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,…
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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…
Southern Turnings spearheads community growth in Wiggins
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- When Southern Turnings opened in Downtown Wiggins, few businesses were operating along Pine Avenue. Nearly a decade later, the shop has expanded and the…
State of blueberry farming in Mississippi
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Mississippi’s blueberry farms are shrinking and fewer farmers are entering the field. One farm in Poplarville is trying to change that, hoping to turn the…
Projects on the Coast for 2026
For the Coast, one of the big things facing the Mississippi legislature this year will be approving economic development projects with money from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Sixteen projects…
Recent fires in Harrison County
In Harrison County, several fires have broken out over the past few days. Officials say some of those fires were caused by fireworks that were not properly disposed of. Today, we’re…
TatoNut celebrates 65 years serving the Coast
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- TatoNut is celebrating 65 years of sweet success. The local favorite was started by Robert Mohler in November 1960 as a Spudnut franchise. He later…
What’s next for Amtrak Train Service in 2026
One of 2025’s biggest stories was the return of Amtrak passenger service to the Coast. So, what’s ahead in 2026 for the Mardi Gras train route? Dave Elliot…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Westbound lanes cleared on I-10 near Exit 28 after accident
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Law enforcement officials worked an accident Friday afternoon that had traffic blocked on I10 westbound near Exit 28 in Harrison County. A crash near the Long Beach/County Farm Road exit caused the delays. According to Mississippi Highway…
Victim identified in fatal pedestrian involved accident on HWY 49
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The person killed in a deadly vehicle-pedestrian crash on Highway 49 has been identified. The Harrison County Deputy Coroner identified the victim as 61-year-old Roberto Martinez. Gulfport PD says Martinez was struck in the 9120 block of…
Preliminary report on fatal Cessna crash over Lake Pontchartrain released
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report regarding the November Cessna airplane crash. Most of the plane has been recovered from Lake Pontchartrain…
Ole Miss wins 2026 All State Sugar Bowl
NEW ORLEANS, LA. (WXXV SPORTS)- We’ve officially entered the new year and what better way to kick off 2026 than to punch a ticket into the 2026 College…
Moss Point police investigating New Year’s Day shooting
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday morning. Authorities in Moss Point were on scene of a shooting that took place…
Destroyer Ted Stevens delivered to U.S. Navy
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding has delivered Arleigh Burke Class guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens to the U.S. Navy. It’s the second Flight 3 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer the…
Man dies after being struck by vehicle on Highway 49 in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - A man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle on Highway 49 on Wednesday night, according to the Gulfport Police Department. Police say the crash happened in the 9120 block of Highway 49, and…
Helping veterans during fireworks
Fireworks can be overwhelming for some veterans. Fireworks light up the sky to celebrate a new year. For some veterans, the loud booms and sudden flashes can bring stress and anxiety. Veterans…
Kiln man sentenced to maximum time for domestic assault
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Kiln man has been sentenced to maximum time for domestic assault in Hancock County. Thirty-two-year-old Cory Scott Rogers pled guilty to two charges of aggravated domestic assault. The case began in April 2024. Hancock…
Governor Reeves grants executive clemency for second time since taking office
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves signed Executive Order 1591 which grants executive clemency to Maurice Taylor, who was illegally sentenced to 20 years in prison, with five years suspended. This is the second time Governor Reeves has granted executive…
New laws taking effect, old laws taking shape heading into 2026
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- With the start of another calendar year comes the implementation of new laws across the Magnolia State. One of the biggest…
WXXV Top 10 Stories of 2025
As we close out 2025 with you, our viewers, we’re taking a look back at the stories that shaped our year here in South Mississippi and elsewhere in our region.…