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UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Gulfport City Council Ward 2 Special Election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- The preliminary results are in for the special election for the…
Sunny, hot, and mostly dry through the workweek
Tonight will be mostly clear with lows only falling into the mid and upper 70s along the coast and low 70s inland. Light southeast winds will become calm overnight, making…
Port of Gulfport dredging project recommended for congressional approval
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)--The Port of Gulfport has cleared a major hurdle in its effort to expand the ship channel serving Mississippi's state port. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially recommended the project for congressional authorization, making it eligible…
Memorial Hospital Biloxi Introduces Advanced Heart Pump Technology for Cardiac Patients
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV) — There is good news for people living with heart disease on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Memorial Hospital Biloxi is now offering an advanced treatment designed to help…
Biloxi woman convicted in 2025 slashing incident
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)--A Biloxi woman has been convicted of aggravated assault after prosecutors say she slashed a man's throat with a…
Driver who was killed in Tuesday morning wreck on 1-10 in Jackson County identified by MHP
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Highway Patrol has identified the individual who died following a wreck on I-10 in Jackson County early Tuesday morning. The agency says 26-year-old Christian Villa of Gulfport was driving a Kawasaki ZR90 westbound on…
George County Sheriff's Department searching for runaway teen
George County, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating a runaway teen. Jayden Conyers was last seen on June 5th near Lee Anderson Road. The clothes he was wearing at the time are unknown. He…
Suspects in officer-involved shooting captured
UPDATE (1:20 a.m. on June 9th): Two suspects wanted for an officer-involved shooting have been arrested Tuesday morning. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says 18-year-old Cortavious Hobbs was wanted along with 19-year-old Cortavion Hobbs. Both were wanted in connection…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic nears finish as anglers compete for big prize
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The 29th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is entering its final stretch with one last chance for anglers to make…
Minimal rain chance to start the week, leading to warmer afternoons
Our typical summer-time weather pattern is settling in along the Gulf Coast this week, bringing plenty of heat, humidity, and sunshine. Tonight will remain mostly cloudy with lows falling into…
Voters heads to the polls in Gulfport to vote in Ward 2 Special Election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ward 2 residents in Gulfport will head to the polls Tuesday for a special election to choose their next…
19-year-old subject still wanted in connection with officer-involved shooting in Mount Olive, MS, 1 man cleared as subject
UPDATE (9:15 p.m. on June 8th) - Another individual is wanted in connection with an officer-involved shooting in Mount Olive, Mississippi on Monday afternoon. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says 18-year-old Cortavious Hobbs is wanted along with 19-year-old Cortavion…
Traffic Alert: Washout forces emergency road closure on Kiln-Delisle Road
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County roads crews are working to repair a major portion of Kiln Delisle Road that washed out as a result of recent rainy conditions. Kiln-Delisle Road from I-10 to Vidalia Road is closed until further…
House destroyed in Monday morning fire in Harrison County, no injuries
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County woman escaped a Monday morning house fire, thanks to her smoke detectors going off. Harrison County Fire Rescue crews quickly responded to the scene on Robinson Road. The house is a total loss…
Historic Biloxi Saenger Theatre reopens, marking long-awaited comeback for Gulf Coast landmark
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Saenger Theatre finally made its encore over the weekend. After years of anticipation and countless restoration efforts, the historic…
Emergency crews respond to train derailment in Harrison County Sunday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue along with other local agencies responded to a trail derailment Sunday morning. The freight train was carrying…
Judge halts Trump administration efforts to impose conditions on SNAP
By MICHAEL CASEY BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday sided with 20 Democratic states and halted an effort by the Trump administration to force states to comply with a range of conditions to get billions of dollars from the Supplemental…
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center at Pascagoula Hospital ranks top ten nationally
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center at Pascagoula Hospital has been recognized among the top ten percent of inpatient rehabilitation centers in the nation. Based…
University of Southern Miss to add new science research facility
