Triathlon coming to Downtown Gulfport over weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Gulfport is gearing up for a busy weekend as the Clash Coastal Mississippi Triathlon rolls into town, bringing with it a series of traffic adjustments…
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Community leaders work to curb teen violence with ‘Stop the Violence’ initiative
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- After fights broke out at the 18th annual Unity Festival in Downtown Gulfport over the weekend, community leaders are speaking…
Moss Police Police Department holds community reception
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Moss Point Police Department held a community reception, inviting residents out to city hall to meet and hear directly from officers and staff…
Hometown History: Ship Island
SHIP ISLAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Around ten miles south of Gulfport, Ship Island stands as a gateway to history. Sitting on the island is the historic Fort Massachusetts, and for 100 years, Ship…
Over $40K in tools stolen from Ocean Springs family-owned business
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Cambium Tree Care and Preservation on Bienville Boulevard is hoping to get justice after over $40,000 worth of tools were stolen…
2nd annual Third Coast Music Awards celebrate local musicians
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Musicians from all over the Mississippi Coast came out to Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi on Monday night for the 2nd annual…
Local wildlife rescue builds new nesting platform for baby bald eagles
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- A local wildlife rescue is helping two baby bald eagles on Singing River Island in Pascagoula after their nesting platform was destroyed.…
What’s really in your coffee cup? Expert warns about high added sugar
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- That quick drive-through coffee can feel like the perfect pick-me-up, but if you’re not looking at the nutrition facts, you…
Community celebrates Pascagoula Panthers with State Championship parade
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- The city of Pascagoula is celebrating making history recently. The Pascagoula Panthers boys basketball state champions paraded around the Flagship City to revel…
Crash involving CTA bus in Gulfport injures 4
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- A two-vehicle crash in Gulfport involving a Coast Transit Authority bus left four people injured on…
Conflict with Iran causing concerns with the Stock Market
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- As the conflict with Iran continues, citizens across the U.S. are concerned about its effect on the Stock Market. WXXV's Megan Fayard sits down with a…
‘Save the Debt’ petition pushes for $18M bond issue on ballot for Biloxi voters
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- A petition called ‘Stop the Debt’ is circulating as the Biloxi City Council announced they are seeking a…
South Mississippians concerned as gas prices spike amidst conflict in Middle East
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- South Mississippians are digging deeper into their wallets as gas prices climb nationwide. Oil prices are rising considerably in the…
Jackson County leaders discuss new resiliency plan with residents
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Jackson County leaders rolled out a new resiliency plan during a public meeting. The resiliency plan is being put in place to…
Catfish Charlie in Gulfport to close after 45 years of business
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- It's the end of an era for Catfish Charlie in Gulfport. After 45 years of business, the first catfish house on…
New arcade development coming to Bay St. Louis in 2027
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Downtown Bay St. Louis is known for its restaurants, shops, and arts scene, but there’s one thing its missing: a…
Stone County Sheriff talks railroad crossing safety after train crashes into truck
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- One person is seriously injured after a train collided with a truck in Stone County on Monday afternoon, according…
Biloxi hosts 118th Gulf Coast Carnival Association Mardi Gras parade
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Parade goers lined the streets of Downtown Biloxi for the annual Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade on Fat Tuesday. It is one…
Police say man with gun arrested at Biloxi GCCA parade; no evidence of shots fired
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- A man with a gun was arrested at Biloxi's Gulf Coast Carnival Association parade on Tuesday, according to the Biloxi Police Department. Biloxi Police say they received calls regarding shots fired in the area of the…
Celebrating Lundi Gras at the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Bay St. Louis celebrated Lundi Gras in a fun way with their Mystic Krewe of the…
CASA of South Mississippi swears in 12 new child advocates
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- CASA of South Mississippi is welcoming new volunteers to its team. Twelve court appointed special advocates were sworn in during a ceremony at…
Side-By-Side Respite Ministry celebrates Mardi Gras in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- First Methodist Church of Long Beach is celebrating Mardi Gras with their Side-By-Side Respite Ministry! The program provides engaging activities for those…
State treasurer talks fiscal policy moves
Joining us in studio is Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae. He is here to talk with us more about how you can find out if you have unclaimed money out…
Residents express concerns over pedestrian safety along Dedeaux Road
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Pedestrian safety is a big topic right now among residents of one Gulfport neighborhood. Dedeaux Road is one of the most heavily traveled roadways in…
First used book store in Hancock County opens in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- A used book store is now open in Hancock County, offering community members a large selection of books…
