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Mississippi man indicted for arson of Beth Israel Synagogue and the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life
WASHINGTON — Stephen Spencer Pittman, 19, of Madison, Mississippi, was charged by superseding indictment Monday, Feb. 10, with civil rights and arson offenses related to the burning of the Beth Israel Congregation and the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life…
Restoring the historic Markham Hotel in Downtown Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It is one of the most ambitious and watched restoration projects in recent years in South Mississippi. The eight story Markham Hotel in Downtown Gulfport was built in 1926…
CASA of South Mississippi swears in 12 new child advocates
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- CASA of South Mississippi is welcoming new volunteers to its team. Twelve court appointed special advocates were sworn in during a ceremony at…
Side-By-Side Respite Ministry celebrates Mardi Gras in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- First Methodist Church of Long Beach is celebrating Mardi Gras with their Side-By-Side Respite Ministry! The program provides engaging activities for those…
Fire crews battle 18-wheeler fire in Harrison County
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Rescue Chief Pat Sullivan is sharing video from an 18-wheeler fire. That fire happened Wednesday night on I-10. Harrison County Fire Rescue and the Combat Training Readiness Center teamed up to battle the…
Hundreds gather to raise mental health awareness at Night of Hope in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Hundreds of community members gathered at Blaylock Park in in Wiggins on Wednesday evening for Night of Hope.…
2/11 - Quiet through Friday with storms possible this weekend
Aside from a brief, slight chance of showers early tonight and some patchy fog overnight, conditions remain mild and calm. Highs reach the low 70s Thursday and Friday with a mix of sun…
Bill aiming to create skilled workers
Mississippi employers say they need skilled workers, but too many adults say they can’t afford the training. That gap in the state’s workforce is what a new bill aims to…
Stone County School District's Night of Hope Event
Students and staff in the Stone County School District have come together to organize an event to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health awareness, as Hope Week events…
Moss Point Police Chief discusses community outreach, upcoming event
Moss Point Police Chief Dennis Stevenson stopped by the WXXV studios to talk to Grant Chighizola about the police department's community outreach efforts, including one…
Picayune PD installs microchip scanning station
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is offering a way for pets to be scanned for microchips after hours. Found pets can be brought to the police department on…
2/10 - Foggy start on Wednesday with rain chances returning late
We’ll be dealing with a few foggy mornings over the next couple of days, lasting until 9 or 10 a.m., so plan for some reduced visibility if you are heading out early…
Ocean Springs School District names new superintendent
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The OSSD Board of Trustees has named Justin Sutton the next Superintendent of Ocean Springs School District, effective July 1st. Sutton takes over for Superintendent Michael Lindsey, who is retiring after more than 34 years in…
Man arrested in Jackson County hostage case denied bail
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The man accused of holding an elderly relative hostage Monday at a home in the Gulf Park Estates community was denied bail Tuesday during his initial court appearance. Forty-seven-year-old Jeffrey Nelson is charged with domestic violence…
Man pleads guilty to assault of a Gulfport police officer
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Petal man will spend the next two decades behind bars after pleading guilty to assaulting a Gulfport police officer in 2023. Twenty-four-year-old Corwin Joshua Wilcher pled guilty this week to felony assault on a police officer…
FBI releases first surveillance images of masked person on Nancy Guthrie’s porch
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie more than a week ago released the first surveillance images Tuesday, showing a masked person on her porch the night she went missing. Authorities searching for the mother of “Today” show…
Deputies recover 23 pounds of meth in bust on I-10 in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County sheriff’s deputies made another large meth bust after a traffic stop on I-10. The bust happened on…
State treasurer talks fiscal policy moves
Joining us in studio is Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae. He is here to talk with us more about how you can find out if you have unclaimed money out…
Two arrested on malicious mischief charges in damages at Saucier Ballfields
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two people have been arrested in connection to the damage and theft at Saucier Ballfields. Harrison County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34-year-old Natasha Bunn and 48-year-old Timothy Goss for one count each of malicious mischief. According to…