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The University of Southern Mississippi plans to add a new state of the art science research facility on the Hattiesburg campus. The Mississippi…
Parts of Three Rivers Road in Gulfport scheduled for closure
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is alerting residents about a road closure set to start next week. Three Rivers Road between Dedeaux Road and…
New initiative aims to empower women in the gaming industry on the Gulf Coast
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-A new initiative aimed at empowering women in the Gulf Coast gaming industry is now underway after launching…
State department of human services launching new app for SNAP clients
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Human Services is rolling out a new tool aimed at helping SNAP recipients better protect their benefits. Starting…
Search continues for suspect wanted in connection with May drive-by shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Police Department are continuing to search for a suspect wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting. Twenty-one-year-old Deshawn Marques Reed is wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting that happened on May 16 on 34th Street.…
The Downtowner is officially open in Downtown Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a new spot on the Coast serving breakfast, lunch, and a taste of local history. The wait is finally over. The Downtowner is officially…
Biloxi Fred Haise statue and moonwalk undergoing updates; area to be renamed
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Fred Haise statue and moonwalk mural at the Biloxi Lighthouse Pier are getting a refresh and soon, a new…
Bryan Caldwell and Ron Ruland go to runoff election for Gulfport City Council Ward 2
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Gulfport City Council Ward 2 candidates Bryan Caldwell and Ron Ruland will face each other in a runoff election, after neither candidate secured 50% of the vote on Tuesday. Four candidates were up for the position…
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Gulfport City Council Ward 2 Special Election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- The preliminary results are in for the special election for the…
Port of Gulfport dredging project recommended for congressional approval
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)--The Port of Gulfport has cleared a major hurdle in its effort to expand the ship channel serving Mississippi's state port. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially recommended the project for congressional authorization, making it eligible…
Memorial Hospital Biloxi Introduces Advanced Heart Pump Technology for Cardiac Patients
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV) — There is good news for people living with heart disease on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Memorial Hospital Biloxi is now offering an advanced treatment designed to help…
Biloxi woman convicted in 2025 slashing incident
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)--A Biloxi woman has been convicted of aggravated assault after prosecutors say she slashed a man's throat with a…
Driver who was killed in Tuesday morning wreck on 1-10 in Jackson County identified by MHP
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Highway Patrol has identified the individual who died following a wreck on I-10 in Jackson County early Tuesday morning. The agency says 26-year-old Christian Villa of Gulfport was driving a Kawasaki ZR90 westbound on…
George County Sheriff's Department searching for runaway teen
George County, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating a runaway teen. Jayden Conyers was last seen on June 5th near Lee Anderson Road. The clothes he was wearing at the time are unknown. He…
Suspects in officer-involved shooting captured
UPDATE (1:20 a.m. on June 9th): Two suspects wanted for an officer-involved shooting have been arrested Tuesday morning. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says 18-year-old Cortavious Hobbs was wanted along with 19-year-old Cortavion Hobbs. Both were wanted in connection…
Community input meeting for skate park design in St. Martin
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Skateparks Association is hosting a design input meeting for a skate park in St. Martin. That meeting happens at the Cedar…
Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosting Biloxi Skate Fest
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting their Biloxi Skate Fest on Saturday. From noon to 8 p.m., skaters can come out to show off…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic nears finish as anglers compete for big prize
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The 29th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is entering its final stretch with one last chance for anglers to make…
Voters heads to the polls in Gulfport to vote in Ward 2 Special Election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ward 2 residents in Gulfport will head to the polls Tuesday for a special election to choose their next…
19-year-old subject still wanted in connection with officer-involved shooting in Mount Olive, MS, 1 man cleared as subject
UPDATE (9:15 p.m. on June 8th) - Another individual is wanted in connection with an officer-involved shooting in Mount Olive, Mississippi on Monday afternoon. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says 18-year-old Cortavious Hobbs is wanted along with 19-year-old Cortavion…