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Coast Guard continues water search for South Mississippi man
The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing search efforts for a Mississippi Coast man after receiving a report from a fishing vessel of a 55-year-old man in the water in Chandeleur Sound on Tuesday. In response, multiple Coast Guard units were…
Biloxi man facing child grooming charges in Jackson County
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- More details are coming out about another child grooming case in Jackson County. Jared Boswell of Biloxi is charged with one count of grooming a child and one count of enticement of a child. The charges come…
Lucedale man sentenced in 2024 murder case in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Lucedale man has been convicted in a deadly 2024 shooting outside a Jackson County bar. Twenty-three-year-old Charles Mason IV was found guilty by a Jackson County jury of first-degree murder and four counts of aggravated…
Humane Society of South Mississippi takes in dogs after hoarding case
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is sharing details after a hoarding case in Gulfport. A total of 39 small breed dogs…
ICE issues statement on detention of Hancock High students
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New details are coming in for the case of two Hancock High students who are being held in ICE custody due to a visa issue. ICE officials are now responding to the matter. As we’ve reported,…
Supreme Court weakens key tool of voting rights law in Louisiana case
By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana’s second majority Black congressional district in a decision that could open the door for Republican-led states to eliminate Black and Latino electoral districts that tend to favor Democrats and…
Community concerned after two Hancock High foreign exchange students taken by ICE
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Two Hancock High School foreign exchange students are in ICE custody due to alleged issues with their student visas -- an issue causing confusion and concern among the community. On April 21, everything changed for…
4/28 - Sam's Tuesday night forecast
Quiet and warm conditions continue tonight with mostly cloudy skies and lows around 70. Wednesday stays mostly dry and warm, with highs in the mid-80s and a slight chance of…
City of Biloxi shares update on Popp's Ferry Road expansion project
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi city leaders are providing more clarity on when the project connecting Popp’s Ferry Road to Highway 90 might be completed. Right…
Video shows Hancock County middle schoolers helping bus driver after medical emergency
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) Incredible video shows Hancock County middle school students springing into action after their bus driver passed out last week. The…
Remembering crime victims at annual candlelight vigil in South Mississippi
Local law enforcement leaders gathered Tuesday morning to remember and reconnect with victims of crime in our region. The annual Candlelight Vigil for…
Man captured after hours-long manhunt in Pearl River County
A man who ran from Pearl River County Sheriff’s deputies Tuesday was caught later that afternoon after an hours-long manhunt. Semaj Hall had arrived at the Pearl River County Jail to turn himself in on an indictment. Investigators say when…
Retired Gulfport Athletic Director Bryan Caldwell announces run for open Ward 2 Council Seat
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One person has already declared their candidacy for the open Ward 2 seat in Gulfport. Retired Gulfport School District Athletic Director Bryan Caldwell officially…
Four arrested, three victims rescued in Biloxi in nationwide human trafficking operation
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A nation-wide human trafficking crackdown leads to multiple arrests and rescued victims in Biloxi. Three victims were recovered and four suspected traffickers were taken into custody in Biloxi as a result of Mississippi’s participation in Operation Coast to…
Historic Birthplace of Barq’s Root Beer restored as bed and breakfast in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Travelers and Coast residents will soon be able to stay where history lives in the building where Barq’s Root Beer…
Southaven man arrested on child grooming charge in Jackson County investigation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Southaven man has been arrested on a warrant on the charge of grooming a child after an investigation in Jackson County. Authorities say 38-year-old Justin Giles was taken into custody last week by the DeSoto County…
State Auditor releases report on undocumented immigrants
A new report from State Auditor Shad White claims Mississippi taxpayers spent more than ten and a half million dollars on Medicaid services for undocumented immigrants over a three-year…
Wiggins Walmart Supercenter reopens after gas line rupture
Wiggins, Miss. (WXXV)- Operations at the Walmart in Wiggins are back to normal after a gas line rupture forced a delayed opening Tuesday morning. Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis says that line, located outside the store, was accidentally hit around…
