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UPDATE: Moss Point standoff ends after suspect surrenders to authorities
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The suspect in an hours-long standoff at a Moss Point home Friday has been identified Forty-four-year-old Marquis Odom was arrested following a domestic violence incident after the standoff, which came to an end after Odom surrendered…
Hometown History: La Pointe-Krebs House
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Tucked away in Pascagoula near the historic Singing River, the La Pointe Krebs House has stood for nearly three centuries, making it the oldest surviving building…
Crossroads Elementary students get moving with ‘Move to Learn’ Initiative
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Students at Crossroads Elementary have only been in class for a few weeks, but they received a lesson in how movement can…
Woman accused of burning property, abandoning dog in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. — A Mobile woman faces felony charges after George County authorities say she damaged…
Goodwill of South MS celebrates grand opening of new Hardy Court location
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Bargain hunters and thrift shoppers had plenty to celebrate Thursday as Goodwill of South Mississippi cut the ribbon on its newly…
E. Brian Rose pleads guilty to tax evasion
In case you missed it, a South Mississippi man and former congressional candidate has pleaded guilty to evading more than two million in federal income taxes. Federal prosecutors…
Mississippi Power Foundation teams up with Goodr to host pop-up grocery markets
For many South Mississippi families, putting food on the table can be a daily challenge. The Mississippi Power Foundation partnered with Goodr to help…
City of Picayune names new chief of police
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Picayune has named its next police chief. Assistant Chief James Bolton will take over the department following the retirement of current Chief Joe Quave in September. Bolton brings 35 years of law enforcement experience…
Gulfport Police searching for missing 60-year-old man David Earl Woods
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, David Earl Woods, of Perkinston, Mississippi. Woods is described as a 60-year-old white male, approximately 5’11” tall and weighing 190 pounds, with brown eyes…
Fire crews battled woods fire near Bethel Road Wednesday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Protection is sharing details on a woods fire reported Wednesday. The fire happening on Bethel Road around 3 Wednesday afternoon.…
Engine fire breaks out on Ship Island Ferry
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- An engine fire broke out aboard the Capt. Pete Ferry this morning during a regularly scheduled Ship Island Excursions trip. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley tells us the fire started in the engine room, but crew members…
Community gathers at prayer rally in honor of Nolan Wells’ birthday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Wednesday would have been Nolan Wells’ 19th birthday. In honor of him, one Biloxi church held a prayer rally. Greater St. John AME…
Sting operation in Wiggins leads to business' beer permit being revoked
Wiggins, Miss. (WXXV) - The Wiggins Police Department is alerting the public to a case they've been working on. Starting July 22nd of this…
No signs of the heat letting up this week
Tonight will offer little relief from the heat. Skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures settling into the upper 70s. Winds will remain light, shifting from south to west…
Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell launches campaign for state attorney general
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced his intentions to run for attorney general in Mississippi’s…
Local law enforcement agencies kicking off 2026 ‘Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
If you’re hitting the road for Labor Day, you’ll want to pay close attention. Law enforcement agencies across Mississippi are stepping up…
Two Coastal cities issue burn bans amid dry conditions
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The cities of Waveland and Bay St. Louis are still under a burn ban, as extremely dry conditions continue to create an increased…
Attorney General's office completes review of 2025 deputy-involved shooting in Saucier
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)--Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch's office has ruled that…
Amtrak Mardi Gras service celebrates one year anniversary
The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service celebrated its first anniversary after a year of connecting communities along the Coast. One year down and the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service is…
State Department of Education releases 2025-26 academic assessment program scores
Mississippi’s Academic Assessment scores for the last school year showed mixed results, with science scores showing the biggest gains. Sixty-four percent of students scored proficient or advanced in science, up more than three points from last year. English scores remained…
Ocean Springs Fire Department rolling out smart dashboard system
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department is sharing details on their new smart dashboard system. The dashboards allow staff to share important information with…
Tickets on sale for Musicians with a Mission fundraiser
Tickets are now officially on sale for this year’s Musicians with a Mission. The annual benefit for Back Bay Mission is September 24, starting at 6 p.m.…
Attorney General Fitch urges review of state immigration laws
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case involving state immigration enforcement. Fitch joined 24 other states in a…
Pearl River County Fire and Rescue hosting open house
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Fire and Rescue will be hosting an open house on Saturday. Families are invited to Station 21 on…
Governor Reeves touts July job growth
Mississippi reached a new record for employment. Governor Tate Reeves’ office says the state recorded one 1,196,200 total jobs as of July. Reeves pointed to the figure as evidence of continued economic growth in Mississippi. His office also says more…
Gulfport Police locate two suspects wanted in drive-by shooting case
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Police Department says two suspects previously wanted on felony drive-by shooting warrants have been located. Police had been searching for Jasmine Marie Rose Viduya, 20, and Timyah Charmaine Jones, 19, who were wanted on active felony…
George County Sheriff’s Office warns residents against scam
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a phone scam targeting families of jail inmates in the county. Scammers are claiming a…
Pascagoula police scam relating to application approval fee
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is alerting residents to scams going around the area. A scammer is using public information about an active rezoning application to…
Protecting Gulf Coast Shrimp: Mississippi leaders meet with USDA Secretary
Protecting Mississippi Gulf Coast shrimp, particularly shrimp from cheap imports, was the focus of a delegation from the state on a trip to Washington, D.C. Mississippi…
Gulf Coast Community Ministries hosting ‘Pack the Pantry’ event
Gulf Coast Community Ministries is an organization helping families across the Mississippi Coast with food and other essential needs. We’re talking about their ‘Pack the Pantry’ effort…
Mississippi Aquarium unveils newest members of penguin colony
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is revealing the newest members of their penguin colony. All four African penguins were hatched in January of this year. The four…
Shuckers postpone free movie night at Keesler Federal Park
BILOXI, MS –The Biloxi Shuckers are sharing an update regarding Friday's free movie night at the ball park. Due to severe weather across the Gulf Coast, the free movie night at Keesler Federal Park has been postponed. No makeup date has…
UPDATE: Moss Point standoff ends after suspect surrenders to authorities
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The suspect in an hours-long standoff at a Moss Point home Friday has been identified Forty-four-year-old Marquis Odom was arrested following a domestic violence incident after the standoff, which came to an end after Odom surrendered…
Hometown History: La Pointe-Krebs House
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Tucked away in Pascagoula near the historic Singing River, the La Pointe Krebs House has stood for nearly three centuries, making it the oldest surviving building…
City of Biloxi honors Croatian-American Veterans at ceremony
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Community members gathered at the Croatian-American Cultural Center in Biloxi for a special event honoring Croatian-American veterans. Posters were displayed across the room detailing the…
Crossroads Elementary students get moving with ‘Move to Learn’ Initiative
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Students at Crossroads Elementary have only been in class for a few weeks, but they received a lesson in how movement can…
Thunderstorms leave damage across parts of Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team is sharing details on damage from thunderstorms that rolled through the area. Straight-line winds and thunderstorms affected portions…