Carey on the Coast brings fun to South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University’s ‘Carey on the Coast’ brought families out to the waterfront for an afternoon filled with live music, carnival rides, games, and…
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Crowds gathered in Downtown Gulfport for annual Chandyfest
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a big turnout Sunday for Chandyfest at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company as crowds packed the festival for a full day of food, music,…
Community participates in A Latte Abilities Inclusive Color Walk and Roll
A Latte Friends added a splash of color to the community this weekend. The first ever ‘Color Walk and Roll’ brought families together for a…
Vendor applications for Peter Anderson Festival opening soon
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Vendor applications for the Peter Anderson Festival are opening at the end of the week. To make the process easier, update your Zapplication profile…
Two people arrested in George County drug investigation
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Authorities in George County have arrested two people following an investigation into the transfer of controlled substances. According to the George County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, working in conjunction with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, Christopher…
Opening date announced for Ocean Springs Chipotle location
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Less than a week after crowds flocked to the grand opening for the new Ocean Springs Chick-Fil-A, another new much anticipated dining spot is opening its doors in the city on Tuesday. The new Chipotle is…
City of Gulfport sets date for special election for Ward 2 seat
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport City Council has set a special election date for the Ward 2 council seat vacated by Ron Roland. The special election will be held on Tuesday, June 9 with the qualifying deadline for candidates landing…
Gulf Coast Chamber invites community to annual Taste, Rattle and Roll
The Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual food event next month! Taste, Rattle and Roll is taking over Jones Park in Gulfport.…
Man denied bail on molestation charge in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man is behind bars on child sex crime charges out of Jackson County and has been denied bail. Investigators say 44-year-old Wesley Newman is facing a molestation charge for an incident that took place…
Two arrested on drug charges after police search home in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing an arrest that happened on Friday. Around 1:30 that afternoon, officers responded to a domestic dispute…
DC gala shooting suspect aired grievances against Trump in writings to family
By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL BALSAMO WASHINGTON (AP) — The man accused of opening fire at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner railed against Trump administration policies and referred to himself as a “Friendly Federal Assassin” in writings sent to family members minutes…
Bayou View Middle School students receive STEM grant
Sparklight has awarded one Coast school with a STEM grant. The lucky recipient is Bayou View Middle School in Gulfport. The grant is part of Sparklight’s Dream Bigger…
Humane Society of South Mississippi hosting ‘Muttley Mayhem’ event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is hosting a special party for the pets waiting on forever homes! This is the first event of…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department welcomes newest K9 team
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is celebrating its newest K9 team. K9 Diller and Deputy Leonard have completed all training and…
Mississippi Department of Public Safety cuts ribbon on new facility
PEARL, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has officially moved into its new headquarters. The brand-new building in Pearl allows all 11 divisions of the…
Annual summer meal program set to return to Biloxi School District
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi School District is hosting its annual summer meal program soon. The district’s free meal program runs from June 1 through July…
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence receives funding from MSAG Office
The Mississippi Attorney General announced nearly $1.5 million for groups that help human trafficking victims, including one local organization. The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence will…
Three EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in Gulfport during Saturday morning storms
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)– The National Weather Service has confirmed three separate tornadoes touched down in Gulfport during severe weather early Saturday morning. All three tornadoes were rated EF-1, with winds ranging from 90 to 95 miles per hour. Fortunately, no…
Home repair pre-application window opens soon for Gulfport residents
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Applications for an emergency home repair program in Gulfport open soon. This program is designed to help Gulfport homeowners with important home repairs. Those…
Long Beach Fire Department tests out new equipment
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department spent the weekend testing out new cutting blades. The C Shift welcomed Diablo Blades on Saturday and received hands-on…
President Trump, senior leaders evacuated after shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was reported uninjured and other top leaders of the United States…
New process at the Keesler Medical Center Pharmacy
The Keesler Medical Center Pharmacy is now doing fill-in advance. This allows staff to activate prescriptions for you. Anyone picking up at the pharmacy can expect a text…
Lucedale firefighter recognized by rotary club
The Lucedale Fire Department announced a member of their department was honored by the Rotary Club. Trey Hill brings experience in both firefighting and emergency medical response. He has served…
Lucedale police officer recognized by rotary club
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Police Department announced the Rotary Club has recognized one of their own for service and commitment to the community. The honor goes to Officer…
Hattiesburg Zoo debuts three new spider monkeys
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes three new arrivals. The three new baby spider monkeys are named Cider, Holly, and Juniper. They made their debut to the public…
Michael and Susan Dell fund ‘AI-native’ medical center with $750 million gift to University of Texas
By JAMES POLLARD NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are fueling the University of Texas at Austin’s medical research ambitions with a $750 million gift that promises to improve patient care through artificial intelligence and increase health care…
