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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 searching for missing vulnerable person
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable person. Lois Martin reported her daughter, 58-year-old Angela Ashcroft, as missing on January 30, 2026. Ashcroft has not been heard…
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…
Dogs rescued from house fire in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport fire crews battled a mid-day house fire in north Gulfport and rescued a number of dogs in the process. The fire was at the corner…
Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for…
Man arrested in George County on charges of sexual battery of a child
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A man is behind bars in George County on charges of sexual battery of a minor child. The George County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Christian Dykes of Mobile, Alabama on that charge. Following an initial court…
Four more deaths confirmed due to weather related impacts in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the state of Mississippi continues to work with county, state, federal, and private sector partners to respond to the severe winter weather impacting the state. Four more deaths have been reported…
Wiggins PD seeking information in vandalism case
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Police Department is asking for help in a case that started last Friday. Police saying multiple businesses were vandalized with spray paint. Police are…
Biloxi Police Chief’s first week on the job
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It has been a week since Biloxi’s new Chief Chris De Back was appointed by the city council. WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard sat down…
Third person arrested in connection with Picayune shooting
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update on the shooting investigation in Picayune involving teens, a third person has been arrested. Detectives went to Slidell in an attempt to find the third individual. He was located in Lacombe, Louisiana by…
NEW DETAILS: One injured in Wednesday night shooting on Steeplechase Drive in Gulfport
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One person was injured Wednesday night in a shooting near a home on Steeplechase Drive in Harrison County. Investigators tell us the shooting happened around 8:45 P.M. They found a man there suffering from a gunshot…
Third arrest made in connection with Picayune shooting investigation
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- According to the Picayune Police Department, a third arrest has been made in connection with a shooting that happened on Monday on Lewis Circle involving teenagers. On Wednesday, detectives went to Slidell, Louisiana in an attempt to…
1/28 - Mild on Thursday, followed by a big cool down
We have a mostly clear and chilly night ahead, with widespread frost developing after midnight and lows dropping to the upper 20s and low 30s. A mix of clouds and sunshine through the…
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…
Coast mayors, Extra Table team up for 2026 March of the Mayors
A yearly South Mississippi program to combat food insecurity in our cities officially kicked off its 2026 campaign today. March of the Mayors is…
Bus driver shortage in some Mississippi school districts
Mississippi schools are facing a shortage of bus drivers, leading to delayed routes, lost classroom time, and added stress for families. Bibhas Pantha with the Roy Howard Community…
Krewe of Shoe-Be-Boozie Box Parade rolling in Gulfport
The Krewe of Shoe-Be-Boozie is hosting their box parade. Margaret Jackson and Alyssa Nugent join us with details. The Shoe-Be-Boozie parade takes place Saturday, February 7 at 3…
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…
Toy Fest taking over Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg
A toy convention is taking over the convention center in Hattiesburg on February 7. Michael Keith and Eric Stewart join us with the details.
Krewe of Barkloxi rolls Sunday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Sunday in Biloxi, our four-legged friends will put on a big carnival celebration. The Krewe of Barkloxi pawrade begins at 11 a.m. with registration at Point Cadet. Afterwards, pets…
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…
Elks Parade and Krewe Unique set to roll in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- After a lull for a few weeks when it comes to parades, carnival action returns this weekend on the Coast. In…
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 searching for missing vulnerable person
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable person. Lois Martin reported her daughter, 58-year-old Angela Ashcroft, as missing on January 30, 2026. Ashcroft has not been heard…
Closures in Long Beach due to cold weather
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach announces the cancelation of events this weekend due to the cold weather. The Farmers Market and the Art…
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,…
Distracted driving ends in crash in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The State Department of Public Safety is sharing pictures after a crash in Jones County damages a highway patrol cruiser. A state trooper in…
