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DMR to open Tidelands Trust Fund applications May 31
The Department of Marine Resources is accepting applications to receive funding from the Tidelands Trust Fund. The Coast can start applying on May 31. The Portal closes…
Pascagoula Gautier School accepting out-of-district tuition applications
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is sharing some exciting news. Applications for out of district tuition are being accepting right now. The Pascagoula-Gautier School District…
MBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Gulfport Police Department that occurred May 22nd at an apartment complex on Three Rivers Road. According to authorities, officers responded to a call about…
Moss Point Police Department sharing Memorial Day Weekend safety reminders
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and the Moss Point Police Department wants to encourage everyone to be safe. Chief Dennis Stevenson took to social media…
Acadian Ambulance Celebrates National EMS Week
GULFPORT, Miss. - Acadian Ambulance is celebrating National EMS Week by recognizing the paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, and support teams who work around the clock to save lives and serve their…
Mississippi Power is Storm Ready
Gulport, Miss (WXXV) Hurricane season officially begins June 1st, and Mississippi Power says crews are already preparing for whatever this season may bring. Company leaders recently met to…
Military Appreciation Weekend at the Aquarium
Gulport, Miss (WXXV) Memorial Day weekend is here, and the Mississippi Aquarium is honoring the men and women who currently serve or have served our country with a special offer for…
Gulfport Teen Sentenced to 20 years
Gulport, Miss (WXXV) A Gulfport teenager has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in a deadly 2024 shooting. According to the District Attorney’s Office, the teen pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of 16-year-old…
Pass Christian city leaders provide update on city wide projects
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Pass Christian Mayor Kenny Torgeson has released an update on major infrastructure work underway in the city. The work ranges from hurricane…
National Blood Clot Alliance brings Red Bus Tour to Gulfport to raise awareness
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The National Blood Clot Alliance Red Bus Tour rolled into Gulfport with a life-saving message to spread awareness. The National…
Wet and unsettled pattern ramps up ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
A wet and unsettled weather pattern is setting up across South Mississippi and the Gulf Coast heading into the holiday weekend, with repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through…
District Attorney, Senate Candidate Scott Colom discusses FEMA concerns ahead of hurricane season
As we near hurricane season, District Attorney Scott Colom stood at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial to warn Mississippians about what he called a…
NOAA releases 2026 Atlantic hurricane seasonal outlook
As the start of the 2026 hurricane season approaches, forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting a slightly below-average season across the Atlantic Basin. NOAA’s seasonal outlook…
Clocking In with Spencer: Spencer steps into tactical gear with Gulfport SWAT team
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Spencer is trading in the news desk for tactical gear on this week’s edition of Clocking in with Spencer. WXXV…
Gov. Reeves unveils Mississippi Statewide AI Framework to boost education and workforce development
Governor Tate Reeves announced Thursday that Mississippi is preparing students and workers for the future with a new focus on artificial intelligence. The…
Sail250 brings international military ships to New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WXXV)- New Orleans will be playing host to military ships next weekend as navies from Chile, the Netherlands, America and others will be in the Crescent City.…
Southern Miss Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day showcases innovation and technology
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Start-up businesses gathered at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport on Wednesday evening for Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day, a chance…
Blow Fly Bar and Grill in Gulfport closing its doors
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A well-known Gulfport restaurant has once again closed its doors. Blow Fly Bar and Grill owner Jonathan Allen took to social media Wednesday…
Mark Your Calendars: Mississippi’s 2026 Shrimp Season Start Date Announced
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date for the 2026 - 2027 shrimp season. State territorial waters open on May 26th at 6 AM. All regulations of MDMR will be in full force and full…
Lane Kiffin brings Coach O back to LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Ed Orgeron returned to LSU’s football program Wednesday, seven years after he coached the Tigers to the 2019 national title. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin added the 64-year-old Orgeron to the staff as a special…
Renovation work continues at Biloxi Yacht Club Clubhouse
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Yacht Club officials have released a behind the scenes look on the work they’re doing to restore a historic Biloxi landmark which will…
MGCCC Respiratory Care Technology Program wins state title
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is celebrating a big win for its respiratory care technology program. The Bronchial Ballers Respiratory Care Team dominated the 2026 Magnolia Sputum Bowl,…
City leaders break ground on new medical center in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Picayune city leaders are celebrating new growth along the Highland Parkway. A groundbreaking was held for a new medical complex. Once complete, the…
Moss Point Police Thank Assisting Agencies After Missing Child Safely Recovered
MOSS POINT, Miss (WXXV) - The Moss Point Police Department is expressing sincere gratitude to multiple assisting agencies following the safe recovery of a six-year-old child who wandered away from his residence on Valley Street. Police Chief Dennis Stevenson thanked…
Family fun returns as Gulfport splash pads reopen across the city
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Splash pad season is back just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. All City of Gulfport splash pads reopened on May 21.…
East Pascagoula Substation Project moves into phase 2, construction set to start soon
Phase two of the East Pascagoula Substation Project is now underway after the city council awarded the construction bid. This part of the…
DMR to open Tidelands Trust Fund applications May 31
The Department of Marine Resources is accepting applications to receive funding from the Tidelands Trust Fund. The Coast can start applying on May 31. The Portal closes…
Gautier Fire Department trains on engine operations to boost emergency response skills
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is recognizing their fire department for taking part in training. Crews spent Tuesday training on engine pump…
Pascagoula Gautier School accepting out-of-district tuition applications
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is sharing some exciting news. Applications for out of district tuition are being accepting right now. The Pascagoula-Gautier School District…
City of Biloxi recognizes National Public Works Week
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- During Tuesday’s Biloxi city council meeting, a proclamation declaring May 17 through the 23rd as National Public Works Week was presented. The city says public…
MBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Gulfport Police Department that occurred May 22nd at an apartment complex on Three Rivers Road. According to authorities, officers responded to a call about…
Moss Point Police Department sharing Memorial Day Weekend safety reminders
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and the Moss Point Police Department wants to encourage everyone to be safe. Chief Dennis Stevenson took to social media…
Mississippi Aquarium celebrates Axl the Dolphin’s 16th birthday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One resident at the Mississippi Aquarium is old enough to get his driver’s license. Axl celebrated his birthday over the weekend, turning 16. The staff…
Acadian Ambulance Celebrates National EMS Week
GULFPORT, Miss. - Acadian Ambulance is celebrating National EMS Week by recognizing the paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, and support teams who work around the clock to save lives and serve their…
Mississippi Power is Storm Ready
Gulport, Miss (WXXV) Hurricane season officially begins June 1st, and Mississippi Power says crews are already preparing for whatever this season may bring. Company leaders recently met to…
Downtown Gulfport hosts Octane Car Festival Saturday featuring cars, music, and vendors
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This Saturday, an event for car enthusiasts is taking over Downtown Gulfport, rain or shine. The Octane Car Festival is free…
Military Appreciation Weekend at the Aquarium
Gulport, Miss (WXXV) Memorial Day weekend is here, and the Mississippi Aquarium is honoring the men and women who currently serve or have served our country with a special offer for…
Gulf Coast Association of Pride hosting annual Pride event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Association of Pride is hosting their annual event on June 6 in Gulfport. Jones Park will be full of vendors,…