Anduril Industries closes on land acquisition for expansion of current facility
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A company with a major presence in Stone County is expanding its McHenry facility. Anduril Industries officially closed today on more…
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Shrimp season starting date for Mississippi announced
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2025-2026 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2025. All regulations of the MDMR will be in full force…
Feeding the Gulf Coast provides free meals to children during summer months
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Feeding the Gulf Coast hosted a Summer Meals Celebration for local children ages 18 and younger. The event offered fun…
Jackson County Animal Shelter overwhelmed: Community urged to step in
Jackson County, MS (WXXV) – The Jackson County Animal Shelter is facing a critical overcrowding crisis, taking in an average of 17 animals a day and…
MDOT releases Hurricane Preparedness Guide
When it’s hurricane season, it is all hands-on deck for officials on the Coast and in the state, including the Mississippi Department of Transportation. MDOT has just released its Hurricane Preparedness…
Governor Reeves announces boost to AI development in Mississippi
Mississippi is making a big push into artificial intelligence. Governor Tate Reeves announced a new initiative to grow AI talent across the state. The Mississippi AI talent…
Suspect killed in police stand off in Saucier identified
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Bureau of Investigations has confirmed the identity of the suspect killed in Wednesday night's police stand off in Saucier. The suspect has been…
New appeals in Jordan execution case
There are new details in the ongoing appeals process of death row inmate Richard Jordan, the man convicted of killing the wife of a Gulfport banker in 1976. You may recall Richard Jordan’s execution date is set for June 25.…
Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announces run for MS governor
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- A statewide elected Republican office holder has announced his candidacy for governor in the 2027 election. Current Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced his bid…
Pascagoula annexation plans to add 25 square miles to city limits
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update in the Pascagoula annexation, which plans to add just over 25 miles of land to the city’s limits.…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Major delays eastbound on I-10 near Exit 13
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- MDOT is reporting an incident causing congestion on I-10 past Bay St. Louis Exit 13. Drivers should expect major delays and use caution when approaching the area and be prepared to stop.
Lawsuit related to debate over imported seafood dismissed against Mary Mahoney’s, Quality Seafood
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A well-known Biloxi restaurant, as well as a seafood market in the city, have won the lawsuit related to the…
Police standoff in Saucier comes to an end; suspect dead
A multi-hour police standoff in Saucier on Wednesday night has come to an end. Officials with the Harrison County Sheriff's Department have confirmed that the suspect is dead. This comes after Harrison County Sheriff's deputies responded to initiate a court…
Mississippi Sound Coalition Manager Gerald Blessey talks about Bonnet Carre Spillway
Every time the U.S. Corps of Engineers opens the Bonnet Carre Spillway in Louisiana to deal with Mississippi River flooding, it’s an environmental and economic…
State notifies City of Ocean Springs Hanshaw Road Bridge can reopen
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs was notified Wednesday by the state that Hanshaw Bridge can be reopened. The city will start work to remove the barricades on Wednesday afternoon. Over the next few weeks, the utilities…
MDMR holds Disaster Recovery Application meeting
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A key meeting was held in Biloxi Tuesday night, one that could bring much-needed relief to those in Mississippi’s seafood industry still feeling the impact of the…
Mississippi Power Foundation and Coast Chamber award $16,000 in small business grants
The Mississippi Power Foundation and the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce awarded thousands of dollars to local businesses through grants. Donations topped at $16,000…
Gulfport PD investigating Tuesday evening shooting on Creosote Road
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police are currently investigating a shooting which happened early Tuesday evening. The scene was at the corner of Highway 49 and Creosote Road. Details are…
Harrison County holds PIO Preparedness Hurricane Presentation
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Tuesday morning, the Harrison County EMA hosted a PIO Preparedness Hurricane Presentation in Gulfport. This meeting briefed county departments and emergency partners on the importance…
Mississippi’s Seafood Labeling Law to take effect July 1, 2025
(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Legislature has recently passed House Bill 602, marking a significant move to enhance transparency in the seafood industry and build greater…
Lt. Gov. Hosemann holds legislative session in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Earlier today, Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann held a legislative session in Gulfport, meeting with the Board of Supervisors and several constables. Discussions covered a…
Bonnet Carre Disaster Recovery Application meeting
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- DMR is hosting a meeting about the 2020 Bonnet Carre Spillway Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program for wild oyster and shrimp recovery assistance. The meeting takes place Tuesday,…
Woman wanted for felony embezzlement involving Gautier Middle School Booster Club
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police are looking for a woman wanted for felony embezzlement involving the Gautier Middle School Booster Club. According to Gautier Police Department, Nicaela Salter-Chapman is currently wanted for felony embezzlement involving $15,000 stolen from the booster…
Mississippi Highway Patrol to continue monitoring Buc-ee’s traffic over several days
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With so many people hoping to get their Buc-ee’s fix, a big concern with Monday’s grand opening was how traffic in the area…