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Five dead, one injured in crash involving train and van on Highway 49 in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- Law enforcement officials are investigating a crash involving a train and van in northern Stone…
Filming continues in on the Coast for new movie featuring John Travolta
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Filming continued Thursday in Downtown Biloxi on a new movie featuring John Travolta. Crews have been set up in the city…
Texas man arrested in Biloxi for kidnapping
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Texas man has been arrested by Biloxi police on kidnapping charges after a traffic stop on I-10 Thursday. Police say 20-year-old Tyler Ankenbruk was the passenger of a car driven by a juvenile girl, when it…
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter: Cameron Perryman Murder Case
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s time now for our March edition of Cold Cases with Chloe Carter. This month, Chloe takes us to the George County-Greene County…
MSDH reports first pediatric flu death of 2025-26 flu season
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2025-2026 flu season. A pediatric death is defined as the death of an individual under 18 years of age. The MSDH does…
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce announces new small business grants, sees community support at Chamber After Five
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- Thursday night's Chamber After Five event at Coastal Daquiri was highlighted by a…
HCSO hosts Shop-With-A-Sheriff ahead of Youth Fishing Rodeo
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- Thursday marked an exciting afternoon for a few local children at Academy Sports + Outdoors in D'Iberville. The Harrison County Sheriff's Office and…
3/26 - Sam's Thursday Night Forecast
Fog will be the main issue heading into Friday morning, with areas of dense fog becoming more likely after 5 a.m. and lingering through mid-morning. Visibility may be reduced at…
Critical issues still to be discussed during 2026 Legislative Session
The heat is on at the state capitol, teacher pay raises, economic development projects for the Coast, and the big prize: a state budget. The clock…
State treasury hosts unclaimed money event in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- State Treasurer David McRae was in Pascagoula Wednesday afternoon, trying to return more than $17 million in unclaimed money to Jackson County residents. Not only…
Search for missing Hancock County man enters third week
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to search for a man who has been missing for three weeks now. According to Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, Steven Tomak was last seen on March 12 leaving his home…
Biloxi Police search for armed suspect after shooting on Beauvoir Road
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- On Thursday, March 26th, 2026, the Biloxi Police Department responded to a shooting in the 200 block of Beauvoir Road, located on the old Broadwater golf course in Biloxi. According to witnesses, a male, later identified as…
Triathlon coming to Downtown Gulfport over weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Gulfport is gearing up for a busy weekend as the Clash Coastal Mississippi Triathlon rolls into town, bringing with it a series of traffic adjustments…
Gulf Coast Fair kicks off at Coast Coliseum Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Fair is coming to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum starting Thursday and runs until April 4. Experience the sights and sounds of…
3/25 - Sam's Wednesday Night Forecast
Expect partly cloudy skies with patchy fog developing late overnight tonight as temperatures dip into the low 60s. Skies will gradually clear on Thursday, turning mostly sunny by the afternoon…
Dedication ceremony held for Finley Cemetery historical marker
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A piece of Mississippi history is now permanently preserved in Harrison County. Wednesday morning, community members gathered to honor the legacy of the Finley…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College named military friendly school
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has once again been recognized for its strong support of military students, veterans, and military families here on the Coast. MGCCC has earned the 2026-2027 Military…
Beau Rivage employees give back through Swing for MGM Golf Tournament
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Employees from the Beau Rivage hit the greens Tuesday for a good cause. This year’s Swing for MGM Golf Tournament is about…
Community leaders work to curb teen violence with 'Stop the Violence' initiative
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- After fights broke out at the 18th annual Unity Festival in Downtown Gulfport over the weekend, community leaders are speaking…
National Hurricane Center unveils new tropical products ahead of the 2026 season
As part of a suite of product improvements for the 2026 hurricane season, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) is implementing two new tropical products and services for the 2026 hurricane season, including a new operational hurricane track cone map and new storm…
Progress continues on Long Beach Harbor repair work
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach city leaders have released some new details on the repair work being done at the Long Beach Harbor. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann…
Custom services available at Trent Lott International Airport in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New services are available for pilots and flyers at Trent Lott International Airport in Jackson County. Airport leaders, along with Southern…
A look inside the Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Over in Long Beach, crews are giving a look at the city’s gateway project. This work will enhance the entrance to the city, creating…
Long Beach Fire Department scheduled to test fire hydrants
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The Long Beach Fire Department is notifying residents about upcoming fire hydrant testing set to begin next week. This is state-mandated testing and is…
Community members raise funds for Kroc Center at Taste of South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year happened in Biloxi Thursday night. Taste of South Mississippi organizers say…
Fire officials ask community to avoid outside burning
Now that we are under a red flag warning for much of the day Saturday, South Mississippi fire departments are asking residents to avoid any outdoor burning, including…
Athletes compete in the 2026 Class Endurance USA Triathlon in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast is welcoming athletes from around the world for a high energy weekend of competition. WXXV’s Asia Ellis takes us inside…
Gulf Coast Fair officially opens at Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Fair kicked off at the Coast Coliseum Thursday afternoon. From carnival rides and games to funnel cakes and corn dogs, this year’s…
USM hosting Envision Gulf Park event
The University of Southern Miss is hosting its annual Envision Gulf Park soon. Envision Gulf Park takes place on April 10 in Long Beach. Sara Williams join us in studio with…
Good Bros Seafood Hosting Community Baby Shower
Good Bros Seafood is hosting its second annual Community Baby Shower. The baby shower takes place April 4 at 11 a.m. at Good Bros Seafood in Pascagoula. Edward Good…
Free admission for veterans at Aviation Heritage Museum this weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum continues to grow. This weekend, the museum is honoring veterans in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day.…
Five dead, one injured in crash involving train and van on Highway 49 in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- Law enforcement officials are investigating a crash involving a train and van in northern Stone…
Burglary suspect still at large in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Pass Christian police are working to identify a person wanted in connection to a string of crimes. These are pictures of their person of…
Filming continues in on the Coast for new movie featuring John Travolta
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Filming continued Thursday in Downtown Biloxi on a new movie featuring John Travolta. Crews have been set up in the city…
Nominations open for Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is looking for nominations for their Sports Hall of Fame. The deadline to apply is June 5th, so you have plenty…
Texas man arrested in Biloxi for kidnapping
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Texas man has been arrested by Biloxi police on kidnapping charges after a traffic stop on I-10 Thursday. Police say 20-year-old Tyler Ankenbruk was the passenger of a car driven by a juvenile girl, when it…
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter: Cameron Perryman Murder Case
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s time now for our March edition of Cold Cases with Chloe Carter. This month, Chloe takes us to the George County-Greene County…
MSDH reports first pediatric flu death of 2025-26 flu season
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2025-2026 flu season. A pediatric death is defined as the death of an individual under 18 years of age. The MSDH does…