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Lucedale man sentenced for battery, domestic violence
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Lucedale man will spend 25 years behind bars after pleading guilty to sexual battery and aggravated domestic violence. Thirty-six-year-old Logan Barber was sentenced to 40 years, with 25 years to serve day for day without parole.…
Gulfport man pleads guilty to second-degree murder of 16-year-old
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man will spend 35 years in prison for the 2024 shooting death of a 16-year-old. Twenty-one-year-old Elijah Eckford pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and shooting into a dwelling. Gulfport police found 16-year-old Zaelyn Braxton shot…
City of Poplarville announces opening date for new post office
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Poplarville’s postal employees will finally move into their new permanent post office location, something that’s been years in the making. The new location at 935 South Main Street will be open for business at 8:30…
Missing support dog leaves void for South Mississippi family
Dogs are often called a man’s best friend, but for some families, they’re much more than just a pet. They’re a source of comfort, protection, and unconditional…
CTE instructors learn rail safety at MGCCC Amtrak safety training
With rail safety playing a critical role in many careers, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is making sure students start with the right knowledge. Friday, instructors…
USM, Integer receive more funding for AI software development
A Mississippi partnership is receiving another major investment to help advance the future of Navy undersea technology. Integer Technologies and the University of Southern Mississippi have been awarded…
State Auditor: $1.09 million recovered in fiscal year 2026
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White says his office recovered more than $1.09 million in taxpayer money during fiscal year 2026 and returned those funds to the appropriate…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Byhalia that left two people dead
BYHALIA, Miss. (WXXV) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Byhalia Police Department and the DeSoto County S.W.A.T. team that left two people dead. According to MBI, officers responded to a call in the…
Singing River Health System doctor marks 1,000 robotic procedure
Singing River Health System is marking a major milestone in robotic surgery. Surgeon Dr. Ramon Brown has performed one thousand procedures using the Da Vinci robotic surgical…
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann creates select committee on cybersecurity
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann has created a select committee in the state Senate to discuss cybersecurity matters. Specifically, the committee will focus on the security of state…
Mississippi Department of Education launches ‘classroom to career’ network
The Mississippi Department of Education has launched a new statewide initiative to help students connect what they learn in school to their future. The Mississippi Classroom to…
Applications open for Leo Seal Teacher Grant
Teachers in grades K through 12 can now apply for the Leo Seal Teacher Grants. The deadline to apply is September 30. Applications can be found here. To apply,…
Department of Public Safety names new state law enforcement leaders
Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has named three people to lead three key state law enforcement divisions. James Herzog has been tapped as the director…
Hancock County Sheriff's Office responds to Friday evening train collision near Clermont Blvd. and North Railroad St.
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - Emergency crews responded to a train collision in Hancock County on Friday night. It happened in the area of Clermont Boulevard and North Railroad Street, according to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. Additional details are…
IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur in Mississippi
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi affected by Tropical Storm Arthur that began on June 18, 2026. These taxpayers now have until Feb. 1, 2027, to file various federal individual…
Warm and mostly dry through Saturday, then changes early next week
Tonight will be mostly clear and comfortable, with lows around 75 degrees. Saturday will be sunny and hot, with highs near 92. Winds will start from the northeast before…
Mississippi State Department of Health provides summer vibrio update
State health officials are continuing to push out reminders on the dangers of vibrio, as the state now reports nearly 30 cases of people infected with the…
Gulfport fire crews respond to Friday afternoon woods fire
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- Gulfport fire crews are currently battling a small woods fire north of I-10. Fire Chief Billy Kelley tells WXXV the fire is about half an acre in size, near the area of Tandy Drive and Sharp Boulevard.…
Woman charged with embezzling church funds in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A woman is facing felony charges after investigators say she embezzled more than $80,000 from a George County church over several years. The George County Sheriff’s Office says church leaders reported the suspected theft on July…
Three of Nolan Wells’ friends say they will return to island where teen went missing on July 4 boat trip
HORN ISLAND, Miss (CNN)--More than a month after the body of Nolan Wells was found along the shoreline of a Mississippi barrier island, three friends believed to have traveled out to Horn Island with Wells will return there in an…
Jackson County Fire Protection crews battle shop fire in Vancleave leading to evacuation
Vancleave, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Fire Protection crews responded to a shop fire in Vancleave Monday night. The fire happening on Moungers Road. Crews located the fire and worked to contain the flames. Due to the conditions and inability to…
Singing River Health System teams up with the Blood Center for donation drives
Singing River Health System is hosting a series of blood drives this month in partnership with the Blood Center. The drives take place…
The Nutcracker ballet returns to Saenger Theatre after nine years
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- The annual Nutcracker ballet will once again bring dancers of all ages and skill levels to the stage for the holiday season, but…
Progress continues on Jim Simpson Memorial Pier in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Reconstruction work on a Long Beach pier destroyed by Hurricane Zeta is nearly complete. The city shared an update on the progress…
Saronic expands operations to Port of Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A company that builds autonomous ships is expanding its operations to Gulfport, establishing a new testing site at the Port of Gulfport. Saronic will use the…
‘Toxic Beauty’ exhibit at Mississippi Aquarium highlights the impact of ocean plastic pollution
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- An art exhibit is shining a spotlight on the impact of plastic pollution in our oceans. ‘Toxic Beauty’ is open…
Democratic Congressional Candidate Jeffrey Hulum III to speak at town hall
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Democratic candidate for Mississippi’s fourth congressional district is set to speak at a community town hall in Gulfport Tuesday. State Representative…
Lucedale man sentenced for battery, domestic violence
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Lucedale man will spend 25 years behind bars after pleading guilty to sexual battery and aggravated domestic violence. Thirty-six-year-old Logan Barber was sentenced to 40 years, with 25 years to serve day for day without parole.…
Gulfport man pleads guilty to second-degree murder of 16-year-old
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man will spend 35 years in prison for the 2024 shooting death of a 16-year-old. Twenty-one-year-old Elijah Eckford pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and shooting into a dwelling. Gulfport police found 16-year-old Zaelyn Braxton shot…
City of Poplarville announces opening date for new post office
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Poplarville’s postal employees will finally move into their new permanent post office location, something that’s been years in the making. The new location at 935 South Main Street will be open for business at 8:30…
Good Bros Seafood hosting clothing giveaway in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Giving back to the community is what it’s all about for Good Bros Seafood. They’re hosting a clothing giveaway to help local families.…
Anime Town heading to the Gulf Coast
If you’re a fan of anime, cosplay, gaming, or all things pop culture, there is a big event coming back to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Anime Town is returning…
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi Ocean Springs hosting Homecoming Closet
School is back in session which means homecoming and formal season is approaching. Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is preparing to host their annual homecoming closet. Members…
Missing support dog leaves void for South Mississippi family
Dogs are often called a man’s best friend, but for some families, they’re much more than just a pet. They’re a source of comfort, protection, and unconditional…
CTE instructors learn rail safety at MGCCC Amtrak safety training
With rail safety playing a critical role in many careers, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is making sure students start with the right knowledge. Friday, instructors…
Community Action of South Mississippi holding public hearing
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Community Action of South Mississippi is holding a public hearing for next Wednesday, August 12. They are looking for the community’s input on the…
City of Pascagoula now accepting vendor applications for ‘Goula Cruise’
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is accepting vendors for their ‘Goula Cruise’ in October. Goula Cruise is set to return to Beach Park October…
USM, Integer receive more funding for AI software development
A Mississippi partnership is receiving another major investment to help advance the future of Navy undersea technology. Integer Technologies and the University of Southern Mississippi have been awarded…