Two Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students are being recognized for their academic achievement and leadership. Skylar Bell of D’Iberville and Hunter Williams of Hurley have been named 2026 Coca Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars. Each student will receive a $1,000 scholarship through the program. Bell and Williams are both sophomores majoring in mechanical engineering and members of Phi Theta...

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation provided six coastal animal welfare agencies with a $25,000 grant. These grants go towards the ‘Fixed for Life’ program, a no cost spay and neuter program. Those agencies receiving the grant include: Rise and Shine Animal Rescue Humane Society of South Mississippi Friends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock County Friends of the Jackson County...

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One Jackson County deputy is being recognized for his work. Deputy Dennis McDuffie has been given the Distinguished Law Enforcement Officer Award by the State Juvenile Justice Conference Planning Committee. This honor recognizes Deputy McDuffie’s dedication to law enforcement, the community, and the impact he makes through service. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department says they are...

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D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — The D’Iberville Warriors hosted the Gautier Gators. After a rainy start to the game, Jordan Walley puts the ball in his own hands and goes to work on that gator defense slicing and dicing defenders to make his way all the way home for a D’Iberville touchdown. Then later in the game, Jordan Walley with the...

Born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1955, singer and National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Cassandra Wilson died at her home in the city of her birth on September 1.

Reigning State Champions Ocean Springs traveled to Harrison Central for a three-set showdown and closed out the match with a thrilling 26-24 win in the final set. The Greyhounds controlled the first two sets, winning 25-6 and 25-13, but Harrison Central fought back in the third. With the set tied 9-9, Ocean Springs turned to its offense. Alden St. Amant...

Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Fire Department is sharing details on a Thursday morning fire that destroyed a home. Around 2:15 in the morning, crews arrived at a home on Branch Street. Crews worked for four hours to completely extinguish the structure. A small building on the south side of the home was saved. Crews reported no other...

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Moss Point Police Department is sharing details on their Labor Day enforcement period. Starting September 4th at 6 a.m., more officers will be out on patrol. The period runs through September 7. Drivers are asked to buckle up, obey speed limits, stay alert, and never drive impaired. The Moss Point police also wishes everyone a safe...

Singing River Healthcare Academy hosted Career and Technical Education Day this morning, where 279 high school students received training and explored the various career fields the healthcare industry has to offer. Asia Ellis is live at one of the interactive stations with more. Categories: Local News Tags: Career and Technical Education, healthcare, Ocean Springs, school, Singing River Health Care Academy