Pascagoula

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is honoring a longtime employee. Lt. Darren Versiga is retiring after 29 years in law enforcement. He isn’t leaving law enforcement entirely, taking over as a Singing River Health System campus police officer. The Pascagoula Police Department sends their thanks, honoring Versiga for his service, friendship, and dedication. Categories: Local News Tags: Darren...

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is announcing a new principal for Pascagoula High School. Sedric Covington will be taking over the position for the upcoming school year. Covington has served there as a teacher, counselor, and assistant principal. For the past two years, he has served as the principal of Gautier Middle School. Categories: Local News Tags:...

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Heads up for Pascagoula residents, the records and court divisions will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. The closure is so records management and court clerks can attend training. Any citizens needing accident reports during the closure can access them at the state’s website. Click here for more information.  To access reports, you’ll need the case number, last...

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is hosting their America 250 event Saturday. The fun kicks off with a dog and kid parade at 10. Following the parade, live music will be provided from Neo Soul. Performances end at 12:30. Downtown businesses will also be participating in the fun. Guests can enjoy shops, snow cones, and snacks. Categories: Local...

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is getting a major boost for career and technical education. The College and Career Technical Institute has been awarded $1.2 million in state funding to expand workforce training programs and modernize classrooms. The money will help upgrade healthcare training equipment, launch a new aquaculture program at Gautier High School and expand the...

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is welcoming their newest member: K9 Hondo. Hondo is a Belgian Malinois and is 18 months old. His handler is Officer Cagle, an experienced K9 handler. The Pascagoula Police Department says they are excited to introduce Hondo to the community and he’s excited to get to work. Categories: Local News Tags: K9 Officer,...

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County students are getting a boost, thanks to AT&T investing in their future with new tools for learning and long-term success. A community giveaway at the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson County brought new opportunities to local students. AT&T distributed 165 laptops along with book sacks. Student Ella Reese said, “I’m really happy to get...