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Cook Out officially open in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A popular fast-food chain is officially serving up burgers, barbecue, and milkshakes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Cook Out has opened its new location in Gulfport. It…
Hotter afternoons with fewer chances for rain
Tonight will be mostly clear with a warm low around 76 degrees. Friday through Monday will feature mostly sunny skies each day with afternoon highs climbing from around 90 on…
Millions of oyster spat deployed as part of Mississippi Oyster Restoration Project
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Millions of oyster spat were recently deployed into the Mississippi Sound, marking another step in rebuilding one of the Coast’s…
Water contact notice issued for three Coast beaches
As we get closer to another South Mississippi weekend, water contact advisories have been issued for three Coast beaches. Those include Lakeshore Beach and Bay St. Louis Beach in Hancock County as well as Long Beach. The beaches are not…
Residents urged to stay alert as bear sightings rise in South Mississippi
Residents across South Mississippi are being urged to stay alert following several recent black bear sightings. Law enforcement officials say flooding and seasonal movement…
Biloxi police arrest man accused of attempting to entice child for sexual purposes
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) - A Biloxi man is behind bars following an investigation into the alleged enticement of a child for sexual purposes. Police say 47-year-old Zawon Timothy Moore was arrested Thursday, June 25. Investigators say the case began earlier…
Gautier teen reported missing has been located safely
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A teenager missing out of Gautier has been found safe. Jacquire Rennea Perkins was last seen leaving her home on June 20. With the help…
Gulfport shooting suspect turns himself in
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- An update in a shooting investigation in Gulfport. A man that police had been searching for since early June turned himself into police Thursday. Twenty-year-old Richard Smith Jr. was wanted on charges of armed robbery and aggravated…
Mississippi National Guard soldier saves two lives in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXXV)-The Mississippi National Guard is sharing that one of their own saved two lives in the nation’s capital last month. Sgt. Jordan Gillespie was walking…
Gulfport man charged in June 17 shooting incident
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A Gulfport man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left two other people injured earlier this month. According to the Gulfport Police Department, 43-year-old Dawonne Jones was arrested on June 24 and charged…
Biloxi Police searching for suspect after Wednesday night search warrant
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Police are on the search for a suspect. Wednesday night around 9, the SWAT team conducted a search warrant at a home on Magnolia Street. An alert was sent out via B-Alert, being lifted around 10:30…
Local distillery making, bottling whiskey in the Kiln
From 1920 through 1933, prohibition created the bootlegging business with illegal whiskey or moonshine being made and transported to meet America’s appetite for alcohol. Legend has it that…
Recovery efforts underway for residents impacted by flooding
About 25 people are currently staying in an emergency shelter in Harrison County after flooding displaced families across the area. Local emergency management and community partners are working…
Showers stick around on Thursday before drying out by the weekend
We'll keep a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast through Thursday before a drier stretch settles in for the weekend. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a…
240 homes damaged across the six southern counties during severe weather
More damage numbers from last week’s storms and floods have come in today. County governments have begun to issue damage reports to MEMA. In the…
Philip and Alan Moran sentenced after bribery and conspiracy convictions
BAY ST. LOUIS, MS - District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced the convictions of Philip Moran and Alan Moran for the crimes of Bribery and Conspiracy to Commit Bribery. The verdict was delivered by a Hancock County jury after a…
City of Gulfport asking for input after flooding
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After last week’s major flooding, the City of Gulfport is asking residents to help identify problem areas. The city is asking anyone who experienced street…
Jackson County officials urge residents to continue monitoring river levels after heavy rainfall
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County EMA officials are urging coastal residents to still monitor river conditions following last week’s heavy rain. Residents…
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to require people to show documentary proof of citizenship when they register to vote.…
Local ministry providing flood relief in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-In the aftermath of the devastating flooding in Stone County, some families are still picking up the pieces in the long road to recovery. A…
MSAG office determines use of force was justified in Lucedale deputy-involved shooting
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has completed a review of a deputy-involved shooting in Lucedale in November 2025. That shooting happened after…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis gives us details on firework sales on the Coast
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-The Fourth of July is coming up fast and fireworks will be lighting up the sky soon! Asia Ellis is live at Pass Christian’s Louisiana fireworks, sharing if…
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter: The Story of Robin Rodriguez
On this month’s edition of Cold Cases with Chloe Carter, we are digging deeper into the unsolved murder of Robin Annette Rodriguez. Robin Rodriguez was just…
Scrapin the Coast kicks off
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The first day of Scrapin the Coast kicked off Friday morning at the Coast Coliseum. Registration and drive-thru judging kicks off. Vendors will be checking in and setting up from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with inside registration…
Derick Hall One Percent Foundation teaming up with nonprofits to host food giveaway
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Derick Hall One Percent Foundation is teaming up with local nonprofits to host a massive community food giveaway this…
New housing options available in Biloxi as officials cut the ribbon on Petit Bois Townhomes
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- New housing options are now available in Biloxi. Community leaders and business representatives gathered Thursday to celebrate the…
Cook Out officially open in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A popular fast-food chain is officially serving up burgers, barbecue, and milkshakes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Cook Out has opened its new location in Gulfport. It…
US jobless aid filings fall to 215,000 last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds
By MATT OTT WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans applied for jobless aid last week as layoffs remain low despite economic headwinds that are creating uncertainty for businesses. U.S. applications for unemployment benefits in the week ending June 20 fell by 12,000…
Mississippi Aquarium releases first loggerhead turtle
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium has now released its first-ever Loggerhead sea turtle back into the wild. Thursday afternoon, Rhombus, a loggerhead turtle, made his return to the Gulf,…
Millions of oyster spat deployed as part of Mississippi Oyster Restoration Project
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Millions of oyster spat were recently deployed into the Mississippi Sound, marking another step in rebuilding one of the Coast’s…
Water contact notice issued for three Coast beaches
As we get closer to another South Mississippi weekend, water contact advisories have been issued for three Coast beaches. Those include Lakeshore Beach and Bay St. Louis Beach in Hancock County as well as Long Beach. The beaches are not…
City of Biloxi celebrating America250 with two Fourth of July events
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is prepping for America 250 with a pair of free, family-friendly events highlighting the city’s seafood industry. WXXV…
Local brewery celebrates being the newest smoke-free bar in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A new local brewery is celebrating a healthier environment as advocates continue pushing for more smoke-free communities across Mississippi. Nine Toes…
Residents urged to stay alert as bear sightings rise in South Mississippi
Residents across South Mississippi are being urged to stay alert following several recent black bear sightings. Law enforcement officials say flooding and seasonal movement…
Biloxi police arrest man accused of attempting to entice child for sexual purposes
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) - A Biloxi man is behind bars following an investigation into the alleged enticement of a child for sexual purposes. Police say 47-year-old Zawon Timothy Moore was arrested Thursday, June 25. Investigators say the case began earlier…
Runners gather for ‘Halfway to Geaux’ party for Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Organizers of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon once again put together a big party to mark the halfway point…
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral holding annual Patriotic Mass and Concert
The music ministry of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral is offering their annual patriotic mass and concert this weekend. Mass takes…
Gautier teen reported missing has been located safely
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A teenager missing out of Gautier has been found safe. Jacquire Rennea Perkins was last seen leaving her home on June 20. With the help…