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Looking cloudy and a little cooler
Tonight is looking partly to mostly cloudy and mild, with temperatures dropping into the upper 60s. Tuesday stays mostly cloudy, with a chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout…
Election Day in Mississippi: Senate Race, Congressional Seats top the ballot
Polls open Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. for midterm elections. The state’s four congressional districts are contested and one Senate race is on the ballot.…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith stops in Biloxi ahead of general election
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith made a final campaign stop in Biloxi, rallying supporters head of tomorrow’s election and sharing her vision for Mississippi.…
Alabama man arrested on aggravated trafficking charges in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Harrison County on one count of aggravated trafficking. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office arrested Taurus Bush of Alabama on the charge following a seizure of ten pounds of methamphetamine…
What to know before voting in Tuesday’s general election
Election officials are reminding voters what they need to know before heading to the polls Tuesday. Mississippi voters must bring an acceptable photo ID to cast their…
Election 2026: November 3rd General Election
South Mississippians will be heading to the polls Tuesday morning. The state level races residents in South Mississippi can vote on are the U.S. Senate seat and the Fourth Congressional District seat. There are several races across coastal counties on…
Former President Bill Clinton speaks at rally in Tupelo in support of Scott Colom
TUPELO, Miss. (WXXV)- Former President Bill Clinton was in Mississippi Friday to campaign for Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom ahead of midterms. The president delivered a 40-minute…
Construction resumes on boardwalk in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Construction is set to resume on the Bay St. Louis boardwalk next week. The project centers on extending the now ADA accessible boardwalk…
$6 million grant awarded to Port Bienville project in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced a $6 million grant to construct an intermodal facility at Port Bienville in Hancock County. The Port…
Ingalls Shipbuilding awards grants to local organizations
Ingalls Shipbuilding is awarding grants to nine local nonprofits and community-based organizations in Mississippi and Alabama. Of those grants, eight are staying in Mississippi. This is part of the…
Ocean Springs High principal appointed to National Assessment Governing Board
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs High School Principal Dr. Jacob Dykes is being appointed to a high position. U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has appointed…
Road project moving closer to construction in Gulfport
Big changes are in the works for how drivers get through Harrison County. Interconnecting Gulfport, a $54 million road project, is moving closer to construction after nearly a…
Coast Transit Authority offering alternate route during Peter Anderson Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast Transit Authority will be offering an alternate route during the Peter Anderson Festival in Ocean Springs. On November 7, Route…
Staying safe while trick-or-treating
It is Halloween and while trick-or-treating can be a lot of fun, it’s also important to keep safety in mind. Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Hanna Hendry joins us to share some…
Rain chance returns over Halloween weekend
Tonight stays mostly cloudy with temperatures settling into the mid 60s by Saturday morning, and afternoon highs near 79 degrees. There is an isolated chance of showers and thunderstorms,…
Election 2026: Independent Ty Pinkins running for Mississippi Senate
Tuesday is Election Day. When you vote in Mississippi’s Senate Race, you’ll see Independent Ty Pinkins on the ballot next to Republican Incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic Candidate Scott…
‘The Sleeping Dogs of Southampton’ brings Hollywood filmmaking to South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- You might not expect to find a Hollywood production right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but that’s exactly what’s happening. Cameras…
Halloween events across South Mississippi
Halloween is Saturday, but the fun begins tonight! We’re taking a look at Halloween events taking place across the Coast today and tomorrow. Trunk or Treat at Smokin’ the Coast: October 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Point…
Coast Transit Authority bus service to end at Edgewater Mall stop
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Coast Transit Authority announced it will no longer service Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. The change will impact several bus stops in…
WXXV Viewers Choice Awards honor South Mississippi businesses and community leaders
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- WXXV’s Viewers Choice Awards took place Thursday night, recognizing the local businesses and people doing big things here in South Mississippi. The fourth annual gala…
Care Portal launches on Mississippi Gulf Coast
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- CarePortal celebrated its expansion to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, connecting child welfare case workers with churches and community partners to help families in need. The platform…
Election Day voting issues reported in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) – Some voters in Jackson County are experiencing delays at the polls Tuesday after voting machine problems were reported at several polling locations. Election officials say the issues involve equipment malfunctions that have impacted the voting…
City of Ocean Springs preparing for 48th annual Peter Anderson Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Preparations are underway in Downtown Ocean Springs for one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s biggest arts and crafts events. The 48th…
Polls open in South Mississippi as voters head to the ballot box
The polls are now open and South Mississippians are heading to the polls. The state level races residents in South Mississippi can vote on are the U.S. Senate seat and the Fourth Congressional District seat. There are several races across…
Update on 2026 Mississippi absentee voting
Mississippi election officials say more than 116,000 absentee ballots have already been returned ahead of Election Day. According to the Secretary of State’s Office, more than 123,000 absentee ballots were…
Change in polling location for residents of Gautier
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…
Election Day in Mississippi: Senate Race, Congressional Seats top the ballot
Polls open Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. for midterm elections. The state’s four congressional districts are contested and one Senate race is on the ballot.…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith stops in Biloxi ahead of general election
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith made a final campaign stop in Biloxi, rallying supporters head of tomorrow’s election and sharing her vision for Mississippi.…
Good Heart Professional Counseling Services holds ribbon cutting ceremony
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Good Heart Professional Counseling Services celebrated a new chapter with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, joined by the chamber of commerce. The counseling practice provides…
Alabama man arrested on aggravated trafficking charges in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Harrison County on one count of aggravated trafficking. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office arrested Taurus Bush of Alabama on the charge following a seizure of ten pounds of methamphetamine…
Powerball jackpot on the rise
The Powerball jackpot now tops $793 million. No one matched all six numbers in Saturday night’s drawing. The next drawing is tonight (11/2). The cash option would be about $340 million. After a 24 percent federal tax, that amount would…
Beauty with a Heart Foundation giving back to local kids this holiday season
The holiday season is all about giving. One local effort is working to make Christmas extra special for children in need. Beauty with a Heart…
Gulf Coast Veterans Parade set to roll in D’Iberville
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Veterans Day is right around the corner. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is getting ready to honor the brave men and women who have served…
Kicking off Heat for the Holidays contest
How would you like to win a brand-new heating and air conditioning system for your home? Geiger Heating and Air is teaming up with Day & Night Heating and…
What to know before voting in Tuesday’s general election
Election officials are reminding voters what they need to know before heading to the polls Tuesday. Mississippi voters must bring an acceptable photo ID to cast their…
Election 2026: November 3rd General Election
South Mississippians will be heading to the polls Tuesday morning. The state level races residents in South Mississippi can vote on are the U.S. Senate seat and the Fourth Congressional District seat. There are several races across coastal counties on…
Former President Bill Clinton speaks at rally in Tupelo in support of Scott Colom
TUPELO, Miss. (WXXV)- Former President Bill Clinton was in Mississippi Friday to campaign for Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom ahead of midterms. The president delivered a 40-minute…
Singing River Electric employees raise funds for breast cancer awareness
Employees at Singing River Electric are giving back to the Coast in a big way. Each October, employees raise funds in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness…