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…
Author: Megan Fayard
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…
Community leaders hold forum to discuss school choice
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A public forum on the topic of school choice was hosted by the East Biloxi Civic Club at the Gruich Community Center Thursday night. Community leaders…
Broadway musical ‘A Christmas Story’ to hit the Beau Rivage stage this holiday season
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The iconic Broadway show, "A Christmas Story," is coming to the Beau Rivage stage this holiday season. We…
PGSD set to roll out weapons detection systems at high schools
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Pascagoula-Gautier School District is getting ready to roll out weapons detection systems at both high schools next semester. Students at…
Beau Rivage sends gifts to families, children
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Tons of gifts are getting ready to go out to children in need with help from the Beau Rivage. Organizations stopped by the Beau to pick…
Biloxi church sells Christmas trees to change children’s lives
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- A Biloxi church is giving back to children in need this holiday season with their annual Buy A Tree, Change A Life project.…
No-show aldermen stall Ocean Springs meeting on city attorney conduct concerns
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Two members of the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen called a special meeting of the board for Monday afternoon to…
Ocean Springs superintendent talks possible new attendance boundaries
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Coming next school year, some Ocean Springs elementary students could be attending new schools after the school district announced its plans to…
Local comedians ‘Stand Up For Hunger’ with food drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Local comedians are lending a helping hand at Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, raising money and gathering food donations for those in need.…
Some Biloxi businesses eligible for new Community Facade Grant Program
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Some businesses in Biloxi could be getting makeovers soon thanks to a Community Facade Grant with the Greater Biloxi Economic Development…
Biloxi police searching for stolen vehicle after high-speed chase
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Police are searching for a vehicle involved in a high-speed chase across Harrison County this afternoon. The Biloxi Police Department says the chase was initiated after police ran the car’s plates and found it to be stolen. They…
Airbnb files lawsuit against City of Biloxi concerning short-term rentals
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- A major short-term rental company has filed suit against the city of Biloxi, alleging the city conspired with the Mississippi Hotel & Lodging Association to restrict short-term rentals and protect the hotel industry. A lawsuit was…
Keesler Federal holds 10th annual First Responders of the Year Awards
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- First responders from the three coastal Mississippi counties were honored for their dedication and bravery at Keesler Federal Credit Union’s 10th…
Local girl with rare disease gets wheelchair van after community rallies hundreds of donations
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-We have a heartwarming update about a story we brought you just a few weeks ago! Brighton is a…
Aztecas in Gautier works to rebuild after tornado; hopes to open early next year
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Aztecas Restaurant and Cantina in Gautier is working to rebuild after a tornado ripped through the restaurant in late…
Ocean Springs takes legal action over license plate readers
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The City of Ocean Springs is looking to turn more than $460,000 over to the courts, relinquishing any claim to the funds…
Gulfport waives late fees on water and utility bills through November
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- As of November 5, residents of Gulfport will not be charged late fees on water and sewer utility bills for the month…
The Adventurer’s Tavern combines gaming, food, and fantasy in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Adventurer’s Tavern on Pass Road will soon offer a place for gamers to gather, meet new friends, and grab a late night…
Ocean Springs preparing for 47th annual Peter Anderson Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The largest arts festival on the Coast is returning for it’s 47th year and the City of Ocean Springs is gearing up…
Biloxi PD, Fire share Halloween safety tips
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- With Halloween right around the corner, kids all along the Coast are excited to hit the streets for trick-or-treating, but before the fun begins, it’s…
Local organizations prepare for spike in need as SNAP benefits nearing halt
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The government shutdown is about to enter its fourth week with no end in sight. Here in Mississippi, 350,000 people…
NWS surveying tornado damage in Jackson County; community working on recovery
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Communities in Jackson County are working on recovery after two tornadoes blew through Gautier and Pascagoula, affecting businesses and residents Sunday…
Two tornadoes confirmed in Jackson county; damage assessments underway
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Two confirmed tornadoes touched down in Jackson County on Sunday morning, leaving a trail of damage to businesses, apartments, and homes in Gautier…
Mission 3: Gov. Reeves launches new military support organization
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Governor Tate Reeves was here on the Coast Thursday to announce the launch of a new program designed to support our South Mississippi…
Fundraiser organized for girl with rare disease in need of wheelchair accessible van
