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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College named military friendly school
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has once again been recognized for its strong support of military students, veterans, and military families here on the Coast. MGCCC has earned the 2026-2027 Military…
Beau Rivage employees give back through Swing for MGM Golf Tournament
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Employees from the Beau Rivage hit the greens Tuesday for a good cause. This year’s Swing for MGM Golf Tournament is about…
Community leaders work to curb teen violence with 'Stop the Violence' initiative
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- After fights broke out at the 18th annual Unity Festival in Downtown Gulfport over the weekend, community leaders are speaking…
National Hurricane Center unveils new tropical products ahead of the 2026 season
As part of a suite of product improvements for the 2026 hurricane season, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) is implementing two new tropical products and services for the 2026 hurricane season, including a new operational hurricane track cone map and new storm…
64-year-old Moss Point woman arrested, accused of arson
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department arrested a 64-year-old woman on an outstanding warrant for arson on Tuesday. Lula Mae Wade was taken into custody at her residence. According to MPPD, officers responded to Kreole Avenue on…
Gautier city manager shares updates on projects at area council meeting
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier’s city manager talked with residents and Jackson County business leaders Tuesday about big things happening in the city right now. Carlos…
Florida sheriff deputy arrested on multiple charges in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Florida sheriff’s deputy was arrested for DUI and hit and run over the weekend in Ocean Springs. Jessica Harrison is a deputy with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. Ocean Springs Police Chief Steve Dye…
Moss Police Police Department holds community reception
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Moss Point Police Department held a community reception, inviting residents out to city hall to meet and hear directly from officers and staff…
77-year-old man dies after space heater fire in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A D’Iberville man was found dead this week after a recent space heater fire in his camper. The Mississippi Fire Marshal’s Office says the man had been dead for several days before being found. The fire was…
Mississippi Dept. of Public safety transfers KKK artifacts to Dept. of Archives and History
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has transferred a collection of 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. The items were discovered as DPS staff prepared to move into a new headquarters. Officials…
Man dies after Monday vehicle pursuit in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office has released new details about a vehicle pursuit involving deputies Monday that ended in a man’s death. Details are very limited in this case, but the George County Sheriff’s Office identified…
Potential impacts on Mississippi sales tax on diapers
Lawmakers are debating a bill that could eliminate the state sales tax on diapers, but the proposal is part of a larger piece of legislation. Advocates are pushing…
Pearl River County woman enters plea deal in SNAP fraud case
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Pearl River County woman has entered into a plea deal after a recent Mississippi Department of Human Services investigation into welfare fraud. Betsy Johnson entered that plea in Pearl River County Circuit Court this month,…
Rape suspect captured by George County Sheriff’s Office
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, George County Sheriff’s deputies captured a rape suspect out of Moss Point who has been on the run since last Thursday. Deputies say 26-year-old Antron Graham of Moss Point was arrested Saturday after…
State Rep. Zach Grady gives an update on Mississippi legislature
It was a major deadline week at the capitol. Some bills died while others are still alive in the legislature with just about two weeks left…
Man arrested for sexual battery of a child in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County investigators arrested an Escatawpa man for sexual battery of a child. Thirty-six-year-old Christopher Porter was arrested after a report from the victim’s mother. Investigators are not releasing any more details about this case due…
Alabama man arrested for allegedly videoing woman in restroom in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- An Alabama man is behind bars in Jackson County after allegedly videoing a woman in the restroom of the Jackson County I-10 Welcome Center. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says 27-year-old Isaac Curtis is charged with voyeurism,…
City of Gulfport breaks ground on mixed-use development in downtown area
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A 105-million-dollar development project is officially underway in the heart of Downtown Gulfport. City leaders and developers held a groundbreaking for a…
Motorcyclist killed in Sunday crash in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A motorcyclist was killed in an accident in D’Iberville on Sunday. According to authorities, a motorcycle was traveling on Highway 15 in D’Iberville when it collided with a pickup truck. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified…
Safety exchanged zone installed at Poplarville Police Department
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Poplarville now has a safety exchange zone where residents can meet up to complete online purchases or custody exchanges. The zone is in…
Community invited to Taste of South Mississippi at Salvation Army Kroc Center
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Kroc Center will be hosting Taste of South Mississippi on Thursday. This is an upgrade from previous years, now restaurants from all six Coast counties are invited to take part. The event runs tonight from 5:30…
Businesses needed for My Abilities Career Fair presented by Keesler Federal Credit Union
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The North Bay Civitan Club of D'Iberville and St. Martin is hosting the second annual My Abilities Career Fair presented…
Ingalls hosts shipbuilding resource fair for employees
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted a shipbuilder resource fair Wednesday. The event showcased resources that help employees at work and home, including career counseling and training, as well…
Triathlon coming to Downtown Gulfport over weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Gulfport is gearing up for a busy weekend as the Clash Coastal Mississippi Triathlon rolls into town, bringing with it a series of traffic adjustments…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis at The Crawfish Cluster Dog Shows
The Greater Hattiesburg Kennel Club is hosting their Crawfish Cluster Dog Shows -- starting this morning and running through Sunday. The shows are taking place at the Harrison County Fairgrounds,…
Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt taking place at Jackson County Soccer Complex
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- This weekend is Embrace Abilities’ Inclusive Egg Hunt. The fun takes place at the Jackson County Soccer Complex starting at 10.…
City of Long Beach invites community to Easter Egg Hunt
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach will be hosting their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. The fun is happening at the Harper McCaughan…
Harrison County School District hosting hiring event for job seekers
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is hosting a hiring event this weekend. The event will take place at the Harrison County Center…
Gulf Coast Fair kicks off at Coast Coliseum Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Fair is coming to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum starting Thursday and runs until April 4. Experience the sights and sounds of…
3/25 - Sam's Wednesday Night Forecast
Expect partly cloudy skies with patchy fog developing late overnight tonight as temperatures dip into the low 60s. Skies will gradually clear on Thursday, turning mostly sunny by the afternoon…
Dedication ceremony held for Finley Cemetery historical marker
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A piece of Mississippi history is now permanently preserved in Harrison County. Wednesday morning, community members gathered to honor the legacy of the Finley…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College named military friendly school
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has once again been recognized for its strong support of military students, veterans, and military families here on the Coast. MGCCC has earned the 2026-2027 Military…
IMMS releasing six turtles Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is hosting a turtle release Thursday morning. The location is on the beach across from Edgewater Mall. Six turtles will be sent…
USA Health hosts Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- USA Health’s Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium wrapped up Wednesday at the Golden Nugget. The purpose is to educate healthcare providers in our region who…
City of Ocean Springs preparing for annual Spring Arts Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is getting ready to welcome hundreds of visitors as the Spring Arts Festival returns this weekend. Organizers…
Beau Rivage employees give back through Swing for MGM Golf Tournament
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Employees from the Beau Rivage hit the greens Tuesday for a good cause. This year’s Swing for MGM Golf Tournament is about…
Elijah’s Closet opening thrift store
Elijah’s Closet has some exciting news! The nonprofit will be opening a thrift store on April 11. Marketing Director Emily Williams joins us in studio with more on the store. A…
Community leaders work to curb teen violence with 'Stop the Violence' initiative
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- After fights broke out at the 18th annual Unity Festival in Downtown Gulfport over the weekend, community leaders are speaking…