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Beautiful and dry weekend on tap
Tonight will be mostly clear and pleasantly cool, with temperatures dropping into the upper 60s. Saturday will bring plenty of sunshine with a high near 88 degrees, but looking mostly…
Loco Beach Coconuts bring Banana Ball fun to Waveland ahead of big weekend
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) — Banana Ball excitement is taking over the Mississippi Gulf Coast as the Loco Beach Coconuts teamed up with Tropical Smoothie Cafe for…
Saints' return to the Superdome: 'Domecoming' remembered 20 years later
NEW ORLEANS, WXXV— Twenty years ago today, the Gulf South witnessed one of the most memorable nights in sports history. On Sept. 25, 2006, the New Orleans Saints returned to the Superdome for the first time since Hurricane Katrina, hosting…
Jackson County Coroner, Health Department offices evacuated following bomb threat
The offices of the Jackson County Coroner and Jackson County Health Department were evacuated Thursday morning after a bomb threat involving a reported explosive device under a vehicle. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd told WXXV the evacuation took place around…
Free Gulfport program helps nursing home residents stay connected through technology
A free Gulfport program is helping nursing home residents use technology to stay connected with family and friends. Gulf Coast Connection Services provides one-on-one technology…
Mississippi welcomes record 45.5 Million visitors in 2025, generating record $18.9 Billion in economic impact
State leaders say Mississippi saw a record year for tourism in 2025. A new report shows the state welcomed 45 and a half million visitors, generating a nearly $19 billion in total economic impact. Visitors spent a record $12.4 billion…
Deadline set for Harrison County residents to apply for Tropical Storm Arthur assistance
Harrison County residents impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur have until October 3 to apply for federal disaster assistance. In-person help…
New details in exam of Nolan Wells' cell phone
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- New details coming to light on Thursday after Attorney Ben Crump and his team held another press conference to discuss the forensic…
State Medical Examiner Office's autopsy report in Nolan Wells case released
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office autopsy report for Nolan Wells was publicly released Thursday by attorney Ben Crump and his team. Wells' cause and…
Looking quiet and comfortable through the weekend
Tonight will be partly cloudy with temperatures dropping to around 70. Friday looks sunny and nice, with a high near 88 and a northeast breeze around 10 mph. By…
Spreading overdose prevention awareness on National Save a Life Day
Mississippi is joining a national effort to raise awareness about overdose prevention. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis shows us how local organizations are participating in National…
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath releases statement on the Nolan Wells death investigation
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath has released a statement in relation to the Nolan Wells death investigation. The grand jury report in this investigation was released on Monday. On Thursday, the Mississippi State Medical Examiner’s Office autopsy report was released…
State autopsy results released in Nolan Wells case
Attorney Ben Crump has released the Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office autopsy report for Nolan Wells. Crump and his team discussed the results of the autopsy in a Thursday morning press conference in Orlando. You can read the full autopsy…
Bricen Rivers convicted of tampering with evidence, desecration of human corpse
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Bricen Rivers pled guilty this week to tampering with physical evidence and desecration of a human corpse in connection with the 2024 murder of his former girlfriend Lauren Johansen. Rivers pled guilty in Forrest County in…
Four arrested following child abuse investigation in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Four people have been arrested in Ocean Springs following a child abuse investigation. At 9 a.m. Thursday, investigators with Ocean Springs Police Department went to a residence and arrested and charged four people with sexual battery…
Attorney Ben Crump, forensic team to reveal findings from Nolan Wells’ cell phone examination
Attorney Ben Crump will join forensic investigator Andrew Garrett and his team of digital forensic experts at a news conference this morning in Orlando, Florida to reveal findings from the examination of Nolan Wells' cell phone. Tune into WXXV News…
Correspondence shows weeks of back-and-forth between attorneys, D.A.'s office over Nolan Wells' cell phone
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- New developments are expected on Thursday in the investigation surrounding Nolan Wells’ death. A press conference with Nolan…
The heat should back off a little by the weekend
Tonight will be mostly clear with temperatures dropping into the low 70s, and Thursday will be another mostly sunny day with a high around 91. Clouds will be increasing…
