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Man arrested for sexual battery in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A George County man is facing multiple sexual battery charges following a recent incident. George County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested 38-year-old John Paul Moore of Lucedale on Monday. Moore is charged with three counts of sexual…
Pascagoula man, man named Santa Claus arrested in child exploitation sting in Louisiana
KENNER, LA (WXXV)- A Pascagoula man is among dozens of people arrested during a recent child exploitation sting in southeast Louisiana including a man with the legal name of Santa Claus. The operation resulted in 37 criminal charges with 21…
New Mississippi laws taking effect July 1
Starting July 1, new Mississippi laws are taking effect and bringing big changes. Here’s a look at a few of them. Senate Bill 2369 requires casinos to intercept gambling…
78th annual Mississippi Fishing Rodeo returning to South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) --With the Fourth of July holiday just days away, one of the Mississippi Coast's most popular summer traditions is getting ready to cast off.…
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people. The court’s six-justice conservative majority, which has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in the…
Man charged with first degree murder in deadly Gulfport shooting, victim identified
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A 34-year-old man is behind bars in connection to a Monday night shooting that left a 19-year-old woman dead and two others injured in Gulfport. John Gaddis III is charged with one count of first-degree murder and…
Weather Balloons: A Key Tool Behind Every Forecast
When you think about weather forecasting, radar and satellites probably come to mind first. But one of the most important forecasting tools is something many people never see: a weather…
Pascagoula-Gautier School District receives grant to expand CTE programs
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Students in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District will soon have new opportunities to train for high-demand careers. The district is receiving $1.2 million in…
Mississippi candidates, elected officials take center stage at Neshoba County Fair
In the Magnolia State, all eyes are on the governor’s office and the U.S. Senate with a senate election this November and a wide-open race…
Warm night ahead with the rain chance returning Tuesday
Tonight stays clear and warm with lows in the mid to upper 70s. Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 96 degrees on Tuesday. While most of the day…
Biloxi PD shares safety tips ahead of Fourth of July
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- As thousands of people get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July on the Coast, police want to remind everyone that a safe…
Voters head to the polls Tuesday for Gulfport Ward 2 runoff election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Polls open Tuesday June 30 at 7 a.m. for the Ward 2 Council Runoff Election in Gulfport. Bryan Caldwell and Ron…
Pearl River County celebrates America250 over the weekend
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stars and Stripes were flying a little early this weekend as Pearl River County kicked off its celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Crosby Commons…
Car enthusiasts roll into South Mississippi for 24th annual Scrapin the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Thousands of custom cars rolled into the Mississippi Gulf Coast this weekend for one of the region’s biggest automotive events. Saturday…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office remembers Deputy Len Rowell
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Sunday was the anniversary of one deputy’s death in Pearl River County. On June 28, 1994, Deputy Len Rowell was shot and…
Ocean Springs School District mourns the loss of English teacher Allison Dawson
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs School District is mourning the loss of one of their educators. English teacher Allison Dawson passed away Sunday…
Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots
By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump. The decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the…
Mississippi National Guard hosts Change of Command Ceremony
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi National Guard saw a Change of Command Ceremony at their headquarters in Jackson. Major General Edward Evans Jr. is handing over the position of Assistant Adjutant General to Brigadier General Tommy Tillman Jr. The National…
Squadron transition takes place for one unit at Keesler Air Force Base
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE (WXXV)- There’s a new chapter for one squadron on Keesler Air Force Base. The 85th Engineering Installation Squadron has transitioned…
Memorial Hospital Biloxi introduces Mako Smart Robotics for advanced partial knee replacement procedures
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Hospital in Biloxi is now offering highly advanced partial knee procedures thanks to Mako Smart Robotics. The Mako Smart Robotics transforms the way partial knee replacements are performed by helping surgeons know more and have to…
Shipley Donuts offering Fourth of July items
Shipley Donuts is offering special donuts for the Fourth of July. These donuts are available until Sunday, topped with Red, White, and Blue icing as well as holiday sprinkles.
Pet of the Week: Puppy is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is Katie King to…
WXXV’s Asia Ellis tests the new pool at the YMCA in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The YMCA in Ocean Springs is cutting the ribbon on their newest outdoor pool. The facility is expected to expand…
Jackson County Fire Protection crews work fire caused by suspected lightning strike
St. Martin, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team responded to a structure fire on Tennyson Drive in St. Martin Tuesday night. Firefighters found a small fire in a utility room. That fire was extinguished by isolating the gas…
The City of Gautier celebrates 40th birthday alongside America 250
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is hosting a birthday bash on July 2nd. Not only is it celebrating 250 years of America, the event…
Bryan Caldwell wins Gulfport City Council Ward 2 runoff election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Unofficial results for the Gulfport City Council Ward 2 runoff election show Bryan Caldwell will take over the seat vacated by former councilman Ron Roland back in April. As of Tuesday night, Caldwell received 713 votes…
City of Diamondhead invites community to Fourth of July celebration
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Diamondhead is inviting the public to their Fourth of July celebration. The fun is happening Friday, July 3. On tap…
Pascagoula Police Records and Court Divisions to close July 1-2 for staff training
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Heads up for Pascagoula residents, the records and court divisions will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. The closure is so…
Local veterinarian offers tips to protect pets from fireworks and holiday hazards
With the Fourth of July just days away, many families are getting ready for fireworks, cookouts, and celebrations. While the holiday brings excitement for…
Water outage set for parts of Downtown Ocean Springs Wednesday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A water outage is expected to impact many notable buildings in Downtown Ocean Springs Wednesday. City leaders say the Ocean Springs Library, senior center, Walter Anderson Museum, the building and planning departments, and 1010 Porter Avenue…
Man arrested for sexual battery in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A George County man is facing multiple sexual battery charges following a recent incident. George County Sheriff’s Office investigators arrested 38-year-old John Paul Moore of Lucedale on Monday. Moore is charged with three counts of sexual…
Woolmarket Elementary hosting food drive
Woolmarket Elementary is hosting a USA 250 food drive through the rest of the week. The community has until Friday to bring in non-perishable pantry items to fill four community food…
Pascagoula man, man named Santa Claus arrested in child exploitation sting in Louisiana
KENNER, LA (WXXV)- A Pascagoula man is among dozens of people arrested during a recent child exploitation sting in southeast Louisiana including a man with the legal name of Santa Claus. The operation resulted in 37 criminal charges with 21…
Mississippi Highway Patrol seeks public votes in 2026 Best Looking Cruiser contest
Mississippi Highway Patrol is asking for the state’s help with voting in a yearly contest. The 13th annual American Association of State Troopers is…
Mental Health Association of South Mississippi hosting annual ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ event
The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi is hosting its annual ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ event in just a few weeks. Here to…
New Mississippi laws taking effect July 1
Starting July 1, new Mississippi laws are taking effect and bringing big changes. Here’s a look at a few of them. Senate Bill 2369 requires casinos to intercept gambling…
78th annual Mississippi Fishing Rodeo returning to South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) --With the Fourth of July holiday just days away, one of the Mississippi Coast's most popular summer traditions is getting ready to cast off.…
Man charged with first degree murder in deadly Gulfport shooting, victim identified
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A 34-year-old man is behind bars in connection to a Monday night shooting that left a 19-year-old woman dead and two others injured in Gulfport. John Gaddis III is charged with one count of first-degree murder and…