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No injuries reported after shooting near Krewe of Nereids parade in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss (WXXV)-- No injuries were reported after a shooting near the Krewe of Nereids parade route in Waveland Sunday afternoon. Waveland Police Chief Mike Prendergast tells WXXV says it happened around 1 p.m, near the intersection of Highway 90…
MS AG’s Office launches new mobile app
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has released a new mobile app. Fitch says the app is designed to connect Mississippians to some of the resources her office offers. Specifically,…
Singing River Health System opens new medical clinic
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System is celebrating a new medical clinic opening. This one is located in Downtown Biloxi on Howard Avenue. The official opening date…
Mississippi Aquarium turtle sponsorships now open
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- You can now sponsor one of the cold-stunned sea turtles the Mississippi Aquarium is currently rehabbing to help its recovery efforts. The aquarium says rehab costs can…
City of Gulfport launches website listing work projects
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport has rolled out a new website that allows residents to track capital improvement projects across the city in real time. It’s…
MDOT releases parade safety tips
With carnival really ramping up in our area, with a little more than two weeks to go to Fat Tuesday, MDOT is releasing some safety reminders on how to stay safe…
2/6 - Sunny and warm weekend ahead
Clear skies tonight will allow temperatures to fall into the low 40s and upper 30s across South Mississippi. Sunshine dominates Saturday and Sunday, with afternoon highs in the low 60s both days. Overnight lows…
New camp in Harrison County gives students look inside the legal world
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Applications are now open for a new law camp aimed at giving high school students a firsthand look inside the…
End of an era at the Coast Coliseum: Executive Director Matt McDonnell set to retire
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s the end of an era at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center. Matt McDonnell has worked…
Arizona murder suspect captured on the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A murder suspect wanted out of Arizona was taken into custody Friday in Biloxi. Biloxi Police say 27-year-old Randal Santillan was taken into custody without incident around 7 Friday morning on Baker Street. Santillan has an active…
Parade safety measures in place near railroad tracks in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach has put some safety measures in place ahead of the Carnival Association of Long Beach Parade…
Two pedestrians struck and killed on I-10 near exit 41 identified
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Two pedestrians were struck and killed on I-10 westbound near exit 41 on Thursday night. According to the Biloxi Police Department, the accident involved two vehicles, and it happened just before 7pm. The Harrison County Coroner has…
Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
By JOSH DUBOW SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headlined the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class featuring five players but not six-time Super Bowl winning head coach Bill Belichick. Brees and Fitzgerald both made it in their first…
2/5 - Sunny this weekend with a warm-up into early next week
Clear and cool tonight with lows dipping into the upper 30s under calm conditions. Sunshine continues on Friday and sticks around through the weekend, with afternoon highs climbing into the mid to upper 60s.…
Ocean Springs Fire Department training on new drone
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Training has gone airborne for the Ocean Springs Fire Department. Firefighters spent part of the day learning how to use a new drone that…
Appeal denied for Pearl River County man convicted in 2020 murder
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Court of Appeals has largely upheld the conviction and life sentence of a Pearl River County man convicted in a 2020 robbery murder. In a decision released Thursday, the court affirmed the capital murder…
Senate measure to restore Mississippi voters’ right to ballot initiative advances
By TAYLOR VANCE/Mississippi Today The Senate Elections Committee adopted a measure on Tuesday that would, at least partially, restore the system to allow Mississippians to bypass the Legislature and put issues to a statewide vote. The committee voted to approve Senate…
Officials cut the ribbon on new Fred Urie Pier in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport city leaders cut the ribbon on a rebuilt pier on the city’s waterfront. The Fred Urie Pier was heavily damaged by…
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss’ NCAA appeal denied, but legal fight continues
Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’ appeal to the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility so he can play for the Rebels next season has been denied, the university said on Wednesday, but the fight is not over. The NCAA originally…
Man arrested after shooting, attempting to flee law enforcement in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs man is behind bars in Jackson County after a shooting in St. Martin and attempting to flee from law enforcement. On February 4, deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department responded to a…
Traintastic hosting ‘Kids Night Out’ Valentine’s Day event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, but are there any activities for kids to take part in? Traintastic is hosting a Kid’s Night Out this…
Multiple arrests made in connection to human trafficking, kidnapping investigation in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police say multiple arrests have been made in a wide-ranging human trafficking and kidnapping investigation involving a runaway juvenile. Six people are now facing charges including human trafficking, kidnapping, extortion, and forcible rape: 40-year-old Michael Eric…
Dr. Lucius Lampton reappointed to state board of health
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves has reappointed a Mississippi resident to the state board of health. Dr. Lucius Lampton has been reappointed to a six-year term.…
Ingalls Shipbuilding hosts 16th annual STEM Grant Award Ceremony
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted its 16th annual STEM Grant Award Ceremony on Friday, distributing over $95,000 to 22 schools in South Mississippi and Alabama. The…
Residents express concerns over pedestrian safety along Dedeaux Road
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Pedestrian safety is a big topic right now among residents of one Gulfport neighborhood. WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard spoke to residents along part of…
Tips for cleaning up after Mardi Gras parades
What’s often left behind after our Coast Mardi Gras parades roll is raising concerns among some in the community. This year, volunteers who help with clean up are…
Moss Point PD hosting event aimed towards teens
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department is hosting a free event aimed towards teens. The program is a discussion designed to help teens make smart,…
Pass Christian tennis team holding inaugural Pickleball Tournament
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian High tennis team announces their inaugural pickleball tournament. That tournament takes place March 7 with registration open until February 27. The…
No injuries reported after shooting near Krewe of Nereids parade in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss (WXXV)-- No injuries were reported after a shooting near the Krewe of Nereids parade route in Waveland Sunday afternoon. Waveland Police Chief Mike Prendergast tells WXXV says it happened around 1 p.m, near the intersection of Highway 90…
Long Beach Harbor Master honored with proclamation
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach honored Harbor Master Danny Kaletsch with a special proclamation, recognizing his dedicated service. Kaletsch began his career at the Long…
George County Sheriff’s Office warning against scam
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A phone scam is making the rounds in George County. Sheriff office officials say the caller claims to be from the George County Correctional Facility, asking…
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System hosting annual Mardi Gras parade
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System announces their annual Mardi Gras parade. The parade happens at the Biloxi VA Medical Center, lining up at…
MS AG’s Office launches new mobile app
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has released a new mobile app. Fitch says the app is designed to connect Mississippians to some of the resources her office offers. Specifically,…
Pascagoula English teacher recognized with award
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- One of Pascagoula High School’s English teachers is being recognized in a big way. Lauren Carpenter is named the 2026 Alabama-Mississippi Teachers of English to Speakers of…
Applications now open for Coast Electric’s Operation Round Up
The application window for Coast Electric’s Operation Round Up grant program is now open. Through this program, Coast Electric members can help support local charitable organizations within…
Singing River Health System opens new medical clinic
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System is celebrating a new medical clinic opening. This one is located in Downtown Biloxi on Howard Avenue. The official opening date…
Pass Christian K9 Officer Scout receives generous gift
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Police is sharing that K9 Scout received a new vest from the Department of Defense. Special Agent Terry Davis with the…
City of Long Beach announces new animal control officer
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is welcoming a new animal control officer into their ranks. Meet Kelly Mears. The Long Beach police say…