Man missing in Gulfport safely located
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department confirms that Lawrence Nicholas Kelly has been located safely.
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Prescribed fire scheduled at MS Sandhill Crane Refuge
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is planning a prescribed burn at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The burn site consists of 133 acres located north of I10 and east of Highway 57 in Gautier.…
2/17 - Mild tonight with warmer than normal afternoons
We have a mild and mostly cloudy night ahead with lows around 59 and light southeast winds. Wednesday stays warm and partly sunny, with highs in the low 70s. Rain chances begin to creep in late Wednesday night and increase…
Coast churches prepare for Ash Wednesday
Now that carnival is over, many South Mississippians are looking ahead to the season of Lent. Many churches tomorrow will offer Ash Wednesday masses or services to distribute ashes and…
Krewe of Real People Parade rolls in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Mardi Gras brought color, costumes, and plenty of character to the Mississippi Gulf Coast as hundreds packed the streets of Downtown…
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…
Shooting in Slidell leads to police chase into Mississippi
SLIDELL, LA. (WXXV)- Slidell Police responded to a reported gunshot in the area of Northshore Blvd near the rear of Aldi. Officers quickly learned that the suspects had left the area in a U-Haul. Shortly after, the U-Haul was located,…
Police arrest man who ran towards the US Capitol building holding a shotgun
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police in Washington, D.C., said Tuesday that they had arrested a man who ran towards the U.S. Capitol building holding a shotgun. Police said the man dropped his weapon and complied when “challenged” by U.S. Capitol police…
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
By JUAN A. LOZANO Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police…
Mississippi Aquarium offering bead recycling bin
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Some of you may be thinking already of how you’re going to get rid of all those excess Mardi Gras beads you caught this year. The Mississippi…
Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon and two-time presidential candidate, dies at 84
Courtesy NBC News The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the longtime civil rights activist, Baptist minister and two-time presidential candidate, died Tuesday at age 84, his family said. A cause of death was not immediately given. His family said he died peacefully…
2/16 - Mild and cloudy tonight, warmer Tuesday
Clouds increase tonight with lows settling in the lower 50s. Tuesday starts mostly cloudy but gradually turns mostly sunny, with highs near 70 and a light southeast breeze. From midweek into the…
Black History Month Feature: 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- February is Black History Month, a time to honor the people and places that shaped our communities. On the Mississippi…
Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center names new executive director
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center announced the facility’s new executive director on Monday. Sam Voisin will assume the role at the end of the month, upon the retirement of current Executive Director Matt McDonnell. Voisin has…
Mississippi Power teams up with Mississippi Aquarium for Discovery Days
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Power Foundation has partnered with Mississippi Aquarium to launch ‘Mississippi Power Discovery Days,’ giving customers half-price admission for up to four guests.…
Mississippi receives federal approve to expand broadband access
Mississippi has received federal approval for its plan to expand broadband access to parts of the state that still lack high speed internet. This falls under the Department…
Progress continues on Long Beach Harbor
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing an update on their harbor progress. A time lapse was created, showing work from January of last year to…
Work on Ken Combs Pier in Gulfport nearly complete
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In Gulfport, another one of the city’s piers is reopening later this month. Work on the Ken Combs Pier is nearly complete. The pier…
Gulfport City Council meeting rescheduled
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gulfport is postponing their city council meeting originally scheduled for February 17. February 17 is Mardi Gras, which is a city holiday. The new meeting date…
Pier improvement project begins in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pascagoula, the Beach Park Pier Improvement Project begins Monday. This project will replace and upgrade handrails and decking along part of the pier. Improvements include new…
Applications are now open for Carnival Association of Long Beach grant program
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Carnival Association of Long Beach is sharing they raised a record breaking $190,800 this carnival season. With that, they…
Teen charged in Friday night Gulfport shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- A 17-year-old male is behind bars after a shooting Friday night in Gulfport. Police say it happened around 9:13 p.m. at the corner of 28th Street and Hudson Avenue. A 14-year-old boy was found at the scene…
New officials take office for Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers announced their new president took office Wednesday. Jim Thriffiley took the reins during the first board meeting Wednesday. He will serve as president…
2026 Gulf Coast Winter Classics return to the Harrison County Fairgrounds
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The annual Gulf Coast Winter Classics kicked off this week at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, bringing hundreds of top riders and…