Quiet Thursday night with a wet pattern expected over the weekend
After a quiet and pleasant night, a much wetter pattern is set to take hold across the Mississippi Gulf Coast heading into the weekend. Tonight will remain mostly clear with…
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Historic Saenger Theatre reopens in Biloxi after renovations
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Saenger Theatre in Biloxi was built in 1929. The historic venue is about to enjoy a new chapter in its life. After a long series…
Mississippi Coast Coliseum pauses pro hockey, ice programming to continue
BILOXI, Miss. — The Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center has announced a pause in professional hockey operations following the Biloxi Breakers franchise ceasing operations. Coliseum officials say this marks the end of the current chapter of ice hockey at…
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff charged after recent alleged attack
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA (WXXV)-- The sheriff of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana is facing…
18-year-old arrested for string of burglaries in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Lucedale man is behind bars this evening after being connected to a string of car burglaries in the county. Investigators say the burglaries happened in the Magnolia Farms area and several nearby rural communities. Eighteen-year-old…
Work continues on beach restoration project in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’ve noticed construction along the beaches in Biloxi, it’s all part of a major shoreline restoration project in Harrison County. Phase one…
Crash on Highway 43 in Pearl River County leaves one dead, one injured
Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 43 in Pearl River County Wednesday. According to authorities, a 2017 Nissan Rouge was traveling south on Highway 43 when it collided with a 2015 Kia Soul. The driver of…
One dead, one injured in crash on Highway 26 in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is dead and another injured in a crash in Stone County. On Wednesday, June 3, Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Highway 26. According to authorities, a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado driven by…
Moss Point police issue reminder on permitting process after unsanctioned car meet scheduled
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point police are reminding people about the city’s permitting policies after plans for an unsanctioned car meet is…
Mild and dry start on Thursday with rain returning by the weekend
We'll stay dry overnight with lows around 71 degrees. An easterly breeze will continue, with occasional gusts up to 25 mph. Thursday looks like the pick of the week, featuring…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Simpson County
MENDENHALL, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Wednesday in Simpson County. Deputies were called to a home on Blair Road in Mendenhall to conduct a welfare check. When they arrived, they…
Elijah’s Closet seeks community support to continue serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Elijah’s Closet is asking for help. It’s a local nonprofit whose mission is to help children and families involved in, or…
Meet the candidates: Gulfport City Council Ward 2
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Just one week out from the special election for Gulfport City Council's Ward 2 seat, the four candidates gathered for a public forum at…
Jackson County Road Department announces indefinite closure of Roy Cumbest Bridge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Road Department has announced the indefinite closure of the Roy Cumbest Bridge. The closure begins on Thursday, June 4 at noon. The closure is due to significant roadway erosion on the west side…
The Downtowner announces opening date in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After more than a year of construction, The Downtowner has announced its opening date. The Downtowner will open June 9, 2026. It’s located in the historic Triplett-Day Building at the corner of Highway 49 and 14th Street.…
Florida man arrested after beachfront chase in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)-Waveland police say a Florida man is facing multiple charges after leading officers on a short chase along the beach. Police say an officer tried to pull over a Jeep traveling 44 miles per hour in a 25…
Pearl River Softball talks NJCAA Division II World Series win with WXXV
The NJCAA Division II World Series Champion Pearl River Community College Softball team joins us in studio. WXXV Sports Director Ansley Brent sits down…
Meet the ‘Hawaiian Yorkies’: Viral Gulf Coast dogs chase remote-control car
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- While normally dogs enjoy a game of fetch, one local family says their pups prefers something a bit fast and furious.…
‘Shrek the Musical’ takes over the Beau Rivage this summer
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- ‘Shrek the Musical’ is getting ready to take the stage at the Beau Rivage. The magic starts long before the curtain goes up…
18-Wheeler wreck causing traffic diversions in Pearl River County
Pearl River County, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is reporting two 18-wheelers have crashed near Mile Marker 22 in Pearl River County. The incident happening around 3 Wednesday morning. Traffic is being diverted to Highway 11 and Highway 53 at…
Local community helps Pascagoula teen meet his birthday goal of 1,000 cards
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The local community is supporting a Pascagoula teen who has an interesting goal for his birthday. Grayson Richardson, who turns 16 on Wednesday, only had one wish: to receive 1,000 birthday…
Rain continues this evening with drier air moving in Wednesday
Tonight, showers and thunderstorms will remain likely through the evening hours, gradually tapering off late. Overnight lows will settle near 71 degrees with light south winds becoming calm. Rainfall will…
Mississippi Free Fishing Weekend 2026: No license required June 6-7, regulations still apply
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is reminding anglers they can fish without a recreational fishing license during Free Fishing Weekend. That is…
Mississippi launches statewide AI framework
The state has launched what’s called the Mississippi Statewide AI Framework. The governor is bringing the AI Workforce Readiness Council, Accelerate MS, and the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network together to make…