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…
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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…
Gulf Coast Research Lab announces improvements to Marine Education Center
The Gulf Coast Research Laboratory announced exciting improvements coming to their Marine Education Center. The living shoreline and access project is an important initiative to enhance…
Ship Island Excursions 100th season begins
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- A ferry service that has provided memories for over a million guests is celebrating a century of service to South Mississippi. Ship…
Ocean Springs School District announces new assistant superintendent
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District announced they have appointed Melissa Arnold as their next assistant superintendent. She will begin her new role on July…
MDOT reminds drivers to check air in spare tire
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is taking time to remind drivers to check the amount of air in their spare tire. With the temperatures changing so much,…
Mississippi Attorney General discusses One Pill Can Kill initiative
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Some communities on the coast are a little safer this week thanks to an initiative spearheaded by the Mississippi Attorney General. The…
State auditor questions BP projects selection process
Every year the Mississippi Legislature chooses economic development projects paid for by the BP settlement’s Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Lawmakers get recommendations from an advisory board and the Mississippi Development Authority.…
Monster Jam returns to the Coast Coliseum
Monster trucks are back at the Coast Coliseum this weekend and fans will get the chance to see big wheels, cool tricks, and even meet the drivers up close.…
3/13 - Sam's Friday night forecast
Quiet and pleasant weather continues through the weekend with sunshine and highs in the mid 70s Saturday and upper 70s to low 80s on Sunday. Late Sunday night, a cold…