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Ocean Springs Upper Elementary announces new principal
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District announced a new principal for the upper elementary school. Taylor Caron has been selected for the role, taking over on…
City of Gautier launches app to keep residents connected and informed
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is sharing a way for residents to stay connected. Residents can download the City of Gautier app from the app store on their phones. The app will give real time updates on road…
Gulfport city leaders celebrate opening of sportsplex at Isiah Fredricks Community Center
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A new chapter begins in North Gulfport as city leaders celebrate the opening of the Gulfport Sportsplex at the Isiah Fredericks…
Gulfport man arrested for string of car burglaries in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-- A Gulfport man was arrested Friday in connection to a string of car burglaries that took place in Pass Christian in March. Pass Christian police investigators say 30-year-old Ashtin Nichols is charged with seven counts of…
Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational presents check to Make-A-Wish Mississippi
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A South Mississippi golf tournament is making a big impact off the course. Friday, organizers of the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational presented a…
Phase two of D'Iberville utility project begins Monday
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)--D'Iberville city leaders say phase two of a road project will get underway on Lamey Bridge Road the morning of Monday, April 20,…
Portuguese man-o-wars washing up on beach in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re headed out to the beach this weekend, you might want to watch your step! Portuguese Man-o-wars are currently being pushed onshore…
Chick-Fil-A set to open new location in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- A popular fast food restaurant is coming to the City of Waveland. Mayor Jay Trapani announced on social media that Chick-Fil-A will be opening its first location in Waveland in 2027, pending any delays. The new restaurant…
One dead, one injured in accident on I-10 in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is dead and another is injured after a one-vehicle accident on I-10 westbound in Harrison County. According to D’Iberville Police Chief Griffin, the vehicle was traveling westbound when it went off the road to…
Hometown History: Biloxi Lighthouse
Standing tall since 1848, the Biloxi Lighthouse remains one of the most iconic symbols of the Mississippi Gulf Coast and a powerful reminder of the region’s resilience. From enduring devastating storms to…
Suspect killed in officer involved shooting in Pascagoula identified
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Coroner's Office has identified the suspect killed in Thursday’s officer-involved shooting at the Jackson County Courthouse. Coroner Bruce Lynd identified the suspect as 59-year-old David Wyrick of North Carolina. According to the coroner, Wyrick…
Friends of community leader Karen Sock remember her life and legacy
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippi is mourning the loss of a beloved community leader and former casino executive. Karen Sock passed away on Wednesday. Now, those who knew her are looking back on her…
Scuba Steve arrested on charges of impersonating a law enforcement officer
A man known locally as Scuba Steve is facing charges after he impersonated an officer at a street fair. The incident happened Saturday morning during the Picayune Street Fair. Officers were clearing vehicles from a barricaded area when one driver,…
One dead after officer-involved shooting at Jackson County Courthouse in Pascagoula
Jackson, Miss. - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Jackson County Sheriff's Office and Gautier Police Department that occurred on April…
Moss Point woman wanted in connection with shooting into a vehicle turns herself in
On April 16, 2026, Amarian Milan Watson of Moss Point turned herself in at the Moss Point Police Department. Watson was wanted for allegedly Shooting into a Vehicle and Attempted Aggravated Assault following an incident in which gunfire was discharged…
Man arrested on multiple charges in Biloxi stabbing
Dwight Peters was arrested in Jackson County on outstanding warrants for aggravated assault, armed robbery, and contempt of court, authorities said. The charges stem from an October 2025 incident at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi, where Peters and Cynthia Herron…
Community mourning Dr. Jim Franks
The Gulf Coast is mourning the loss of Dr. Jim Franks. Dr. Franks was a senior researcher at the Gulf Coast Research Lab’s Center for Fisheries. He is also one of…
Wednesday afternoon wildfire in Jackson County contained
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County fire crews battled a wildfire that was approaching homes in the Latimer community Wednesday afternoon in the area of Pine Avenue and Shady Pine Drive. Fire crews spent much of the afternoon and evening…
Greenpal app brings lawn care to Gulf Coast
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- If your grass is growing faster than your weekend plans, there’s a new app on the Coast that could help. Greenpal, known as the…
4/15 - Sam's Wednesday night forecast
Tonight stays partly cloudy with temperatures falling to around 66 overnight, and a light south breeze keeping things mild overnight. By Thursday morning, some patchy fog may develop before 8…
Rocky Creek Elementary in George County announces new principal
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Rocky Creek Elementary in George County is getting a new principal. Tiffany Fillingim has been named the new principal of Rocky Creek Elementary…
George County Middle School announces new principal
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County Middle School is getting a new principal. Sheila Taylor has been selected for the position starting next school year. Taylor has served several…
Palace Casino Resort donates to local organizations
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Two coastal charities received a major boost thanks to the generous casino guests at the Palace Casino Resort. Palace Casino Resort recently donated over $44,000 to…
Applications open for USM summer field program
Students at the University of Southern Mississippi are diving into hands-on coastal research this summer. The application window is now open. The university’s summer field program gives students the…
Construction continues on Dubard School for Language Disorder at Gulf Park campus
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Southern Miss Dubard School for Language Disorders released new details Wednesday on the progress of its new facility at…
George County High School senior dies in Highway 26 crash
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- An 18-year-old riding a bicycle on Highway 26 died Friday night after being hit by a vehicle, according to Mississippi Highway Patrol. Tyree Bradley was on his bicycle around 8:15 p.m. Friday night, when a Ford…
Institute of Higher Learning names new Jackson State University president
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-The Institute of Higher Learning has selected the next president of Jackson State University. The honor goes to Dr. Denise Gregory. She has been…
National Drug Take Back Day is April 25
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office is sharing information for National Drug Take Back Day. GCSO as well as Lucedale Police Department will be collecting…
USM student from Ocean Springs awarded Barry Goldwater Scholarship
A Southern Miss student from Ocean Springs has just received one of the country’s top STEM honors for college students. Ashe Davis is a junior in the…
CASA of South Mississippi honoring volunteers at Light of Hope fundraiser
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- CASA of South Mississippi will be hosting their Light of Hope fundraiser and awards dinner next Thursday. The fundraiser takes place at the Great…
Beware of scammers pretending to be Ocean Springs city officials
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- In Ocean Springs, some residents are receiving emails claiming to be invoices from the city. City leaders say that is a scam…
City of Long Beach warns residents of scam
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach residents have reported getting calls and emails from scammers claiming to be from the city and asking for payment. If you have…
Behind the Badge: night patrol with Gulfport Police Department
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Over the next few weeks, WXXV will be taking viewers Behind the Badge and showcasing what day-to-day operations look like for the…
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary announces new principal
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District announced a new principal for the upper elementary school. Taylor Caron has been selected for the role, taking over on…
City of Gautier launches app to keep residents connected and informed
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is sharing a way for residents to stay connected. Residents can download the City of Gautier app from the app store on their phones. The app will give real time updates on road…
Ocean Springs firefighter completes rope rescue awareness and operations course
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department shared one of their own completed the rope rescue operations and awareness course. Firefighter Frank spent last…
Chandyfest returns to Downtown Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We are a week away from Chandyfest taking over parts of Downtown Gulfport. The fun is happening on April 25 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Chandeleur Brewery…
Knight Foundation offering applications for Knight Cities Challenge
The Knight Foundation is offering applications for the Knight Cities Challenge. Eligible cities include Biloxi and Gulfport, all are invited to submit creative ideas to strengthen communities. With…