Work begins on phase two of new Pascagoula police substation
Pascagoula is starting work on phase two of a $3.5 million project to expand police services in the eastern half of the city. That substation is…
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DMR accepting Tidelands Trust Fund proposals for coastal projects
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is accepting proposals for projects to receive money from the Tidelands Trust Fund. DMR is looking at projects within Hancock, Harrison,…
Mostly quiet weekend before rain chances return
Expect plenty of sunshine Saturday and Sunday with afternoon highs near 90 degrees and warm, muggy nights in the upper 70s. While the weekend stays mostly dry, a few isolated…
Gulf Coast Woman Magazine recognizes the '100 Successful Women to Know' honorees
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A powerful celebration of leadership was on display at the Beau Rivage as one hundred women are recognized for shaping the…
Moss Point School District names interim superintendent
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a change in leadership in the Moss Point School District. District leaders released a statement Thursday night announcing the appointment of Moss Point High…
Pass Christian man arrested, charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A Pass Christian man has been arrested in connection to a hit and run in Gulfport. Forty-nine-year-old Minh Hoang Truong was arrested and charged with one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. On…
City of Gulfport announces passing of former Mayor Leroy Urie
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport shares the passing of former Mayor Leroy Urie. Mayor Urie served Gulfport from 1985 to 1989. The city says he dedicated his leadership and service to the community during his time in office.…
No current water contact advisories issued for South Mississippi beaches
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has announced there are now zero water contact advisories on South Mississippi beaches. The remaining two advisories for Long Beach…
Bridge at Anner Road near Jordan Road in Hancock County closed indefinitely
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One northern Hancock County bridge is closed indefinitely. Road crews are making emergency repairs to the Anner Road Bridge near…
Officer-involved shooting in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs, Miss (WXXV) The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer‑involved shooting involving the Ocean Springs Police Department near a hotel on Bienville Boulevard in Ocean Springs. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance in the area.…
Hot and mostly dry through the weekend, changes coming next week
Summer heat will continue across South Mississippi through the weekend with plenty of sunshine and afternoon temperatures climbing into the lower 90s. Overnight lows will remain warm and muggy, only…
Officials stress safety as temperatures rise
Rising temperatures and high humidity can quickly lead to dangerous heat illnesses. As we inch closer to summer, those temperatures are only expected to climb. While extreme heat isn’t unusual…
Gulfport Ward 2 runoff set for June 30: Bryan Caldwell, Ron Ruland advance
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s going to a runoff. The race for the Gulfport City Council Ward 2 seat is not over since no…
City of Long Beach celebrating America 250 with 4th of July Jubilee
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The countdown to America 250 is on and as the nation plans for this historic milestone, communities across the Gulf…
Mississippi Supreme Court sides with AG Lynn Fitch in welfare funds lawsuit dispute
The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled that Attorney General Lynn Fitch, not State Auditor Shad White, has the sole authority to manage and prosecute lawsuits seeking to recover state funds. The court reversed a lower court ruling that had sided…
‘Clocking in with Spencer’: Local food stand puts Spencer to the test behind the counter
Let’s see what Spencer is serving up on this week’s edition of ‘Clocking in with Spencer.’ Spencer stopped by the Mr.…
Port of Gulfport dredging project recommended for congressional authorization
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Port of Gulfport is moving one step closer to a major project that could reshape shipping along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Port…
MGCCC, J. Allen Automotive team up for new diesel technician apprenticeship program
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and J. Allen Automotive Group signed an agreement on Wednesday, establishing a new diesel technician apprenticeship…
Reminders from Biloxi Police Department ahead of Scrapin' the Coast 2026
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We are just a few weeks out from this year’s Scrapin' the Coast and the Biloxi Police Department is already preparing for…
Runaway George County teen found safe
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update on a missing teen from George County. Sixteen-year-old Jayden Conyers has been located safe. He was originally reported as a runway on Monday, but had been missing since last Friday. The George…
Another warm night with increasing humidity
Tonight will remain clear and warm, with temperatures falling into the mid 70s. Sunshine dominates again on Thursday and Friday, with afternoon highs climbing from the upper 80s to around…
MDOT highlights railroad crossing safety tips to prevent crashes, fatalities in Mississippi
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is on a mission to stress the importance of safety at railroad crossings to prevent crashes and fatalities. MDOT’s…
Three Rivers Road closure begins in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A large stretch of Three Rivers Road in Gulfport is now closed until mid-July. Drainage work started Wednesday between Dedeaux Road and Angela Drive. If work…
AT&T donates laptops to Jackson County students, expanding digital access
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County students are getting a boost, thanks to AT&T investing in their future with new tools for learning and long-term success. A…