Jackson County Animal Shelter taking care of animals rescued from dogfighting operation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Nearly 70 animals that were rescued from an alleged dogfighting operation are now being cared for by the Jackson County…
Poplarville native Danica Hart kicks of 2026 solo tour at Ground Zero in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) -- Danica Hart, a Poplarville native and former member of Chapel Hart, kicked off her 2026 solo tour at…
Mississippi Aquarium preps animals for cold weather
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- With freezing temperatures hitting the coast, the Mississippi Aquarium is making sure their animals are staying warm and comfy. It's not every day south Mississippi…
Coast doctor talks Substance Use Disorder and treatments
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- It's Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month… which is a time to increase awareness, reduce stigma, and remind those who are struggling that there are…
National commander visits American Legion in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The American Legion in Gautier welcomed a very special guest on Tuesday. The American Legion is the largest veterans group in the country. National Commander Dan…
Ocean Springs celebrates MLK Jr. Day with annual Wild Game Fest
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, community members gathered at MLK Jr. Park in Ocean Springs for the…
Stone County holds town hall meeting for transparency and communication
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County residents gathered at the McHenry Community Center for a town hall meeting Thursday. The Stone County Sheriff’s Department organized the…
Boomtown Casino celebrates grand opening of new bakery
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Boomtown Casino in Biloxi is celebrating the grand opening of a new highly anticipated bakery. Over five years after the beloved bakery inside Boomtown…
Long Beach aldermen talk speed limit change on East Railroad Street
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- The latest speed limit reduction on East Railroad Street is causing pushback from residents as it’s set to go into…
Classmates at St. James Catholic Elementary celebrate 2nd grader’s victory over stage 4 cancer
GULFPORT, Miss. -- Students at St. James Catholic School in Gulfport gathered on Thursday for an exciting celebration, as one of their…
New Moss Point police chief focuses on communication, hiring quality officers
MOSS POINT, Miss. -- We sat down with newly sworn in Moss Point Police Chief Dennis Stevenson to learn more about his plans for the…
Third teen arrested, charged after stray bullet kills Moss Point man on New Year’s Day
MOSS POINT, Miss. -- A third teenager has been arrested in connection with an incident on New Year's day that left a Moss Point man dead, according to the Moss Point Police Department. Chief Dennis Stevenson says the teen was…
Local bakeries rolling out king cakes for Mardi Gras
Bakeries are dusting off the glitter and firing up the ovens to prepare the sweetest tradition of the Mardi Gras season. The king cake is a staple…
Revolutionary War exhibit now open at the Gulfport Museum of History
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A traveling Revolutionary War exhibition is now open at the Gulfport Museum of History. A local chapter of the National Society of…
WXXV Top 10 Stories of 2025
As we close out 2025 with you, our viewers, we’re taking a look back at the stories that shaped our year here in South Mississippi and elsewhere in our region.…
Long Beach church feeds community at annual Christmas Eve Lunch
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- This marks the 17th year for the annual Christmas Eve Lunch hosted by First Methodist Church of Long Beach. Church members…
Organizations checking in on the unhoused communities and less fortunate ahead of the holidays
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- In the spirit of giving, Back Bay Mission in Biloxi is providing assistance to the unhoused community and those in need ahead of Christmas. In…
Memorial service held in Gulfport provides support during the holidays
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Community members gathered at Lockett-Williams Mortuary in Gulfport on Thursday night for their 28th annual Holiday Memorial Service. The event is hosted…
Biloxi students deliver gifts to families in the community
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi high schoolers spent Wednesday afternoon delivering gifts to those in need in their community. WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard has the details.
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport cuts ribbon on new maintenance facility
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport celebrated a major milestone. The airport cut the ribbon on its brand-new fleet maintenance facility. This represents months of…
Local kids Shop With A Cop in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Local kids got the chance to shop with a cop on Tuesday at the Walmart Supercenter on Highway 49. Five kids with the Boys…
Community comes out to celebrate holiday festivities in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, the Children’s Christmas Parade and Lighting of the Town Green brought the Christmas spirit to the city. Even with the cold weather,…
Economic development priority for Gautier’s new city manager
GAUTIER , Miss. (WXXV) -- Carlos Moulds is stepping into his new role as Gautier’s city manager. Moulds will oversee the city’s seven departments and 134 full-time employees,…
Coast attorney talks immigration crackdowns
The launch of an immigration operation in New Orleans dubbed ‘Catahoula Crunch’ is causing tensions to rise here on the Coast as the crackdown is expected to make its way east…
Gulfport Harbor Lights Fest sees more than 18K attendees in just over one week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Gulfport Harbor Lights Festival is in it’s 10th year here on the Coast, and after only a…
