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Red, White, and Blueberry Festival in Ocean Springs postponed due to forecast
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street Tourism Bureau has announced a schedule change for one of their annual festivals. The Red, White, and Blueberry Festival scheduled for June 6 has been moved to Saturday, July 11. It…
Man arrested, charged in connection with threat at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department has identified the individual who was arrested Thursday for allegedly making a threat against Ingalls Shipbuilding. Twenty-six-year-old Ethan Laprade was taken into custody on Thursday evening. His arrest followed reports of a possible…
Jackson County deputies arrest suspect after stolen vehicle stop ends in foot chase
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man that ran from deputies during a traffic stop Friday. Warrants have been issued for 27-year-old Andrew Hebert of Vancleave for receiving stolen property and felony fleeing. Investigators say Hebert…
Pascagoula mother named quarterfinalist in national Super Mom contest
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- A Pascagoula mother is competing for the national title of "super mom." Rosanna Rea has advanced to the quarterfinals after weeks of competition…
Ocean Springs teen critically injured after falling from moving car
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs teen is in critical condition after an accident involving a car Thursday night. Ocean Springs police say it happened around 8 p.m. Thursday on Johnson Street. There, they say three teens were engaged…
Grand opening of The Downtowner in Gulfport fast approaching; owner shares details
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Downtowner, a new breakfast and lunch restaurant in Gulfport is set to open it's doors on Tuesday, June 9.…
Pascagoula Police investigating possible isolated threat at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is in custody following reports of a possible threat at Ingalls Shipbuilding on Thursday, according to the Pascagoula Police Department. Police say an employee made a threat and mentioned a bomb. PPD arrived on scene…
Quiet Thursday night with a wet pattern expected over the weekend
After a quiet and pleasant night, a much wetter pattern is set to take hold across the Mississippi Gulf Coast heading into the weekend. Tonight will remain mostly clear with…
Historic Saenger Theatre reopens in Biloxi after renovations
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Saenger Theatre in Biloxi was built in 1929. The historic venue is about to enjoy a new chapter in its life. After a long series…
Mississippi Coast Coliseum pauses pro hockey, ice programming to continue
BILOXI, Miss. — The Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center has announced a pause in professional hockey operations following the Biloxi Breakers franchise ceasing operations. Coliseum officials say this marks the end of the current chapter of ice hockey at…
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff charged after recent alleged attack
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA (WXXV)-- The sheriff of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana is facing…
18-year-old arrested for string of burglaries in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Lucedale man is behind bars this evening after being connected to a string of car burglaries in the county. Investigators say the burglaries happened in the Magnolia Farms area and several nearby rural communities. Eighteen-year-old…
Work continues on beach restoration project in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’ve noticed construction along the beaches in Biloxi, it’s all part of a major shoreline restoration project in Harrison County. Phase one…
Crash on Highway 43 in Pearl River County leaves one dead, one injured
Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 43 in Pearl River County Wednesday. According to authorities, a 2017 Nissan Rouge was traveling south on Highway 43 when it collided with a 2015 Kia Soul. The driver of…
One dead, one injured in crash on Highway 26 in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is dead and another injured in a crash in Stone County. On Wednesday, June 3, Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Highway 26. According to authorities, a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado driven by…
Moss Point police issue reminder on permitting process after unsanctioned car meet scheduled
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point police are reminding people about the city’s permitting policies after plans for an unsanctioned car meet is…
Mild and dry start on Thursday with rain returning by the weekend
We'll stay dry overnight with lows around 71 degrees. An easterly breeze will continue, with occasional gusts up to 25 mph. Thursday looks like the pick of the week, featuring…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Simpson County
MENDENHALL, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Wednesday in Simpson County. Deputies were called to a home on Blair Road in Mendenhall to conduct a welfare check. When they arrived, they…
Elijah’s Closet seeks community support to continue serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Elijah’s Closet is asking for help. It’s a local nonprofit whose mission is to help children and families involved in, or…
Meet the candidates: Gulfport City Council Ward 2
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Just one week out from the special election for Gulfport City Council's Ward 2 seat, the four candidates gathered for a public forum at…
Hancock Whitney earns 19 ‘Best Bank Awards’ from Coalition Greenwich
Hancock Whitney has earned 19 ‘Best Bank Awards,’ these awards are for small business and middle market banking. The awards come from Coalition Greenwich, marking the 17th year of…
MDOT announces ‘Star Spangled Sign’ contest for America’s 250th birthday
MDOT is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a patriotic contest that could put your message on highway signs across the state. The department is now accepting…
Kroc Center pool resumes normal hours
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Kroc Center in Biloxi has announced the pool has reopened for normal hours. The closure started on June 1 as the Kroc Center worked on staffing.…
Creekbend Elementary and Middle School receives donations for meal account balances
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is also sharing a generous donation this week. Don Blaize with CMG Home Loans gave Creekbend…
GivHer Circle hosting Summer Book Club
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- GivHer Circle is hosting their Summer Book Club this month. The book club takes place June 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Book Porter in Ocean…
Hancock County Library System, American Heart Association team up to offer heart health resources
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock County is taking a step to improve community health. Through a partnership between the county library system…
Coastal Mississippi prepares for summer tourism surge
With summer now in full swing across South Mississippi, beaches, attractions, and restaurants are preparing for an influx of visitors. Coastal Mississippi Director of Communications and Engagement Pattye Meagher…
100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis hosting two free events in June
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis will be hosting two events this month. The Freedom Summer Concert…
‘Yet She Persisted’ Book Tour begins Saturday in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A book tour begins Saturday in Gulfport to showcase an anthology series from a list of local writers, a collection of narratives talking about…
Red, White, and Blueberry Festival in Ocean Springs postponed due to forecast
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street Tourism Bureau has announced a schedule change for one of their annual festivals. The Red, White, and Blueberry Festival scheduled for June 6 has been moved to Saturday, July 11. It…
Man arrested, charged in connection with threat at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department has identified the individual who was arrested Thursday for allegedly making a threat against Ingalls Shipbuilding. Twenty-six-year-old Ethan Laprade was taken into custody on Thursday evening. His arrest followed reports of a possible…
Ingalls Shipbuilding looking for skilled tradesmen at hiring event
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Ingalls Shipbuilding is hosting a hiring event aimed at bringing in the next group of skilled tradesmen. Here to tell us all about it is Ingalls Director of Labor Relations and Talent Acquisition Carlos Lett. The hiring event…
Jackson County deputies arrest suspect after stolen vehicle stop ends in foot chase
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man that ran from deputies during a traffic stop Friday. Warrants have been issued for 27-year-old Andrew Hebert of Vancleave for receiving stolen property and felony fleeing. Investigators say Hebert…
Pascagoula mother named quarterfinalist in national Super Mom contest
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- A Pascagoula mother is competing for the national title of "super mom." Rosanna Rea has advanced to the quarterfinals after weeks of competition…
Parts of Keesler Medical Center temporarily closed due to increased flea activity in the area
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Part of Keesler Medical Center will be temporarily closed starting today through next Tuesday. The closure is due…
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce celebrates small businesses with grants
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is celebrating small businesses in a big way, announcing $40,000 in grants for local owners. Grants…
Ocean Springs teen critically injured after falling from moving car
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs teen is in critical condition after an accident involving a car Thursday night. Ocean Springs police say it happened around 8 p.m. Thursday on Johnson Street. There, they say three teens were engaged…
Grand opening of The Downtowner in Gulfport fast approaching; owner shares details
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Downtowner, a new breakfast and lunch restaurant in Gulfport is set to open it's doors on Tuesday, June 9.…