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North Carolina man sentenced for sexual assault of a child in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A North Carolina man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a child. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker says 36-year-old Theodore Joseph Parks pleaded guilty to two counts…
Ole Miss up to No. 4 in AP Top 25 with win over LSU, Tigers slip to No. 10, SEC has 10 teams ranked
By ERIC OLSON Mississippi moved into the top five with its win over LSU, the Tigers stayed in the top 10, and Florida and Mississippi State cracked the rankings to give the Southeastern Conference 10 teams in The Associated Press…
One killed in Sunday crash in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 10 in Jackson County. MHP says a car was traveling east on I-10 in Jackson County. MHP says a car was traveling east on…
One killed in crash on I-59 in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A deadly crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County is under investigation. The Mississippi Highway Patrol says the crash happened Saturday afternoon around 1 o’clock. A car was traveling north on I-59 when it…
Tyler Shough and the Saints produce two big drives at the end to topple the Ravens 24-17
BALTIMORE (AP) — Tyler Shough scored on a fourth-down sneak with 1:28 remaining, and the New Orleans Saints rallied to a 24-17 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. New Orleans (1-1) had first down from the 2 before a…
New state law changing attendance policy in public schools
A new Mississippi law is changing how public schools handle student absences. But some parents, educators, and healthcare providers are concerned about what the changes could mean…
Two local hospitals receive federal funds aimed at helping rural healthcare providers
Two South Mississippi hospitals are getting federal funding aimed at helping rural healthcare providers keep workers and services in place. George County Hospital in Lucedale and Highland Community Hospital in Picayune will each receive just over $187,000 through the Rural…
Mississippi oyster reefs show signs of growth
Mississippi’s oyster reefs are showing signs of growth ahead of the 2026-2027 season. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources estimates surveyed reefs hold nearly 400,000 sacks of oysters, up…
Trinidad Chambliss leads No. 8 Mississippi past No. 7 LSU 32-24 in Lane Kiffin’s return to Ole Miss
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Lane Kiffin’s new team at LSU couldn’t deny Trinidad Chambliss — the quarterback Kiffin helped transform into a star after recruiting him from a Division II program to Mississippi last year. Chambliss passed for 363 yards…
Mississippi senators support research bill that would strengthen coastal research
Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde Smith are among the sponsors of the Cooperative Institute Act of 2026. The bill would codify NOAA’s cooperative institutes program,…
City of Diamondhead planning drainage and erosion project
A nearly $4 million drainage project is about to begin in Diamondhead. The city says the work will protect homes and yards by deepening Duck Pond and stabilizing…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Jackson Police Department that occurred Friday on Raymond Road. According to MBI, a Jackson police officer was in the 1000 block of Raymond Road…
Millions of funds from Rural Health Transformation program earmarked for Coast efforts
Mississippi is awarding more than $104 million to modernize and expand rural healthcare. The funding is part of the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program.…
Southern Miss expanding scholarship aimed at growing state's blue economy
Southern Miss is extending a unique scholarship program aimed at growing the state's blue economy after the grant funding was renewed. The Coastal Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Scholarship has received an extension through February 2031. The program combines engineering, business, and…
Singing River Health System launches new patient app
Singing River Health System has launched a new mobile app aimed at making it easier for patients to find and schedule care. The free ‘My Singing River’ app…
Local cancer advocates take message to Capitol Hill to push for funding
More than 700 cancer patients, survivors, and advocates gathered on Capitol Hill this week to push for change. Among those representing Mississippi was Christina…
Summer-like heat will stick around for this weekend
Tonight will be quiet and clear, with temperatures dropping to around 73 degrees. Saturday brings plenty of sunshine and a high near 95, making it another hot one. Winds…
Governor Reeves touts August jobs growth for the state
Governor Tate Reeves is touting August’s jobs numbers for Mississippi. Mississippi’s non-farm employment reached a reported record high in August at 1,199,800 jobs. The numbers were released…
Jurassic Quests brings prehistoric adventures to the Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- This weekend only, you can travel back in time for three prehistoric adventures for the whole family to enjoy. If you thought dinosaurs were…
