Three Coaches on the Mississippi Gulf Coast named 2026 MAC Coaches of the Year!
The Mississippi Gulf Coast is home to some of the best high school coaches in the state! The Mississippi Association of Coaches have…
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Bryan Caldwell and Ron Ruland go to runoff election for Gulfport City Council Ward 2
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Gulfport City Council Ward 2 candidates Bryan Caldwell and Ron Ruland will face each other in a runoff election, after neither candidate secured 50% of the vote on Tuesday. Four candidates were up for the position…
Pascagoula's Sean Smith Jr. is headed to the Men's College World Series with West Virginia!
Before heading to Omaha, Nebraska for the 2026 NCAA Men's College World Series, Pascagoula's very own Sean Smith Jr. joined WXXV…
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Gulfport City Council Ward 2 Special Election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- The preliminary results are in for the special election for the…
Sunny, hot, and mostly dry through the workweek
Tonight will be mostly clear with lows only falling into the mid and upper 70s along the coast and low 70s inland. Light southeast winds will become calm overnight, making…
Port of Gulfport dredging project recommended for congressional approval
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)--The Port of Gulfport has cleared a major hurdle in its effort to expand the ship channel serving Mississippi's state port. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially recommended the project for congressional authorization, making it eligible…
Memorial Hospital Biloxi Introduces Advanced Heart Pump Technology for Cardiac Patients
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV) — There is good news for people living with heart disease on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Memorial Hospital Biloxi is now offering an advanced treatment designed to help…
Discussing Your Home's "Weakest Link" with Hurricane Chaser Josh Morgerman
Today we spoke with Josh Morgerman, a local hurricane chaser and owner of the "Hurricane House," a home designed from the ground up to survive the worst of hurricane season.…
Biloxi woman convicted in 2025 slashing incident
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)--A Biloxi woman has been convicted of aggravated assault after prosecutors say she slashed a man's throat with a…
06/09 Ryan's "Cloudy Start" Tuesday Morning Forecast
Your Tuesday was off to another cloudy start out there today ahead of a couple sunny ones as drier air starts working its way back in. That's already…
Driver who was killed in Tuesday morning wreck on 1-10 in Jackson County identified by MHP
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Highway Patrol has identified the individual who died following a wreck on I-10 in Jackson County early Tuesday morning. The agency says 26-year-old Christian Villa of Gulfport was driving a Kawasaki ZR90 westbound on…
George County Sheriff's Department searching for runaway teen
George County, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff's Office is asking for help locating a runaway teen. Jayden Conyers was last seen on June 5th near Lee Anderson Road. The clothes he was wearing at the time are unknown. He…
Suspects in officer-involved shooting captured
UPDATE (1:20 a.m. on June 9th): Two suspects wanted for an officer-involved shooting have been arrested Tuesday morning. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says 18-year-old Cortavious Hobbs was wanted along with 19-year-old Cortavion Hobbs. Both were wanted in connection…
PRCC Baseball's right-handed ace Drew Harrison commits to Southern Miss!
One Pearl River Community College Wildcat just made a whole lot of Golden Eagle fans happy. PRCC right-handed ace Drew Harrison has announced his commitment to…
Ole Miss Baseball punches their ticket to the Men's College World Series!
The Ole Miss Baseball team has punched their tickets to the 2026 Men's College World Series! After remaining on…
Rookie2Recruit is bringing a combine to South Mississippi for local athletes! Learn more about it from Brandon Barna!
A new organization is on the coast that aims to bring fresh eyes…
Wall Street holds steadier as AI stocks recover some of their sell-off
By STAN CHOE NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street held steadier Monday and recovered some of its sell-off from last week, as stocks swept up in the artificial-intelligence boom bounced back. Oil prices, meanwhile, rose following fighting between Israel and Iran, but they pared their biggest…
From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts. The behavior changes observed so…
Community input meeting for skate park design in St. Martin
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Skateparks Association is hosting a design input meeting for a skate park in St. Martin. That meeting happens at the Cedar…
Apple unveils new AI features with privacy focus at last developers conference with CEO Tim Cook
By BARBARA ORTUTAY CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple unveiled new artificial intelligence features with a focus on privacy and day-to-day at its annual developers conference Monday the last one featuring CEO Tim Cook before he turns his post over to John Ternus in September. While…
Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosting Biloxi Skate Fest
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting their Biloxi Skate Fest on Saturday. From noon to 8 p.m., skaters can come out to show off…
Earthquake with 6.1 magnitude hits offshore Cuba, shaking buildings in Havana
HAVANA (AP) — A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck near western Cuba on Monday, shaking buildings in Havana and beyond. No injuries or damage were immediately reported. The quake struck at a depth of six miles (10 kilometers) in waters just west of…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic nears finish as anglers compete for big prize
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The 29th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is entering its final stretch with one last chance for anglers to make…
Minimal rain chance to start the week, leading to warmer afternoons
Our typical summer-time weather pattern is settling in along the Gulf Coast this week, bringing plenty of heat, humidity, and sunshine. Tonight will remain mostly cloudy with lows falling into…
Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump’s birthday
By MELISSA GOLDIN NEW YORK (AP) — A federal lawsuit seeks to halt the upcoming UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn in a mixed martial arts show timed for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and part of the celebration of the nation’s 250th…
Voters heads to the polls in Gulfport to vote in Ward 2 Special Election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ward 2 residents in Gulfport will head to the polls Tuesday for a special election to choose their next…
19-year-old subject still wanted in connection with officer-involved shooting in Mount Olive, MS, 1 man cleared as subject