Harrison County Fire Rescue battle large debris pile fire
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue Team spent several hours fighting a large debris pile fire. The Combat Readiness Training Center helping with the efforts. Harrison County sharing the debris pile was about 2 1/2 stories tall,…
MGCCC holds fourth annual Experience CTE event
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hundreds of high school students filled MGCCC’s Harrison County campus Thursday for the fourth annual ‘Experience CTE for the 21st Century’ event. Students were able…
City of Ocean Springs updates at Breakfast with the Mayor
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted its quarterly breakfast with Mayor Bobby Cox Wednesday. Business leaders and residents gathered for an…
Catching up with Ocean Springs School District new superintendent
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District has a new superintendent. The board of trustees named Justin Sutton as the school district’s next leader. Sutton…
Ocean Springs PD searching for suspect wanted in connection with felony exploitation of a vulnerable adult
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers has shared information about a suspect wanted in Ocean Springs. Ocean Springs Police Department is looking for 30-year-old Kiera Gaines. She is wanted in connection with a charge of felony exploitation of…
Krewe of Pawseidon set to roll in Bay St. Louis
The Krewe of Pawseidon is hosting their annual pawrade next weekend. Jeanelle Sonnier and Missy Watts join us live in studio with the details. The pawrade…
Getting to know Coast Electric’s new CEO
Coast Electric has recently named a new CEO, also naming them as CEO of Coast Connect. Chris Rhodes joins us in studio with his plans during his tenure.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department investigating inappropriate behavior of former St. Martin High employee
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is aware of allegations of inappropriate behavior involving a staff member formerly employed at St. Martin High School. An active investigation is currently underway. The staff member is no longer employed by…
Ocean Springs night parade set to roll Friday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is sharing details on Friday’s night parade. The route is set to roll through the downtown area at 6…
Importance of prescribed burns to local woodlands
Smoke in the air can be alarming, but sometimes it’s actually a sign of something good. Gulf Island National Seashore plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the Davis…
Gulfport man sentenced to 30 years for attempted murder
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man has been sentenced in a 2023 attempted murder case. Forty-three-year-old Lashaun Unger pled guilty to attempted murder in connection with the November 8, 2023 stabbing assault of his former girlfriend. According to Assistant District…
Mississippi man indicted for arson of Beth Israel Synagogue and the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life
WASHINGTON — Stephen Spencer Pittman, 19, of Madison, Mississippi, was charged by superseding indictment Monday, Feb. 10, with civil rights and arson offenses related to the burning of the Beth Israel Congregation and the Goldring/Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life…
Pet of the Week: Roux is looking for a forever home
Every Wednesday on WXXV, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Katie King joins us in studio to tell us more about…
Restoring the historic Markham Hotel in Downtown Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It is one of the most ambitious and watched restoration projects in recent years in South Mississippi. The eight story Markham Hotel in Downtown Gulfport was built in 1926…
CASA of South Mississippi swears in 12 new child advocates
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- CASA of South Mississippi is welcoming new volunteers to its team. Twelve court appointed special advocates were sworn in during a ceremony at…
Singing River Pascagoula Hospital patients celebrate Mardi Gras
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A special Mardi Gras tradition rolled through the halls of Singing River Pascagoula Hospital, bringing beads, music, and plenty of smiles along the way. Patients from…
Side-By-Side Respite Ministry celebrates Mardi Gras in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- First Methodist Church of Long Beach is celebrating Mardi Gras with their Side-By-Side Respite Ministry! The program provides engaging activities for those…
Fire crews battle 18-wheeler fire in Harrison County
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Rescue Chief Pat Sullivan is sharing video from an 18-wheeler fire. That fire happened Wednesday night on I-10. Harrison County Fire Rescue and the Combat Training Readiness Center teamed up to battle the…
Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse invites public to Lundi Gras Parade
Bay St. Louis, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mardi Gras season is still in full swing. Lundi Gras is coming up fast, however. The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse…