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District Attorney, Senate Candidate Scott Colom discusses FEMA concerns ahead of hurricane season
As we near hurricane season, District Attorney Scott Colom stood at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial to warn Mississippians about what he called a…
NOAA releases 2026 Atlantic hurricane seasonal outlook
As the start of the 2026 hurricane season approaches, forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting a slightly below-average season across the Atlantic Basin. NOAA’s seasonal outlook…
Clocking In with Spencer: Spencer steps into tactical gear with Gulfport SWAT team
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Spencer is trading in the news desk for tactical gear on this week’s edition of Clocking in with Spencer. WXXV…
Gov. Reeves unveils Mississippi Statewide AI Framework to boost education and workforce development
Governor Tate Reeves announced Thursday that Mississippi is preparing students and workers for the future with a new focus on artificial intelligence. The…
Sail250 brings international military ships to New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WXXV)- New Orleans will be playing host to military ships next weekend as navies from Chile, the Netherlands, America and others will be in the Crescent City.…
Southern Miss Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day showcases innovation and technology
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Start-up businesses gathered at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport on Wednesday evening for Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day, a chance…
Blow Fly Bar and Grill in Gulfport closing its doors
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A well-known Gulfport restaurant has once again closed its doors. Blow Fly Bar and Grill owner Jonathan Allen took to social media Wednesday…
Mark Your Calendars: Mississippi’s 2026 Shrimp Season Start Date Announced
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date for the 2026 - 2027 shrimp season. State territorial waters open on May 26th at 6 AM. All regulations of MDMR will be in full force and full…
Lane Kiffin brings Coach O back to LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Ed Orgeron returned to LSU’s football program Wednesday, seven years after he coached the Tigers to the 2019 national title. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin added the 64-year-old Orgeron to the staff as a special…
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System receive top marks in 2026 CMS report
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System is once again being recognized for top-quality care. According to a report from the Centers for…
Students explore opportunities at North Woolmarket Middle School Career Fair
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Career possibilities took over the hallways at North Woolmarket Middle School as students explored what their futures could hold. The campus was…
Hancock County residents approve $49M school bond
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The votes to renew a $49 million bond to pay for upgrades across multiple Hancock County school campuses have been released. Hancock County residents voted to approve the school bond issue. 1,347 ballots were cast and of…
Cedar Lake Bridge in Biloxi to close Thursday for emergency repairs
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Drivers in Biloxi should be aware as the City of Biloxi announces a temporary closure of Cedar Lake Bridge on Thursday, May 21. According to city officials, the bridge will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m.…
New juvenile crime law could send teen offenders to adult court
New juvenile crime legislation is set to bring major changes to Mississippi’s court system this summer. The Picayune Police Department is now warning parents and…
Man arrested in Wiggins on sexual battery, child exploitation charges; investigation ongoing
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A man has been arrested in Wiggins in connection to an ongoing sexual battery investigation. The Wiggins Police Department says Jesse Stiles was arrested and charged with one count of sexual battery and two counts of touching…
Local 14-year-old prodigy turns heads with paintings
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- After only one year of experience, a 14-year-old art prodigy in Hancock County is already creating incredible pieces of artwork and catching the eyes…
Pascagoula-Gautier School District announces changes to meal program
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is sharing an update to their meal program for the next school year. Due to increased household incomes, the…
The heat and humidity continue ahead of a more unsettled pattern
Warm and humid conditions will continue across South Mississippi through the middle of the week, with mostly cloudy skies tonight and lows settling into the mid 70s. Wednesday starts off mostly…
School Choice Public Forum scheduled as debate over education options continues
School choice is a hot and controversial topic. It’s a policy that allows parents to use public tax dollars to fund their children’s education outside…
Hancock County students presented heroism award after helping bus driver
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Five Hancock County middle school students were recognized after school leaders said their quick thinking helped save their bus driver during an…
GULFPORT TEEN SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS
A Gulfport teenager has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in a deadly 2024 shooting. According to the District Attorney’s Office, the teen pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of 16-year-old Charlie “CJ” Fairley. The…
Fisheye Film Festival celebrates environment and activism through local filmmakers
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is hosting a Fisheye Film Festival. This is a festival celebrating the environment and activism through…
Kids Fishing Rodeo returns to Pass Christian Harbor this Saturday
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The annual Kids Fishing Rodeo is coming up this Saturday on the east side of the Pass Christian Harbor. The Pass Christian…
Pass Christian city leaders provide update on city wide projects
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Pass Christian Mayor Kenny Torgeson has released an update on major infrastructure work underway in the city. The work ranges from hurricane…
What's that noise? Pascagoula Police warn about military exercises taking place
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is sharing information on training exercises taking place over the weekend. Aircraft will be in the area starting today, exercises expected to last until Sunday. Residents are warned they will hear flyover noise…
Local first responders finalizing hurricane season plans
First responders are finalizing their plans as we head into hurricane season. They’re urging residents to have their own plans in place. We spoke with fire officials who say…
Pascagoula Beach Pier set to reopen Friday
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula residents and fishing fans have something to look forward to this weekend. The beach pier is set to reopen Friday following the completion of phase…
Stroke Awareness Month: Memorial Hospital highlights warning Signs, risks
May is Stroke Awareness Month and Memorial Hospital is sharing vital information on warning signs, risk factors, and treatment options. Strokes are one of the leading causes…
National Blood Clot Alliance brings Red Bus Tour to Gulfport to raise awareness
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The National Blood Clot Alliance Red Bus Tour rolled into Gulfport with a life-saving message to spread awareness. The National…
District Attorney, Senate Candidate Scott Colom discusses FEMA concerns ahead of hurricane season
As we near hurricane season, District Attorney Scott Colom stood at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial to warn Mississippians about what he called a…
‘Kind of a Big Dill’: Gulf Coast Pickle Fest coming to Pascagoula next month
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Gulf Coast is about to get a little more pickle-themed fun! The first-ever Gulf Coast Pickle Fest is coming to Pascagoula next month with…
Mitchell’s Motorplex in Perkinston temporarily closing
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- Mitchell’s Motorplex in Perkinston announced they will be closed until further notice. The cause is an insurance matter that cannot be resolved. All scheduled events are pending…
Clocking In with Spencer: Spencer steps into tactical gear with Gulfport SWAT team
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Spencer is trading in the news desk for tactical gear on this week’s edition of Clocking in with Spencer. WXXV…
Gov. Reeves unveils Mississippi Statewide AI Framework to boost education and workforce development
Governor Tate Reeves announced Thursday that Mississippi is preparing students and workers for the future with a new focus on artificial intelligence. The…
Sail250 brings international military ships to New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WXXV)- New Orleans will be playing host to military ships next weekend as navies from Chile, the Netherlands, America and others will be in the Crescent City.…
Southern Miss Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day showcases innovation and technology
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Start-up businesses gathered at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport on Wednesday evening for Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day, a chance…
Blow Fly Bar and Grill in Gulfport closing its doors
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A well-known Gulfport restaurant has once again closed its doors. Blow Fly Bar and Grill owner Jonathan Allen took to social media Wednesday…
Mark Your Calendars: Mississippi’s 2026 Shrimp Season Start Date Announced
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date for the 2026 - 2027 shrimp season. State territorial waters open on May 26th at 6 AM. All regulations of MDMR will be in full force and full…