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Staigle’s Steakhouse team bringing new dining experience to Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A new restaurant and speakeasy is opening in Ocean Springs, offering French-Cajun cuisine and craft cocktails. The team behind Staigle’s Steakhouse in…
Community rallies around family of Gulfport man following accident at Flint Creek
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport family is continuing to mourn the sudden loss of Jacob Nitkiewicz, who passed away in the tragic accident that took…
US Air Force training jet crashes in Alabama and the pilots eject safely
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) — A U.S. Air Force training jet crashed Tuesday in west Alabama with both pilots ejecting safely, military officials said. Military officials said a T-38 Talon II aircraft from Columbus Air Force Base in Mississippi was involved…
Moss Point mayor shares vision for proposed sportsplex ahead of community meeting
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point could be getting a new multipurpose sportsplex. WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard sat down with…
Click it or Ticket campaign kicks off across the Coast
Law enforcement agencies are starting their ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign. The campaign started on May 11 and runs until May 31. State and local law…
Prosecutors to retry Alex Murdaugh in deaths of wife and son after high court overturned convictions
By JEFFREY COLLINS COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Prosecutors said they plan to retry disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh on murder charges in the shooting deaths of his wife and younger son after the state Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned his conviction and life sentence.…
Quiet tonight with warmer days coming our way
Overnight lows will stay in the mid 60s with patchy fog possible late tonight into early Wednesday morning, especially in low-lying and inland areas. Afternoon highs will climb into the…
Department of Public Safety honors fallen officers during National Police Week
It is National Police Week, a time to recognize and show appreciation for the men and women of law enforcement. A fallen officer memorial was…
Secretary of State’s office announces settlement with investment firm
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson says his office has reached a settlement with a large investment company over concerns about the investment firm’s use of environmental,…
Saints and Hancock Whitney bring football, financial literacy to local students
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Students at one South Mississippi elementary school were treated to a lesson plan with a little extra gameday energy as they got…
MDEQ issues water contact advisory for parts of Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is warning people to avoid contact with water in Comynie Bayou and part of the Pascagoula…
Spain reports new hantavirus case in passenger from cruise ship as total cases grow to 11
By MIKE CORDER and RUSS BYNUM THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus, Spain’s health ministry announced Tuesday. The outbreak has now reached 11 total…
MSAG Office seeks to end court oversight over state welfare system
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch says the state is asking a federal judge to end court oversight of Mississippi’s child welfare system. The oversight stems…
Gulfport man identified as victim in shooting at Flint Creek Water Park
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Authorities have released the identity of the individual who died at Flint Creek Water Park over the weekend. Stone County Coroner…
MS to the Moon: NASA Stennis engine testing plays vital role in historic Artemis missions
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- NASA Stennis Space Center, sitting in Hancock County, acts as the largest rocket propulsion test site…
Tracking another round of rain tonight before we start to dry out
A few more rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight, with the heaviest rain likely before 9 p.m. Additional rainfall totals of up to a half inch are possible…
Gas stations navigate rising cost as pain at the pump continues
Mississippi drivers are paying nearly a dollar and a half more for gas than they were this time last year. Now, gas station owners are…
Body found near Chandeleur Islands identified as missing South Mississippi boater
The body recovered by St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s deputies near the Chandeleur Islands last week has been identified as missing South Mississippi boater Lam Tra. That’s according to Tra’s daughter, Jennifer, who confirmed the news to WXXV Monday evening. Tra…
From storm damage to major upgrades: Inside Long Beach Harbor’s transformation
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- When you look at the work being done at the Long Beach Harbor, it is a tale of two projects. Repairs…
Behind the Badge: A look inside Gulfport PD’s Criminal Investigative Division
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re getting a look inside the cases that don’t end when the cameras turn off. Detectives with the Gulfport Police Department say…
Splash pad closure announced at Harper McCaughan Town Green ahead of Bikin the Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The splash pad at the Harper McCaughan Town Green will be temporarily closed. The splash pad will be closed…
Asgard Motorcycle Club takes over the Gulfport Dragway for annual Memorial Day Blowout
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A yearly tradition is returning to the Gulf Coast this month. The Asgard Motorcycle Club is hosting their Memorial Day…
Picayune Police investigating suspected homicide
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)-- Picayune Police are investigating what they believe to be a homicide case after they found a man dead at a home Wednesday afternoon. The victim has been identified by police as Eddie Lawrence Jenkins. The body of…
Youth for Christ Golf Tournament scheduled to tee off in late May
The 33rd annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ Golf Tournament is teeing off later this month. Joining us to talk about the tournament…
Local seniors shine at “Seniors Got Talent” showcase for Older Americans Month
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- In recognition of Older Americans Month, seniors in Harrison County and beyond put on their dancing shoes and broke out their…
Fentanyl strike force in Mississippi results in dozens of arrests, ICE detainers
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of two recent fentanyl strike force operations in Mississippi. The operations happened in Meridian on May 7…
Traffic alert: Parts of Popp’s Ferry Road in Biloxi to see lane closures Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Heads up for drivers in Biloxi. Popp’s Ferry Road from Atkinson Road to Pass Road will have intermittent lane closures…
Lost Pizza hosting Yearbook Signing Party for students ahead of school year end
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The end of the school year is coming up fast. One restaurant in Ocean Springs is making sure kids…
Discussing the importance of primary care for Coast families
Primary care plays a major role in keeping Coast families healthy. Joining us is Dr. Raymond Beiner with Singing River Health System to talk about primary care…
Mississippi Special Session on Supreme Court redistricting canceled
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The special legislative session that was set to begin next week to discuss the redrawing of state Supreme Court districts has been called off. The cancellation comes after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Monday vacated the…
Staigle’s Steakhouse team bringing new dining experience to Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A new restaurant and speakeasy is opening in Ocean Springs, offering French-Cajun cuisine and craft cocktails. The team behind Staigle’s Steakhouse in…
“Chill With a Cop” event brings Long Beach Community together over ice cream
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Police Department is inviting the community to chill with a cop. The community is invited to…
Community rallies around family of Gulfport man following accident at Flint Creek
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport family is continuing to mourn the sudden loss of Jacob Nitkiewicz, who passed away in the tragic accident that took…
Moss Point mayor shares vision for proposed sportsplex ahead of community meeting
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point could be getting a new multipurpose sportsplex. WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard sat down with…
Click it or Ticket campaign kicks off across the Coast
Law enforcement agencies are starting their ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign. The campaign started on May 11 and runs until May 31. State and local law…
Embrace Abilities is hosting a Sibshop on May 16
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Embrace Abilities is hosting a Gulf Coast Sibshop, a special event for siblings of kids with different abilities. Joining us with what you need to…
Governor Reeves proclaims ‘Hospital Week’ across Mississippi
Governor Reeves is honoring hospitals throughout Mississippi. Until May 16, the state is recognizing ‘Hospital Week.’ Governor Reeves signed a proclamation that recognizes the health professionals, facilities, and technologies…
Department of Public Safety honors fallen officers during National Police Week
It is National Police Week, a time to recognize and show appreciation for the men and women of law enforcement. A fallen officer memorial was…