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Prescribed burn happening in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- If you see smoke in parts of Jackson County near the City of Gautier, there’s a reason. The Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge is undertaking a prescribed burn on 161 acres south of I-10 and east of…
Legislation impacting the Gulf Coast
The Mississippi Legislature addressed an array of issues during this year’s legislative session, including matters directly impacting the Mississippi Coast. On that list are projects approved through the Gulf Coast Restoration…
4/6 - Sam's "Chilly" Monday Night Forecast
Clouds will gradually clear out this evening, setting up a cool and comfortable overnight with lows dipping to around 50. Sunshine takes over Tuesday with a beautiful afternoon high near…
Memorial Hospital discusses NICU safety plan
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Leaders in healthcare and child protection came together to strengthen safety for newborns. Memorial Hospital of Gulfport hosted a discussion centered on improving safety within its neonatal intensive…
Mississippi Sound Coalition announces new science-based recommendations
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Harrison County Board of Supervisors heard from the Mississippi Sound Coalition as they announced their peer-reviewed studies designed to guide better management of the Bonnet Carre…
One injured in shooting in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-Gautier police are currently investigating a shooting. Authorities say at least one person was injured and taken to a local hospital by a private vehicle. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time. The shooting happened on Kingfisher…
Woman arrested on sexual battery of a child charge in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A woman is behind bars in Ocean Springs on child sex crime charges. Twenty-year-old Alexis George was arrested and charged with sexual battery of a child. This arrest stems from an ongoing investigation where a 15-year-old…
Mississippi Sound Coalition to unveil study findings at supervisors meeting
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Sound police proposals and studies will be presented to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors Monday morning. Scientists with the Northern…
MGCCC and USM partner to expand degree pathways
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi are teaming up to offer more degree pathways at the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach. The…
Ingalls launches future USS George M. Neal
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding successfully launched the future guided missile destroyer George M. Neal on Wednesday. It’s the fourth flight three Arleigh burke class destroyer to be built…
Dredging operations set to begin in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A head’s up for boaters in Pascagoula, dredging operations near the Pascagoula Harbor are set to begin soon. The Army Corps of Engineers say that work…
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery announces new director
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pascagoula, there will be a change in leadership soon at Chevron’s Pascagoula Refinery. Marissa Badenhorst will take over as refinery director of both the Pascagoula and…
Moss Point Parks and Rec Department wins six awards
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point Mayor Billy is back with another edition of River City Chat on his Facebook page. In this video, he was joined…
Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast hosts "The Promise" as part of Easter weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- One Coast church is looking to spread the story of the Easter holiday through a major production. Pentecostals…
Win for Coast oyster fishermen
A press conference was held Friday by Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United at the Pass Christian Harbor. The group announced a legal victory after a Harrison County judge ruled in their favor.…
4/3 - Sam's Friday Night Forecast
Expect a warm and quiet night with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures falling to around 68. Saturday will be another humid day, with a mix of sun and clouds, and…
Mississippi Power dedicates workforce training center to former leader
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power honored a former leader with a new name for a facility that helps train the next generation of energy workers in South…
South Mississippi mourns the loss of Jackson County Sheriff Deputy Jimerson
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Tributes are pouring in across South Mississippi after a Jackson County sheriff’s deputy was killed in the line of duty. Deputy…
Final beam lifted in place for Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Leaders from Mississippi State University and Keesler Air Force Base celebrated the final beam being lifted into place for a…
The Downtowner breakfast restaurant to soon open in old Triplett Day building in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- A new breakfast restaurant will soon open inside an iconic Downtown Gulfport building. The Downtowner is expected to open its…
Seabee stationed at NCBC named USO Sailor of the Year
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A U.S Navy Seabee Diver who is currently stationed at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport was just named 2026 USO Sailor…
Mississippi native accounted for from World War II
WASHINGTON—The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Army Tech5 Edwin E. Ross, 24, of Philadelphia, Mississippi, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for July 18, 2025. Ross's family…
UPDATE: Biloxi police release new details in assault case involving puppy death
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police are releasing new details in that aggravated assault case in which two men were arrested for assaulting a man who crushed a two-week old puppy to death. It all began just before 11:30 Friday night…
GivHer Circle hosting annual wine tasting event
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s GivHer Circle is hosting their third annual wine tasting event on April 22. Ahead of the event, Tiffany Bell and Starr Chapman are in…
Secretary of State Michael Watson launches run for lieutenant governor
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is throwing his hat into the ring for another statewide office in the 2027 state elections. The Jackson County native was in Pascagoula Tuesday morning to kick off his campaign for lieutenant…
Prescribed burn happening in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- If you see smoke in parts of Jackson County near the City of Gautier, there’s a reason. The Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge is undertaking a prescribed burn on 161 acres south of I-10 and east of…
Silver Slipper Casino hosting job fair Wednesday
The Silver Slipper Casino will be hosting a job fair this Wednesday. The fair will be held on property underneath the hotel, running from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The…
Secretary of State Michael Watson making announcement Tuesday
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson will be on the Coast Tuesday to make an announcement on his political future. The Jackson County native will hold two campaign…
Legislation impacting the Gulf Coast
The Mississippi Legislature addressed an array of issues during this year’s legislative session, including matters directly impacting the Mississippi Coast. On that list are projects approved through the Gulf Coast Restoration…
Memorial Hospital discusses NICU safety plan
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Leaders in healthcare and child protection came together to strengthen safety for newborns. Memorial Hospital of Gulfport hosted a discussion centered on improving safety within its neonatal intensive…
Mississippi Sound Coalition announces new science-based recommendations
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Harrison County Board of Supervisors heard from the Mississippi Sound Coalition as they announced their peer-reviewed studies designed to guide better management of the Bonnet Carre…
Annual Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair returns to Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re looking for a job right now, the annual Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair returns to the Biloxi Civic…
100 Men Hall kicking off Blues Brunch event
The 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis is kicking off their Blues Brunch this Sunday. These brunches happening every second Sunday of the month until August. Joining…
One injured in shooting in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-Gautier police are currently investigating a shooting. Authorities say at least one person was injured and taken to a local hospital by a private vehicle. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time. The shooting happened on Kingfisher…
Traffic stop in Pearl River County leads to drug arrest
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- On the evening of Tuesday, March 17, 2026, deputies with the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department made a drug-related arrest following a routine traffic stop. At approximately 7:15 p.m., a patrol deputy initiated a stop…
Southern Mississippians celebrate Easter Sunday
Many South Mississippians made their way to church Sunday to mark the Easter commemoration. Churches across all Christian denominations held multiple services as people celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For…
Ocean Springs Fire Department celebrates Easter with family
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The crews with the Ocean Springs Fire Department were able to enjoy Easter fun with their families. The department operates 24 hours a day,…
Woman arrested on sexual battery of a child charge in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A woman is behind bars in Ocean Springs on child sex crime charges. Twenty-year-old Alexis George was arrested and charged with sexual battery of a child. This arrest stems from an ongoing investigation where a 15-year-old…