Jackson County fire crews take part in training
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team is sharing a few firefighters have been conducting air truck training the last few weeks. They are learning…
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One local business helping Ocean Springs firefighters clean their masks
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- In Ocean Springs, the fire department is thanking one business for help cleaning up face pieces. Tony Murphy with 1-800-Board Up brought…
The Gautier Police Department issue road safety reminders
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is reminding all residents that certain vehicles are not allowed on roadways. Those include mini bikes, dirt bikes, and four wheelers.…
Deputy earns Top Shot Award at George County Sheriff’s Firearm Qualifications
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Department is congratulating one of their own. Deputy Conner Dunlap earned the Top Shot Award at the…
1,500 beagles will get new lives and warm laps after release from research facility
By DAVID FISCHER FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The first beagles removed from a Wisconsin dog breeding and research facility that was the site of recent protests seemed to know right away that they were safe. “They started within an hour or so…
Man found dead at Flint Creek Water Park Saturday morning
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)--Wiggins Police are investigating the death of a man found dead from a gunshot wound early Saturday morning at Flint Creek Water Park. Investigators say they got the call around 1:21 a.m. Once authorities arrived on scene, the…
Mississippi Power recognized at leadership conference
Mississippi Power was recognized with an award last week. The group received the ‘Excellence in Energy’ and ‘Community Leadership’ Award at the Southeastern Leadership Conference. The award was given to…
A real WKRP radio comes to Cincinnati, decades after the sitcom about a fictional station
CINCINNATI (AP) — WKRP isn’t dead — as of Monday, it’s living on the air in Cincinnati. The call letters from the fictional radio station featured in a CBS sitcom were adopted in time for Monday’s morning drive, and co-owner…
New map of Poplarville School Board Districts released
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Pearl River County has released the new districts for the Poplarville School Board. The creation of these districts comes after the state legislature passed a…
National Weather Service confirms 7 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi during Wednesday night storms
PEARL, Miss. — The National Weather Service has confirmed that seven tornadoes struck Mississippi on Wednesday. According to NWS, two of the tornadoes were EF3s that tore through Franklin and Lamar Counties, but the agency continues to survey the area.…
Alabama man extradited to George County, faces child abuse and sexual battery charges
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - A 49-year-old man from Baldwin County, Alabama has been extradited to George County following an extensive investigation into reports of alleged sexual and physical abuse. Tony Fairley was initially charged with three counts of sexual…
City of Pascagoula honors memory of Fire Lt. Daugherty
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is honoring the memory of Fire Lt. Kevin Daugherty. Daugherty recently passed away after a battle with cancer. He was…
Senior Center of South Pearl River County hosting a karaoke contest
Picayune, Miss. (WXXV)- Think you have a good singing voice? The Senior Center of South Pearl River County is inviting the public to audition for a karaoke contest.…
Harrison County Advocacy Center hosting guardianship/custody legal clinic
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Advocacy Center is hosting a guardianship/custody legal clinic. The first this year happening on May 21st. Ahead of that, Pastor Tony Karnes and…
Astronomers believe they’ve detected an atmosphere around a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto
By MARCIA DUNN CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A new study suggests that a tiny, icy world beyond Pluto harbors a thin, delicate atmosphere that may have been created by volcanic eruptions or a comet strike. Just 300 miles (500 kilometers) or so…
Bienville Orthopedic perform Mississippi’s first endoscopic spine surgery
Bienville Orthopedic specialists performed the first ever endoscopic spine surgery in the state. Dr. Joseph Cox completed the process. The surgery was done using the Arthrex spine system.…
CPR Fest to move indoors Saturday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Due to the continued rain threat for the rest of this week and weekend, organizers of the CPR Fest have made an adjustment to the event Saturday.…
Trump says EU has until July 4 to approve last year’s trade deal or it will face higher tariffs
By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said in a Thursday social media post that goods from the European Union would face higher tariff rates if the 27-member bloc fails to approve last year’s trade framework by July 4. The announcement…
Saucier-Advance Road closed for bridge replacement work
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- In the Saucier community, a stretch of road is now closed for the next six months for a bridge replacement project. Saucier-Advance Road between Andre Drive…
USPS considers allowing people to ship handguns through the mail
By JESSICA HILL LAS VEGAS (AP) — Handguns could be mailed through the United States Postal Service for the first time in nearly 100 years if a proposed rule under the Trump administration takes effect. Democratic attorneys general in two dozen…
Kirby Creek Bridge in Stone County closed indefinitely
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County leaders have shut down a bridge east of Wiggins after a recent inspection revealed safety concerns. The Kirby Creek Bridge on Big Four Road will be closed until further notice. If you live or…
StartUP Gulf Coast hosting Pitch Competition
Start Up Gulf Coast is hosting their second Pitch Competition this month. Fourteen people will take the stage, pitching ideas for a chance to earn a share of $15,000. That…
Survivors of Mississippi tornadoes crawled under furniture and held onto their kids
By JACK BROOK, R.J. RICO and KATHY McCORMACK BOGUE CHITTO, Miss. (AP) — Anunciata Schwebel could only watch in horror on FaceTime while her friend and tenant slunk into a bathtub to take cover from one of several tornadoes that slammed into Mississippi just after sunset…
Pirate Day in the Bay returning to Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Pirates are taking over Bay St. Louis next week! The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse will be hosting Pirate Day in…
Mother’s Day offerings at Logan’s Roadhouse
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and Logan’s Roadhouse is getting ready to help families celebrate. Joining us is Jordan Jones and Kenzel Welsey with Logan’s Roadhouse.
