Cruisin’ the Coast launches new website
Cruisin’ the Coast announces that their website has a new look. The new website launched Monday, giving the community an easier way to navigate and interact with the website. There…
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House passes coastal resiliency bill sponsored by Congressman Ezell
A bill introduced in the U.S. House by Congressman Mike Ezell focusing on coastal resiliency now heads to the Senate after being passed by the House Monday.…
City of Lucedale holding public meeting to discuss water fluoridation
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Lucedale is asking for citizen input on a proposed change to its drinking water. City leaders are considering stopping the…
Shaq O’Neal offering to pay for the funeral of Georgia girl, 12, who died after a fight
VILLA RICA, Ga. (AP) — Shaquille O’Neal is offering to pay for the funeral of a 12-year-old Georgia girl who died a few days after she collapsed following a fight after school. The former NBA superstar said he doesn’t want the…
Work continues on Beach Park Pier renovation in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula has provided an update on the Beach Park Pier renovation project. Pictures released by the city show that the replacement…
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary holding Lenten Reflection Concert
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral is hosting a Lenten Reflection concert this weekend. Ahead of the evening, Terry Maddox joins…
Taste of South Mississippi returns to Kroc Center
The Taste of South Mississippi is taking place at the Kroc Center on March 26th. Ahead of the evening, Morgan Shiyou and Judy Ruiz from El Aguila join…
FAA mandates radar separation for helicopters and planes after deadly DC midair collision
By R.J. RICO Air traffic controllers will use radar, not just visual checks, to ensure that helicopters maintain a safe distance from arriving and departing airplanes in the wake of last year’s fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C., federal officials announced Wednesday. The…
Third annual Alan Test Memorial Beach Cleanup set for Saturday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The third annual Alan Test Memorial Beach Cleanup is coming together to keep the coastline clean and beautiful this weekend. We are joined…
US to demand bonds of up to $15,000 for visa applications from 12 more countries
By MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department says it is adding 12 countries to an expanding list of nations whose citizens must post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for U.S. visas. Effective April 2, passport holders from…
Person killed after being struck by Amtrak train in Biloxi identified
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The person struck and killed by an Amtrak train Wednesday morning in Biloxi has been identified. The Harrison County Deputy Coroner has identified the victim as forty-three year-old Grassney Tucker of Gulfport. According to Biloxi Police Department,…
Deadline approaching to apply for Anne Wesson Memorial Scholarship
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is giving high school seniors a chance to earn a scholarship. The deadline to apply is April 6 by 11:59 p.m.…
Wiggins firefighter being recognized for saving wrecked driver
Wiggins, Miss. (WXXV)- A Wiggins Firefighter was in the right place at the right time, being thanked for helping a person in need. Firefighter Tyler was driving near Ten Mile when a truck flipped and went into nearby water. The…
Oil prices resume their rise, but US stocks hold steadier this time around
By STAN CHOE NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices resumed their rise on Tuesday because of the war with Iran, but U.S. stocks held steadier this time around. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% to add to its gain from the day before, which was…
18th annual Unity Festival returns to Gulfport this weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport will be hosting the 18th annual Unity Festival. The fun is set for Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The parade line…
North Bay Civitan Club invites community to Special Needs Family Egg Hunt
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday, the North Bay Civitan Club is hosting their 18th annual Special Needs Family Egg Hunt and Lunch. This also…
Community invited to meet and speak with Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport announces a chance for the public to meet with Mayor Hugh Keating. Mayor Keating is stopping by The…
100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis sets the stage for Reggae Fest
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis will be hosting their Reggae Fest this Thursday. Those who come…
Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirms security team member killed by Dallas police in standoff
By AYDEN RUNNELS/The Texas Tribune Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Monday confirmed that a 39-year-old man who was killed in a standoff with Dallas officers last week was a member of her security team who had been using a fraudulent identity. Diamon…
Lucedale Police Department warns about scam
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Police Department is alerting the public about a scam going around. Recipients are being asked for payment for fines, warrants, missed jury duty, and court…
Ocean Springs police seek public’s help identifying suspect in connection with aggravated assault
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to an aggravated assault that occurred late last month. According to investigators, the incident took place at a restaurant on…
Nominate your coach for ‘Gulf Coast’s Coolest Coach’ Contest
Keesler Federal Credit Union is asking the Gulf Coast to nominate the coolest coach. The person chosen will throw the first pitch at the Biloxi Shuckers game…
Pet of the Week: Flash is looking for a forever home
We’re joined by Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Animal Shelter with our Pet of the Week, Flash!
