Tanker explosion in Hattiesburg caught on cam
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- An 18-wheeler exploded in a huge fireball on I-59 in Hattiesburg Sunday and the explosion was caught on camera. The 18-wheeler had been involved in a…
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Gulfport City Councilman Ron Roland hospitalized after fall
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport City Councilman Ron Roland is the hospital following a weekend fall. Roland’s son posted on social media Monday letting the public know what happened. Roland is in critical, but stable condition after a serious head injury…
Three injured in Sunday morning shooting in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The investigation continues into a weekend shooting in George County in which three people were injured. Sheriff’s officials say it happened around 12:30…
Bay St. Louis native officially sworn in as city’s police chief
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) - On July 25, 2025, Alvin Kingston was officially sworn in as the new Police Chief of Bay St. Louis.…
Being Proactive is Key to Keeping Student Athletes Safe from Heat-Related and Head Injuries
JACKSON, Miss. – With extreme heat in the state this week and the new school year about to begin, the Mississippi State Department of Health urges schools, students and parents to be mindful of preventable head injuries and heat-related illnesses…
Biloxi Shuckers announce Southern League Playoff Ticket package
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Exciting news for our Biloxi Shuckers has been announced. Their Southern League Playoff Ticket Package has been announced! That package also includes tickets to all games potentially held at Keesler Federal Park in the Southern League Division…
Bill providing parental leave following miscarriage, still birth introduced
Senator Cindy Hyde Smith joined two other legislators, introducing a bill that provides parental leave and compensation to parents following a miscarriage or stillbirth. The bill amends…
South Mississippi man debuting first self-written play, "What She Left Behind"
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Theaters all across the Mississippi Coast put on countless shows each year, but there's something extra special about a show…
J. Allen Provides backpacks for Anniston Avenue Elementary Students
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV ) - Excitement filled the halls at Anniston Avenue Elementary as students in grades 1 through 5 returned to campus for the school’s annual Supply Drop-Off Day. With…
North Gulfport Civic Club holds 24th annual Community Breakfast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The North Gulfport Civic Club hosted its 24th edition of their annual community breakfast Thursday morning. The annual event creates community spirit and addresses…
USM Gulf Park announces scholarship for Pearl River Community College graduates
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) - A new scholarship is paving the way for Pearl River Community College students to continue their education along the Mississippi…
Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Hulk Hogan, the mustachioed, headscarf-wearing icon in the world of professional wrestling, has died at the age of 71, Florida police and WWE said Thursday. In Clearwater, Florida, authorities responded to a call Thursday morning about…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport cuts ribbon for third t-hangar
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Wednesday marked a milestone for Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, as officials cut the ribbon for its third t-hangar. This expands the facility's general aviation area,…
Victim identified in deadly crash on South Swan Rd in Gulfport
A singular vehicle crash on South Swan Rd and Highway 49 in Gulfport has left one person dead. Harrison County Coroner, Brian Switzer, has identified the victim as 58 year old Steven Johnson of Saucier. It was around 7:09 PM…
Staying healthy in the heat
Dr. Josh Luke with Memorial Hospital joins us in studio to discuss signs of heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and how to stay protected.
Money.com ranks William Carey University first among Mississippi schools
William Carey University has ranked high on Money.com’s Best College in America list. William Carey takes the number one spot for Mississippi’s four-year schools. Requirements for the ranking…
Keesler Federal Credit Union gives back through Bright Futures Program
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Federal Credit Union hosted their largest and last distribution this morning for their Bright Futures Program. The program is providing school supplies to kindergarteners…
Tech group asks Supreme Court to block Mississippi law on age verification for social media
By SIMEON GATES/Mississippi Today Updated 10:58 AM CDT, July 23, 2025 Technology trade group NetChoice is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to stop Mississippi from enforcing a law that requires age verification for users of social media. The group filed an emergency application…
City of Gulfport activating new traffic signal
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport announced a traffic notice for this week. A new traffic signal is being activated at the intersection of Dedeaux Road and Northpark Drive on Thursday, July 24. That activation takes place at 9…
The W expands education offerings with licensure-focused early childhood program
Mississippi University for Women has announced a new Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education. The new program will launch in fall 2025 and is designed to prepare students for licensure as pre-K educators. The program is offered through the…
Prayer service held for man injured in Chevron Pascagoula Refinery fire
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- A prayer service was held on Tuesday evening at Heritage Baptist Church for a beloved father, friend and softball coach.…
City officials come to the Coast for the Mississippi Municipal League Convention
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Day two of the Mississippi Municipal League Conference in Biloxi finished up Tuesday. Mayors and city council members from cities across…
New Orleans Saints, former LSU safety Tyrann Mathieu announces retirement
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WXXV)-New Orleans Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu announced his retirement from professional football. The Saints announced Mathieu’s retirement on their social media accounts Mathieu is a New Orleans native. He was originally drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in…
Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76
By MARK KENNEDY Updated 1:50 PM CDT, July 22, 2025 Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice — and drug-and-alcohol ravaged id — of heavy metal, died Tuesday, just weeks…