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Four arrested in Operation Payback unemployment fraud investigation
Four people are accused of using stolen identities of Mississippi inmates to fraudulently collect unemployment benefits. State Auditor Shad White says Felisa Suggs, Nathanial Cole, P’Trance Fields, and Kavisia Blaylock have been arrested as part of ‘Operation Payback.’ Investigators say…
Game Ball of the Week: Gulfport Admirals win week one Game Ball
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday morning, we celebrated our first Game Ball of the Week winners with a celebration at Gulfport High School. The Game…
Social Media and Youth Mental Health: Breaking down the Meta settlement
In the wake of Meta’s settlement with 48 states over claims the tech giant designed its platforms to be addicting and harmful to youth, the…
Arrests made in elder abuse investigation in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two George County residents are facing charges following an investigation into the alleged neglect of an elderly vulnerable person. George County Sheriff’s Investigators say Robert Leonard and Mary Bernadette Leonard of the Howell community are each…
Harrison County School District resource officer honored by sheriff’s department
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is sharing one of their school resource officers has been honored by the sheriff’s department. Deputy Christopher…
Coast Transit Authority releases Labor Day holiday schedule
Coast Transit Authority will observe the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7, 2026. CTA fixed route bus service will operate on a Sunday time schedule on Monday, September 7. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. The CTA…
Gulfport Water Department scheduled maintenance to impact payment options
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gulfport is warning residents about an upcoming system maintenance. On September 3 and 4, maintenance will be taking place at the Gulfport…
Keesler Medical Center highlights teamwork behind life-saving cardiac arrest response
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Keesler Medical Center staff was put to the test last week. On August 20, a critical emergency at the Keesler Emergency Department…
21 Years after Katrina Gulf Coast tree sculptures keep stories of resilience alive
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- For nearly 20 years, sculptures of marine life carved from standing dead trees along Highway 90 have served as…
21 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall
All of us here in South Mississippi and the Gulf South are marking a somber anniversary Saturday, August 29th: the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall. Katrina made landfall…
Gulfport Premium Outlets food hall reopens after eight years with four local businesses
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After eight years of sitting empty, a popular space at Gulfport Premium Outlets is getting a second change. The outlet’s food hall has officially reopened with four new…
Nice Saturday, but a little unsettled by Sunday
Saturday starts off mostly sunny and comfortable, with temperatures in the low to mid 70s, but by the afternoon it's going to feel a little hot, with highs near…
Palm Trees coming to Biloxi beachfront as part of ongoing beautification efforts
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Palm trees are heading to the Biloxi beachfront as Harrison County works to enhance one of the Coast’s most popular…
Long Beach officials warn residents against planning department scam
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach officials are warning about a scam currently going around. Some residents have been receiving calls and emails from people claiming to…
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort honors Dolly Parton with pink tribute
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)– The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is honoring country music legend Dolly Parton by lighting the property pink through Sept. 30, 2026. The pink tribute can be…
Long Beach Firefighters prevent apartment fire from spreading after Thursday morning blaze
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department is sharing the details on a Thursday morning fire at an apartment building. Around 2 a.m., crews responded to reports…
City of Gulfport releases details on proposed 2027 budget
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport released its proposed 2027 budget Thursday afternoon. Mayor Hugh Keating says this is a balanced budget, which includes a two percent raise for all city employees, and an additional two percent for firefighters.…
Off and on showers stick around through Friday
A few showers and thunderstorms are possible tonight and Friday, but the next best chance for rain arrives Sunday. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with a few lingering showers early…
Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on through free books for South Mississippi children
Dolly Parton’s legacy extends far beyond her music. For years, her Imagination Library has been putting free books into the hands of children across…
Stone County inmates celebrate graduation from SMPDD Pathway Home 5 Re-Entry Program
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- For a group of inmates in Stone County, Wednesday marked the start of a new chapter. Graduates of the Southern…
Opioid settlement grant applications open on MSAG website
Applications opened Monday for Mississippi organizations seeking funding through the state’s 2026 Opioid Settlement Grant program. Attorney General Lynn Fitch says applications can now be submitted online through…
Local Author Ricky Mathews releases book inspired by Katrina’s lasting lessons
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- As South Mississippians reflected on the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall over the weekend, one local author is turning lessons from…
Golfers hit the links for third annual ‘Pars for Penguins’ tournament
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Golfers hit the links Monday morning for a good cause, helping the Mississippi Aquarium raise money for a penguin habitat. The third…
Neighbors Tap and Table hosts book drive in honor of Dolly Parton
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV0- Neighbors Tap and Table in Downtown Gulfport held a celebration of Dolly Parton’s life and legacy, turning a day of tributes…
Gulf Coast Community Ministries holds food drive to support families in need
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulf Coast Community Ministries held a food drive over the weekend, working to make sure people in need have access to food…
Long Beach Police investigating deadly hit-and-run
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach police are asking for your help in solving a deadly hit and run that happened over the weekend. Police say 36-year-old Jimmy Mero was found lying in the road on First St., west of…
MS Gulf Coast YMCA offering Diabetes Prevention Program
Diabetes is a growing health concern, but prevention can make a powerful difference. We’re talking with two YMCA leaders about their tenth annual Diabetes Prevention Program and how…
Four arrested in Operation Payback unemployment fraud investigation
Four people are accused of using stolen identities of Mississippi inmates to fraudulently collect unemployment benefits. State Auditor Shad White says Felisa Suggs, Nathanial Cole, P’Trance Fields, and Kavisia Blaylock have been arrested as part of ‘Operation Payback.’ Investigators say…
Adopt a Grandparent Day coming up September 12
Just like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Grandparents deserve a special day to celebrate their special roles. Ahead of Grandparents Day, we are joined in studio to hear…
Game Ball of the Week: Gulfport Admirals win week one Game Ball
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday morning, we celebrated our first Game Ball of the Week winners with a celebration at Gulfport High School. The Game…
Community invited to Resilient East Biloxi Festival
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- East Biloxi is getting ready to come together for a day of community, culture, and celebration. The Resilient East Biloxi Festival is happening September 26th from…
Social Media and Youth Mental Health: Breaking down the Meta settlement
In the wake of Meta’s settlement with 48 states over claims the tech giant designed its platforms to be addicting and harmful to youth, the…
Arrests made in elder abuse investigation in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two George County residents are facing charges following an investigation into the alleged neglect of an elderly vulnerable person. George County Sheriff’s Investigators say Robert Leonard and Mary Bernadette Leonard of the Howell community are each…
WXXV News 25 Asia Ellis out at Mississippi Aquarium’s Pars for Penguins Tournament
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting their annual Pars for Penguins Tournament. All proceeds go towards building a permanent habitat for African penguins on…
Student explores fire service career during job shadow with Long Beach Fire Department
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department welcomed a student Thursday to join the department for a job shadowing opportunity. Firefighters…
Harrison County School District resource officer honored by sheriff’s department
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is sharing one of their school resource officers has been honored by the sheriff’s department. Deputy Christopher…
Picayune Police Lt. completes certified investigators program
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing one of their own completed a state certified investigators program. Lt. Sean Talley serves as the assistant commander of the…
Coast Transit Authority releases Labor Day holiday schedule
Coast Transit Authority will observe the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7, 2026. CTA fixed route bus service will operate on a Sunday time schedule on Monday, September 7. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. The CTA…