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3.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in the Gulf Sunday night
U.S. Geological Survey geologists are studying something you don’t hear about everyday in our region: a 3.9 magnitude earthquake near the center of the Gulf. It happened…
3/30 - Sam's Monday Night Forecast
Clouds stick around tonight with drier conditions and overnight lows settling in the mid 60s as a southeast breeze continues. Beginning Tuesday, rain and thunderstorm chances increase and remain a…
Community rallying to support family after deadly train crash in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A South Mississippi community is mourning after a train accident that claimed the lives of five people this past Friday.…
St. Martin man sentenced for 2023 murder in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Jackson County man will spend four decades in prison after pleading guilty to a 2023 murder. Twenty-two-year-old Quinton Biggs of St. Martin was arrested on July 20, 2023 for the shooting death of Raishon Frazier,…
Construction continues on Chick-Fil-A and Chipotle in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Progress continues on the construction of two restaurants in the City of Ocean Springs. You may have noticed work picking up speed on…
Jackson County man arrested after domestic dispute over the weekend
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Jackson County man is behind bars after a domestic dispute over the weekend. Sheriff’s investigators say it happened on Cap Johnson Road in the Wade community. Forty-one-year-old Joshua Turner was arrested at the scene and…
Liquor delivery logjam in Mississippi impacting Coast businesses
A severe backlog in deliveries from the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control Warehouse is leaving bars, restaurants, and liquor stores around the state without product. Three liquor stores on…
Popp’s Ferry Bridge closed to marine traffic
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is sharing Popp’s Ferry Bridge will be closed to marine traffic today. That closure went into effect at 8 a.m. and is…
Mississippi Heroes launches ‘Ramp it up 100’ initiative
The Mississippi Heroes organization is launching a new initiative as they continue to build more and more wheelchair ramps for more Coast residents in need. The organization, through…
Jackson County man arrested for hitting firefighter with his vehicle
LATIMER, Miss. (WXXV)-- A Jackson County man is facing felony charges for hitting a firefighter with his vehicle as fire crews worked a forest fire in the Latimer area Saturday evening. 83-year-old Tommy Broadnax is charged with Simple Assault on…
Flint Creek employees honored after saving boater
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Flint Creek Water Park employees are being honored for action taken last week. A boating accident was reported at the water park last week. Park Manager…
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…
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…
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…
Pet of the Week: Isabelle is looking for a forever home!
Every other Tuesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us is Maridee Mallette to tell us about…
First rug making studio on Mississippi Coast opens in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Just off Porter Avenue in Biloxi, you’ll find Coastal Rug Studio—where owner Greylen Malboeuf recently opened the Mississippi Coast’s first tufted rug…
City of Poplarville announces anticipated opening date for new post office
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Good news for Poplarville residents on something they’ve been waiting for over the past few years. The city has announced an anticipated…
Keesler Air Force Base to conduct routine readiness exercise today
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, MS. – Keesler Air Force Base will conduct a routine readiness exercise on Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2026. Personnel and visitors should be aware of an increase in training activities on the installation and may experience intermittent…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office mourns Corrections Deputy Ryan Peterson
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of Corrections Deputy Ryan Peterson. The department announced Deputy Peterson’s passing over the weekend.…
Jackson County man arrested on child sex crime charges
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Jackson County man is behind bars for sexual battery and molestation charges involving a minor. Thirty-nine-year-old Mitchell Dye of Vancleave was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation after a 15-year-old girl revealed she was…
Stone County community come out for weekend Easter Egg hunt
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County community came out for an Easter egg hunt over the weekend at Flint Creek Water Park. The event was…
Keesler Air Force Base shares the story of a Medal of Honor recipient
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force Base shared the story of one airman who served in the Vietnam War. John Levitow is a…
3.9 magnitude earthquake recorded in the Gulf Sunday night
U.S. Geological Survey geologists are studying something you don’t hear about everyday in our region: a 3.9 magnitude earthquake near the center of the Gulf. It happened…
William Carey University hosting Transfer Day at Tradition Campus
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Students got a jump on their college journey at William Carey University’s Tradition Campus during events happening Monday and Tuesday designed to make enrollment…
Community rallying to support family after deadly train crash in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A South Mississippi community is mourning after a train accident that claimed the lives of five people this past Friday.…
St. Martin man sentenced for 2023 murder in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Jackson County man will spend four decades in prison after pleading guilty to a 2023 murder. Twenty-two-year-old Quinton Biggs of St. Martin was arrested on July 20, 2023 for the shooting death of Raishon Frazier,…
Spring Arts Festival wraps up in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Thousands of people packed the streets of Downtown Ocean Springs over the weekend for the annual Spring Arts Festival. The two-day event featured more…
Construction continues on Chick-Fil-A and Chipotle in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Progress continues on the construction of two restaurants in the City of Ocean Springs. You may have noticed work picking up speed on…
Woodside Wildlife Rescue looking for sponsors and teams for golf tournament
Woodside Wildlife Rescue is hosting a golf tournament aiming to raise money for the rescue. Currently, they are looking for teams and sponsors to take…
Duchess Club of Ocean Springs hosting a ‘Dolly's Rhinestone Roundup’
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Duchess Club of Ocean Springs is hosting a Dolly’s Rhinestone Roundup, a chance for you and friends to make stops for…
Disabled American Veterans honored Vietnam veterans with appreciation day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Disabled American Veterans hosted an appreciation day honoring those who served in Vietnam on Friday. Veterans were treated to a free lunch as…
Jackson County man arrested after domestic dispute over the weekend
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Jackson County man is behind bars after a domestic dispute over the weekend. Sheriff’s investigators say it happened on Cap Johnson Road in the Wade community. Forty-one-year-old Joshua Turner was arrested at the scene and…