Memorial Hospital Biloxi Board makes charitable donation to local nonprofits
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Hospital Biloxi’s Board of Trustees presented more than half a million dollars to 14 local nonprofits working to serve the community. A…
Biloxi man receives life sentence for child sex crimes
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being convicted of sex crimes involving a child. Sixty-six-year-old David Patrick Burkart was found guilty of two counts of sexual battery of a…
D’Iberville PD stops by D’Iberville High School to discuss law enforcement careers
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The D’Iberville Police Department made a stop at the high school Wednesday, talking to students about careers in law enforcement. The department says one of the…
Pelican rehabilitated in Pass Christian released into wild
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Fire Department is sharing details on a pelican crews helped rescue last month. After being picked up at Pass Christian Academy…
Mississippi returns to the Rose Parade
Mississippi is heading back to the Rose Parade. This time, it’s bringing a taste of southern hospitality. Visit Mississippi has unveiled its float for the 2027 Rose Parade, celebrating the…
Downtown Ocean Springs voted ‘best downtown shopping’ area by MS Magazine
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs is earning statewide recognition for its downtown shopping and environment. Mississippi Magazine readers have named the City of Discovery…
William Carey University welcomes educators to leadership academy
William Carey University welcomed administrators from Madison County for their leadership academy. Open to anyone kindergarten through 12th grade, the tradition campus was open for a week of…
Students visit the D’Iberville Police Department
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The D’Iberville Police Department recently welcomed students from D’Iberville High School to the station. As part of the career exploration curriculum, students came to the department to…
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers attends Crime Stoppers USA Conference
The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers attended the Crime Stoppers Conference in Washington, D.C. recently. Crime Stoppers celebrated 50 years of helping the community during the conference. Representatives…
City of Ocean Springs unveiling new gateway sculpture
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is unveiling a new gateway sculpture. This is in partnership with the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. The unveiling…
Mississippi LIFT helping with education across the state
Mississippi LIFT is taking educational resources on the road. Its mobile units are traveling across the state to connect rural families with free learning materials. Sami Jordan with…
MDMR completes new larval grow-out building at Lyman Aquaculture Hatchery
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is celebrating a major milestone on the Gulf Coast. The Lyman Aquaculture Hatchery has completed a new larval grow out…
Singing River Health System announces first recipients of Clinical Courage Award
The Singing River Health System announced the first recipients of the Clinical Courage award. The award is presented by the Professional Development and Education Department,…
City of Moss Point asking residents to keep city beautiful
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is asking for the public’s help keeping the city clean and discussing the role everyone can play.…
Mississippi community colleges to receive workforce funds
Mississippi is receiving more than $8.5 million in federal funding to expand short-term workforce training. Governor Tate Reeves says the initiative will bring together all 15 of the state’s…
Loco Beach Coconuts bring Banana Ball fun to Waveland ahead of big weekend
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) — Banana Ball excitement is taking over the Mississippi Gulf Coast as the Loco Beach Coconuts teamed up with Tropical Smoothie Cafe for…
Wiggins Fire Department trains for water rescue and diving
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department teamed up with Jackson County Search and Rescue for a little training. That training took place at Flint Creek Reservoir.…
Saints' return to the Superdome: 'Domecoming' remembered 20 years later
NEW ORLEANS, WXXV— Twenty years ago today, the Gulf South witnessed one of the most memorable nights in sports history. On Sept. 25, 2006, the New Orleans Saints returned to the Superdome for the first time since Hurricane Katrina, hosting…
WXXV News 25's Asia Ellis live at Tropical Smoothie Cafe ahead of Banana Ball
Banana Ball is taking over Keesler Federal Park this weekend! Loco Beach Coconuts players celebrated with a meet and greet at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Waveland.…
Free Gulfport program helps nursing home residents stay connected through technology
A free Gulfport program is helping nursing home residents use technology to stay connected with family and friends. Gulf Coast Connection Services provides one-on-one technology…