Ocean Springs neighborhood reunites with pet cat after three years
Two families on Meadowview Circle that thought they lost their neighborhood cat for good a few years ago just had a heartwarming reunion three years in the…
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MSDH Names New State Health Planning and Research Director
Jackson, Miss.- The Mississippi State Department of Health has appointed Dr. Kina White as Director of the Office of State Health Planning and Research (OSHR). Dr. Dan Edney, MSDH Executive Director and State Health Officer, created OSHR to fulfill his vision…
Amazing women on the Coast: Chryssi Flores, Director of Game Presentation with NOLA Saints & Pelicans
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - For years, when one thinks of the sports industry.. Women are often left out… But recently, there’s been a big boom in not only…
Governor Reeves signs tax overhaul bill into law to phase out income tax
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill to overhaul Mississippi’s tax system into law on Thursday. This sets Mississippi on a path to become the first state to eliminate an existing income tax, when the tax is phased out…
Enrollment for TSA precheck starting soon at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-What’s the worst thing about air travel? Three letters: T.S.A. Long lines, taking off shoes and belts, messing with your laptop. Now there…
Keesler Air Force host their annual Chiefs vs. Eagles game
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- When you hear Chiefs vs. Eagles, you may think about the Super Bowl, but here on the Coast we’re talking about an annual…
Two arrested on multiple felony drug distribution charges in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two Gulfport men have been arrested on felony drug distribution charges. Thirty-eight-year-old Dwan Parnell was charged with federal drug and firearms violations. 34-Year-old Deante Hinton was charged with state charges of trafficking in a controlled substance…
Charges upgraded for suspects wanted in homicide investigation in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-Charges have been upgraded for multiple suspects in the death of a 23-year-old Moss Point man last Saturday. Roy Reevs Jr, Rubby O’Neal Reevs, and Daniel Kidwell are now being charged with second-degree murder in connection to…
Charges upgraded for suspect in New Years Day triple homicide in Greene County
GREENE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Charges have been upgraded for the man accused of murder in the New Years’ Day triple homicide in the State Line community of Greene County. Drexler Johnson was originally charged with the crime of accessory after the…
Man hit by train Thursday night in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We have new details involving a deadly overnight accident between a train and pedestrian in Biloxi. Biloxi police confirmed that the incident happened around 11…
Local Girl Scout helps bring 'Books for Babies' program to Memorial Health System
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In 2024, Ambassador Girl Scout Mackenzie Sterling set out to achieve her Gold Award by uniquely helping children in our…
Officials break ground on phase two of Bayou La Croix boat launch in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss (WXXV) - A groundbreaking was held Thursday in Bay St. Louis celebrating phase 2 of the…
Introducing Carol Williams, March's Amazing Woman of South Mississippi!
It's time again for our WXXV Amazing Women of South Mississippi series! This month, we are spotlighting Poplarville's Carol Williams. She's a woman who does just…
Governor Reeves signs tax reform bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-Governor Tate Reeves signed the tax reform bill at the state capitol on Thursday. House Bill 1 brings a change to taxes across the Magnolia State. That includes…
Attorney General Lynn Fitch discusses issues the state is facing
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch visited the Coast Thursday morning. She joined the Gulf Coast Business Council breakfast to discuss issues the state is…
AG Fitch provides updates on immigration
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch was on the Coast Thursday morning to talk to South Mississippi business leaders about the many initiatives her office is tackling right now.…
Dr. Christopher Williams Sr. appointed superintendent of Moss Point School District
The Moss Point School District has a new superintendent. The school board announced Thursday that Dr. Christopher Williams Sr. will be the next superintendent of schools. Dr. Williams is a veteran educator with over 20 years of experience on the…
New details in Jackson County murder, kidnapping
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New details in the case of a Jackson County man arrested for murder early Thursday morning in what investigators say was a domestic fight turned…
Man accused of killing teens at 2023 post-prom party in Bay St. Louis indicted
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- A man accused of opening fire and killing people at a post-prom party in Bay St. Louis in 2023 was indicted in court. That's according to our media partner, the Sun Herald. Cameron Brand was…
Prom safety tips for students and parents
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - It's that time of year—prom season is here! Many students are embracing their school spirit and preparing to celebrate the end of their high school…
Exhibit honoring ‘Alice in Wonderland’ at Gail Keenan Art Center in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-On the campus of Coast Episcopal School in Pass Christian is a unique building called the Gail Keenan Art Center.…
De Lisle man to spend 20 years behind bars on second-degree murder and kidnapping charges
A De Lisle man pled guilty to second-degree murder and kidnapping in Harrison County this week. Twenty-seven-year-old Jerry Parkman was sentenced in the 2022 murder of 24-year-old Cody Smith. Parkman was sentenced to 40 years, with 20 years suspended, meaning…
HII launches USS Jeremaiah Denton DDG 129
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Ingalls Shipbuilding has launched future Guided Missile Destroyer USS Jeremiah Denton. The launch happened earlier this week and became the third Arleigh Burke Class Flight Three Destroyer…
Bollinger Mississippi Shipyard receives Coast Guard contract
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding in Pascagoula received a multi-million-dollar national security contract this week. The investment is expected to strengthen national security presence in the Arctic and reinforce…