Community gathers at Nativity BVM in Biloxi for St. Joseph Altar celebration
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral in Biloxi welcomed the community for the tenth annual St. Joseph Altar Celebration.…
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Third death confirmed after deadly February crash on I-10 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A third person has died following a deadly crash near Exit 50 in Jackson County earlier this year. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, 29-year-old Raymond Boertmann passed away at a hospital in Mobile on…
Three people facing charges after contraband found in Pearl River County Correctional Facility
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, (WXXV)- Pearl River County authorities say three people are facing charges after contraband was brought into the county jail, in an investigation that began a month ago. Pearl River County Sheriff’s investigators say the incident happened February…
March’s Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: St. Martin Middle School’s Ashley Eubanks
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV)- Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. March’s…
3/18 - Sam's Wednesday Night Forecast
Mostly clear and cool tonight, followed by a prolonged stretch of sunny, dry, and quiet weather through midweek. Highs climb from the low 70s Thursday into the mid to upper…
House passes coastal resiliency bill sponsored by Congressman Ezell
A bill introduced in the U.S. House by Congressman Mike Ezell focusing on coastal resiliency now heads to the Senate after being passed by the House Monday.…
Person killed after being struck by Amtrak train in Biloxi identified
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The person struck and killed by an Amtrak train Wednesday morning in Biloxi has been identified. The Harrison County Deputy Coroner has identified the victim as forty-three year-old Grassney Tucker of Gulfport. According to Biloxi Police Department,…
Local Gold Star family’s home paid off by Tunnel to Towers
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport Gold Star Family is receiving a life-changing gift. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgage on their…
Over $40K in tools stolen from Ocean Springs family-owned business
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Cambium Tree Care and Preservation on Bienville Boulevard is hoping to get justice after over $40,000 worth of tools were stolen…
Ocean Springs police seek public’s help identifying suspect in connection with aggravated assault
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to an aggravated assault that occurred late last month. According to investigators, the incident took place at a restaurant on…
Two people arrested on multiple drug charges in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A Biloxi man and woman are now behind bars on a list of drug trafficking and possession charges. Julian Diaz and Courtney Dudley were arrested Monday night after Biloxi police conducted a search warrant at a home on…
Lil Wayne set to perform at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. — Rap icon Lil Wayne is set to hit the stage on the Mississippi Gulf Coast later this year. Lil Wayne will perform at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Friday, August 14, bringing 20 years of Carter classics…
Woman dies after medical issue at Harrison County Jail
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. — A woman being held at the Harrison County Jail died this past Friday. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, the woman has been identified as Sierra Case. Officials with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office said…
2nd annual Third Coast Music Awards celebrate local musicians
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Musicians from all over the Mississippi Coast came out to Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi on Monday night for the 2nd annual…
Flint Creek Water Park in Wiggins upgrading amenities
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Flint Creek Water Park and Campground in Wiggins is upgrading amenities to improve the visitor experience. The park features a 700-acre lake, water park, and…
Protecting plants during a cold snap
With a freeze warning now in effect for South Mississippi as we head into the overnight hours, South Mississippi gardeners and growers are preparing their plants for a chilly night.…
Judge blocks US government from slimming down vaccine recommendations
By MIKE STOBBE A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and said U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine…
Mississippi Highway Patrol responds to multiple deadly crashes over the weekend
Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to two deadly crashes over the weekend in two different counties. The first happened on I-59 north in Pearl River County around 3 a.m. Saturday. A Dodge Challenger traveling south on I-59 crashed into a box…
Arrest made in child sexual battery investigation in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police officers arrested a man in connection with a child sexual battery investigation. Thirty-seven-year-old Travis Wilson was arrested and charged with sexual battery of a child under the age of 14. Wilson is being held at…
Cold weather shelters opening in South Mississippi
Due to anticipated cold weather, shelters are opening in South Mississippi later today. In Harrison County, the warming center at the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Building will open at 4:30 p.m. Transportation assistance is available. Call Coast Transit Authority at 228-896-8080…
Motorcyclist dies in Saturday wreck in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A motorcyclist is dead after a crash on the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge Saturday night. Biloxi police say it happened around 10:30 p.m. and it appears that he hit the bridge wall and went over. The exact cause…
Jackson County School District prepares for rezoning
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Attendance district rezonings in the Jackson County School District are set to take effect this year as new housing developments continue to grow in…
Memorial Hospital Gulfport receives level 1 stroke center designation
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV)-Memorial Health System announced that the Gulfport Hospital has received level one stroke center designation from the Mississippi State Department of Health. This location is…
Mississippi Attorney General’s Office continues fentanyl prevention efforts
Attorney Geneal Lynn Fitch’s office is working with a notable messaging and chat app to stop fentanyl money laundering in Mississippi and beyond. The AG’s office is partnering…