Budget bill passes, special session wraps up
The Special Session of the Mississippi Legislature came to an end Friday. There was tension between the House and Senate and Democrats and Republicans. The result? A $7.1 billion…
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CTA offering hurricane evacuation services
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With it being day two of hurricane season, Coast Transit Authority is offering essential evacuation transportation services for Harrison County residents. These services are designed to assist individuals who may lack personal transportation or require additional…
Mississippi Pro Hockey team unveils new name
The Mississippi Pro Hockey team has a new name! The team will now be called the Biloxi Breakers. The new name was unveiled at a press conference at the Coast Coliseum on Monday afternoon. A new logo was also unveiled…
Man arrested, charged with murder in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A man has been arrested and charged with murder in Moss Point. On May 31, Moss Point police officers responded to a medical emergency at Lily Circle. Upon arrival, officers found 33-year-old Jamal Johnson unresponsive. Medical…
Municipal Election takes place on June 3
Polls open for municipal elections in South Mississippi at 7 a.m. on June 3 and there are still some big races on the ballot in a few South Mississippi…
Woman charged with aggravated DUI in Vancleave
A woman has been charged with aggravated DUI after causing an accident that injured three juveniles in Vancleave. On Saturday, deputies with Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of an ATV accident on Meadowglenn Road in Vancleave. Upon…
Jeepin the Coast wraps up in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a fun filled five days, but Jeepin the Coast has wrapped things up here for 2025. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has…
Southern Miss to face off against Miami in Hattiesburg Regional Championship
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The Southern Miss Golden Eagles rose to the occasion on Sunday, going 2-0 against their Hattiesburg Regional opponents. Southern Miss clawed their…
USM Gulf Park breaks ground on new facility for child communication and development disorders
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) - The University of Southern Mississippi has broken ground on Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Hall, a new facility that will expand the…
Speaking with Mayoral Candidates: Gulfport Democratic Candidate Sonya Williams Barnes
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport race for mayor is the most hotly contested and most watched political campaign in South Mississippi. There will be new leadership at…
Introducing Savanna Jones, WXXV's Amazing Woman of South Mississippi for the month of May!
It’s time once again for our WXXV Amazing Women of South Mississippi series! This month, we are spotlighting Savanna Jones. She…
Special session adjourns sine die
Mississippi lawmakers have passed a budget and have adjourned the special session called for that matter. The Senate gave its approval to the budget at the end of day one of the session, leaving it to the House to complete…
Speaking with Mayoral Candidates: Gulfport Republican Candidate Hugh Keating
On Tuesday, the City of Gulfport will elect a mayor. Mississippi’s second largest city will have a new leader with Billy Hewes deciding not to seek re-election. WXXV…
NEW DETAILS: Sonya Williams Barnes meets with AG's office investigators
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport Mayoral Candidate Sonya Williams Barnes has released a statement in regards to allegations of vote buying. In a press release, Williams Barnes says in part: “Today at 3:00 PM, my attorney and I met with two investigators…
William Carey University President Dr. Ben Burnett gives presentation on the Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University President Dr. Ben Burnett made his way to the Coast Thursday to give a presentation. Dr. Burnett was…
University of Southern Miss. and MGCCC announce new collaborative "Coastal Pathways Scholarships" for transfer students
Mississippi Gulf Coast (WXXV)- The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) held a joint press conference today to unveil the new…
Buc-ee’s releases opening day plans for Harrison County location
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We are less than two weeks out from the opening of the first Buc-ee’s in Mississippi. Buc-ee’s announced that doors will open to the public at 6 a.m. on June 9. Following that, there will be…
Mississippi relaunching ‘Most Wanted’ list
The Mississippi Most Wanted List is set to be relaunched. The announcement was made by Commissioner Sean Tindell. This list features fugitives with felony charges who pose a significant threat to…
Mercy Cross Center marks one year of changing lives in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) - It’s been one year since the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi opened the Mercy Cross Center in downtown Biloxi — a facility created to combat homelessness…
Minor receives maximum sentence after manslaughter plea
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A 17-year-old in Gulfport recently pled guilty to manslaughter for the shooting death of a 19-year-old woman. The case began in August 2023 when Gulfport Police Department was called to the Wellington Place Apartments regarding a shooting.…
Mississippi GOP makes claims of election fraud and vote buying in Gulfport mayoral race
With the race for Gulfport mayor just days away, the Mississippi GOP has presented what it calls evidence of voter buying, when it comes to…
Keesler Federal to merge with Jefferson Financial, adding 14 branch locations in greater NOLA
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Keesler Federal Credit Union announced that its proposed merger with Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union was overwhelmingly approved. The merger represents the largest credit union merger in Louisiana…
Gateway Project construction continues in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Progress is being made when it comes to construction work for the Long Beach Gateway Project. Crews started some demolition work Wednesday and fencing is being…
Special legislative session now underway in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Both houses of the State legislature are meeting in special session to pass a state budget, nearly two months after the regular session ended. The proposed…