Long Beach firefighter recognized by Gulfport Exchange Club
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- One Long Beach firefighter has been recognized for his work. Kelly Whitman was selected as ‘Firefighter of the Year’ by the Gulfport Exchange Club.…
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The Gautier Police Department issue road safety reminders
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is reminding all residents that certain vehicles are not allowed on roadways. Those include mini bikes, dirt bikes, and four wheelers.…
Man found dead at Flint Creek Water Park Saturday morning
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)--Wiggins Police are investigating the death of a man found dead from a gunshot wound early Saturday morning at Flint Creek Water Park. Investigators say they got the call around 1:21 a.m. Once authorities arrived on scene, the…
Mississippi Power recognized at leadership conference
Mississippi Power was recognized with an award last week. The group received the ‘Excellence in Energy’ and ‘Community Leadership’ Award at the Southeastern Leadership Conference. The award was given to…
Coast cyclists reminded to ride safely during National Bike Safety Month
May is National Bike Safety Month. With more people hitting the roads and trails along the Coast, local bike experts are reminding riders to stay…
Slightly Soggy This Mother's Day Weekend
Showers and thunderstorms will continue through the Mother’s Day weekend as moisture remains in place across the Gulf Coast. Saturday looks to be the wettest day, with multiple rounds of…
Alabama man extradited to George County, faces child abuse and sexual battery charges
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - A 49-year-old man from Baldwin County, Alabama has been extradited to George County following an extensive investigation into reports of alleged sexual and physical abuse. Tony Fairley was initially charged with three counts of sexual…
Bienville Orthopedic perform Mississippi’s first endoscopic spine surgery
Bienville Orthopedic specialists performed the first ever endoscopic spine surgery in the state. Dr. Joseph Cox completed the process. The surgery was done using the Arthrex spine system.…
5/7 - Sam's Thursday Night Forecast
Tonight stays mostly cloudy and mild with lows in the mid 60s. By Friday, scattered showers and thunderstorms will are expected to develop throughout the afternoon, with highs in the…
Progress continues on new Gulfport High School football stadium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport High School football team has always had to hit the road to play home games at Milner Stadium. That is about to…
Clocking in with Spencer: Seal's Tire and Auto Repair Shop
With summer just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to make sure your vehicle is road-ready before those vacation miles start adding up. WXXV News 25’s…
Kirby Creek Bridge in Stone County closed indefinitely
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County leaders have shut down a bridge east of Wiggins after a recent inspection revealed safety concerns. The Kirby Creek Bridge on Big Four Road will be closed until further notice. If you live or…
Pascagoula native Nelson Walker sailing across the world
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- May 7 marks one year since Pascagoula native Nelson Walker set sail to circumnavigate the globe. He left from the Singing River Yacht Club. Since then, he has…
Arrests made in Wednesday night shooting
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 19-year-old Princeton Dunn and two juveniles. All three were charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to Sheriff Haley, the Harrison County Sheriff's Office responded to Palmer…
President Trump revives student fitness test in nationwide boost to youth health
President Trump is bringing back a familiar fitness tradition for students nationwide. The president signed a memo Tuesday restoring the presidential fitness test, reviving…
5/6 - Sam's Wednesday Night Forecast
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop late tonight, with better rain chances arriving Thursday and continuing on and off through the weekend. The wettest period appears to be from Friday…
Shooting investigation underway on Dedeaux Road
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting on Dedeaux Road near Latimer Road at a business. According to police, an individual shot into a vehicle just before 6pm on Wednesday. GPD says no one was…
Harrison County Sheriff's Office investigating shooting on Palmer Creek Drive
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — The Harrison County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting on Palmer Creek Drive off of East Wortham Road. HCSO says it happened around 6:00 on Wednesday evening. This is an ongoing investigation. We will keep…
Hyde-Smith backs Senate rural health bill that would help six Mississippi hospitals
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is backing bipartisan legislation aimed at helping keep rural hospitals afloat. Senate Bill 4460 would extend the Rural Community Hospital…
Cruisin’ the Coast named best car show by USA Today
Cruisin’ the Coast is once again riding high after being named the best car show in the country by USA Today readers. This marks the seventh…
Lucedale Man arrested, charged with aggravated assault in George County shooting
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) — A Lucedale man has been arrested and charged following a shooting reported Tuesday night in George County. According to the George County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 8:51 p.m. on May 5, 2026, to the 100…
Remembering Long Beach officers Det. Northcutt and Sgt. Morgan 28 years later
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Today marks a somber anniversary for the men and women of the Long Beach Police Department. It was on this…
2026 Hurricane Awareness Tour makes a stop on the Gulf Coast
MOBILE, AL (WXXV)-The 2026 Hurricane Awareness Tour made a stop on the Gulf Coast Tuesday at the Mobile International Airport. Meteorologist Sam Lucey and Forecaster…
Hancock Middle School students who helped bus driver honored by Congress
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Five Hancock Middle School students are being recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives for their bravery and quick thinking…