Mississippi launches Work and Save Program to help residents build retirement savings
About 38 percent of Mississippians don’t have any savings at all, let alone retirement savings. The legislature passed the Work and Save Program. It…
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Pedestrian killed in late-night crash on HWY 57 in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — A pedestrian was killed Monday night after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 57 near Robinson Still Road, according to the Gautier Police Department. Officers responded to the crash at approximately 11:00 p.m. on April…
Coast Guard suspends search for South Mississippi man
The search for a South Mississippi man who apparently fell off a fishing vessel in the Chandeleur Sound earlier this week has been suspended. Coast Guard officials say that search was suspended around 8:21 Wednesday night. The family of 55-year-old…
Biloxi man facing child grooming charges in Jackson County
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- More details are coming out about another child grooming case in Jackson County. Jared Boswell of Biloxi is charged with one count of grooming a child and one count of enticement of a child. The charges come…
Lucedale man sentenced in 2024 murder case in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Lucedale man has been convicted in a deadly 2024 shooting outside a Jackson County bar. Twenty-three-year-old Charles Mason IV was found guilty by a Jackson County jury of first-degree murder and four counts of aggravated…
Humane Society of South Mississippi takes in dogs after hoarding case
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is sharing details after a hoarding case in Gulfport. A total of 39 small breed dogs…
ICE issues statement on detention of Hancock High students
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New details are coming in for the case of two Hancock High students who are being held in ICE custody due to a visa issue. ICE officials are now responding to the matter. As we’ve reported,…
Supreme Court weakens key tool of voting rights law in Louisiana case
By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana’s second majority Black congressional district in a decision that could open the door for Republican-led states to eliminate Black and Latino electoral districts that tend to favor Democrats and…
Community concerned after two Hancock High foreign exchange students taken by ICE
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Two Hancock High School foreign exchange students are in ICE custody due to alleged issues with their student visas -- an issue causing confusion and concern among the community. On April 21, everything changed for…
4/28 - Sam's Tuesday night forecast
Quiet and warm conditions continue tonight with mostly cloudy skies and lows around 70. Wednesday stays mostly dry and warm, with highs in the mid-80s and a slight chance of…
City of Biloxi shares update on Popp's Ferry Road expansion project
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi city leaders are providing more clarity on when the project connecting Popp’s Ferry Road to Highway 90 might be completed. Right…
Video shows Hancock County middle schoolers helping bus driver after medical emergency
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) Incredible video shows Hancock County middle school students springing into action after their bus driver passed out last week. The…
Remembering crime victims at annual candlelight vigil in South Mississippi
Local law enforcement leaders gathered Tuesday morning to remember and reconnect with victims of crime in our region. The annual Candlelight Vigil for…
Man captured after hours-long manhunt in Pearl River County
A man who ran from Pearl River County Sheriff’s deputies Tuesday was caught later that afternoon after an hours-long manhunt. Semaj Hall had arrived at the Pearl River County Jail to turn himself in on an indictment. Investigators say when…
Retired Gulfport Athletic Director Bryan Caldwell announces run for open Ward 2 Council Seat
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One person has already declared their candidacy for the open Ward 2 seat in Gulfport. Retired Gulfport School District Athletic Director Bryan Caldwell officially…
Four arrested, three victims rescued in Biloxi in nationwide human trafficking operation
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A nation-wide human trafficking crackdown leads to multiple arrests and rescued victims in Biloxi. Three victims were recovered and four suspected traffickers were taken into custody in Biloxi as a result of Mississippi’s participation in Operation Coast to…
Historic Birthplace of Barq’s Root Beer restored as bed and breakfast in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Travelers and Coast residents will soon be able to stay where history lives in the building where Barq’s Root Beer…
Southaven man arrested on child grooming charge in Jackson County investigation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Southaven man has been arrested on a warrant on the charge of grooming a child after an investigation in Jackson County. Authorities say 38-year-old Justin Giles was taken into custody last week by the DeSoto County…
State Auditor releases report on undocumented immigrants
A new report from State Auditor Shad White claims Mississippi taxpayers spent more than ten and a half million dollars on Medicaid services for undocumented immigrants over a three-year…
Wiggins Walmart Supercenter reopens after gas line rupture
Wiggins, Miss. (WXXV)- Operations at the Walmart in Wiggins are back to normal after a gas line rupture forced a delayed opening Tuesday morning. Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis says that line, located outside the store, was accidentally hit around…
Pass Road Possibilities Tour spotlights development opportunities
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-From Highway 49 to Keesler Air Force Base, Pass Road is a critical corridor through Gulfport and Biloxi. A group is sponsoring two commercial development possibilities…
Officials urge residents to review safety plans during severe weather season
In the wake of this weekend’s severe weather in South Mississippi, including three tornadoes that touched down in Gulfport, it’s a good reminder to make…
Two people arrested in George County drug investigation
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Authorities in George County have arrested two people following an investigation into the transfer of controlled substances. According to the George County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, working in conjunction with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, Christopher…
Opening date announced for Ocean Springs Chipotle location
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Less than a week after crowds flocked to the grand opening for the new Ocean Springs Chick-Fil-A, another new much anticipated dining spot is opening its doors in the city on Tuesday. The new Chipotle is…