New boat launch facility coming to Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County is moving forward with a new boat launch facility allowing access to the Mississippi Sound from St. Martin. This will be constructed…
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New DMR office in Biloxi issuing permits
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- DMR’s new licensing office in Biloxi is now issuing licenses. This includes commercial and recreational licenses for shrimp, oyster, and crab harvesting, as well as wetland…
Destroyer Ted Stevens completes sea trials
Ingalls announced the Destroyer Ted Stevens has completed its sea trials. The Ted Stevens is the second flight three destroyer built at Ingalls. These trials were conducted over several days…
Harrison County law enforcement agencies searching for missing man
The Harrison County Sheriff's Office, along with Harrison County Fire Rescue and other local agencies are searching for a man who went missing Friday afternoon. 71-year-old David Edwards was last seen on Thomas Lawton Road in the Saucier area, just…
Save our Sound group aims to protect our natural resources
Every time the southern end of the Mississippi River hits flood stage, the Army Corp of Engineers decides whether or not to open the Bonnet Carre…
Government funding vote fails again in Senate as hopes fade for quick end to shutdown
By STEPHEN GROVES, MARY CLARE JALONICK and MATT BROWN Associated Press The Senate fails to advance a Republican bill that would reopen the government. Most Democratic senators are voting against the bill as they demand that Congress take up health…
City of Moss Point appoints interim police chief
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point has named an interim police chief, according to our media partner the Sun Herald. During a special council meeting…
Biloxi searching for suspect in shooting on I-110
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police confirm they are searching for a suspect following a shooting on I-110 Thursday night. A driver shot into another car, hitting the two…
NBC Universal and YouTube TV strike deal long-term deal
NBC Universal and YouTube TV have reached a long-term distribution agreement. This ends the threat of a blackout of NBC channels for YouTube TV users. This agreement ensures that YouTube TV subscribers in South Mississippi will continue to get their…
WXXV welcomes new evening anchor Aubrey Spears
It’s been an exciting few weeks here at WXXV as we’ve added some new team members and that continued this week. Introducing our new evening anchor, Aubrey Spears. Aubrey sat down with WXXV News…
The Funny Pages Restaurant and Comedy Club coming to Downtown Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A brand new hot spot for food lovers and comedy fans is opening in Downtown Gulfport. The Funny Pages Restaurant and Comedy…
68-year-old Lucedale woman killed in crash in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 613 in Jackson County on Wednesday, October 1. A 2020 Toyota Highlander driven by 68-year-old Lillian Byrd of Lucedale was traveling north when it collided with…
Man arrested for stabbing father to death in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Sheriff’s Department made an arrest Thursday involving a stabbing that occurred around noon. Deputies were called out to the St. Andrews community for a possible home invasion. After investigating the cameras, they followed the…
Armed robbery suspects wanted in Biloxi turn themselves in
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department reported that the two suspects wanted for armed robbery have turned themselves in. De’Suaveyeno Henry and K’alec Kelly were wanted for an armed robbery that occurred on September 30th, 2025, in the 100…
Moss Point mayor speaks on police departures
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight spoke out on the resignation of former Police Chief Brandon Ashley. Ashley resigned on September 24 with multiple officers following…
Charges upgraded for man charged in sex crimes involving a child in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Charges have been upgraded for a man who had been charged with sex crimes involving a child. Thirty-six-year-old Kurtis Emmert has now been charged with one felony count of statutory rape and grooming of a child. Emmert…
Fatal crash in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police confirmed with WXXV that there was a fatal crash Thursday morning. The crash happened on Highway 67 between Big John Road and Highway 15 around 6:15 a.m. Biloxi police say it is unknown at this…
Empty the Shelters campaign begins at Humane Society of South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi kicked off its Empty the Shelters campaign Wednesday, coinciding with National Black Dog Day. That is…
Local elected officials react to government shutdown
Some of our local government officials have issued statements in regards to the government shutdown. Mississippi Congressman Mike Ezell released a response, saying: “The House did its job and…
Training drill Thursday in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Board of Supervisors announced that Thursday, October 2 there will be a training drill taking place in Biloxi. This will be happening from 9 a.m.…
Large brush fire in Harrison County completely under control
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have a Wednesday update on that Harrison County brush fire that has burned all week long to this point. The good news…
Vote to end government shutdown fails in Senate as Democrats hold firm on health care demands
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press A vote to end the government shutdown has failed. Democrats in the Senate held firm Wednesday to the party’s demands to fund health care subsidies that President Donald Trump…
What happens now that a government shutdown is underway
By KEVIN FREKING WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for funding the government. Republicans supported a short-term measure to fund the government generally at current levels through…
NBC Universal and YouTube TV deadline extended until 5 p.m. Wednesday
NBC Universal and YouTube TV are still in negotiation for a new distribution agreement Wednesday and have come to a temporary agreement to keep NBC programming on air. At the last minute, the companies agreed to extend the current deal…