Highway 49 improvements underway in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Harrison County, the widening project on Highway 49 continues. Crews are making progress as they widen the highway from four to six lanes from…
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Work continues on State Route 67 safety improvement project in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Work is progressing on a safety improvement project on State Route 67 from Highway 49 to I-10 in Harrison County.…
Plans unveiled for skate park in Jackson County
Jackson County has unveiled plans for a permanent skate park in St. Martin that could become the largest in Mississippi. Local skaters say the park would give them…
Dry and breezy conditions lead to fire concerns across South Mississippi
Tonight stays mostly clear with a lows dropping to the low and mid 50s inland, while we sit a little closer to the upper 50s at the coast. We…
Fire crews working brush fire in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Fire crews are responding to a brush fire near 34th Avenue and I-10. The Gulfport Fire Department is working the fire. The Mississippi Forestry Commission is…
Mississippi DEI ban can go into full effect after Fifth Circuit reversal
By SOPHIE BATES JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Portions of a Mississippi ban on diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools can go into effect after the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a lower court’s ruling that blocked…
Attorney Ben Crump responds to resignation of officer who fatally shot 1-Year-Old Kohen Wiley
SENATOBIA, Miss. (Oct. 23, 2026) –– Attorney Ben Crump issued the following statement in response to reports that Hunter Foster, the Senatobia police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, has resigned. Attorney Crump issued the following statement: “Officer…
Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District earns top ranking in the state
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Bay St. Louis-Waveland School District is celebrating a major accomplishment after earning the top ranking among school districts in the…
Gulfport man sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping, assaulting former girlfriend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – A Gulfport man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping and aggravated assault charges involving his former girlfriend. According to the Office of the District Attorney, Second Circuit Court District,…
VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED: Mississippi releases video showing fatal shooting of 1-year-old boy by police officer
By JACK BROOK Mississippi authorities released video Thursday showing the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy by a police officer who…
President Trump coming to Mississippi ahead of November general election
President Donald Trump is expected to campaign in Corinth, Mississippi on Monday in support of U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. This is just a sign of how…
Wiggins Fire Department responds to Friday morning fire
Wiggins, Miss (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department is sharing they responded to a semi-truck trailer that caught fire Friday morning. The incident happening on West Central Avenue. The trailer was carrying non-combustible materials. The fire was caused by overheating in…
Long Beach woman writes children's books about foster dogs for charity
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- For the past nine years, one Long Beach woman has opened her heart and her home to hundreds of foster dogs —…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office investigating scam posing as ‘Pre-Trial Services’
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a new scam going around. The sheriff’s office has received multiple reports in reference to a scam involving a group referring to themselves as ‘pre-trial services.’ They…
AG Fitch announces Cyber Director as new Law Enforcement Liaison for Mississippi at Roblox
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced that Director of Cyber Crimes Shawn Wolfe is taking a position at Roblox. Wolfe’s position will be…
Mississippi Republican Party requests investigation into Democrat Scott Colom’s Deepfake AI-Generated Video Falsely Depicting U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
Jackson, Miss. – Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Mike Hurst today sent a letter to Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch asking her to investigate Democrat U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom for a potential violation of Miss. Code § 97-13-47. That statute…
Singing River Health System launches mobile clinic
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System is taking health care beyond the doctor’s office and directly into the community. The health system unveiled its new mobile clinic…
Mississippi Power names Jamie Miller Senior Director of Economic, Workforce and Community Development
GULFPORT, Miss. – Mississippi Power today announced that Jamie M. Miller has been named senior director of Economic, Workforce and Community development, a newly expanded leadership role that reflects the company's commitment to helping communities grow, businesses succeed and Mississippi…
Higher Halloween spending expected this year as candy prices rise
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) -- Halloween is drawing nearer, but shoppers have been swiping their cards to prepare well before the holiday. And while Halloween spending…
The fall-like feel continues for South Mississippi
It's already feeling a little cool tonight, and even more so by morning as temperatures fall back to the upper 40s and low 50s. Expect plenty of sunshine over…
Public hearing held on future of U.S. 90 Bridge replacements
PEARLINGTON, Miss. (WXXV) - Residents in Hancock County got an update Tuesday on the future of several key U.S. 90 bridges during a public hearing hosted by transportation officials from Mississippi…
Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner suggests temporary pause on fuel tax
The price at the pump is a big story around America and right here in Mississippi. One state leader has suggested that Mississippi could pause the 24 cents…
Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Vancleave Upper Elementary’s Teri Murray
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Every month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center recognize a local educator who is making an impact in the classroom. WXXV News…
ICE HSI arrests Mississippi woman following alleged threats against federal agents
GULFPORT, Miss. — ICE Homeland Security Investigations agents arrested Lisa White, of Mississippi, following an investigation into threats made against ICE agents. HSI Gulfport special agents took White into custody in Long Beach after reports that she made explicit threats…