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2/4 - Cold start on Thursday then a quick warm up
Cold air moves in tonight under partly cloudy skies, then sunshine takes over Thursday as temperatures slowly rebound. After a chilly stretch with a brief chance for patchy frost late Thursday night,…
Harrison County Sheriff’s looking for suspect wanted for causing damage at Saucier Ball Field
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for causing damages to the Saucier Ball Field. A man is wanted for causing approximately $30,000 in damages to light fixtures…
George County man found guilty of sexual battery of a child
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A George County man has been found guilty of sexual battery of a child. Thirty-three-year-old Joseph Blake Fairley has been sentenced to 30 years in custody of Mississippi Department of Corrections. According to Assistant District Attorney…
Salvation Army opening Center of Hope ahead of cold temperatures
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Cold temperatures are returning to the Gulf Coast, prompting the Salvation Army to reopen its Gulfport Center of Hope shelter. The shelter is opening its doors to provide a warm and safe place for people experiencing homeless…
Senate candidate hosts Coast listening tour
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- One of the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in Mississippi kicked off his listening tour in Biloxi Wednesday morning. Scott Colom is one of three candidates on…
More deaths confirmed due to weather related impacts in Mississippi
MEMA continues to share updates of the winter weather event impacting residents in North Mississippi. Additional deaths have been reported, bringing the statewide total to 28. Residents who suffered storm damage are asked to document their damage. MEMA is requesting…
Mississippi Senate fails to advance school choice bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Senate has killed a school choice bill that was narrowly passed by the State House a few weeks ago, a bill that has divided legislative Republicans and even some statewide officials. House Bill 2, also called…
Man who tried to shoot President Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
By DAVID FISCHER FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon pronounced Ryan Routh’s fate in the same…
Moss Point City Council discusses blight in community
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Moss Point City Council held a meeting Tuesday to address blight in the community. Multiple residents came out to city hall for the meeting.…
Jackson County Animal Shelter taking care of animals rescued from dogfighting operation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Nearly 70 animals that were rescued from an alleged dogfighting operation are now being cared for by the Jackson County…
Five-car wreck leaves one person dead, multiple others injured
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Police are sharing details about an early morning wreck that is causing lane closures on I-10. The incident happened around 2 AM near Mile Marker 40. Police confirm with WXXV the incident involved five vehicles, the…
2/3 - Rain moves through tonight
Showers continue to move through the area overnight with lows near 50 and rainfall totals of around a quarter to a half inch possible. Light showers linger into Wednesday morning before skies gradually…
Winter weather recovery efforts continue in North Mississippi
As recovery efforts continue in North Mississippi following last week’s winter storm, there is some good news as people continue to help each other out in the recovery process. State Emergency Management officials now say that less than 30,000 Mississippians…
Long Beach School District restructuring elementary schools
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach School District is making a change to how elementary students will be educated across the district, starting next school year. Leaders say…
Voting machines put to the test ahead of 2026 primary elections
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Election Commission put voting machines to the test ahead of the upcoming March primary. The testing began at…
Wiggins man sentenced in church arson case in Stone County
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Wiggins man convicted last September to setting fire and vandalizing a Stone County church learned that he will spend three decades behind bars. The 30-year federal prison sentence for 37-year-old Stefan Rowold was handed down after…
Trump signs budget bill bringing an end to partial government shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown on Tuesday, just hours after the House passed the bill in a bipartisan vote. The measure funds most of the federal government through Sept. 30, while…
MS AG, law enforcement push for new laws addressing gang violence
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Attorney General and law enforcement groups are pushing for the legislature to pass two bills aimed at addressing gang-related violence.…
Popp's Ferry Bridge seeing intermittent closures this morning
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Popp's Ferry Bridge will see intermittent lane closures today. The closures are in effect from 10 AM to 3 PM. Crews will be on site to perform maintenance on the bridge decking.
2/2 - Warmer on Tuesday with the chance for rain returning
Mostly cloudy and mild tonight with temperatures in the mid 40s. Tuesday turns warmer with some afternoon sunshine and highs in the low to mid 60s, then rain moves in late Tuesday night…
Gulfport delivers supplies to those in need
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport shared their crews had delivered items to Coldwater. The donations started over the weekend, residents and businesses stepping up to give to…
City of Ocean Springs collecting donations for residents impacted by winter weather
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Ocean Springs is asking the community to donate items. These items will be sent to Ashland, helping 650…
Officials cut the ribbon on new Fred Urie Pier in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport city leaders cut the ribbon on a rebuilt pier on the city’s waterfront. The Fred Urie Pier was heavily damaged by…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis at the Mardi Gras Mambo
Seniors at the Lyman Community Center got into the Mardi Gras spirit Thursday morning. The Senior Mardi Gras Mambo kicked off at 9. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis…
Man arrested after shooting, attempting to flee law enforcement in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs man is behind bars in Jackson County after a shooting in St. Martin and attempting to flee from law enforcement. On February 4, deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department responded to a…
First used book store in Hancock County opens in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- A used book store is now open in Hancock County, offering community members a large selection of books…
Harlem Wizards playing in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Harlem Wizards are taking over the Ocean Springs High School gym on Valentine’s Day. LaMarques Ogans is in studio with the details. For more information, click…
Krewe of Nereids parade set to roll Sunday
The Krewe of Nereids is hosting their parade this Sunday. Ahead of that, Queen Doris the 58th and the captain of Nereids joins us with the details. The…
2/4 - Cold start on Thursday then a quick warm up
Cold air moves in tonight under partly cloudy skies, then sunshine takes over Thursday as temperatures slowly rebound. After a chilly stretch with a brief chance for patchy frost late Thursday night,…
Gulfport Police Deputy Chief Heather Dailey retires
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport police’s deputy chief is retiring from the force after nearly three decades in law enforcement. Heather Daily has been with GPD since 1998, serving in a…
New rules ahead of Long Beach parade
The City of Long Beach is putting out safety tips ahead of this week’s parade. The city says due to concerns by CSX last year about cars and paradegoers…
Voter registration deadline approaching
The voter registration deadline to be eligible to vote in the March 10 primaries for the Senate race and House races here in Mississippi is fast approaching. If you are not currently…
Harrison County Sheriff’s looking for suspect wanted for causing damage at Saucier Ball Field
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for causing damages to the Saucier Ball Field. A man is wanted for causing approximately $30,000 in damages to light fixtures…
George County man found guilty of sexual battery of a child
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A George County man has been found guilty of sexual battery of a child. Thirty-three-year-old Joseph Blake Fairley has been sentenced to 30 years in custody of Mississippi Department of Corrections. According to Assistant District Attorney…
Salvation Army opening Center of Hope ahead of cold temperatures
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Cold temperatures are returning to the Gulf Coast, prompting the Salvation Army to reopen its Gulfport Center of Hope shelter. The shelter is opening its doors to provide a warm and safe place for people experiencing homeless…
Senate candidate hosts Coast listening tour
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- One of the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in Mississippi kicked off his listening tour in Biloxi Wednesday morning. Scott Colom is one of three candidates on…
More deaths confirmed due to weather related impacts in Mississippi
MEMA continues to share updates of the winter weather event impacting residents in North Mississippi. Additional deaths have been reported, bringing the statewide total to 28. Residents who suffered storm damage are asked to document their damage. MEMA is requesting…
Mississippi Senate fails to advance school choice bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Senate has killed a school choice bill that was narrowly passed by the State House a few weeks ago, a bill that has divided legislative Republicans and even some statewide officials. House Bill 2, also called…