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As Temperatures rise, experts warn of deadly risks for children left in hot cars
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- A dangerous mistake that can turn deadly in minutes, children and pets left inside hot cars. Even…
It'll be a quiet night with only isolated rain chances through the 4th
Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 77 degrees. Thursday brings plenty of sunshine and a high near 93, but it will feel closer to 105 degrees during…
Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA cuts the ribbon on new outdoor pool in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Just in time for summer, the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA is making a splash with a new outdoor…
Harrison County woman celebrates 103rd birthday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One Harrison County woman is celebrating a big milestone. This week is Ms. Helen’s 103rd birthday. Harrison County Senior Services made sure she celebrated accordingly, throwing her…
New law targets teen gun violence in Mississippi
A host of new laws take effect July 1 following the 2026 Legislative Session. One is getting a lot of attention. As of July 1, teenagers who commit…
Officials offer tips to stay safe on the water
The State Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is giving a heads up for boaters ahead of the weekend. Everyone is reminded to have their life jackets…
Samaritan's Purse helps residents affected by major flooding
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Just a few weeks after Tropical Storm Arthur brought devastating flooding to homes and neighborhoods across Mississippi's lower six counties, one Christian disaster relief…
MSDH confirms state's first human case of West Nile Virus for 2026 in Hancock County
Jackson, Miss.- The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed Mississippi's first human case of West Nile virus this year in Hancock County. West Nile virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. According to the Centers for…
Police pursuit leads to officer-involved shooting on Highway 90 in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — A police pursuit that began in Gulfport led to an officer-involved shooting Wednesday on Highway 90 in Biloxi, according to Biloxi Police. Authorities said Gulfport Police were pursuing a man driving a U-Haul truck when the…
Bethel Free Health Clinic relocates due to storm damage
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- For many Coast residents who rely on free medical care, help is on the way. After Tropical Storm Arthur damaged Bethel Free Health Clinic,…
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…
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…
Warm night with a few chances for rain
A few showers and thunderstorms remain possible this evening before skies become partly cloudy overnight. Lows will fall to around 77 degrees. Wednesday brings mostly sunny skies with only a…
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…
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…
Federal funding granted for transportation improvements in Mississippi
More than $51 million in federal funding is headed to Mississippi for three major transportation improvement projects. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has…
Memorial Hospital in Gulfport celebrates first nursing residency cohort graduates
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Hospital in Gulfport is celebrating a milestone after graduating thirty nurses from its very first nursing residency in Gulfport. The program is…
Long Beach Police respond to early morning shooting that left one man dead
Long Beach, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Police Department responded to a shooting at a home on Allen Road Thursday morning. Officers responded to a call about a shooting, finding a male dead from gunshot wounds when they arrived. The…
City of Gulfport recognized at Mississippi Municipal League annual conference
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Municipal League wrapped up its 95th annual conference Wednesday on the Coast by recognizing cities and municipal leaders across the state.…
Gautier to celebrate 40th anniversary and America 250 with birthday bash
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- It's a double celebration in Gautier as the city will soon celebrate its 40th birthday and America’s 250th. On Thursday, July 2, the front…
Buccaneer State Park prepares for America 250 celebration
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) - Millions across the nation are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday this weekend, including several places along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Buccaneer state park in Waveland…
Krewe Unique hosting Back to School Bash
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Krewe Unique is hosting its annual Back to School Bash and Free Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, July 25. The event takes place at the Ocean…
Pass Christian Fire Deputy Chief Shane Bass retires
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Fire Department is celebrating the retirement of their deputy chief. Deputy Chief Shane Bass gave 27 years of service to the…
As Temperatures rise, experts warn of deadly risks for children left in hot cars
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- A dangerous mistake that can turn deadly in minutes, children and pets left inside hot cars. Even…
Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA cuts the ribbon on new outdoor pool in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Just in time for summer, the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA is making a splash with a new outdoor…
Harrison County woman celebrates 103rd birthday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One Harrison County woman is celebrating a big milestone. This week is Ms. Helen’s 103rd birthday. Harrison County Senior Services made sure she celebrated accordingly, throwing her…
New law targets teen gun violence in Mississippi
A host of new laws take effect July 1 following the 2026 Legislative Session. One is getting a lot of attention. As of July 1, teenagers who commit…
Officials offer tips to stay safe on the water
The State Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is giving a heads up for boaters ahead of the weekend. Everyone is reminded to have their life jackets…
Samaritan's Purse helps residents affected by major flooding
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Just a few weeks after Tropical Storm Arthur brought devastating flooding to homes and neighborhoods across Mississippi's lower six counties, one Christian disaster relief…
MSDH confirms state's first human case of West Nile Virus for 2026 in Hancock County
Jackson, Miss.- The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed Mississippi's first human case of West Nile virus this year in Hancock County. West Nile virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. According to the Centers for…
Police pursuit leads to officer-involved shooting on Highway 90 in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — A police pursuit that began in Gulfport led to an officer-involved shooting Wednesday on Highway 90 in Biloxi, according to Biloxi Police. Authorities said Gulfport Police were pursuing a man driving a U-Haul truck when the…
Bethel Free Health Clinic relocates due to storm damage
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- For many Coast residents who rely on free medical care, help is on the way. After Tropical Storm Arthur damaged Bethel Free Health Clinic,…
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.