Biloxi Police Chief John Miller reflects on career ahead of retirement
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- For more than three decades, Biloxi Police Chief John Miller has served the streets of his city, but that's all set…
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Legislative impact on the Gulf Coast
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- While the Mississippi legislature is in session working on issues impacting the state, inside that big pictures there are topics of importance to the Mississippi Coast. 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…
Top military leaders visit Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Three of the highest-ranking leaders in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps visited the Mississippi Gulf Coast today. They received a firsthand look at shipbuilding…
Mississippi Senate passes education reforms, advances historic PERS funding
JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi State Senate has passed substantial funding for the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) along with multiple bills to strengthen Mississippi’s education system, including a teacher pay raise, reducing restrictions on retired teachers returning to work, and making…
Man killed in attempted armed robbery in D’Iberville identified
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- One man is dead and another man is behind bars after attempting to rob…
Coast lawmakers speak on priorities during 2026 Legislative Session
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Legislative Session is now underway as both Houses of the Mississippi Legislature gaveled in at noon on Tuesday. Lots of major topics…
New Moss Point Police Chief sworn in
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point has a new permanent police chief. Dennis Stevenson was sworn is as the new Moss Point police chief at Tuesday night’s board meeting. Chief Stevenson has been serving as the interim…
Harrison County fire crews battled tractor trailer fire
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County Fire Rescue battled a tractor trailer fire on I-10. A trailer loaded with refrigerators caught fire while driving. Harrison County Fire Rescue worked…
Opening date announced for 7 Brew Gulfport location
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- 7 Brew announced when their expected opening date is for the Gulfport location. The expected opening date is January 26. 7 Brew is located on Highway 49 near El Saltillo and Goodwill. Originally, the huts were put…
2026 Legislative Session: Lawmakers discuss school choice issue
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Legislative Session is now underway as both Houses of the Mississippi Legislature gaveled in at noon. Lots of major topics will be on…
Traffic cleared after accident on I-10 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Traffic is flowing again after an accident on I-1o Tuesday afternoon. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 1 p.m. westbound on I-10 near the Gautier Vancleave exit. It was a single vehicle accident involving…
Jackson County governmental offices temporarily closed
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Due to water pressure issues in the downtown area of Pascagoula, Jackson County governmental offices located in the area will be closed. The closure is effective immediately and will remain closed until further notice. Updates will be…
2026 Legislative Session now underway
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Both houses of the Mississippi Legislature gaveled in at noon Tuesday for the start of the 2026 Legislative session. The legislature will remain in regular session through April 5th at the state capitol in Jackson. Lots of…
Gulfport PD searching for missing 77-year-old man
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Robert Lee Stephens, of Gulfport, Mississippi. Stephens is a 77-year-old black male, approximately 5’11” tall and weighing 155 pounds, with brown eyes and…
Coast mayors talk 2026 legislative priorities
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-Coast mayors say they’re pushing for funding this year that supports growth, from tourism to storm recovery and long-term infrastructure. Kristen Kaylor with the Roy Howard…
2026 Legislative Session begins Tuesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Tuesday is a big day in Jackson as lawmakers from every corner of the state converge at the state capitol for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session.…
US drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
By ALI SWENSON and LAURAN NEERGAARD WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child -- leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear…
City of Poplarville seeing issues with mail
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Millions of packages were being delivered across the country during the holiday season. In Poplarville, residents say what hasn’t been delivered is a promise,…
Remembering George County Deputy Jeremy Malone
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Sunday was a somber anniversary in George County; it marked the two-year anniversary since the death of Deputy Jeremy Malone. Deputy Malone was killed during a traffic…
City of Gulfport fighting litter issues
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Gulfport is rolling out new “$1,000 No Dumping” signs and asking residents to report violators. It’s part of a renewed push to tackle litter. Makiya…
2025 marks historic year for MDOT
JACKSON, MISS. – 2025 marked one of the most significant years in recent memory for the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). In the 2025 session, a sweeping tax reform law passed…
State leaders discuss workforce development
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-Mississippi leaders say thousands of skilled workers will be needed in the coming years. Governor Tate Reeves wants the state to take more control over how they’re…
Hancock County beach set to return to original width
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-Along the Hancock County shoreline, years of erosion have chipped away at the community’s first line of defense against storms. Now, a $30…