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Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter
Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what’s already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States. His annual prediction and announcement that he had seen his shadow…
Poplarville native Danica Hart kicks of 2026 solo tour at Ground Zero in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) -- Danica Hart, a Poplarville native and former member of Chapel Hart, kicked off her 2026 solo tour at…
Update on Long Beach Gateway Harbor Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Progress is being made on the Long Beach Gateway Harbor project on Highway 90. The vision for the project is to better connect the Long…
Two Coast ports receive federal funds
President Trump has signed an appropriations bill into law that earmarks money for two Mississippi Coast ports. The Fiscal Year 26 Energy and Water Development Bill will send $6.7 million…
Officials cut the ribbon on Pass Christian Fire Station 1
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Fire Department celebrated the renovation of Fire Station 1 Thursday. The station carries the name of the Jerry Andersen…
UPDATE: Two arrested in Friday shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Police have arrested two teenage boys in connection to a shooting on 28th Street Friday night. The 14 and 16 year old teens are each facing one count of Aggravated Assault. That shooting happened just after…
Mississippi has the highest rate of uninsured drivers
Mississippi has the highest rate of uninsured drivers in the country. That’s why lawmakers are revisiting a policy they scrapped nearly a decade ago. Justin Glowacki with the…
Pascagoula police warn of active warrant scam
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula police are making the public aware of a scam going around right now across the city. Scammers are sending texts and emails, claiming to be…
January's Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: North Gulfport Elementary's Drapundra Anderson
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. January's…
1/30 - Bitterly cold weekend ahead
Tonight will be cold and breezy, with clearing skies, lows in the upper teens and low 20s, and wind chills in the teens to single digits. Make sure to allow faucets to drip overnight…
Relief efforts continue to increase for North Mississippi
Recovery efforts in North Mississippi continue to increase as more roads become accessible and things have started to thaw out a bit. With help from the Mississippi National…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting near 28th Street and 15th Avenue
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting in the area of 28th Street and 15th Avenue. Police say one person is in critical condition. This is an ongoing investigation.
Local educators receive Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ten Mississippi teachers are getting more than just applause for their hard work, they’re also getting cash to bring creative ideas into their classrooms.…
Ocean Springs PD says missing person found safe
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department reports that Angela Ashcroft as been found safe.
Local nursery shares tips to protect plants during cold weather
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A sudden frost can damage certain plants, but with a little preparation, they can survive freezing temperatures. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley…
Donation drive for residents impacted by winter storms
Cities in South Mississippi are collecting donations for those impacted by the winter storms in North Mississippi. The cities of Long Beach, Gulfport, and D'Iberville are collecting donations for Coldwater, Mississippi. They are collecting bottled water, hygiene products, canned goods,…
Cold weather shelters opening this weekend
Ahead of more extreme cold this weekend, warming centers on the Coast are opening again this weekend. Harrison County’s shelters at the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center and Salvation Army Center of Hope will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The…
Arrest made in 2024 death investigation in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County sheriff’s investigators have arrested a man in connection to the 2024 death of a Moss Point woman. David Mitchell is charged with one count of tampering with physical evidence and one count of desecration…
MDOT clearing ice and snow
A historic winter storm slammed North Mississippi this week. A dangerous combination of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures has created a nightmare scenario on roads and highways. Parts of 1-55 and…
Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art awarded grant to restore, update Pleasant Reed House
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A historic Biloxi landmark is getting new life thanks to a grant aimed at preserving Mississippi stories ahead of America’s…
Biloxi Children’s Walking Parade takes place this weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Biloxi Children’s Walking Parade is rolling on Saturday. The parade takes place at 10 a.m. Children 12 and under will head down Howard Avenue on…
Jackson County Fire Protection honors former department chief
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team shared details from a funeral procession honoring a former department chief. Albert Lechner passed away on January 25…
Jackson County Sheriff's Department investigating dog fighting operation in Vancleave
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Three people are charged in Jackson County as the sheriff’s department investigates a dog fighting operation in Vancleave. During the course of the investigation, deputies executed a search warrant and seized 67 dogs, two goats, one horse,…
Remembering Lt. Michael Boutte five years later
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Sunday marked a somber anniversary for the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. It was five years ago that Lt. Michael Boutte was shot and killed in…
Weekend fires in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to two separate fires this weekend. Crews were called out to a shop fire that was threatening a nearby home on Sunday.…
Two 18-year-olds, juvenile arrested in Steeplechase Drive shooting
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- There are new details in the Wednesday shooting in a neighborhood off Landon Road in Harrison County. Two 18-year-olds and a juvenile have now been charged in this case. Kyron James is charged with one count…
Three people charged for drug-related offenses in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details on three arrests made in January. The first arrest was on January…
Poplarville native Danica Hart kicks of 2026 solo tour at Ground Zero in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) -- Danica Hart, a Poplarville native and former member of Chapel Hart, kicked off her 2026 solo tour at…
Singing River Nursing Residency Program Welcomes Spring 2026 Cohort
Miss. Gulf Coast – Singing River Health System recently launched the Singing River Nursing Residency (SRNR) Program in December 2025, designed to strengthen support, training, and long-term retention for nurses entering the profession. The Spring Cohort will officially begin February…
Registration now open for Summer Scholars On Stage immersive theater camp
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Registration is now open for Mississippi State’s 2026 Summer Scholars On Stage, a residential musical theater camp for middle and high school students interested in writing, performance and technical theater. The three-week camp, celebrating its 44th year, is set…
Pass Christian School District holding career fair
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian School District is hosting a career fair in February. The career fair takes places February 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Pass Christian High School. The event is open to anyone…
Shuckers to celebrate Biloxi with 228 Day
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Shuckers have announced that the team will celebrate Biloxi and the Gulf Coast with 228 Day. The fun takes place on February 28 at Keesler Federal Park, beginning at 5 p.m. It is free and…
City of Hattiesburg unveils another mural
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Hattiesburg is one step closer to their 100 mural goal. Mural 69 was unveiled on Wednesday created by Mississippi artist Gavin Bird. This creation…
Update on Long Beach Gateway Harbor Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Progress is being made on the Long Beach Gateway Harbor project on Highway 90. The vision for the project is to better connect the Long…
Community invited to chat with new Moss Point police chief
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department is inviting the community for a chat with the chief. Chief Dennis Stevenson invites everyone to the…
Two Coast ports receive federal funds
President Trump has signed an appropriations bill into law that earmarks money for two Mississippi Coast ports. The Fiscal Year 26 Energy and Water Development Bill will send $6.7 million…
Four Biloxi firefighters receive promotions
The Biloxi Fire Department is sharing news that four firefighters have been promoted to lieutenant. Those include Spencer Cosper, Conner Kelly, Mike Hill, and Austin Strawn. Biloxi fire says these four…
Recreational fishing season for Red Grouper to close February 1 through April 1 in Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced that the recreational fishing season for Red Grouper will be closed in Mississippi territorial waters. The closure runs from Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. local time…