Nineteen-year-old shooting suspect wanted in Pascagoula turns himself in
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A nineteen-year-old wanted in connection with a shooting at a Pascagoula apartment complex is now in custody. Pascagoula police say Justin Hooks turned himself in Friday. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at Taylor Heights Apartments on…
Man arrested after domestic violence stabbing in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police arrested a man following a domestic violence stabbing. It happened Sunday morning around 6. Officers responded to a reported stabbing at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of Ladnier Road. Investigators say a 27-year-old…
Thirty-three year-old woman arrested for shooting in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A 33-year-old Pascagoula woman was arrested in connection with a Friday evening shooting in Gautier. According to the Gautier Police Department, officers responded to Highway 90 near Gautier-Vancleave Road around 5 p.m. Police say an 18-year-old woman…
Harrison County Community Emergency Response offering CERT Basic Class
When disaster strikes, every second counts and having trained community members ready to help can make all the difference. The Harrison County community emergency response team is…
Four arrested on drug charges in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details on arrests made earlier this month. On September 1, the narcotics division attempted…
Lockdown lifted for Long Beach School District campuses
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- According to the Long Beach School District, the lockdown at LBSD campuses has been lifted, and regular school operations have resumed. At approximately 10:00 a.m. today, a…
Game Ball of the Week: Poplarville Hornets win week four Game Ball
After a big time 28-21 win over the Pearl River Central Blue Devils this past Friday, the Poplarville Hornets are now adding the Game…
North Carolina man sentenced for sexual assault of a child in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A North Carolina man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a child. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker says 36-year-old Theodore Joseph Parks pleaded guilty to two counts…
One killed in Sunday crash in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 10 in Jackson County. MHP says a car was traveling east on I-10 in Jackson County. MHP says a car was traveling east on…
One killed in crash on I-59 in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A deadly crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County is under investigation. The Mississippi Highway Patrol says the crash happened Saturday afternoon around 1 o’clock. A car was traveling north on I-59 when it…
Hibernia Irish Society announces 2027 royalty
The Hibernia Irish Society kicked off its 2027 St. Patrick season Thursday night in Biloxi. The society introduced its three season honorees during the annual Luck of the Irish Party.…
AG Commissioner issues order designating agriculture events as excused absences
With the state changing how absences are handled, Agricultural Commissioner Andy Gipson is issuing an order designating agricultural events as excused absences. Those events include the…
Keesler-Based Mathies NCO Academy recognized as NCO Academy of the Year
Keesler Air Force Base is sharing that one of their academies has received a special honor recently. The Mathies Noncommissioned Officer Academy won the NCO…
New state law changing attendance policy in public schools
A new Mississippi law is changing how public schools handle student absences. But some parents, educators, and healthcare providers are concerned about what the changes could mean…
Gulfport Police Department welcomes new officer
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is welcoming a new member of the force. Officer Hayden Wyers recently graduated from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Officer Wyers also…
Two local hospitals receive federal funds aimed at helping rural healthcare providers
Two South Mississippi hospitals are getting federal funding aimed at helping rural healthcare providers keep workers and services in place. George County Hospital in Lucedale and Highland Community Hospital in Picayune will each receive just over $187,000 through the Rural…
Ocean Springs firefighters train for car fire scenarios
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department trained for car fire scenarios. The department focusing on operations in a parking garage. The firefighters developed strategies for…
Mississippi oyster reefs show signs of growth
Mississippi’s oyster reefs are showing signs of growth ahead of the 2026-2027 season. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources estimates surveyed reefs hold nearly 400,000 sacks of oysters, up…
Ocean Springs firefighters complete emergency training
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department is sharing three of their own completed a special training recently. The three firefighters finished an industrial emergency response course in…