UPDATE (9:15 p.m. on June 8th) - Another individual is wanted in connection with an officer-involved shooting in Mount Olive, Mississippi on Monday afternoon. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says 18-year-old Cortavious Hobbs is wanted along with 19-year-old Cortavion…
Hulk Hogan died of natural causes, Florida police report says
By DAVID FISCHER MIAMI (AP) — Professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died of natural causes last year, according a report by Florida police that formally closes the investigation into his death. The Clearwater Police Department released a 72-page report on Friday summarizing an…
Grand opening of Downtowner in Gulfport set for Tuesday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Downtown Gulfport’s newest eatery officially opens for business Tuesday! The Downtowner is the latest venture from Robert St. John and his new South Restaurant…
Traffic Alert: Washout forces emergency road closure on Kiln-Delisle Road
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County roads crews are working to repair a major portion of Kiln Delisle Road that washed out as a result of recent rainy conditions. Kiln-Delisle Road from I-10 to Vidalia Road is closed until further…
Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire
By JON GAMBRELL and MELANIE LIDMAN DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel and Iran appeared to back away from further strikes Monday, hours after they traded fire for the first time since the U.S. agreed to a ceasefire with Tehran two months…
ICE facility in Louisiana reports its second detainee death in less than 2 months
By RYAN J. FOLEY A second detainee has died in less than two months at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana where a recent inspection report found insanitary conditions, problems with medical care and the use of excessive force. Mamuka…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department shares numbers from Click it or Ticket campaign
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing their numbers from the 2026 Click it or Ticket campaign.…
House destroyed in Monday morning fire in Harrison County, no injuries
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County woman escaped a Monday morning house fire, thanks to her smoke detectors going off. Harrison County Fire Rescue crews quickly responded to the scene on Robinson Road. The house is a total loss…
NYC imposes stringent security as Trump becomes 1st sitting US president to attend NBA Finals game
By STEPHEN WHYNO NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is set to be the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game, bringing strict security measures that will require New York Knicks fans to navigate an extensive safety perimeter around Madison Square…
‘Dad Tribes’ app helps local dads connect with each other
An app is coming to the Gulf Coast that will allow dads to meet others with similar interests. ‘Dad Tribes’ is the name of…
US sanctions over 100 Nicaraguan officials and relatives with travel ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has placed travel bans on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and their family members as part of a broader campaign to punish the current government for human rights abuses. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a…
Two more Texas screwworm infections found in animals far apart, USDA says
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Two more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping the spread of a pest that could potentially devastate the nation’s cattle industry, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Monday.…
Community celebrates Pride Day 2026 in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- There was no shortage of energy on the Gulfport waterfront over the weekend as a large crowd gathered for the 2026 Pride Day Festival at Jones…
A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
By JIM GOMEZ and JOEAL CALUPITAN DAVAO, Philippines (AP) — An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in ruined buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby…
Historic Biloxi Saenger Theatre reopens, marking long-awaited comeback for Gulf Coast landmark
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Saenger Theatre finally made its encore over the weekend. After years of anticipation and countless restoration efforts, the historic…
06/08 Ryan's " Cloudy, but Drier" Monday Morning Forecast
Expect the cloudy skies to linger through the start of the week despite the rain drying up noticeably. Sunday saw some pretty selective rainfall already, and…
Emergency crews respond to train derailment in Harrison County Sunday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue along with other local agencies responded to a trail derailment Sunday morning. The freight train was carrying…
Judge halts Trump administration efforts to impose conditions on SNAP
By MICHAEL CASEY BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday sided with 20 Democratic states and halted an effort by the Trump administration to force states to comply with a range of conditions to get billions of dollars from the Supplemental…
Wiggins Fire Chief selected as VP for southern district of state firefighters association
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis has been nominated and selected for a big role! Chief Purvis has been selected as…
A rare Edith Wharton story is unearthed about the gap between everyday life and the horrors of WWI
By HILLEL ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — When World War I broke out in 1914, Edith Wharton’s initial response was less as a storyteller in search of material than as a citizen and intrepid witness. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “The House of…
Alligator draw applications now open
A reminder from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, the public water alligator draw is still open for applications. You have until June 12 to get your application in.…
Sparklight gives back to Jackson County Animal Shelter
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Sparklight has donated $1,500 to the Jackson County Animal Shelter at the conclusion of its ‘Connect for a Cause’ campaign. Sparklight donated $10 over…
Muhammad Ali’s hometown in Kentucky honors his legacy with a new holiday
By DYLAN LOVAN LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Muhammad Ali’s hometown honored his legacy on the 10-year anniversary of his death by recalling the unity that brought people around the world together to mourn his passing. The Muhammad Ali Center, founded by Ali and…
With Oval Office replica and skyline views of Chicago, Obama’s new museum is political and personal
By SOPHIA TAREEN CHICAGO (AP) — Former President Barack Obama’s influence in his presidential museum runs deep, from the location on Chicago’s South Side to textured stone adorning its dramatic tower to striped reading chairs that resemble ones in his own home. The Obama Presidential Center opens…