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21 Years after Katrina Gulf Coast tree sculptures keep stories of resilience alive
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- For nearly 20 years, sculptures of marine life carved from standing dead trees along Highway 90 have served as…
21 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall
All of us here in South Mississippi and the Gulf South are marking a somber anniversary Saturday, August 29th: the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall. Katrina made landfall…
Gulfport Premium Outlets food hall reopens after eight years with four local businesses
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After eight years of sitting empty, a popular space at Gulfport Premium Outlets is getting a second change. The outlet’s food hall has officially reopened with four new…
Nice Saturday, but a little unsettled by Sunday
Saturday starts off mostly sunny and comfortable, with temperatures in the low to mid 70s, but by the afternoon it's going to feel a little hot, with highs near…
Palm Trees coming to Biloxi beachfront as part of ongoing beautification efforts
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Palm trees are heading to the Biloxi beachfront as Harrison County works to enhance one of the Coast’s most popular…
Long Beach officials warn residents against planning department scam
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach officials are warning about a scam currently going around. Some residents have been receiving calls and emails from people claiming to…
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort honors Dolly Parton with pink tribute
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)– The Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort is honoring country music legend Dolly Parton by lighting the property pink through Sept. 30, 2026. The pink tribute can be…
Long Beach Firefighters prevent apartment fire from spreading after Thursday morning blaze
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department is sharing the details on a Thursday morning fire at an apartment building. Around 2 a.m., crews responded to reports…
City of Gulfport releases details on proposed 2027 budget
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport released its proposed 2027 budget Thursday afternoon. Mayor Hugh Keating says this is a balanced budget, which includes a two percent raise for all city employees, and an additional two percent for firefighters.…
Off and on showers stick around through Friday
A few showers and thunderstorms are possible tonight and Friday, but the next best chance for rain arrives Sunday. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with a few lingering showers early…
Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on through free books for South Mississippi children
Dolly Parton’s legacy extends far beyond her music. For years, her Imagination Library has been putting free books into the hands of children across…
Stone County inmates celebrate graduation from SMPDD Pathway Home 5 Re-Entry Program
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- For a group of inmates in Stone County, Wednesday marked the start of a new chapter. Graduates of the Southern…
Jackson County woods fire 100 percent contained
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Fire crews spent much of Wednesday afternoon battling a woods fire in Gautier. The 14-acre fire is now 100 percent contained. It was in the…
MSAG shares statement relating to META youth mental health settlement
META has reached a nearly $18 billion settlement to end a landmark lawsuit. The deal resolves claims from 29 states that the company’s…
One Pass Christian school closes today, others delayed due to power outages
Pass Christian, Miss. (WXXV)- DeLisle Elementary School in Pass Christian will be closed for today due to a power outage. The outage was caused by Thursday morning's severe weather that rolled through western Harrison County. School district leaders say additional…
Fire departments across the coast respond to numerous fires caused by lightning
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- Multiple fire departments across the coast have responded to homes that were struck by lighting Thursday morning. A storm system in the area caused a number of emergencies due to extremely active lightning. Harrison County Fire…
Gulfport restaurant holds book drive for local nonprofit in honor of Dolly Parton
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- As the world mourns the loss of American icon Dolly Parton, Neighbor's Tap & Table in downtown Gulfport is…
Our weather is looking a little unsettled over the next few days
An unsettled weather pattern is setting up across the Gulf Coast, with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms continuing through next week, but not everybody will see rain on…
Southern Miss kicks off the fall semester the Gulf Park Campus
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Golden Eagles are back. Southern Miss Gulf Park kicked off the fall semester in style, giving students a chance to…
Crews work to extinguish Jackson County fire
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Crews are working to put out a large woods fire in Jackson County Wednesday afternoon. The Mississippi Forestry Commission says the 20 acre fire is…
Student explores fire service career during job shadow with Long Beach Fire Department
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department welcomed a student Thursday to join the department for a job shadowing opportunity. Firefighters…
Harrison County School District resource officer honored by sheriff’s department
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is sharing one of their school resource officers has been honored by the sheriff’s department. Deputy Christopher…
Picayune Police Lt. completes certified investigators program
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing one of their own completed a state certified investigators program. Lt. Sean Talley serves as the assistant commander of the…
Coast Transit Authority releases Labor Day holiday schedule
Coast Transit Authority will observe the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7, 2026. CTA fixed route bus service will operate on a Sunday time schedule on Monday, September 7. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. The CTA…
Recreational fishing seasons opening for Gag and Greater Amberjack
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced that the recreational fishing seasons for Gag and Greater Amberjack will soon open in Mississippi territorial waters. The waters will open on September 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.…
Gulfport Water Department scheduled maintenance to impact payment options
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gulfport is warning residents about an upcoming system maintenance. On September 3 and 4, maintenance will be taking place at the Gulfport…
Applications available for Moss Point Homecoming Parade
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point School District is accepting applications for this year’s homecoming parade. The parade will roll through the city on September 17 starting at…
Keesler Medical Center highlights teamwork behind life-saving cardiac arrest response
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Keesler Medical Center staff was put to the test last week. On August 20, a critical emergency at the Keesler Emergency Department…
Firefighters take part in county wide training in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department and the Stone County Fire Service teamed up for a countywide training session. Firefighters came together to practice…
Moss Point Fire Department takes part in training
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Fire Department recently took part in vehicle stabilization and extrication training. This training teaches firefighters to use rescue tools in a real-world setting. Firefighters are able to hone their skills and become more…
Gulfport School District students take part in Magnolia Boys State
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport School District is sharing three of their students had the chance to attend Magnolia Boys State recently. Boys State is a…
City of Gulfport schedules road closure for section of 5th Avenue
(Gulfport, MS) – The City of Gulfport has scheduled a Road Closure for a section of 5th Avenue between 25th Street and 28th Street for a sewer cave in repair project. Work is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 8, 2026,…
New Ricky Mathews book released
Former Sun Herald Publisher and longtime South Mississippi Media Figure Ricky Smith has released a new book, 21 years to the day after Hurricane Katrina. ‘Finding Hope: 25 Lifelines for Life’s…
MDOT urges preparedness on Hurricane Katrina’s 21st anniversary
On the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the Mississippi Department of Transportation urges residents to have a preparedness plan in place, especially during peak hurricane season. Saturday marks…
21 Years after Katrina Gulf Coast tree sculptures keep stories of resilience alive
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- For nearly 20 years, sculptures of marine life carved from standing dead trees along Highway 90 have served as…
21 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall
All of us here in South Mississippi and the Gulf South are marking a somber anniversary Saturday, August 29th: the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall. Katrina made landfall…
Gulfport Premium Outlets food hall reopens after eight years with four local businesses
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After eight years of sitting empty, a popular space at Gulfport Premium Outlets is getting a second change. The outlet’s food hall has officially reopened with four new…
Ocean Springs Cemetery Tours Saturday at Mary C.
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Auditions for this year’s Ocean Springs Cemetery Tour are taking place Saturday. If you’re interested, you can head to the Mary C. from 1…