10-year-old Latimer girl helping others fight scoliosis and other rare diseases
LATIMER, Miss. (WXXV) -- One 10-year-old girl from Latimer is making a difference in her life and the lives of others by raising money…
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Two arrested in Harrison County on felony charges of fentanyl death
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two individuals were arrested in Harrison County on felony charges of fentanyl death. The charges stemmed from a drug overdose investigated by the Harrison County Narcotics Task Force. The investigation led to the arrest of 28-year-old…
Introducing Sarah McCaffrey, June's Amazing Woman of South Mississippi!
It's time again to introduce another incredible woman in our WXXV Amazing Women of South Mississippi series! This month, we're spotlighting Sarah McCaffrey. At the age of 81, she dedicates much…
Welcome Chloe and Spencer to the WXXV Morning Show
EJ and Elizabeth will be taking on new roles at WXXV starting next week, but they are leaving the morning show in good hands! Introducing our new…
Education on the rise in the state
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The State of Mississippi is now ranked 16th nationally in education. We were 48th back in 2014. Mississippi is up significantly in several key categories. Gulfport School…
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann speaks at Gulf Coast Business Council meeting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann was back on the Coast Thursday morning to talk about South Mississippi business priorities over the course of…
Grand opening of Hippie Fish in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Located in Gulfport, Hippie Fish is a brand-new entertainment spot with two 18-hole mini golf courses, a two-story arcade, and a full kitchen and bar.…
Mississippi Power shares resources and tips for lowering energy bill in the summer
Kaila Moran Griffith with Mississippi Power joins us in studio. She’s here to share tips and resources to create better energy habits and…
U.S. veteran and single mom receives life-changing gift through car donation program
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A Gulf Coast U.S. Air Force veteran is driving into a brighter future after receiving a restored SUV through a national…
Execution of Richard Jordan officially carried out
PARCHMAN, Miss (WXXV) - Richard Jordan, Mississippi's longest-serving death row inmate and the man convicted of killing a Gulfport woman back in 1976, was executed by lethal injection Wednesday evening at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman. Mississippi Department of…
Hippie Fish holding grand opening Thursday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A brand new entertainment hot spot is gearing up in Gulfport, Hippie Fish is set to open its doors at Centennial Plaza on Thursday. The two-story venue brings…
Richard Jordan execution set for Wednesday evening
Mississippi’s longest serving death row inmate is set to be executed by lethal injection Wednesday evening at the state penitentiary at Parchman. However, Jordan’s team has filed another last-minute appeal to the U.S.…
Update on Popp’s Ferry Road extension
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A long awaited road project in Biloxi is underway and it’s paving the way for even bigger improvements. Back in November 2024, work officially began on the…
Tire safety tips for summer road trips
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Every second, roughly seven tires will go flat. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that approximately 11,000 tire-related crashes occur in the United…
Pascagoula residents give input at CDBG Public Meeting
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula residents had the chance to make their voices heard on two projects on the horizon in the Flagship City. Those projects are the 2025…
Money available for Gulf Coast projects
Mississippi gets $30 million every year from the BP settlement. The money goes into the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund for strategic investments in South Mississippi. The state didn’t have any…
Governor Reeves not accepting Richard Jordan’s clemency petition
Governor Tate Reeves announced he will not accept Richard Jordan’s clemency petition. Governor Reeves said Jordan’s most recent round of appeals and stay motions have been rejected by the United Supreme Court, Mississippi Supreme Court, and the Court of Appeals…
Defense Health Agency visits Armed Forces Retirement Home
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport received a visit from the director of the Defense Health Agency. Dr. David Smith’s visit provided an opportunity…
Missing woman found safe in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office announced that Annie Knight has been found safe. She was missing earlier on Tuesday afternoon.
Appeals Court upholds planned execution of Richard Jordan
Another denial for a stay of execution in the case of Richard Jordan, Mississippi’s longest serving death row inmate set to be executed by lethal injection Wednesday. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday affirmed a district courts…
Rising temperatures may equal rising utility bills
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Summer is here and along with the rising heat are rising utility bills. Coast Electric recommends keeping your AC set to 78 during the summer…
Singing River Mall demolition signals new era for Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — A once-bustling shopping destination in Gautier is being torn down—ushering in a new chapter for the city. The Singing River Mall, which sat…
Drunk swimmer rescued in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A woman is charged with public intoxication after Pascagoula police and other first responders had to rescue her from the water. The incident happened near Beach Park Pier…
One dead after crash in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is dead and five others hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash in George County over the weekend. According to MHP, a 2024 Hyundai Santa…