Coast Ole Miss fans gather for Fiesta Bowl watch parties
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Kelly's Sports Pub in Gulfport was one of many local restaurants and bars buzzing with excitement on Tuesday night, as Ole Miss…
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Chris Rhodes takes over as Coast Electric CEO
One of South Mississippi’s largest electric cooperatives has a new leader. Chris Rhodes has officially taken over for retired Coast Electric and Coast Connect CEO Ron Barnes. The…
1/8 - Comfortable Tonight with Showers and Storms Returning Friday
A wet and unsettled pattern will take hold through the end of the week, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected as early as tonight through Saturday. Storm chances increase Friday,…
Carpet issues are being fixed at Saenger Theatre in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich has released an update on the progress of the Saenger Theatre, including the work being done to fix an…
Ole Miss and Miami to play for a spot in the FBS national championship game at Fiesta Bowl
By JOHN MARSHALL GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ole Miss has kept winning despite its coach bolting for another program. Miami has rekindled the glory days of its 2001 national championship with a ferocious defense and steady quarterback. One will play for a national championship after Thursday…
New Moss Point police chief focuses on communication, hiring quality officers
MOSS POINT, Miss. -- We sat down with newly sworn in Moss Point Police Chief Dennis Stevenson to learn more about his plans for the…
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…
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…