Gulf Coast Community Foundation receives reaccreditation
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has recently received reaccreditation with the highest standard of philanthropic excellence. These standards establish legal, ethical, and effective practices for community foundations everywhere. President and…
Damage reports come in following early Saturday morning storms
HARRISON COUNTY/JACKSON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV)-- Initial damage reports from some agencies are coming in following a line of strong storms that moved…
Mississippi Institute of Higher Learning names new president
The state’s Institute of Higher Learning had a leadership change this week. The change happened during the board’s monthly meeting on April 16. The gavel was passed from…
Long Beach PD warns of scammer pretending to be from the church requesting donations
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach, police are warning against another scam going around. This time, the scammer is impersonating a…
Derby Day pop-up taking over Downtown Biloxi in support of CASA
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-There’s a special pop up happening in Downtown Biloxi next Saturday. It’s celebrating all things Kentucky Derby and all funds will go towards…
Giving Back Tuesday at Chandeleur Brewery
Embrace Abilities will be hosting an event this Tuesday at Chandeleur Brewery. Every pint sold supports free programs and events for those with different abilities. Jenny Obregon and Angela Herman…
The Arts, Hancock County hosting fundraiser
The Arts, Hancock County is hosting Under the Flower Moon, a fundraiser for the group. Cecilia Hopes and James Inabinet join us with more. The fundraiser takes place May 2…
Gulfport High School Admiral Theatre presents ‘The Little Mermaid’
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport High School Admiral Theatre is hosting a production of ‘The Little Mermaid.’ Iris Jordan and Cadence Daniels join us with more. The…
Fallen coast deputy’s name added to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in D.C.
A Jackson County sheriff’s deputy who died in a crash last October will be memorialized at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial next month. Deputy Joshua Brashears died after his patrol vehicle collided with horses on Highway 15 near the…
Pascagoula police officer fired after being charged with child abuse in Mobile County
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-A Pascagoula police officer has been fired after being arrested in Mobile County on child abuse charges. Officials with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that Thomas Horn is the officer in question and was booked on…
Alabama man faces child abuse, sexual battery charges following years-long investigation in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-An Alabama man is facing charges of child abuse and sexual battery for incidents that happened in George County over the course of several years. Forty-nine-year-old Tony Fairley of Baldwin County is now awaiting extradition back to…
Back Bay Mission hosting resource fair
Back Bay Mission is hosting a resource fair next Wednesday. This is a chance to connect with health services, resources, and support partners working to improve wellness. Terra Moreau joins…
Arrest made during traffic stop in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River Sheriff’s Department is sharing details about an arrest made last Monday. William Walker was stopped during a traffic stop…
Firefighters battled shed fire in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department responded to a structure fire earlier this week. This incident happened on April 22nd around 4:50 p.m. A shed near Parkway Drive and…
Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosting youth skate clinic
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting another youth skate clinic this Saturday. The clinic starts at noon and runs until 2 at the Biloxi…
United Way of South Mississippi’s Dragon Boat Festival sets sail this weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- United Way of South Mississippi is hosting their Dragon Boat race in Biloxi this weekend. The fun happens at Harrah’s Gulf Coast Great Lawn beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday. All proceeds from the Dragon Boat Festival will…
Ocean Springs board to move forward on bike safety plan
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A 2018 Jackson County bicycle, pedestrian, and trails master plan is officially back on the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen’s agenda. The…
Stone County man’s first-degree murder charge upheld by state supreme court
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Stone County man convicted of killing his mother will remain behind bars after the state’s highest court upheld his conviction. In a ruling released Thursday, the Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed the first-degree murder conviction of…
Florida woman arrested in Harrison County for cocaine trafficking
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Florida woman is facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop on I-10 Wednesday led to the recovery of more than six pounds of cocaine. Amy Broadt of Fort Walton Beach is charged with aggravated…
Phase two of Lamey Bridge Road Utility Project in D’Iberville extended
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-In D’Iberville, phase two of the Lamey Bridge Road utility project will be extended due to unforeseen circumstances. Beginning Friday, April 23, all lanes of Lamey Bridge will be open through the weekend. The work will begin on…
Hancock County students praised for response after bus driver suffered medical emergency
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Hancock County School District leaders are praising the quick thinking of Hancock Middle School students during dismissal Wednesday. The district says…
Gulfport Council votes to reject crossing closures
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After significant debate and public input this week, Gulfport City Council members voted to reject a proposal to close two railroad crossings in the Lyman area.…
Woman arrested on felony embezzlement charges in Poplarville
Poplarville, MS – On April 22, 2026, the Poplarville Police Department arrested Carolyn Tedford, 64, of Poplarville, Mississippi, on charges of Felony Embezzlement and Felony Uttering Forgery. The arrest follows a month-long investigation initiated after concerns were raised regarding financial…
Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded
By SARA CLINE BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Two groups exchanged gunfire inside a food court Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana, killing one person and wounding five more, police said. Authorities had initially said as many as 10 people were…
