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Prevention and treatment tips for mosquito season
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Springtime means more time outdoors here on the Gulf Coast, but it also marks the return of mosquito season. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley has…
4/8 - Sam's "Comfortable" Wednesday Night Forecast
Tonight stays partly cloudy and mild, with lows in the mid to upper 50s inland and right around 60 at the coast, and an east breeze around 10 mph.…
Wiggins Fire Department receives donation
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A South Mississippi fire department is getting a boost thanks to a generous donation from a community partner. The Wiggins Fire Department says this support will help them…
One arrested, one wanted in drug trafficking investigation in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pearl River County, narcotics investigators made an arrest and are searching for a second suspect in a drug trafficking investigation. Forty-six-year-old Jack Ceasar was taken into custody at his Picayune home Monday after attempting…
Aztecas of Gautier celebrates grand reopening following 2025 tornado
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Aztecas Restaurant and Cantina in Gautier marked a major milestone in its recovery from the October 2025 tornado that ripped through the city,…
Funds set up to help Deputy Jimerson’s family
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The South Mississippi Planning and Development District is helping with the Fallen Officer Fund set up for Deputy Michael Jimerson’s family. All donations are tax-deductible and 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to Deputy…
US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire but much remains unclear and some attacks continue
By BASSEM MROUE, JON GAMBRELL, SAMY MAGDY and SAM METZ TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire in an 11th-hour deal that headed off U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to unleash a bombing campaign to destroy Iranian civilization. But hours after…
Child dies in two-car crash in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A nine-year-old child died Tuesday morning in a two-car crash in Pearl River County. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say the crash happened around 7 a.m. near Highway 43 and Salem Road. A Dodge Ram truck…
Ocean Springs facade grant applications to open soon for local businesses
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Businesses in Ocean Springs will soon have access to facade grants designed to enhance and revitalize downtown commercial properties while…
Seabee stationed at NCBC named USO Sailor of the Year
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A U.S Navy Seabee Diver who is currently stationed at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport was just named 2026 USO Sailor…
Mississippi native accounted for from World War II
WASHINGTON—The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Army Tech5 Edwin E. Ross, 24, of Philadelphia, Mississippi, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for July 18, 2025. Ross's family…
UPDATE: Biloxi police release new details in assault case involving puppy death
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police are releasing new details in that aggravated assault case in which two men were arrested for assaulting a man who crushed a two-week old puppy to death. It all began just before 11:30 Friday night…
Secretary of State Michael Watson launches run for lieutenant governor
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is throwing his hat into the ring for another statewide office in the 2027 state elections. The Jackson…
Prescribed burn happening in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- If you see smoke in parts of Jackson County near the City of Gautier, there’s a reason. The Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge is undertaking a prescribed burn on 161 acres south of I-10 and east of…
Legislation impacting the Gulf Coast
The Mississippi Legislature addressed an array of issues during this year’s legislative session, including matters directly impacting the Mississippi Coast. On that list are projects approved through the Gulf Coast Restoration…
4/6 - Sam's "Chilly" Monday Night Forecast
Clouds will gradually clear out this evening, setting up a cool and comfortable overnight with lows dipping to around 50. Sunshine takes over Tuesday with a beautiful afternoon high near…
Memorial Hospital discusses NICU safety plan
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Leaders in healthcare and child protection came together to strengthen safety for newborns. Memorial Hospital of Gulfport hosted a discussion centered on improving safety within its neonatal intensive…
Mississippi Sound Coalition announces new science-based recommendations
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Harrison County Board of Supervisors heard from the Mississippi Sound Coalition as they announced their peer-reviewed studies designed to guide better management of the Bonnet Carre…
One injured in shooting in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-Gautier police are currently investigating a shooting. Authorities say at least one person was injured and taken to a local hospital by a private vehicle. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time. The shooting happened on Kingfisher…
Woman arrested on sexual battery of a child charge in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A woman is behind bars in Ocean Springs on child sex crime charges. Twenty-year-old Alexis George was arrested and charged with sexual battery of a child. This arrest stems from an ongoing investigation where a 15-year-old…
William Carey University partners with ‘One Pill can Kill’ initiative
Another Mississippi college has joined the Mississippi attorney general’s ‘One Pill can Kill’ initiative. William Carey University faculty, staff, and students received training on how to recognize…
Final funeral, procession details for Deputy Michael Jimerson released
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff's Office has released the finalized details for the funeral service and procession for fallen deputy Michael…
Temporary power outage set for parts of D'Iberville Friday morning
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-- A temporary power outage will impact residents in parts of D'Iberville Friday morning. City officials say that outage will happen between the hours of 8 a.m. to noon, as Coast Electric crews make changes to the electrical…
Jackson County Fire Protection announces passing of firefighter
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is announcing the passing of Kevin "KD" Daugherty. The team describing him as a public servant protecting the citizens of Jackson County, Daugherty joined the team in June 2022. In…
New medical development for Woolmarket area
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is sharing details about a multi-phase medical development moving off North Oaklawn Lane in the Woolmarket community. City officials shared phase one will…
Mississippi Highway Patrol working deadly crash in Pearl River County
Pearl River County, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is releasing new details about another deadly crash in Pearl River County Tuesday morning, involving a truck and a pedestrian. It happened around 9 AM on Highway 11. A Chevy Silverado traveling…
Wiggins Fire Department conducts training
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department spent Good Friday training. Firefighters conducted pump operations training along with drafting from a water source. Fire officials say drafting is the process of…
Ocean Springs announces road closure scheduled for Thursday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is alerting drivers to a road closure scheduled for Thursday. Dewey Avenue at Hellmers Drive will be closed to…
Prevention and treatment tips for mosquito season
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Springtime means more time outdoors here on the Gulf Coast, but it also marks the return of mosquito season. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley has…
Singing River Health System partners up with the Blood Center for donation drives
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The second of three Singing River Health System’s blood drives took place Wednesday at the Gulfport hospital. It’s all happening…
Wiggins Fire Department receives donation
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A South Mississippi fire department is getting a boost thanks to a generous donation from a community partner. The Wiggins Fire Department says this support will help them…
One arrested, one wanted in drug trafficking investigation in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pearl River County, narcotics investigators made an arrest and are searching for a second suspect in a drug trafficking investigation. Forty-six-year-old Jack Ceasar was taken into custody at his Picayune home Monday after attempting…
Ocean Springs police officer involved in crash with scooter
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs police officer was involved in a crash with an electric scooter Wednesday afternoon, just outside the police department headquarters on Bienville Boulevard. Police Chief Steven Dye says the officer was in a department…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ hosting Crawfish Boil and Sidewalk Sale
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ is hosting a crawfish boil and sidewalk sale this weekend. Brad Holt and Scott Pugh join us with more. You…
Pet of the Week: Valley is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday morning we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King to tell…
Aztecas of Gautier celebrates grand reopening following 2025 tornado
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Aztecas Restaurant and Cantina in Gautier marked a major milestone in its recovery from the October 2025 tornado that ripped through the city,…
Funds set up to help Deputy Jimerson’s family
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The South Mississippi Planning and Development District is helping with the Fallen Officer Fund set up for Deputy Michael Jimerson’s family. All donations are tax-deductible and 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to Deputy…
Jackson County Court upholds 2022 burglary conviction
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The State Appeals Court made a ruling in a 2022 home invasion case in Jackson County. Tommy Vu kicked in the door of his ex-girlfriend’s…