Local law enforcement agencies kicking off 2026 ‘Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
If you’re hitting the road for Labor Day, you’ll want to pay close attention. Law enforcement agencies across Mississippi are stepping up…
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Two Coastal cities issue burn bans amid dry conditions
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The cities of Waveland and Bay St. Louis are still under a burn ban, as extremely dry conditions continue to create an increased…
Attorney General's office completes review of 2025 deputy-involved shooting in Saucier
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)--Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch's office has ruled that…
Amtrak Mardi Gras service celebrates one year anniversary
The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service celebrated its first anniversary after a year of connecting communities along the Coast. One year down and the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service is…
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath issues statement regarding Nolan Wells death investigation
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath has issued a statement regarding the death investigation of Nolan Wells. The full statement is below: As District Attorney, I do not have the same freedom to share information publicly that private individuals may have.…
Ocean Springs High School lockdown lifted after student threat deemed not credible
Approximately 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, Ocean Springs High School activated a school lockdown for precautionary reasons after threats were made by a student on campus. The lockdown has since been lifted, and students and staff have returned…
Pineville Elementary earns Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading School Award for 2026-27
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Pineville Elementary School was recognized Monday for its commitment to building stronger readers. The Mississippi Department of Education presented the school with a 2026-27 Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading School Award. Pineville Elementary celebrated a milestone in…
National Prayer Rally for Nolan Wells in Biloxi Wednesday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- August 19 would have been Nolan Wells’ 19th birthday. One Biloxi church is marking the occasion with a community prayer rally. The gathering begins Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Greater St. John AME Church in Biloxi. Doors…
Budget talks continue in City of Biloxi ahead of next fiscal year
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is in the middle of budget talks. The next fiscal year begins October 1. The budget must…
Hot and humid stretch continues
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 79. A few showers or thunderstorms are possible through the early evening, but most areas should stay dry. Tuesday will…
Mississippi Gulf Coast reflects on Hurricane Camille 57 years after landfall
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Hurricane Camille left a lasting mark on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Fifty-seven years later, the community still continues to honor those who…
Gulfport Police investigating shots fired near Three Rivers Road
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - The Gulfport Police Department responded Monday afternoon to the area of Cal Lane and Three Rivers Road where multiple shots were fired at a home. According to officials, officers were advised a dark colored sedan was…
Woman charged in connection with human trafficking investigation in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -The Gulfport Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with a human trafficking and kidnapping investigation involving a juvenile victim. According to police, 38-year-old Krystal Leann Householder of Gulfport was arrested on Aug. 15 and charged with…
NAACP joins family legal team in Nolan Wells death investigation
The NAACP is joining the legal team seeking answers in the death of Nolan Wells. The organization’s office of general counsel says it will work alongside…
Bayou Cumbest woods fire under control, smoke expected to linger Monday
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A woods fire that flared up Sunday afternoon and led to the evacuation of a number of people in the Bayou…
Family of Nolan Wells wants phone examined this week
The legal team for Nolan Wells family say they are ready to turn over his phone for a joint forensic examination. In a letter sent to Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath Monday morning, the team asked her office…
Work continues on the Long Beach Gateway project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Finishing touches are underway at the Long Beach Gateway. One of the newest features are swings located near the tower with the Long Beach…
FEMA Disaster Service Centers to open in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County residents and businesses impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur can now apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA assistance is available to eligible homeowners and residents with public assistance also available to eligible…
Mississippi agriculture leaders to meet with USDA officials
Mississippi agriculture leaders are heading to Washington to discuss challenges facing farmers and producers. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson will lead a delegation of Mississippi farmers, ranchers, and industry…
Work at Garfield Ladner Pier in Waveland ramps up
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Waveland city leaders recently posted pictures of reconstruction work in progress at the Garfield Ladner Pier. All that exists of the pier currently are…
Governor Reeves gives update on rural health program
Mississippi is getting a bigger than expected boost to improve rural health care. The Trump Administration has approved nearly $206 million for the first year of the state’s…
Memorial Health System now using 7D flash navigation system
Memorial Health System is utilizing a new technology to make procedures more precise. Dr. Omar Hegazi and his team are using the 7D flash navigation system that…
MGCCC hosts two-day community job fair at Perkinston campus
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- With Hood Industries mill set to close, many workers are now looking for new career opportunities. MGCCC is connecting the community with the resources…
State Supreme Court upholds lawsuit dismissal involving healthcare tech company in Harrison County
The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit involving a healthcare technology company in Harrison County. Demtrius Johnson sued Health…