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- Brighton is a 3-year-old girl from Long Beach who has a rare, mitochondrial disorder and is in need…
Gautier Police, Mayor respond following recent deadly incidents across city
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- It has been a tragic month for the city of Gautier, as multiple incidents have left several young residents dead. The most…
Business owners excited for new downtown Gulfport development
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Soon, the heart of downtown Gulfport could look very different thanks to a transformative project coming to the area. The project will soon claim…
Third annual Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational kicks off
Players in the top golf programs in the nation are teeing off at the third annual Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational. Friday marked day one of the tournament with golfers from 14 teams, including hosts Ole Miss, Mississippi State, and Southern…
Actors bring history to life at annual Ocean Springs Cemetery Tour
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The annual Ocean Springs Cemetery Tour put on by the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center took place at the Bellande Cemetery…
Cruisin’ The Coast 2025 breaks record numbers; plans already in place for 2026 30th anniversary
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The 29th edition of Cruisin' The Coast shattered registration numbers with over 10,000 classic cars taking over…
Burn ‘em up in the Pass competition draws large crowds
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Smoke filled the air in Pass Christian Thursday night as people gathered for the annual Burn ‘em up in the Pass competition.…
Car lovers travel thousands of miles for Cruisin’ The Coast each year
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) -- Vintage cars lined the streets of downtown Waveland for this year's Hot Rods and Hospitality event. Cruisers gathered to enjoy…
Cruisin’ The River City: Cruisers return each year for community
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Cruisin' The Coast is in full swing, and over in Moss Point, the downtown area was filled with Cruisers for the…
Cruisin’ The Coast Featured Ride: A tribute to late car enthusiast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Monday marked the first week day of Cruisin' The Coast, and people from all over the country are here to show…
Community comes out for Big Red Night at Harrison Central High
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Harrison Central High School showed its support in the fight for a cure with…
New Wiggins police chief focusing on community above all
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Police Department is welcoming a new chief as of last Friday! We sat down with him to see what his focus will…
Local kids audition for Broadway musical ‘A Christmas Story’ at Beau Rivage
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- An iconic Broadway show is coming to the Beau Rivage stage for Christmas this year. Dozens of kids are taking…
11-year-old from Canada gets wish granted on MS Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Thanks to Make-A-Wish Mississippi, an 11-year-old girl from Canada is getting her wish granted at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies right here…
Back Bay Mission brings volunteers from across country to MS Gulf Coast
BILOXI, Miss. -- A group from Florida and Iowa is spending the next few weeks volunteering in the Biloxi community with Back Bay Mission.…
Victims identified in double homicide in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) --The Moss Point Police Department is currently investigating a double-homicide in the area of Diamond Street. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. confirmed the identities of the victims as Alvin Myers and Cynthia Tucker of Moss…
Shooting at Gautier High alumni homecoming event leaves one dead; investigation underway
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- An investigation into a deadly shooting at a Gautier High alumni homecoming event on Friday night is underway. The shooting…
Biloxi Fire Museum celebrates 25 years
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Biloxi Fire Museum will be marking 25 years with a big celebration on Friday. The fire museum calls the fire station on Howard Avenue home,…
New Navy Chiefs pinned at Seabee base, marking milestone in careers
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Dozens of sailors assigned to the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport now have a new rank, and were recognized on…
Biloxi High holds ‘Start with Hello Week’ to recognize Suicide Prevention Month
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- September is Suicide Prevention Month. Students at Biloxi High are spending the week participating in activities that bring them together. Monday…
Service members honor fallen first responders with 9/11 stair climb in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Thursday marked the 24th anniversary of the largest act of terrorism in our nation’s history. The Seabee base in Gulfport…
Scientists give 7th graders hands-on learning experience in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- One middle school science class in Biloxi got hands-on experience with some help from local scientists. Scientists with the Department of Marine Resources…
Parker Creek dredging work begins in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Dredging at Parker Creek in Biloxi is underway and expected to last around six months. Workers will be on the water dredging the creek Monday through Friday…
Faery Court Ball in Biloxi will benefit local non-profits
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- An annual fantasy ball in Biloxi is only a few weeks away. The ball will offer a night of magic and fun…
No fruit at Mert’s Satsumas this year due to hard winter
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Mert's Satsumas, a popular local fruit farm in Gulfport, will not have a crop this year. The news is a result…
