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Officials cut the ribbon on new military research facility in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In partnership with the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosted a ribbon cutting…
Community comes out to send off the Gulfport Admirals as they head to State Championship
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV SPORTS)- The Gulfport community was out in full force on Friday as they sent off the Gulfport High…
Orange Grove Public Library offering food pantry to help food insecurity
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Orange Grove Public Library is giving back in a big way this holiday season. As the holiday season rolls in, the…
Remains found in Lake Pontchartrain as search continues for missing pilots
New developments in the search for the missing pilots in Lake Pontchartrain. A body part believed to be connected to one of the two pilots was found in the lake Friday. According to WDSU in New Orleans, the body part…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic flowing on I-10 near Exit 61
The accident on I-10 near Exit 61 (Gautier-Vancleave Road) and the rest area before the Pascagoula/Moss Point bridge has been cleared. Traffic is now moving normally through the area.
City of D’Iberville asking for return of stolen Grinch display
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Another South Mississippi city is reporting stolen Christmas decorations from a public holiday display. D’Iberville city officials say a Grinch stole the Grinch…
Community leaders hold forum to discuss school choice
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A public forum on the topic of school choice was hosted by the East Biloxi Civic Club at the Gruich Community Center Thursday night. Community leaders…
Broadway musical 'A Christmas Story' to hit the Beau Rivage stage this holiday season
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The iconic Broadway show, "A Christmas Story," is coming to the Beau Rivage stage this holiday season. We…
State Auditor Shad White discusses legislative priorities
Mississippi lawmakers will gavel in for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session on January 6. State leaders are submitting agendas, including State Auditor Shad White. White released his…
Gulfport officer arrested on DUI charges in Tennessee
A Gulfport police officer was arrested this week in Tennessee on DUI charges. Thirty-three-year-old Joseph Prine Jr. was arrested by Gatlinburg Police Wednesday for driving under the influence and carrying a weapon while under the influence. We reached out to…
Services for pilot killed in crash over Lake Pontchartrain announced
A memorial service has been announced for one of the South Mississippi pilots who is presumed dead after her plane went down over Lake Pontchartrain more than a week ago. It’s happening Tuesday, December 9 at Mosaic Church in Ocean…
Adopting pets responsibly around the holiday season
The holidays can be a busy time for the Humane Society of South Mississippi. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley shares more on how to adopt responsibly this season.
PGSD set to roll out weapons detection systems at high schools
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Pascagoula-Gautier School District is getting ready to roll out weapons detection systems at both high schools next semester. Students at…
Naloxone vending machine unveiled at Singing River Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Hospital Gulfport held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its new naloxone vending machine. This machine expands community access to life-saving opioid overdose…
Wiener Wonderland Christmas display returns to South Mississippi
WOOLMARKET, Miss. (WXXV)- One of South Mississippi’s most iconic holiday displays is back. Wiener Wonderland, the beloved Christmas display featuring dozens of dachshunds, is celebrating its 10th anniversary…
Remembering victims of Lake Pontchartrain plane crash
Search efforts continue after a flight instructor and a student pilot from Gulfport-based flight school are presumed dead after their Cessna plane crashed into the waters of Lake Pontchartrain.…
Picayune Walmart evacuated Tuesday night after receiving threats
Picayune, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing details on threats made to a Walmart Tuesday night. The incident happened around 10:30 Tuesday night. Immediately after the threat was received, dispatch received another call about a man with a…
BWC Terminals breaks ground on new facility in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County leaders and partners broke ground Tuesday on BWC Terminals’ new facility in Pascagoula. The Jackson County Economic Development Foundation joined county officials,…
President Trump says National Guard will be sent to New Orleans
By SARA CLINE and JACK BROOK NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that National Guard troops will soon head to New Orleans and bring another federal surge to the city that is already awaiting a separate immigration crackdown dubbed “Swamp Sweep” that…
Man to serve 40 years for killing University of Mississippi student Jay Lee
By SOPHIE BATES JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to killing a University of Mississippi graduate student was sentenced to a total of 50 years in prison with 10 years suspended on Tuesday. Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr. pleaded…
Tips to stay safe while driving on wet roads
The holidays are a busy time and with these rainy conditions, it is important that you stay safe this holiday season. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley spoke with an…
Acadian Ambulance marks 25 years of service in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Acadian Ambulance is celebrating a major milestone in Jackson County. The emergency medical service marked 25 years of service, after first beginning…
2026 DMR Calendars now available
As we look ahead to 2026, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has released its annual calendar so you can start to prepare for the new year. The calendar serves as…
John Grishman novel ‘Boys from Biloxi’ getting adaptation
A story about Biloxi is heading to Amazon Prime Video, John Grisham’s ‘The Boys from Biloxi’ is currently in development. At this time, there is no premiere date…
IMMS opens up wish list for animals at facility
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies says all animals at the facility have been good this year and are hoping for lots of presents. Their…
State Department of Corrections welcomes new class of officers
The State Department of Corrections has welcomed a new class of officers at the South Mississippi Correctional Institution last week. The graduating class completed a program that…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office warns against scams
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is sharing that scammers are contacting people ahead of the holidays. A fake deputy is calling residents, asking for money to be sent so…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reports new scam going around
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Jackson County, deputies are receiving reports of a current scam. Multiple people have reported getting calls from people who tell them…
Pass Christian Pawrade rescheduled due to weather
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Pet Pawrade has been moved to Sunday. The times have changed as well. Registration starts at 1 p.m. and the parade starts…
City of Long Beach reschedules ‘Sea Santa Sail-A-Bration’
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach has moved the Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration Parade to Sunday due to weather. The parade now rolls through Downtown Long…
December events at the Jackson George Regional Library System
We’re taking a look at events happening at the Jackson-George Regional Library for the month of December. Gautier Library’s Branch Manager Cory Joiner is in studio with…
Former DEA agent charged with agreeing to launder millions of dollars for Mexican drug cartel
By DAVE COLLINS and MICHAEL R. SISAK NEW YORK (AP) — A former high-level agent with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and an associate have been charged with conspiring to launder millions of dollars and obtain military-grade firearms and explosives for a Mexican…
Biloxi Christmas on the Water Parade
Rusty David joins us ahead of Biloxi’s Christmas on the Water Parade this weekend. He shares details about a day change due to the weather, also sharing what fun can…
Ocean Springs Chamber collecting gifts for State Hospital
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone to share some holiday spirit through this years Gifts for Whitfield Holiday Drive. The chamber…
Officials cut the ribbon on new military research facility in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In partnership with the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosted a ribbon cutting…
Orange Grove Public Library offering food pantry to help food insecurity
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Orange Grove Public Library is giving back in a big way this holiday season. As the holiday season rolls in, the…
Christmas in D’Iberville events relocated due to weather
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Christmas in D’Iberville is still taking place this weekend, just with some modifications. Due to the rain, they have relocated the Santa’s Workshop and the…
Remains found in Lake Pontchartrain as search continues for missing pilots
New developments in the search for the missing pilots in Lake Pontchartrain. A body part believed to be connected to one of the two pilots was found in the lake Friday. According to WDSU in New Orleans, the body part…
