Gautier, MS

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for residents of Gautier, if your voting location is the Church of God on Gautier-Vancleave Road, you have a new spot to vote at. Your new polling place is now Oak Park Church’s Liberty Campus. That is still located on Gautier-Vancleave Road. If you plan to vote Tuesday and are unsure where to go,...

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gautier man is dead after a crash on I-10 in Jackson County Saturday night. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, officials responded to a fatal crash on I-10 at 11 p.m. Saturday, October 24. Once on scene, officers found that a 2025 Kawaski ZX 10 driven by 28-year-old Austin Tangen of Gautier was traveling west on...

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi helped students with diverse learning needs and abilities prepare for life after graduation through its annual hands-on Job Extravaganza. About 150 Jackson County students participated in the event at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County campus in Gautier. Local businesses led interactive activities and demonstrations, giving students the opportunity to explore...

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Fire Department is discouraging any outdoor burning during this time. That includes burning leaves, brush, or debris. The fire department says even small fires can spread quickly and put homes, property, residents, and first responders at risk. They finish by thanking everyone for cooperating in keeping Gautier safe. Categories: Local News Tags: burning, burns, fires,...

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is giving a heads up when it comes to a traffic alert this week. On October 20th, Old Spanish Trail at Isle of Pines will be closed for a sewer tie-in. Drivers are advised to plan alternate routes and use caution if they have to travel in the area. The city thanks all...

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gautier tradition returns to Nature’s Playground this weekend. Here to tell us more about what’s on tap for the Mullet Festival is Wesley Ward. The event kicks off Saturday at the Sound Amphitheatre. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Mullet Fest

Due to the potential weather, some Memorial clinics may be closed or operating on adjusted schedules on Friday, October 9. The Crossings at Vidalia will be open from 8 a.m. until 12. Gautier Walk-In Clinic will be closed. Memorial Stone County Medical Center will be closed. Family Medicine and Walk-in Tribe Drive in Biloxi will be closed. Diamondhead Family Medical...

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — The Long Beach Bearcats made history Friday night, defeating the Gautier Gators 16-14 to secure their first regional victory since 2018. Coming off a tough loss the previous week, the Bearcats entered the matchup determined to bounce back and end their years-long drought in regional play. Gautier came out strong on the opening kickoff as...

A Gautier woman is among five people recently sentenced for Medicaid and wire fraud in Mississippi. Attorney General Lynn Fitch says 34-year-old Taylor Christian Rushing was sentenced last month in Madison County Circuit Court. Four others from Laurel, Hattiesburg, and Hermanville were also sentenced. The cases involved fraudulent billing, wire fraud, or false documentation, totaling more than $120,000. Categories: Local...

Closures are being announced across South Mississippi in anticipation of potential impacts from Hurricane Isaias. WXXV will continue to update this list as more closures are announced. The City of Gautier has announced that City Hall and designated municipal offices will be closed on Friday, October 9. Those closures include: Gautier City Hall, police records and administrative offices, municipal courts,...