56th anniversary of Hurricane Camille’s landfall in South Mississippi
Sunday marked a somber anniversary in South Mississippi history. It was 56 years ago that Hurricane Camille made landfall near Waveland as a category five storm. The…
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Long Beach man sentenced for trafficking fentanyl
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-A Long Beach man was sentenced last week for trafficking fentanyl. Forty-three-year-old Robert French pled guilty in June 2025 and sentencing was deferred. In March 25, 2024, The Gulfport Police Department Narcotics Unit received information that French…
Services announced for Father Dennis Carver
Funeral arrangements have been announced for a beloved retired South Mississippi priest. Father Dennis Carver died Sunday, August 10 after a short battle with lung cancer. Visitation will be held…
Memorial Sleep Center Gulfport earns accreditation from American Academy of Sleep Medicine
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Sleep Center Gulfport announces its accreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. AASM accreditation is granted after a comprehensive assessment of facilities, staff qualifications, quality assurance measures, and adherence to national standards. “Achieving AASM accreditation…
Memorial Hospital Gulfport receives rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Hospital Gulfport has achieved a three-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This is a national measure of hospital quality based on performance. Critical areas focused on include mortality, safety of care, re-admission,…
Flamjeaux Coffee Company commemorating 20th anniversary of Katrina with honorary blend
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Flamjeaux Coffee Company specializes in coffee education and fresh, homemade blends, and owner Margot Brignac is using this…
Memorial Health hosting ‘Navigate Your Journey’ Career Expo
We’re joined by Brandi Kaletsch and Tony Alves from Memorial Health System to talk about an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to jump start or advance their career healthcare. Memorial’s Navigate Your…
FoFo Gilich's request for beach pavilion removal sparks questions about homeless displacement
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Biloxi Mayor FoFO Gilich has requested that Harrison County remove the shade pavilions on the beach area between the I-110 loop and the lighthouse parking area. Gilich says that…
CTA Route Updates Announced for the Amtrak Celebration in Biloxi
CTA’s Fixed Route services and transfers at the Biloxi Transit Center will be interrupted on Saturday, August 16, 2025 due to the City of Biloxi’s Inaugural Run for the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service. Alternate routes and transfer points will be…
Congressman Mike Ezell discusses big national, international stories
A couple of huge national and international stories in the news right. President Trump has deployed National Guard Troops in Washington, D.C. to fight crime. The president is…
'Don't ever think that it can't happen to you:' preventing hot car fatalities among children
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- It can happen when you least expect it during hot summer months: a child could become…
Three arrested in Pearl River County after drugs found in sweet tea jug
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Drugs were found in a sweet tea jug, leading to the arrest of three people. The incident happened…
Singing River Healthcare Academy opens in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- People from across the state attended the grand opening of Singing River's Healthcare Academy apprenticeship program -- the first program of its kind…
New Safe Haven Baby Box unveiled at Gulfport Fire Department
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The newest Safe Haven Baby Box was blessed in Gulfport Thursday morning. The newest Safe Haven Baby Box represents a significant step forward…
Supreme Court allows enforcement of Mississippi social media age verification law
By MARK SHERMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST Updated 1:25 PM CDT, August 14, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday refused for now to block enforcement of a Mississippi law aimed at regulating the use of social media by children, an issue…
Amtrak volunteers ready to greet passengers next week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- A group of volunteers gathered at the Gulfport Amtrak boarding platform ahead of the passenger train’s first trip across The Coast next week. With Amtrak…
UPDATE: George County man charged in death of father
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A George County man is now charged in the death of his father. Thirty-four-year-old Michael Williams was taken into custody Wednesday and charged with manslaughter and tampering with physical evidence. The incident happened just after 5:30…
Push for more farmers markets in Mississippi
Every Wednesday, the Gulfport Farmers Market opens down at Jones Park. There are several regular farmers markets on the Coast. Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson is heavily…
Governor Reeves announces youth mental wellness platform
Governor Tate Reeves announces the launch of a program at helping young state residents. Governor Reeves is teaming up with Canopy Children’s Solution and the Mississippi Development Authority to…
Harrison Central High launches new AP Cybersecurity pilot program
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison Central High School announce its selection by the Mississippi Department of Education to launch a new advanced placement cybersecurity pilot program for…
Holy Trinity kindergartener receives Make-A-Wish sendoff party with classmates
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- It's The Most Magical Place on Earth, and pretty soon, one deserving five-year-old will get to experience it for the…
Mississippi Power donation helps customers pay energy bills
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Some Mississippi residents will have the chance to get money off their power bills thanks to a generous donation from the Mississippi Power Foundation.…
Three arrested in Gulfport in relation to an aggravated assault
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Three people have been arrested in Gulfport in relation to an aggravated assault. Twenty-three-year-old Kaleb Harvey was charged with three counts of aggravated assault. 21-year-old Demarius Harper was charged with one count of accessory after the fact. 21-one-year-old…
Rascal Flatts 'Life is a Highway Tour' coming to Mississippi Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Country music band Rascal Flatts is bringing their 'Life is a Highway Tour' to the Gulf Coast. Rascal Flatts will perform at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on February 19, 2026. The tour also features special guests Lauren…