GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Republican Hugh Keating has been elected as the Gulfport's next mayor, defeating Democratic candidate Sonya Williams Barnes in what shaped up to…
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV)-Voters in South Mississippi went to the polls Tuesday for the Municipal General Election. The polls are now closed. The results for each race are below: Bay St. Louis: Ward 2: Eugene ‘Gene’ Hoffman IV (R)-199 votes Nancy…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- In Moss Point, Mayor Billy Knight seeking a second term at the helm of the River City. He faced off against Republican challenger Richard McBride. With 7 of 8 precincts, reporting, Mayor Knight is out to…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- One of the other races we’ve had our eyes on, the race for Gautier mayor. This race is a rematch from four years ago. Incumbent Independent Mayor…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A boat capsized just off the Coast of Gulfport Tuesday, leaving one person dead. This is footage sent in by the Harrison County coroner from…
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV)- The 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base held their Change of Command ceremony on Tuesday morning.…
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- A pedestrian was struck and killed in the area of Highway 90 and Arnold Street in Waveland Tuesday afternoon. Officers responded to the area and found bystanders conducting CPR on the victim. Once on scene, officers took…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police arrested three people for shooting in a home, armed robbery, and stealing a car. Nineteen-year-old Keston Vaughns and two 16-year-olds were arrested on Monday. Around 1:40 a.m. on June 1, Gulfport police received calls about…
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- A wide load vehicle on I-10 headed east in Jackson County is causing delays. The area affected is Exit 75 before Franklin Creek Road. Mississippi Highway Patrol's Landon Orozco confirming the wide-load vehicle couldn't fit under…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is back in Biloxi and is taking place at the Golden Nugget Casino. The competing fishermen are out on the…
The Special Session of the Mississippi Legislature came to an end Friday. There was tension between the House and Senate and Democrats and Republicans. The result? A $7.1 billion…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With it being day two of hurricane season, Coast Transit Authority is offering essential evacuation transportation services for Harrison County residents. These services are designed to assist individuals who may lack personal transportation or require additional…
The Mississippi Pro Hockey team has a new name! The team will now be called the Biloxi Breakers. The new name was unveiled at a press conference at the Coast Coliseum on Monday afternoon. A new logo was also unveiled…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A man has been arrested and charged with murder in Moss Point. On May 31, Moss Point police officers responded to a medical emergency at Lily Circle. Upon arrival, officers found 33-year-old Jamal Johnson unresponsive. Medical…
Polls open for municipal elections in South Mississippi at 7 a.m. on June 3 and there are still some big races on the ballot in a few South Mississippi…
A woman has been charged with aggravated DUI after causing an accident that injured three juveniles in Vancleave. On Saturday, deputies with Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of an ATV accident on Meadowglenn Road in Vancleave. Upon…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a fun filled five days, but Jeepin the Coast has wrapped things up here for 2025. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The Southern Miss Golden Eagles rose to the occasion on Sunday, going 2-0 against their Hattiesburg Regional opponents. Southern Miss clawed their…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) - The University of Southern Mississippi has broken ground on Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Hall, a new facility that will expand the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport race for mayor is the most hotly contested and most watched political campaign in South Mississippi. There will be new leadership at…
It’s time once again for our WXXV Amazing Women of South Mississippi series! This month, we are spotlighting Savanna Jones. She…
Mississippi lawmakers have passed a budget and have adjourned the special session called for that matter. The Senate gave its approval to the budget at the end of day one of the session, leaving it to the House to complete…
On Tuesday, the City of Gulfport will elect a mayor. Mississippi’s second largest city will have a new leader with Billy Hewes deciding not to seek re-election. WXXV…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport Mayoral Candidate Sonya Williams Barnes has released a statement in regards to allegations of vote buying. In a press release, Williams Barnes says in part: “Today at 3:00 PM, my attorney and I met with two investigators…