The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a warning for a flesh-eating bacteria. The bacteria has been found in Mississippi as well as Florida. Health officials are concerned about vibrio vulnificus bacteria, which can lead to deadly infections.…
Long Beach, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Police Chief Billy Seal announces the arrest of Hallis Russ Jr. Russ is charged with one count of murder from a shooting Thursday morning. Neville Conner was killed Thursday in Long Beach. Russ was…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- The city of Gautier held a double birthday bash on Thursday, celebrating the city’s 40th anniversary and America’s 250th. Community members came out to city…
As millions celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, experts are reminding families that the loud blasts can be difficult for some military veterans. Clinical Psychologist Dr. Timothy Swiger says…
This week, The Supreme Court ruled that Mississippi’s law that allows absentee mail-in ballots post marked by Election Day but arrive five days after is constitutional. The decision was 5…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Fishing officially began at midnight, kicking off the 78th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo at the Barksdale Pavilion in Gulfport. Anglers…
Tonight will be mostly clear with a lows in the mid to upper 70s and light southeast winds becoming calm overnight. Friday is looking mostly sunny and hot with a…
During the upcoming holiday weekend, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will be taking part in Operation Drywater. Operation Dry Water is…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced nine municipal airports in the state will receive grant funding. On the Coast, the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport will receive just under $4,450,000…
With America’s 250th birthday on the horizon, the Mississippi Department of Transportation urges holiday travelers to make smart choices and prioritize safety. To enjoy a safe…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Police Department is looking for a man wanted in a deadly shooting on Thursday morning. Thirty-eight-year-old Hollis Wayne Russ is wanted on an arrest warrant on murder charges. Early Thursday morning, the Long…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Singer, Actress, and Entrepreneur Christina Milian made a stop in Biloxi bringing coffee, beignets, and a little star power as a…
More than $51 million in federal funding is headed to Mississippi for three major transportation improvement projects. U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced the U.S. Department of Transportation has…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- It's a double celebration in Gautier as the city will soon celebrate its 40th birthday and America’s 250th. On Thursday, July 2, the front…
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) - Millions across the nation are preparing to celebrate America’s 250th birthday this weekend, including several places along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Buccaneer state park in Waveland…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- A dangerous mistake that can turn deadly in minutes, children and pets left inside hot cars. Even…
Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 77 degrees. Thursday brings plenty of sunshine and a high near 93, but it will feel closer to 105 degrees during…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Just in time for summer, the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA is making a splash with a new outdoor…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One Harrison County woman is celebrating a big milestone. This week is Ms. Helen’s 103rd birthday. Harrison County Senior Services made sure she celebrated accordingly, throwing her…
A host of new laws take effect July 1 following the 2026 Legislative Session. One is getting a lot of attention. As of July 1, teenagers who commit…
The State Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is giving a heads up for boaters ahead of the weekend. Everyone is reminded to have their life jackets…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Just a few weeks after Tropical Storm Arthur brought devastating flooding to homes and neighborhoods across Mississippi's lower six counties, one Christian disaster relief…
Jackson, Miss.- The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed Mississippi's first human case of West Nile virus this year in Hancock County. West Nile virus is transmitted primarily through the bite of an infected mosquito. According to the Centers for…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — A police pursuit that began in Gulfport led to an officer-involved shooting Wednesday on Highway 90 in Biloxi, according to Biloxi Police. Authorities said Gulfport Police were pursuing a man driving a U-Haul truck when the…