Pass Christian holds annual State of the City Address
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual State of the City Address. Mayor Kenny Torgeson outlined his vision for growing Pass…
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Peter Anderson Festival returns to Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual tradition is set to take over the City of Ocean Springs downtown area starting Saturday. The largest arts festival on the Coast is…
Trump admin asks Supreme Court to halt order providing full SNAP payments for November
By DAVID A. LIEB, MICHAEL CASEY, SCOTT BAUER and MIKE CATALINI BOSTON (AP) — Residents in some U.S. states began to receive their full SNAP food aid Friday as an appeals court left in place, for now, an order requiring President Donald Trump’s administration to…
WXXV's Aubrey Spears helps flips switch to bring Christmas music to Magic 93.7
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Coast holiday tradition is underway and it all happens with the simple push of a button. WXXV’s Aubrey Spears…
Two Coast athletes awarded Mr. Football for the 2025 season
Two Coast football players have been awarded Mr. Football awards for the 2025 football season! Poplarville’s Ty Keyes was named Mr. Football for Class 4A and Picayune’s Mitchell Smith was named Mr. Football for Class 6A. All Mr. Football winners…
One dead after Amtrak train collides with vehicle in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is dead after a fatal Amtrak crash in Jackson County. The train struck a vehicle at a crossing on Ladnier Road in Gautier Thursday night, killing the driver. The driver has been identified as 40-year-old…
How to protect yourself against card skimming
Criminals are using card readers and other devices to steal data from debit, credit, and ATM cards at gas pumps and ATM machines. The thieves can even steal pin numbers.…
Ocean Springs takes legal action over license plate readers
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The City of Ocean Springs is looking to turn more than $460,000 over to the courts, relinquishing any claim to the funds…
George County man sentenced for sexual assault of children
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Lucedale man is sentenced to 90 years behind bars after being convicted Thursday on more than a dozen counts of sexually abusing multiple children. Forty-two-year-old Lloyd Spicer Jr. will serve his sentenced in MDOC custody. He…
HomeGoods now open in CrossRoads Shopping Center in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The new HomeGoods at the CrossRoads Shopping Center in Gulfport opened its doors Thursday. You’re now able to find a wide variety of home…
Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November
By GEOFF MULVIHILL and MICHAEL CASEY A federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration Thursday to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November. The ruling by U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell Jr. gave President Donald Trump’s administration…
Last monkey on the loose after Mississippi highway crash is captured after being spotted by resident
HEIDELBERG, Miss. (AP) — The last monkey on the loose among several that escaped after a Mississippi highway crash has been found and captured, authorities said Thursday. A resident who lives near the crash site called authorities to report the…
Gulfport waives late fees on water and utility bills through November
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- As of November 5, residents of Gulfport will not be charged late fees on water and sewer utility bills for the month…
Most major US airports are among 40 targeted by shutdown-related flight cuts
By RIO YAMAT, AP Airlines and Travel Writer Airports in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago along with hubs across the U.S. are among the 40 that will see flights cut starting Friday due to the government shutdown, according to a list distributed to the…
MGCCC receives donation from local organizations for food pantry
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosted a special grant presentation ceremony with rotary club representatives from Jackson and George counties. The presentation marks the…
Gautier High honors veterans at 26th annual Veterans Breakfast
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier High School hosted the 26th annual Veterans Breakfast, a longstanding tradition honoring the men and women who have served our country. Hundreds of…
Coast athlete part of Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame has announced its induction class of 2026. This year, they will be inducting seven Mississippi athletes into the Hall of Fame. Among those athlete’s is Gulfport’s very own Olympic gold medalist and world champion…
Governor Reeves unveils rural health transformation program
Governor Tate Reeves announced a plan Tuesday that focused on rural healthcare. The state submitted its Rural Health Transformation Program Plan to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.…
Tax Assessor/Collector Special Election in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The initial numbers are in after a special election in two Picayune precincts for the 2023 Pearl River County Tax Collector Race. This…
Tourism possibilities on the Coast with Amtrak services
Amtrak passenger service has returned with the Mardi Gras Service between New Orleans and Mobile with four stops along the Coast. People are very excited about the tourism…
The Adventurer's Tavern combines gaming, food, and fantasy in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Adventurer’s Tavern on Pass Road will soon offer a place for gamers to gather, meet new friends, and grab a late night…
Singing River Hospice of Light holds remembrance ceremony
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In observance of National Hospice Month in November, Singing River Hospice of Light hosted a remembrance ceremony at Singing River Gulfport Hospital to honor loved…
Agencies continue to search for one escaped monkey in Jasper County
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks continue to work with authorities to locate the one remaining missing Rhesus monkey. On Tuesday, October 28, a truck transporting the monkeys from Tulane National Biomedical Research Center crashed on…
Ocean Springs preparing for 47th annual Peter Anderson Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The largest arts festival on the Coast is returning for it’s 47th year and the City of Ocean Springs is gearing up…