Voters heads to the polls in Gulfport to vote in Ward 2 Special Election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ward 2 residents in Gulfport will head to the polls Tuesday for a special election to choose their next…
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19-year-old subject still wanted in connection with officer-involved shooting in Mount Olive, MS, 1 man cleared as subject
UPDATE (9:15 p.m. on June 8th) - Another individual is wanted in connection with an officer-involved shooting in Mount Olive, Mississippi on Monday afternoon. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says 18-year-old Cortavious Hobbs is wanted along with 19-year-old Cortavion…
Traffic Alert: Washout forces emergency road closure on Kiln-Delisle Road
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County roads crews are working to repair a major portion of Kiln Delisle Road that washed out as a result of recent rainy conditions. Kiln-Delisle Road from I-10 to Vidalia Road is closed until further…
House destroyed in Monday morning fire in Harrison County, no injuries
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County woman escaped a Monday morning house fire, thanks to her smoke detectors going off. Harrison County Fire Rescue crews quickly responded to the scene on Robinson Road. The house is a total loss…
Historic Biloxi Saenger Theatre reopens, marking long-awaited comeback for Gulf Coast landmark
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Saenger Theatre finally made its encore over the weekend. After years of anticipation and countless restoration efforts, the historic…
Emergency crews respond to train derailment in Harrison County Sunday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue along with other local agencies responded to a trail derailment Sunday morning. The freight train was carrying…
Judge halts Trump administration efforts to impose conditions on SNAP
By MICHAEL CASEY BOSTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday sided with 20 Democratic states and halted an effort by the Trump administration to force states to comply with a range of conditions to get billions of dollars from the Supplemental…
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center at Pascagoula Hospital ranks top ten nationally
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center at Pascagoula Hospital has been recognized among the top ten percent of inpatient rehabilitation centers in the nation. Based…
University of Southern Miss to add new science research facility
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The University of Southern Mississippi plans to add a new state of the art science research facility on the Hattiesburg campus. The Mississippi…
Parts of Three Rivers Road in Gulfport scheduled for closure
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is alerting residents about a road closure set to start next week. Three Rivers Road between Dedeaux Road and…
Progress continues on Long Beach gateway project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A new month means a new update from Long Beach city leaders on the progress of the gateway project along Highway 90. In the month…
New Stop N’ Geaux location opens in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A local gas station brand opened its newest location Wednesday. TCB Stop N’ Geaux is now open at its brand-new building on Beatline…
Extra Table FEEDS launches “Good on the Go Tour: The Extra Table FEEDS Awards”
Extra Table is marking 16 years of fighting hunger in Mississippi with a new statewide recognition program. The nonprofit has launched its…
MDOT announces ‘Star Spangled Sign’ contest for America’s 250th birthday
MDOT is celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a patriotic contest that could put your message on highway signs across the state. The department is now accepting…
Hancock County Library System, American Heart Association team up to offer heart health resources
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock County is taking a step to improve community health. Through a partnership between the county library system…
Mostly quiet tonight, but showers and storms move back in on Saturday
Rain chances will continue to increase overnight as an area of low pressure moves north across the Gulf Coast. A few showers and thunderstorms are possible this evening, but more…
Coastal Mississippi prepares for summer tourism surge
With summer now in full swing across South Mississippi, beaches, attractions, and restaurants are preparing for an influx of visitors. Coastal Mississippi Director of Communications and Engagement Pattye Meagher…
Red, White, and Blueberry Festival in Ocean Springs postponed due to forecast
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street Tourism Bureau has announced a schedule change for one of their annual festivals. The Red, White, and Blueberry Festival scheduled for June 6 has been moved to Saturday, July 11. It…
Man arrested, charged in connection with threat at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department has identified the individual who was arrested Thursday for allegedly making a threat against Ingalls Shipbuilding. Twenty-six-year-old Ethan Laprade was taken into custody on Thursday evening. His arrest followed reports of a possible…
Jackson County deputies arrest suspect after stolen vehicle stop ends in foot chase
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man that ran from deputies during a traffic stop Friday. Warrants have been issued for 27-year-old Andrew Hebert of Vancleave for receiving stolen property and felony fleeing. Investigators say Hebert…
Pascagoula mother named quarterfinalist in national Super Mom contest
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- A Pascagoula mother is competing for the national title of "super mom." Rosanna Rea has advanced to the quarterfinals after weeks of competition…
Ocean Springs teen critically injured after falling from moving car
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs teen is in critical condition after an accident involving a car Thursday night. Ocean Springs police say it happened around 8 p.m. Thursday on Johnson Street. There, they say three teens were engaged…
Grand opening of The Downtowner in Gulfport fast approaching; owner shares details
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Downtowner, a new breakfast and lunch restaurant in Gulfport is set to open it's doors on Tuesday, June 9.…
Pascagoula Police investigating possible isolated threat at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is in custody following reports of a possible threat at Ingalls Shipbuilding on Thursday, according to the Pascagoula Police Department. Police say an employee made a threat and mentioned a bomb. PPD arrived on scene…