Gulfport Harbor Lights Fest sees more than 18K attendees in just over one week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Gulfport Harbor Lights Festival is in it’s 10th year here on the Coast, and after only a…
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Annual tidelands fund transfer to DMR
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson’s office announced Monday how much money in tidelands funds has been returned to the Department of Marine Resources this year. More than $6.3 million…
Gulfport celebrating state championship win with parade
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport High parents, students, and alum are still celebrating after the team’s thrilling last-second win over Tupelo Saturday night in the 7A state championship game in Starkville.…
Memphis hires Charles Huff as football coach after one season at Southern Miss
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis has hired Charles Huff as football coach after his one season at Southern Miss. Athletic director Ed Scott announced the hiring Monday with Huff replacing Ryan Silverfield, who left for Arkansas on Nov. 30. “Early in our search…
Arrest made in theft of Grinch décor in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- One person has been arrested in connection to the theft of the Grinch décor stolen from the City of D’Iberville. Chief Marty Griffin announced the arrest Monday. On December 7, officers followed investigative leads that directed them…
Two killed in head-on collision in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The investigation continues into what caused a deadly head-on collision in Hancock County this past Friday. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald the crash happened early Friday afternoon on Texas Flat Road. The victims…
Congressional leaders urge action on EU trade relating to state’s forestry industry
Mississippi’s entire congressional delegation is asking the Trump administration to help our state. Both of Mississippi’s U.S. senators and all four congressmen sent a…
MGCCC launching new electrical technology program at Harrison County campus
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is expanding and adding new career training. The school announced they will be adding a new evening electrical technology program at the Harrison County campus. Registration is open and classes begin…
Singing River Health System hosting community blood drives
The Singing River Health System will be hosting blood drives throughout December. On December 11, the blood drive will take place at the Pascagoula Hospital from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the MSCR. At Ocean Springs Hospital, the blood…
Speed limit changing on Jeff Davis Avenue in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Drivers in Long Beach will soon need to slow things down along a busy downtown roadway. The city announced Wednesday a speed limit…
2026 DMR Calendars now available
As we look ahead to 2026, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has released its annual calendar so you can start to prepare for the new year. The calendar serves as…
John Grishman novel ‘Boys from Biloxi’ getting adaptation
A story about Biloxi is heading to Amazon Prime Video, John Grisham’s ‘The Boys from Biloxi’ is currently in development. At this time, there is no premiere date…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office warns against scams
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is sharing that scammers are contacting people ahead of the holidays. A fake deputy is calling residents, asking for money to be sent so…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reports new scam going around
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Jackson County, deputies are receiving reports of a current scam. Multiple people have reported getting calls from people who tell them…
Officials cut the ribbon on new military research facility in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In partnership with the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosted a ribbon cutting…
Community comes out to send off the Gulfport Admirals as they head to State Championship
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV SPORTS)- The Gulfport community was out in full force on Friday as they sent off the Gulfport High…
Orange Grove Public Library offering food pantry to help food insecurity
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Orange Grove Public Library is giving back in a big way this holiday season. As the holiday season rolls in, the…
Remains found in Lake Pontchartrain as search continues for missing pilots
New developments in the search for the missing pilots in Lake Pontchartrain. A body part believed to be connected to one of the two pilots was found in the lake Friday. According to WDSU in New Orleans, the body part…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic flowing on I-10 near Exit 61
The accident on I-10 near Exit 61 (Gautier-Vancleave Road) and the rest area before the Pascagoula/Moss Point bridge has been cleared. Traffic is now moving normally through the area.
City of D’Iberville asking for return of stolen Grinch display
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Another South Mississippi city is reporting stolen Christmas decorations from a public holiday display. D’Iberville city officials say a Grinch stole the Grinch…
Community leaders hold forum to discuss school choice
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A public forum on the topic of school choice was hosted by the East Biloxi Civic Club at the Gruich Community Center Thursday night. Community leaders…
Broadway musical 'A Christmas Story' to hit the Beau Rivage stage this holiday season
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The iconic Broadway show, "A Christmas Story," is coming to the Beau Rivage stage this holiday season. We…
State Auditor Shad White discusses legislative priorities
Mississippi lawmakers will gavel in for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session on January 6. State leaders are submitting agendas, including State Auditor Shad White. White released his…
Gulfport officer arrested on DUI charges in Tennessee
A Gulfport police officer was arrested this week in Tennessee on DUI charges. Thirty-three-year-old Joseph Prine Jr. was arrested by Gatlinburg Police Wednesday for driving under the influence and carrying a weapon while under the influence. We reached out to…