US long-term mortgage rate bounce back to levels seen 4 weeks ago
By ALEX VEIGA The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate rose again this week, reflecting ongoing bond market volatility as surging oil prices due to the war with Iran heighten inflation worries. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.37%…
A note a former cellmate says he found after Epstein’s suspected suicide attempt is released
By MICHAEL R. SISAK and LARRY NEUMEISTER NEW YORK (AP) — A note Jeffrey Epstein’s former cellmate claimed he found after the millionaire sex offender’s first suspected jail suicide attempt was made public Wednesday, years after being sealed and locked in a courthouse vault as…
Mississippi Power reminds customers to sign up for outage alerts
Mississippi Power is using this time to remind residents it is important to have a plan in place. Ahead of hurricane season and while there is…
17 Injured After Severe Weather Across Mississippi
PEARL, Miss. — The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says 17 people were injured during severe weather that impacted the state on May 6 and 7. No fatalities have been reported. Preliminary damage reports have been received from five counties, with…
Community invited to participate in National Day Prayer
National Day of Prayer in the Magnolia cities across the Coast are encouraged to hold a prayer gathering. Citizens are gathering at churches and government buildings. WXXV News…
Arrests made in Wednesday night shooting
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 19-year-old Princeton Dunn and two juveniles. All three were charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to Sheriff Haley, the Harrison County Sheriff's Office responded to Palmer…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing nine rehabilitated turtles Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a special event Thursday afternoon. A turtle release is taking place on Biloxi Beach. A total of nine turtles have been…
Lake Mars dredging project set to begin Friday in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County officials are asking boaters to use caution in the Lake Mars boat launch area starting this weekend. Routine maintenance…
Shooting investigation underway on Dedeaux Road
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting on Dedeaux Road near Latimer Road at a business. According to police, an individual shot into a vehicle just before 6pm on Wednesday. GPD says no one was…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting on Palmer Creek Drive
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — The Harrison County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting on Palmer Creek Drive off of East Wortham Road. HCSO says it happened around 6:00 on Wednesday evening. This is an ongoing investigation. We will keep…
Hyde-Smith backs Senate rural health bill that would help six Mississippi hospitals
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is backing bipartisan legislation aimed at helping keep rural hospitals afloat. Senate Bill 4460 would extend the Rural Community Hospital…
Cruisin’ the Coast named best car show by USA Today
Cruisin’ the Coast is once again riding high after being named the best car show in the country by USA Today readers. This marks the seventh…
Coast Electric scheduling maintenance in several areas in Biloxi
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV) — Residents in several South Mississippi neighborhoods should prepare for a temporary power outage Thursday morning as Coast Electric conducts scheduled maintenance. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 8 a.m. until noon, Coast Electric crews will…
Lucedale Man arrested, charged with aggravated assault in George County shooting
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) — A Lucedale man has been arrested and charged following a shooting reported Tuesday night in George County. According to the George County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 8:51 p.m. on May 5, 2026, to the 100…
Remembering Long Beach officers Det. Northcutt and Sgt. Morgan 28 years later
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Today marks a somber anniversary for the men and women of the Long Beach Police Department. It was on this…
Discussing maternal mental health awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and with Mother’s Day approaching, we’re highlighting an issue many moms face in silence. Joining us now is Jo Hughes, a mom and physician associate,…
Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum hosting annual Billy Creel Memorial Boat Show
The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum is hosting an annual boat show this month. On May 16 and 17, guests will be able to…
Pet of the Week: Lily is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday morning, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is Katie King…
Two arrested in Pearl River County after traffic stop
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details about an arrest made at the end of April. A traffic stop was made…
Mississippi Lottery offering new games for the month of May
A new month means it is time to learn about new games being offered by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. This month, all new games are variations…
Kroc Center pool reopens in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Kroc Center announces the pool is officially back open. The pool closed so crews could do maintenance and so the aquatic staff could make sure everything…
Women’s Health and Wellness event at Perle Physical Therapy and Pilates
Perle Physical Therapy and Pilates is hosting a women’s health and wellness event soon. Beth Edmiston joins us with more ahead of the event. The…
Bikin’ the Beach festival takes over Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Bikin’ the Beach will be taking over Long Beach soon. The bike festival takes place from May 14 to the 17 at Harper McCaughan…
Nothing Bundt Cakes offers sweet deals ahead of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is May 10. Norma Cucurollo and Victoria Penny join us with a few sweet treats and more on deals throughout the month at Nothing…
GOP bill would fund $1B in White House security upgrades for Trump’s ballroom
By MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans have added $1 billion in White House security upgrades to legislation that would fund immigration enforcement agencies, a proposed boost for President Donald Trump’s ballroom project after a man was charged with trying to assassinate…
