with showers and a few thunderstormspossible. Rain tapers some overnight, but clouds stick around with lows near 61. Showers and storms remain likely…
Singing River Health System celebrates surgery milestone at Ocean Springs Hospital
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Singing River Health System marked a milestone at its Ocean Springs hospital. The health system says that 5,000 Da Vinci Robotic surgeries…
MSU library staff elected for membership to Association of Research Libraries
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi State University library staff is being recognized. The faculty and staff at the library were elected for membership in the…
Pearl River County sheriff deputies complete quarterly training
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department completed their quarterly training. Training covered a number of topics, ranging from domestic disturbance calls, residential and…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College named Aspen Prize semifinalist
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of 25 finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for community college excellence. The Aspen Prize recognizes any community college that…
HAPPENING MONDAY: Road closure for drainage project begins in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)--Drivers in Pascagoula should plan for temporary road closures starting Monday as the city begins work on a drainage improvement project. City officials say the intersection of Parsley Street and Williams Street will be closed beginning Monday at…
THIS WEEK: Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-- An annual blood drive honoring a fallen Biloxi hero returns for its seventh year this week. The Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive is organized by the South Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross, and WXXV…
Singing River Health System welcomes Dr. Anna Pavlov to health system
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System is welcoming a new provider. Dr. Anna Pavlov is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She is known…
Memorial Health System to host free seminar for girls ages 9 to 12
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Health System will be hosting a class towards girls. This is a free seminar to help girls navigate the…
Stennis International Airport in Hancock County awarded grant for upgrades
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Senator Roger Wicker recently announced $10 million in airport grants heading to the state. One of those areas receiving the money is…
Biloxi Police to honor fallen officers at annual ceremony
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department is inviting the public to their annual Fallen Officer Ceremony. The ceremony takes place May 13 at…
Governor Reeves declares Hurricane Preparedness Week May 3 – May 9, 2026
We’re now a month out from the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season and that means MEMA is reminding Mississippians about getting into a…
George County Library donates to correctional facility
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office is giving thanks for a donation. The George County Library donated ten crates of books to the regional correctional facility.…
Gulfport Firefighter Lt. Andrew Dedeaux Retires After 18 Years of Service
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department announced one of their veteran firefighters is retiring. Lt. Andrew Dedeaux has served with the department for 18…
Hope Academy third graders raise money for Biloxi’s Elijah’s Closet through lemonade stand
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Elijah’s Closet in Biloxi is sharing a generous donation from one elementary class! Miss Hopkin’s third grade class from Hope…
Back Bay Mission receives donation from Mississippi Power to support people in need
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Back Bay Mission recently got a donation from Mississippi Power. Mississippi Power helped supply their food pantry with loads of…
One dead after Friday crash on I-10 in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- A Louisiana man is dead after a Friday crash on I-10 near the Harrison-Hancock county line. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say 43-year-old Wilmer Rodriguez of Kenner, Louisiana was driving westbound just past the Kiln-DeLisle Road exit…
WCU School of Pharmacy announce Miss. Pharmacists Advocacy Council
William Carey University is launching a new student organization this spring. It’s the Mississippi Pharmacists Advocacy Council. The purpose is to stay up to date on policies affecting pharmacy practice and develop advocates for their profession. Students plan to do…
Biloxi’s Second Liners Mardi Gras Club awards over $13K in scholarships to local seniors
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club out of Biloxi is giving back to the community. High school seniors were honored…
City of Pascagoula receives American Advertising Award for Hurricane Katrina anniversary video
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula was presented with a copy of their American Advertising Award. This award is for the Hurricane Katrina 20th anniversary video the city…