What’s in the voting bill that Republicans are pushing to the Senate floor
By MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation that would require proof of U.S. citizenship for new voters has become a rallying cry for President Donald Trump, who claims that passage of the bill will “guarantee the midterms” for his Republican Party in…
Two people arrested on multiple drug charges in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A Biloxi man and woman are now behind bars on a list of drug trafficking and possession charges. Julian Diaz and Courtney Dudley were arrested Monday night after Biloxi police conducted a search warrant at a home on…
New items on the menu at Savvy Sliders in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Savvy Sliders is joining us in studio to talk about a few new menu items. General Manager Tiffany Morse brings a few examples of what…
Southern Miss to face off against Nicholls State at Keesler Federal Park
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will make their return to Keesler Federal Park Tuesday evening. The Golden Eagles take on Nicholls…
Windy conditions result in small woods fire in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Windy conditions Monday caused a few woods fires to pop up in Harrison County. Harrison County fire rescue officials say both fires…
Lil Wayne set to perform at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. — Rap icon Lil Wayne is set to hit the stage on the Mississippi Gulf Coast later this year. Lil Wayne will perform at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Friday, August 14, bringing 20 years of Carter classics…
Woman dies after medical issue at Harrison County Jail
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. — A woman being held at the Harrison County Jail died this past Friday. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, the woman has been identified as Sierra Case. Officials with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office said…
Beer and Bacon Fest debuts in new location over the weekend
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual event that made a big move this year brought crowds to the Long Beach Town Green Friday and Saturday…
Hibernia Irish Society Parade rolls through Downtown Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- For the first time in its history, the Hibernia Irish Society St. Patrick’s Day Parade rolled through Ocean Springs on Saturday. The streets…
State fentanyl strike force makes major bust
Attorney General Lynn Fitch says a statewide law enforcement operation targeting drugs and illegal activity has led to dozens of arrests. ‘Operation Check Mate’ was led by the state’s…
Supreme Court to hear arguments over push to end legal protections for migrants from Haiti, Syria
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for people fleeing war and natural disaster from countries around the world, including Haiti and Syria. The court declined, though, to immediately…
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment
By COLLIN BINKLEY WASHINGTON (AP) — White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer but plans to continue working through her treatment, retaining her place as one of President Donald Trump’s closest aides during a period…
Senior Medicare Patrol hosting Senior Spring Fling in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-There’s an informational expo for South Mississippi senior citizens coming up this Thursday in Jackson County. Here to tell us all about it…
Gulf Coast Maritime and Seafood Museum opens registration for summer camps
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Registration is now open for summer camps at the Gulf Coast Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi, Mississippi. The museum’s annual…
Looking ahead to upcoming Pink Heart Funds events
The Pink Heart Funds is hosting two events on the Coast soon. Brenda Long and Judith Brannan join us with those details. On Sunday, March 29, stop by…
Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown
By RIO YAMAT and MARGERY A. BECK Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month. The disruptions come at…
Registration now open for 2026 Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
It is officially registration launch week for the Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. The race takes place December 12 and 13. Mike Wattigny joins us with the…
‘Radiant’ mother from Kentucky was among 6 US service members killed in air crash in Iraq
By MARK SCOLFORO A woman raising two children was among the six U.S. service members killed last week when a military refueling plane involved in the war with Iran crashed in western Iraq. Tech Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, 34, hailed from a large…
Bridge/ road closure in Jackson County begins
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Drivers in the Vancleave area should be aware of a bridge closure that began Monday. John Smith Road from Jim’s Place and La Rue Road…
Mississippi Highway Patrol responds to multiple deadly crashes over the weekend
Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to two deadly crashes over the weekend in two different counties. The first happened on I-59 north in Pearl River County around 3 a.m. Saturday. A Dodge Challenger traveling south on I-59 crashed into a box…
Arrest made in child sexual battery investigation in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police officers arrested a man in connection with a child sexual battery investigation. Thirty-seven-year-old Travis Wilson was arrested and charged with sexual battery of a child under the age of 14. Wilson is being held at…
Cold weather shelters opening in South Mississippi
Due to anticipated cold weather, shelters are opening in South Mississippi later today. In Harrison County, the warming center at the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Building will open at 4:30 p.m. Transportation assistance is available. Call Coast Transit Authority at 228-896-8080…
Motorcyclist dies in Saturday wreck in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A motorcyclist is dead after a crash on the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge Saturday night. Biloxi police say it happened around 10:30 p.m. and it appears that he hit the bridge wall and went over. The exact cause…
DeLisle Elementary students host reading ‘March Madness’
First graders at DeLisle Elementary are getting a little March Madness of their own, but this tournament is all about books. Throughout the month, students are taking part in a bracket-style reading challenge inspired by the NCAA tournament. Sixteen books…
Low and slow meets forever: US postage stamps honor lowrider car culture
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — From Mexican American and Chicano barrios in the American Southwest to the halls of the Smithsonian on the National Mall and even the streets of Japan, lowrider culture has become part of mainstream car culture…
‘The Hidden Gulf’ documentary available now on YouTube
The Inner Space Center and National Marine Sanctuary Foundation has released a new documentary this week taking you on a journey to the deep gulf. Follow along as…
Raucous bird tornado touches down as snow geese make annual flight to Arctic
By MARK SCOLFORO and TASSANEE VEJPONGSA KLEINFELTERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A few dozen birdwatchers gathered in the predawn darkness to wait for the moment when thousands of migrating snow geese stopped honking and preening to suddenly take flight from a Pennsylvania reservoir. The mesmerizing display,…
