Three people charged for drug-related offenses in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details on three arrests made in January. The first arrest was on January…
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Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter
Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of wintry weather Monday, a forecast sure to disappoint many after what’s already been a long, cold season across large parts of the United States. His annual prediction and announcement that he had seen his shadow…
Poplarville native Danica Hart kicks of 2026 solo tour at Ground Zero in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) -- Danica Hart, a Poplarville native and former member of Chapel Hart, kicked off her 2026 solo tour at…
Update on Long Beach Gateway Harbor Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Progress is being made on the Long Beach Gateway Harbor project on Highway 90. The vision for the project is to better connect the Long…
Two Coast ports receive federal funds
President Trump has signed an appropriations bill into law that earmarks money for two Mississippi Coast ports. The Fiscal Year 26 Energy and Water Development Bill will send $6.7 million…
Officials cut the ribbon on Pass Christian Fire Station 1
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Fire Department celebrated the renovation of Fire Station 1 Thursday. The station carries the name of the Jerry Andersen…
UPDATE: Two arrested in Friday shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Police have arrested two teenage boys in connection to a shooting on 28th Street Friday night. The 14 and 16 year old teens are each facing one count of Aggravated Assault. That shooting happened just after…
Mississippi has the highest rate of uninsured drivers
Mississippi has the highest rate of uninsured drivers in the country. That’s why lawmakers are revisiting a policy they scrapped nearly a decade ago. Justin Glowacki with the…
Pascagoula police warn of active warrant scam
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula police are making the public aware of a scam going around right now across the city. Scammers are sending texts and emails, claiming to be…
January's Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: North Gulfport Elementary's Drapundra Anderson
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. January's…
1/30 - Bitterly cold weekend ahead
Tonight will be cold and breezy, with clearing skies, lows in the upper teens and low 20s, and wind chills in the teens to single digits. Make sure to allow faucets to drip overnight…
Relief efforts continue to increase for North Mississippi
Recovery efforts in North Mississippi continue to increase as more roads become accessible and things have started to thaw out a bit. With help from the Mississippi National…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting near 28th Street and 15th Avenue
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting in the area of 28th Street and 15th Avenue. Police say one person is in critical condition. This is an ongoing investigation.
Local educators receive Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ten Mississippi teachers are getting more than just applause for their hard work, they’re also getting cash to bring creative ideas into their classrooms.…
Ocean Springs PD says missing person found safe
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department reports that Angela Ashcroft as been found safe.
Local nursery shares tips to protect plants during cold weather
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A sudden frost can damage certain plants, but with a little preparation, they can survive freezing temperatures. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley…
Donation drive for residents impacted by winter storms
Cities in South Mississippi are collecting donations for those impacted by the winter storms in North Mississippi. The cities of Long Beach, Gulfport, and D'Iberville are collecting donations for Coldwater, Mississippi. They are collecting bottled water, hygiene products, canned goods,…
Cold weather shelters opening this weekend
Ahead of more extreme cold this weekend, warming centers on the Coast are opening again this weekend. Harrison County’s shelters at the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center and Salvation Army Center of Hope will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The…
Arrest made in 2024 death investigation in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County sheriff’s investigators have arrested a man in connection to the 2024 death of a Moss Point woman. David Mitchell is charged with one count of tampering with physical evidence and one count of desecration…
MDOT clearing ice and snow
A historic winter storm slammed North Mississippi this week. A dangerous combination of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures has created a nightmare scenario on roads and highways. Parts of 1-55 and…
Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art awarded grant to restore, update Pleasant Reed House
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A historic Biloxi landmark is getting new life thanks to a grant aimed at preserving Mississippi stories ahead of America’s…
Dogs rescued from house fire in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport fire crews battled a mid-day house fire in north Gulfport and rescued a number of dogs in the process. The fire was at the corner…
Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for…
Man arrested in George County on charges of sexual battery of a child
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A man is behind bars in George County on charges of sexual battery of a minor child. The George County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Christian Dykes of Mobile, Alabama on that charge. Following an initial court…