RV park case in Ocean Springs headed to the Mississippi Supreme Court
Jackson County Judge Keith Miller has ruled in favor of Ocean Springs Island RV Resort LLC. - upholding the Jackson County Board of Supervisors…
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Two charged in early morning shooting in Gulfport
Two men have been charged in connection with an early-morning shooting on Faust Drive. Police say 20-year-old Traevone Bailey and 31-year-old Rashann Thomas were each charged with two counts of aggravated assault. They were taken to Harrison County jail and…
Long Beach presented Heritage Award for work on Greenvale
The Mississippi Heritage Trust awarded the City of Long Beach a 2024 Heritage Award for its preservation work in restoring Greenvale, also known as the Quarles House.…
Man convicted of sexually assaulting child loses appeal
A Jackson County man lost his appeal to have his conviction on sex charges overturned. Jacob Scott was sentenced in 2022 to 85 years in prison. He was convicted of four counts of touching a child for lustful purposes, nine…
Moss Point man to serve 35 years for trafficking meth
A Moss Point man will spend 35 years in prison for aggravated drug trafficking. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 37-year-old Regio Darrell Lavant of Moss Point was sentenced Tuesday after his conviction on March 1 to aggravated drug trafficking…
Louisiana lawmakers asking governor for help to get Highway 90 bridge in Pearlington repaired
Louisiana lawmakers from St. Tammany Parish are asking for the governor's help to push for repairs to the Highway 90 bridge between Mississippi and Louisiana. NOLA.com reported that Louisiana Sen. Sharon Hewitt and Rep. Bob Owell, both from Slidell, sent…
WXXV Unfiltered: Interview with New Evening Anchor Team Grant and Christen
Grant Chighizola and Christen Hyde will co-anchor the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on FOX and NBC starting Thursday, June 13th. They will cover stories and present stories on where…
President Joe Biden's son, Hunter, is convicted of all 3 charges in federal gun trial
President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, has been convicted of all three felony charges in his federal gun trial in Delaware. Jurors found Hunter Biden guilty of lying to a federally licensed gun dealer, making a false claim on the…
Gulfport Police arrest four in connection with Dedeaux Road drive-by shooting
Gulfport Police have arrested four minors in connection with the shooting that happened Monday evening on Dedeaux Road. Bonds of more than $1 million have been set for three minors charged as a adults in connection with the drive-by shooting…
Gulfport Police investigating third shooting in 24 hours
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting at Emerald Pines Apartments that happened overnight -- the third shooting in 24 hours. Police posted on social media just before midnight that there was a shooting in the 3300 block of 39th Avenue…
Gulfport Police Department investigating shooting on Dedeaux Road
On June 10, 2024, at approximately 5:32 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a shooting in the 13000 block of Dedeaux Road. No one was injured, but several vehicles…
Welcome WXXV Evening Co-Anchor Christen Hyde to the WXXV News Team
Welcome WXXV’s new Evening Co-Anchor Christen Hyde to the team! She’ll join Grant Chighizola WXXV, Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen, and Jevan McCoskey week nights at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. 9 p.m and 10 p.m on WXXV FOX/NBC. Please welcome Christen to…
Stone County industry expanding solid rocket motors plant
Anduril Industries is expanding its solid rocket motor production facility in McHenry as part of the company’s efforts to address the country’s most urgent capability gaps quickly, including its limited supply…
The Rev. James Lawson Jr. has died at 95, civil rights leader’s family says
BY CHRISTOPHER WEBER AND TRAVIS LOLLER Updated 2:56 PM CDT, June 10, 2024 LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Rev. James Lawson Jr., an apostle of nonviolent protest who schooled activists to withstand brutal reactions from white authorities as the Civil…
Man wanted on fugitive from justice arrest warrant in custody
On June 7, 2024, Biloxi Police Officers responded to the 2400 block of South Shore Drive (Biloxi) to assist Gulfport Police Officers with attempting to locate 36-year-old James Terry Mitchell III, who had an active Fugitive from Justice arrest…
16-year-old victim in early morning shooting in Gulfport identified
On June 10, 2024, at approximately 1:28 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 100 block of Darby Street in reference to a shooting. As officers arrived on scene, they located a 16-year-old male victim suffering from an apparent…
Several families displaced after fire rips through Biloxi apartment complex
The flames happened overnight Saturday off Mostie Road at Popps Ferry. All residents got out safely, but 2 firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion. It took some 4 hours to put out…
Eligible Senior Citizens Can Apply to Receive Benefits for Shopping at Farmers Markets
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce is providing income-eligible senior citizens access to healthier foods through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). The SFMNP provides benefits in the form of a benefit card valued at $50…
Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street promotes 99 Days of Summer Campaign
(Ocean Springs, MS) – The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau is once again hosting its summer campaign, “99 Days of Summer” to encourage locals and visitors to spend their summer in Ocean Springs. The campaign which began on…
Ramp CLOSURE on I-10 E in Hancock County starting Wednesday, June 19th
MDOT announced a closure for the I-10 E Diamondhead exit ramp in Hancock County. The closure will take place Wednesday, June 19th until work is complete which is approximately four to six weeks. This closure is part of an interchange…
Mississippi Power cleaning up Back Bay
Mississippi Power took part in clean-up efforts in Biloxi’s Back Bay earlier today. The clean-up is a part of Mississippi Power’s Renew our Rivers initiative. The group collected…
Are lifejackets and swim vests leading to more children drowning?
Drowning is the leading cause of death in children and Mississippi ranks in the top 10 for the most number of drownings in…
Suspect out on bond in theft case arrested in theft of ATV, dirt bike
Picayune Police have made an arrest in the investigation into a stolen ATV and a stolen dirt bike. Burl Richardson, 35, was charged with two counts of grand larceny. He was taken to the Pearl River County jail. Picayune Police…
Mississippi has cheapest gas in the nation
Some fantastic news in the Magnolia State! The state has the cheapest gas in the nation with prices being lower on the Coast. Gas prices in the state are 50 cents less than the national average. According to Gas Buddy,…