Pass Road Possibilities Tour spotlights development opportunities
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-From Highway 49 to Keesler Air Force Base, Pass Road is a critical corridor through Gulfport and Biloxi. A group is sponsoring two commercial development possibilities…
Officials urge residents to review safety plans during severe weather season
In the wake of this weekend’s severe weather in South Mississippi, including three tornadoes that touched down in Gulfport, it’s a good reminder to make…
Gulfport Fire Department testing fire hydrants throughout the city
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department will be conducting fire hydrant testing and maintenance throughout the city soon. During this time, residents may notice temporary drops…
Community concerned as Hancock High exchange students in ICE custody
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- It's been just over a week since two Hancock High School foreign exchange students were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration…
Mississippi launches new rural healthcare initiative statewide
Mississippi’s new rural healthcare initiatives are now rolling out across the state. The state has created a rural health transformation program office, which reports to the office of the…
Coastal Family Health Center receives grant to expand infectious disease care
Coastal Family Health Center leaders are reacting to the recent news that the center has been awarded national funding to expand local care for certain…
First Methodist Church Long Beach preparing for annual community rummage sale
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A popular community rummage sale is gearing up for its biggest event of the year offering more than just bargains, but…
Mississippi launches Work and Save Program to help residents build retirement savings
About 38 percent of Mississippians don’t have any savings at all, let alone retirement savings. The legislature passed the Work and Save Program. It…
Man arrested on multiple child sex crime charges in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A man has been arrested in Stone County on multiple child sex crime charges. According to Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart, Brandon Hill was arrested and charged with four counts of sexual battery of a child…
Biloxi Visitors Center to host Lighthouse Artisan Festival on May 9
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Visitors Center is playing host to their Lighthouse Artisan Festival. That’s happening on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4…
Pedestrian killed in late-night crash on HWY 57 in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — A pedestrian was killed Monday night after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 57 near Robinson Still Road, according to the Gautier Police Department. Officers responded to the crash at approximately 11:00 p.m. on April…
Jackson County Chamber hosting annual Industrial Trade Show and Business Expo
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Chamber is hosting their annual Industrial Trade Show and Business Expo soon. Amanda Ray and Savannah Webb join…
Coast Guard continues water search for South Mississippi man
The U.S. Coast Guard is continuing search efforts for a Mississippi Coast man after receiving a report from a fishing vessel of a 55-year-old man in the water in Chandeleur Sound on Tuesday. In response, multiple Coast Guard units were…
97th annual Blessing of the Fleet poster unveiling
The 97th annual Blessing of the Fleet is happening soon. The poster unveiling and meeting with the shrimp king and queen are taking place tonight at St. Michael…
Biloxi man facing child grooming charges in Jackson County
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- More details are coming out about another child grooming case in Jackson County. Jared Boswell of Biloxi is charged with one count of grooming a child and one count of enticement of a child. The charges come…
Moss Point seventh grader holds signing for published book
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point School District is sharing a book signing that took place Tuesday. Seventh grader Alannah Brazzle is a published author, writing…
Lucedale man sentenced in 2024 murder case in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Lucedale man has been convicted in a deadly 2024 shooting outside a Jackson County bar. Twenty-three-year-old Charles Mason IV was found guilty by a Jackson County jury of first-degree murder and four counts of aggravated…
Humane Society of South Mississippi takes in dogs after hoarding case
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is sharing details after a hoarding case in Gulfport. A total of 39 small breed dogs…
ICE issues statement on detention of Hancock High students
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New details are coming in for the case of two Hancock High students who are being held in ICE custody due to a visa issue. ICE officials are now responding to the matter. As we’ve reported,…
Mississippi Aquarium to host Star Wars-Themed celebration
The Mississippi Aquarium is about to go to a galaxy far, far away. All your favorite Star Wars Characters will be heading to the campus on May 3rd. Nicole…