Coast shrimpers return to waters for opening of 2026 shrimp season
After months of preparation, shrimpers across the Coast are heading back out on the water as the 2026 shrimp season gets underway. The Mississippi Department…
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Woman arrested, charged in Ocean Springs after allegedly stabbing family members
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs police department responded to Highland Trailer Park Tuesday for a reported stabbing involving family members. Officers say 23-year-old Angeletta Faith King was detained after allegedly stabbing two family members with scissors during an…
MS to the Moon: L3 Harris Technologies build engines, advance technology
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In our Mississippi to the Moon series, we have spent the last few weeks diving into the groundbreaking work happening at…
MHP releases Memorial Day travel period numbers
Mississippi Highway Patrol has released numbers from its Memorial Day travel enforcement period, which ended at midnight. Statewide, troopers worked 190 crashes, issued just under 5,000 citations, and made 74 DUI arrests. One travel-related death was reported in Monroe County…
Two injured in Memorial Day shooting in Pearl River County, deputies search for suspects
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two people were injured in a Memorial Day shooting in Pearl River County and sheriff’s deputies are now searching for suspects. Sheriff’s investigators say it happened around 6:30 Monday evening near the corner of Lilac…
High water levels lead to road closures across the Gulf Coast
As a result of high-water levels, officials across the Coast have announced some road closures. In Harrison County, officials are issuing a flood warning for the Wolf River and Biloxi River. Certain parts of local roads along the rivers are…
Lawsuit filed against two local sheriff’s departments in 2023 death
A lawsuit has been filed against the Jackson County and George County sheriff’s departments relating to a 2023 death. Michael Roy Carney died the morning of May 3rd, 2023 during an incident that happened at the intersection of Broome School…
Naked Man Shot Dead After Altercation in Biloxi Neighborhood
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)— Biloxi police are investigating a deadly incident that began with multiple 911 calls reporting a naked man in a residential area near Woolmarket Lake Road. According to the Biloxi Police Department, dispatchers received a 911 call around…
Gautier to honor fallen heroes at annual Avenue of Flags Ceremony on Memorial Day
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Avenue of Flags…
Singing River Hospice of Light to host Butterfly Memorial Services to honor loved ones
Singing River Health System’s Hospice of Light is hosting its annual Butterfly Memorial Service later this month. It’s a tradition that honors…
City leaders break ground on new medical center in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Picayune city leaders are celebrating new growth along the Highland Parkway. A groundbreaking was held for a new medical complex. Once complete, the…
Moss Point Police Thank Assisting Agencies After Missing Child Safely Recovered
MOSS POINT, Miss (WXXV) - The Moss Point Police Department is expressing sincere gratitude to multiple assisting agencies following the safe recovery of a six-year-old child who wandered away from his residence on Valley Street. Police Chief Dennis Stevenson thanked…
Suspect dead after approaching White House security checkpoint
WASHINGTON (AP) — A person who approached a White House security checkpoint and began firing at officers has died, according to federal officials. The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement late Saturday that, according to a preliminary investigation, the…
East Pascagoula Substation Project moves into phase 2, construction set to start soon
Phase two of the East Pascagoula Substation Project is now underway after the city council awarded the construction bid. This part of the…
DMR to open Tidelands Trust Fund applications May 31
The Department of Marine Resources is accepting applications to receive funding from the Tidelands Trust Fund. The Coast can start applying on May 31. The Portal closes…
Pascagoula Gautier School accepting out-of-district tuition applications
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is sharing some exciting news. Applications for out of district tuition are being accepting right now. The Pascagoula-Gautier School District…
MBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Gulfport Police Department that occurred May 22nd at an apartment complex on Three Rivers Road. According to authorities, officers responded to a call about…
Moss Point Police Department sharing Memorial Day Weekend safety reminders
Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and the Moss Point Police Department wants to encourage everyone to be safe. Chief Dennis Stevenson took to social media…
Acadian Ambulance Celebrates National EMS Week
GULFPORT, Miss. - Acadian Ambulance is celebrating National EMS Week by recognizing the paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, and support teams who work around the clock to save lives and serve their…
Mississippi Power is Storm Ready
Gulport, Miss (WXXV) Hurricane season officially begins June 1st, and Mississippi Power says crews are already preparing for whatever this season may bring. Company leaders recently met to…
Military Appreciation Weekend at the Aquarium
Gulport, Miss (WXXV) Memorial Day weekend is here, and the Mississippi Aquarium is honoring the men and women who currently serve or have served our country with a special offer for…
Gulfport Teen Sentenced to 20 years
Gulport, Miss (WXXV) A Gulfport teenager has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in a deadly 2024 shooting. According to the District Attorney’s Office, the teen pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of 16-year-old…
Pass Christian city leaders provide update on city wide projects
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Pass Christian Mayor Kenny Torgeson has released an update on major infrastructure work underway in the city. The work ranges from hurricane…
National Blood Clot Alliance brings Red Bus Tour to Gulfport to raise awareness
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The National Blood Clot Alliance Red Bus Tour rolled into Gulfport with a life-saving message to spread awareness. The National…