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Gulfport City Council names pier after Ship Island Excursions founder
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport City Council has renamed a pier at the city harbor after a local legend. Tuesday, the council unanimously voted to adopt…
Road closure for 43rd Avenue in Gulfport scheduled
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Starting Monday is a road closure in Gulfport. 43rd Avenue between Central Street and 9th Street will be closed starting Monday. The closure begins at…
George County School District names two new assistant principals
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District is sharing two new assistant principals for the upcoming school year. Christina Havard and Coach Tyler Williams will…
Long Beach firefighter recognized by Gulfport Exchange Club
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- One Long Beach firefighter has been recognized for his work. Kelly Whitman was selected as ‘Firefighter of the Year’ by the Gulfport Exchange Club.…
The Gautier Police Department issue road safety reminders
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is reminding all residents that certain vehicles are not allowed on roadways. Those include mini bikes, dirt bikes, and four wheelers.…
Man found dead at Flint Creek Water Park Saturday morning
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)--Wiggins Police are investigating the death of a man found dead from a gunshot wound early Saturday morning at Flint Creek Water Park. Investigators say they got the call around 1:21 a.m. Once authorities arrived on scene, the…
Mississippi Power recognized at leadership conference
Mississippi Power was recognized with an award last week. The group received the ‘Excellence in Energy’ and ‘Community Leadership’ Award at the Southeastern Leadership Conference. The award was given to…
Coast cyclists reminded to ride safely during National Bike Safety Month
May is National Bike Safety Month. With more people hitting the roads and trails along the Coast, local bike experts are reminding riders to stay…
Slightly Soggy This Mother's Day Weekend
Showers and thunderstorms will continue through the Mother’s Day weekend as moisture remains in place across the Gulf Coast. Saturday looks to be the wettest day, with multiple rounds of…
Alabama man extradited to George County, faces child abuse and sexual battery charges
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - A 49-year-old man from Baldwin County, Alabama has been extradited to George County following an extensive investigation into reports of alleged sexual and physical abuse. Tony Fairley was initially charged with three counts of sexual…
Bienville Orthopedic perform Mississippi’s first endoscopic spine surgery
Bienville Orthopedic specialists performed the first ever endoscopic spine surgery in the state. Dr. Joseph Cox completed the process. The surgery was done using the Arthrex spine system.…
5/7 - Sam's Thursday Night Forecast
Tonight stays mostly cloudy and mild with lows in the mid 60s. By Friday, scattered showers and thunderstorms will are expected to develop throughout the afternoon, with highs in the…
Progress continues on new Gulfport High School football stadium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport High School football team has always had to hit the road to play home games at Milner Stadium. That is about to…
Clocking in with Spencer: Seal's Tire and Auto Repair Shop
With summer just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to make sure your vehicle is road-ready before those vacation miles start adding up. WXXV News 25’s…
Kirby Creek Bridge in Stone County closed indefinitely
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County leaders have shut down a bridge east of Wiggins after a recent inspection revealed safety concerns. The Kirby Creek Bridge on Big Four Road will be closed until further notice. If you live or…
Pascagoula native Nelson Walker sailing across the world
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- May 7 marks one year since Pascagoula native Nelson Walker set sail to circumnavigate the globe. He left from the Singing River Yacht Club. Since then, he has…
Arrests made in Wednesday night shooting
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 19-year-old Princeton Dunn and two juveniles. All three were charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to Sheriff Haley, the Harrison County Sheriff's Office responded to Palmer…
President Trump revives student fitness test in nationwide boost to youth health
President Trump is bringing back a familiar fitness tradition for students nationwide. The president signed a memo Tuesday restoring the presidential fitness test, reviving…
5/6 - Sam's Wednesday Night Forecast
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop late tonight, with better rain chances arriving Thursday and continuing on and off through the weekend. The wettest period appears to be from Friday…
Shooting investigation underway on Dedeaux Road
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting on Dedeaux Road near Latimer Road at a business. According to police, an individual shot into a vehicle just before 6pm on Wednesday. GPD says no one was…
Splash pads officially open in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As temperatures start to heat up across the Coast, Harrison County is giving families a fun way to cool down this summer. All county-maintained splash…
Mississippi House Speaker White creates six new select committees
Mississippi House Speaker Jason White announced the creation of six new select committees tasked with making policy proposals for the 2027 legislative session. Those committees include ones focused on…
House fire in Ocean Springs Sunday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-- Ocean Springs fire crews spent Sunday morning battling a large house fire. When crews arrived to the home on…
Mississippi students recognized at Congressional Art Competition reception
Mississippi students are being recognized for their creativity in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. Congressman Mike Ezell announced the 2026 winners after a reception celebrating student artists from…
Gulfport City Council names pier after Ship Island Excursions founder
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport City Council has renamed a pier at the city harbor after a local legend. Tuesday, the council unanimously voted to adopt…
Gulfport mayor recognizes youth council members
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating and the city council awarded medals to the graduating mayor’s youth council members. The ceremony took place on May 5. These members were…
Road closure for 43rd Avenue in Gulfport scheduled
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Starting Monday is a road closure in Gulfport. 43rd Avenue between Central Street and 9th Street will be closed starting Monday. The closure begins at…
City of Gautier hosting listening session for Ward 1 residents
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is hosting another listening session next week. This session focuses on Ward 1. Residents are invited to First United…
George County School District names two new assistant principals
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District is sharing two new assistant principals for the upcoming school year. Christina Havard and Coach Tyler Williams will…
Blood drives happening across the Coast in May
The American Red Cross will be hosting a few blood drives in the month of May. The first is set for May 21 as part of the Battle…
Long Beach firefighter recognized by Gulfport Exchange Club
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- One Long Beach firefighter has been recognized for his work. Kelly Whitman was selected as ‘Firefighter of the Year’ by the Gulfport Exchange Club.…
Ocean Springs Police Department recognizes two members
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is recognizing two members of their force. Both are receiving recognition for work done in the first quarter of 2026.…
Jackson County fire crews take part in training
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team is sharing a few firefighters have been conducting air truck training the last few weeks. They are learning…
One local business helping Ocean Springs firefighters clean their masks
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- In Ocean Springs, the fire department is thanking one business for help cleaning up face pieces. Tony Murphy with 1-800-Board Up brought…
The Gautier Police Department issue road safety reminders
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is reminding all residents that certain vehicles are not allowed on roadways. Those include mini bikes, dirt bikes, and four wheelers.…
Deputy earns Top Shot Award at George County Sheriff’s Firearm Qualifications
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Department is congratulating one of their own. Deputy Conner Dunlap earned the Top Shot Award at the…
Man found dead at Flint Creek Water Park Saturday morning
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)--Wiggins Police are investigating the death of a man found dead from a gunshot wound early Saturday morning at Flint Creek Water Park. Investigators say they got the call around 1:21 a.m. Once authorities arrived on scene, the…
Mississippi Power recognized at leadership conference
Mississippi Power was recognized with an award last week. The group received the ‘Excellence in Energy’ and ‘Community Leadership’ Award at the Southeastern Leadership Conference. The award was given to…