More showers and storms on the way
A few showers or thunderstorms could pop up tonight, but the bigger rain chances arrive Friday. Expect a mostly cloudy day with temperatures topping out near 89° and a…
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Mayor Gilich discusses new budget for the City of Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi City Council and Mayor FoFo Gilich are putting the finishing touches on a budget for the new fiscal year. The budget…
Home of Graces honors first responders with appreciation breakfast
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Local first responders were honored at the Home of Grace chapel with an appreciation breakfast. They were recognized for their commitment and service to…
Two men charged in trailer burglary in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two Gulfport men are behind bars, accused of breaking into a vacant trailer in Saucier. Fifty-two-year-old Timothy Malone and 41-year-old Christoper Cowart are facing felony burglary charges. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary in progress near…
Gulfport woman charged with assaulting special needs son
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport woman is behind bars, accused of slashing her special needs son in the head with a knife. Harrison County sheriff’s deputies responded this week to a reported stabbing in the 10,000 block of Steeplechase Drive.…
SEC sues LSU, alleging a coordinated push to recruit ex-pro athletes in defiance of rules
By BRETT MARTEL BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference filed a lawsuit against LSU and its leadership in Alabama federal court on Thursday, alleging the school had “waged a deliberate and coordinated campaign to recruit professional athletes” against league…
Phase one work underway on Hancock County School improvements
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Months after the passage of a bond issue to fund sweeping improvements to county school campuses, phase one work has already begun at…
City of Gulfport holds public meeting regarding proposed budget
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A public hearing in Gulfport gave residents the chance to comment on the proposed city budget. Mayor Hugh Keating says the key parts of…
Clocking in with Spencer: Animal Care Specialist at the Mississippi Aquarium
Have you ever wondered what goes into taking care of the beavers at Mississippi Aquarium? Spencer Reid Pullen tried his hand at caring for those…
Gulf Ship to invest $43 million in Gulfport shipyard
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A shipbuilding company with a presence here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is expanding its Gulfport operations. Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Development…
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley discusses license plate cameras
A lot of people are talking about cameras used by law enforcement to read license plates. Flock cameras have been in the news. Flock is just a…
Man charged in deadly hit and run in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach police have made an arrest in connection to a deadly hit and run this past weekend. Eric Smith is charged with leaving the scene of an accident-causing death. The hit-and-run happened the morning of…
Biloxi City Council discusses budget changes
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi City Council gave residents a chance to weigh in on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget during a public hearing. Council members are expected to…
Two arrested for stealing veterans’ memorial plaques from Hancock County cemeteries
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Two men have been arrested after several veterans’ memorial plaques were stolen from gravesites at three cemeteries in Hancock County. Fifty-nine-year-old Steve Berry is charged with three counts of grand larceny, while 59-year-old Ronald Verdon is charged…
Helicopter tour company offers a look at the MS Gulf Coast from the sky
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) --A helicopter tour company just made its way to the coast, offering locals and visitors the chance to see our…
Warm and humid with better rain chances to end the week
Wednesday will be mostly sunny and warm, with highs near 92°. A few showers or thunderstorms could pop up during the afternoon, but most locations should stay dry. Thursday…
Public hearing for Gulfport budget set for Wednesday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport city leaders are expected to continue their budget discussion during a public hearing Wednesday. Mayor Keating says this year’s budget is balanced and includes…
Hancock County organizations team up to expand access to Dolly Parton Imagination Library
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A new initiative is underway in Hancock County to help more children discover the joy of reading. The Hancock…
Deputies investigating fatal crash in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County deputies have released new details about a deadly single-car crash in the Rocky Creek community over the weekend. It happened just before 9:15 last Saturday night on Rocky Creek Road. Kandice Shivers of Lucedale…
Rev. Al Sharpton responds to lawsuit threats related to Nolan Wells death investigation
Al Sharpton and his attorneys are responding to threats of a lawsuit from three of the men who were on Horn Island with Nolan Wells on July 4. In a 15-page response dated August 31, Sharpton’s attorneys argue he never…
Mississippi marks Overdose Awareness Day, highlights life-saving resources
Earlier this week, Governor Tate Reeves declared August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day in Mississippi. Monday, state and health leaders came together to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day.…
Connected Living with C Spire: Preparing your home for football season
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Football season is almost here. C Spire is offering tech tips to help you get ready to watch your favorite teams…
Opioid settlement grant applications open on MSAG website
Applications opened Monday for Mississippi organizations seeking funding through the state’s 2026 Opioid Settlement Grant program. Attorney General Lynn Fitch says applications can now be submitted online through…
Golfers hit the links for third annual ‘Pars for Penguins’ tournament
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Golfers hit the links Monday morning for a good cause, helping the Mississippi Aquarium raise money for a penguin habitat. The third…