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New waters open to shrimping in South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- More South Mississippi waters opened to shrimping operations Friday morning. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources says additional waters near Deer Island and the Biloxi…
State Supreme Court upholds Jackson County man’s life sentence
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld three life sentences for a Jackson County man convicted of multiple felonies. Tony Howard Jr. was convicted…
Katie Zacharia out as White House Press Secretary after less than a week on the job
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXXV)--Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after just five days on the job, according to NBC News and White House sources. The news follows Zacharia’s first press…
Former Shuckers capture N.L. Pennant, set to compete for World Series
BILOXI, MS – On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Brewers captured the first National League pennant in franchise history, booking a trip to the World Series for the first time since 1982. Former Biloxi Shucker Jackson Chourio (’22-’23) recorded the final out…
Hometown History: Evergreen Cemetery
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Evergreen Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Ocean Springs, and it holds centuries of stories from prominent people who helped to build the Gulf Coast into what…
Governor Reeves names new Department of Public Safety Commissioner
Governor Tate Reeves has appointed a new commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Bo Luckey will take over the position effective immediately, replacing Sean Tindell. Tindell will remain with the department through November 30th to help with the…
Biloxi Fire Department’s ‘Fill the Boot’ Fundraiser wraps up
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Biloxi Fire Department wrapped up its annual Fill the Boot Fundraiser Thursday afternoon. Firefighters have spent the last few days at major intersections in…
Clocking in with Spencer: What it takes to be a paranormal investigator
They say some jobs can be scary, but this week, Spencer Pullen took that to a whole new level. For this week’s Clocking in with Spencer, he traveled to Vicksburg, Mississippi to…
Woman killed in crash on I-59 in Pearl River County
Pearl River County, Miss. – On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County. A 2016 Kia Sedona driven by 77-year-old Barbara Haralson, and…
Keesler Federal Mississippi Coast Marathon unveils 2026 finisher medals
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 11th annual Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is expected to bring thousands of runners to the Coast this December. With the race…
High School marching bands participate in 58th annual State Marching Evaluation
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- High school marching bands from across the region brought the music and school pride to Gulfport’s Milner Stadum for the state marching…
South Mississippi school districts earn high marks under tougher state accountability standards for 2025-26 school year
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — Several South Mississippi school districts are among the state's highest-performing under newly released accountability grades from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). The grades, released Thursday for the 2025-2026 school year, mark the first time Mississippi…
Mobile man sentenced for 2024 kidnapping in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Mobile man will spend 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to carjacking and kidnapping in George County. Thirty-seven-year-old Demetrius Young stole a woman’s vehicle with three children still inside in April 2024. Authorities say…
Biloxi school bus, Ocean Springs police car involved in wreck on Highway 90 in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs Police Chief Steven Dye is confirming with WXXV that a Biloxi school bus and a Ocean Springs police car were involved in a crash on Highway 90 Thursday morning. The crash happening at the…
William Carey University breaks ground on student housing at Tradition campus
William Carey University continues to expand its Tradition campus in Harrison County. A groundbreaking was held on new townhomes to provide student housing on Wednesday.…
Staying warm for now, but changes come this weekend
Tonight is looking clear and mild across South Mississippi, with temperatures dropping to around 68 degrees. We could see some fog develop toward daybreak Thursday morning, so keep that…
Barnes & Noble teaming up with Elijah’s Closet for Holiday Book Drive
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A trip to the bookstore could help make the holidays a little brighter for children across South Mississippi. Barnes & Noble…
Tropospheric Conditions Affect UHF & VHF Signals Across the Coast
Often in the spring and fall television and radio signals on the MS Gulf Coast can be adversely affected by a meteorological event known as tropospheric ducting. Here is a technical explanation for what is causing spotty signals in our…
Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner pushes back over proposed water rules
Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson is pushing back against proposed new state water regulations. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is considering rules that would expand oversight…
Long Beach High School is in the running for T-Mobile’s Friday Night Lights 5G Competition
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach High School is playing for more than a win on the field. The Bearcats are…
Amtrak to add stop in Ocean Springs for Peter Anderson Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Amtrak will make a special stop in Ocean Springs for the Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival. The temporary stop will…
MSU Extension Services teams up with Kroc Center to offer hands-on cooking classes
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Kroc Center is teaming up with Mississippi State University Extension Services to offer hands-on cooking classes for adults in November. Cooking Matters is a free event aimed at helping families prepare healthy meals. The six-week course offers…
Mississippi AG Commissioner renews call for gasoline relief
Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson is renewing his calls to state lawmakers to suspend Mississippi’s fuel tax through the end of the year. The request comes after the…
D’Iberville Police Department recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, officers with the D’Iberville Police Department are showing their support by wearing pink. The gesture honors loved ones lost to…
20th annual Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour returns
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi royalty is taking center stage this weekend at Preserve Biloxi’s 20th annual Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour, where royalty rests. Visitors will explore the kings and…
Local author holding book signing
A Gulfport native will be back in her home town to promote her Amazon best selling book, ‘Your Freedom to Grow.’ Here to tell us more is Author Yolanda…
Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast hosting ‘Taste of the Future’ benefit
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast is looking to the future when it comes to their upcoming benefit fundraiser. Here to tell us…
New art show coming to Negrotto’s Frame + Art
Negrotto’s Frame + Art has a really cool art show coming up later this month. Here to tell us more about ‘From the Hill Country to the…
Fall Muster returns to Beauvoir this weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Get ready to take a step back in time this weekend. Beauvoir is celebrating 40 years of its annual Fall Muster, bringing history to life with…
City of D’Iberville invites community to Halloween Trunk or Treat event
Halloween is right around the corner and families on the Coast are in for a treat! The Bobby Eleuterius Sports Complex is getting into the…
Witches Ride returns to Downtown Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The award-winning Witches Ride of Ocean Springs is back, bringing a little Halloween magic to the Coast. It’s all for a great cause! On Saturday,…
Fourth annual Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational tees off
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Some of the nation’s top college golfers took over the Fallen Oak Golf Course as the fourth annual Collegiate Invitational got underway. The Fallen Oak…
New waters open to shrimping in South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- More South Mississippi waters opened to shrimping operations Friday morning. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources says additional waters near Deer Island and the Biloxi…
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in Gulfport Saturday morning
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport District 4 Supervisor Kent Jones is hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday. The walk starts at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, October 17 at…
Texas guest wins a $100,000 Jackpot at IP Casino Resort Spa
BILOXI, Miss. – A lucky Texan will return home from the IP Casino Resort Spa as a big winner from a jackpot worth an even $100,000. “Justin” was playing IGT Double Top Dollar™ when the $50 bet yielded the $100,000…
Singing River Academy celebrate graduates
Dozens of new healthcare workers are entering the workforce after graduating from the Singing River Healthcare Academy Thursday. The academy recognizes apprentices who completed training in several high-demand healthcare fields, including…
State Supreme Court upholds Jackson County man’s life sentence
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld three life sentences for a Jackson County man convicted of multiple felonies. Tony Howard Jr. was convicted…
Mississippi Emerge Center for the Blind hosts White Cane Safety Day Walk
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A walk in Long Beach is shining a light on independence, accessibility, and safety for people who are blind or…