House Bill 1262 creates alternate pathways for medical personnel
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation into law that benefits medical members of the military. House Bill 1262 was signed Thursday. The bill benefits Army…
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GCCF awards Velkas grants focused on children’s well-being in Harrison, Hancock counties
GULFPORT, MS (June 27, 2025) — Four Mississippi Gulf Coast nonprofits have been awarded a total of $40,125 from the John T. and Lois R. “Sonny” Velkas Child Welfare Fund, a fund of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF). This…
Ingalls Shipbuilding christening Navy’s newest destroyer Saturday
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Today, our cameras got a sneak peek of the Navy’s newest destroyer ahead of its christening ceremony Saturday at Ingalls Shipbuilding. The future USS Jeremiah Denton is…
Local girl’s wish granted by Make-A-Wish
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Thursday at Traintastic in Gulfport, Make-A-Wish Mississippi made one Biloxi girl’s dreams a reality. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the story.
Woman dead after jumping from vehicle, man charged with DUI in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a DUI that left a woman dead after jumping out of a car. Deputies say the incident happened Thursday night around 7:30 on Gautier-Vancleave Road in Gautier. Celeste Bellard was…
Moss Point police searching for vehicles involved in fatal hit and run
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department, with assistance from Mississippi Highway Patrol, is actively investigating a fatal hit and run. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 25 on Interstate 10 westbound between mile markers 68 and 69.…
Supreme Court limits nationwide injunctions, but fate of Trump birthright citizenship order unclear
By MARK SHERMAN Associated Press A divided Supreme Court has ruled that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but the decision leaves unclear the fate of President Donald Trump’s restrictions on birthright citizenship. The outcome Friday was…
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…
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…