Cold Cases with Chloe Carter: The Story of Kimberly Jo Watts
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s time now for our new monthly series here at WXXV, Cold Cases with Chloe Carter. In this inaugural episodes, Chloe…
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2/26 - Showers and storms move through by Friday morning
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop late tonight, becoming more likely toward daybreak Friday. Rain chances linger into Friday morning before tapering off by midday, with gradual clearing and a…
Coast Transit Authority hires new executive director
Coast Transit Authority has named Mike Reso as its new executive director. Reso brings eight years of senior municipal leadership experience, most recently serving as chief administrative officer for…
Arrest made in vehicle burglary investigation in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department made an arrest in relation to a vehicle burglary investigation this afternoon. Twenty-eight-year-old Roberto Molina Jr. of Gautier was arrested in connection after police encountered him during an unrelated call for service and…
UPDATE: Operations continue as normal at Ingalls, enhanced security presence on site out of an abundance of caution
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Operations continue as normal as an investigation is underway after a threatening note was found at Ingalls…
Candidate Conversations: Paul James Blackman running for Congress
WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears is sitting down with candidates ahead of March’s primary election. Democratic Candidate for Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District Paul James Blackman stopped by the…
Prescribed burn scheduled at Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A prescribed burn is scheduled for Thursday at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services is conducting that fire. The potential burn site consists of 28 acres north of I-10 and…
2/25 - Warm on Thursday with a few showers late in the day
It’s another mild night across the Mississippi Gulf Coast with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures only dropping to around 61. We have a small chance for a quick shower in the afternoon on…
UMMC extends cancellation of clinic appointments through Friday
JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Medical Center has cancelled regularly scheduled clinic appointments and elective procedures through Friday as its response to the cyberattack continues. All cancelled appointments will be rescheduled. Patients with time-sensitive needs including prescription refills…
City of Gulfport celebrates reopening of Ken Combs Pier
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport landmark is officially back and stronger than ever. City leaders cut the ribbon on the newly restored Ken Combs Pier on Wednesday,…
Popp’s Ferry Bridge closing to marine traffic Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi shares that Popp’s Ferry Bridge will be closed to marine traffic starting Thursday. The closure will be in effect from 6…
New arcade development coming to Bay St. Louis in 2027
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Downtown Bay St. Louis is known for its restaurants, shops, and arts scene, but there’s one thing its missing: a…
Mobile Mississippi License Express stops in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mobile Mississippi Driver’s License Unit made a stop in Pascagoula, offering a convenient way for residents to update their IDs. The road to renewal starts…
Construction continues on Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- An exciting project celebrating Mississippi’s musical roots is taking shape on the Coast. Construction is moving full speed ahead on the Mississippi Songwriters Performing…
Twenty six arrested, multiple wanted in connection with narcotics round up in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Twenty six people have been arrested and multiple people are still wanted in connection to a large narcotics round up in Pearl River County. The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office, along with other agencies, conducted…
Lucedale man facing child sex crime charges
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Lucedale man is now facing a list of child sex crimes charges. Twenty-seven-year-old B. Kyler Mallette was taken into custody at his home early Tuesday. He’s accused of sexually abusing two children and faces charges of…
Programming Note: 9 PM Newscast to air at 9:30 due to State of the Union Address
The State of the Union is set to start at 8 Tuesday evening. Due to network coverage of the address,…
Stone County Sheriff talks railroad crossing safety after train crashes into truck
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- One person is seriously injured after a train collided with a truck in Stone County on Monday afternoon, according…
Rep. Mike Ezell discusses State of the Union Address
President Donald Trump is set to deliver the annual State of the Union Address to Congress Tuesday night. WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears spoke with Congressman Ezell…
Savannah Guthrie says her family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother’s recovery
By JOHN SEEWER “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie said her family is now offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who went missing from her Arizona home more than three weeks ago. Savannah Guthrie…
Woods fire now fully contained, smoke will linger
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update on a few of those wildfires that popped up in Harrison County Monday. Harrison County Fire Rescue officials say the one off Pete Hickman Road in Saucier is now 100 percent contained.…
Man arrested, charged with murder of 78-year-old man in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man is behind bars Tuesday, accused of killing a 78-year-old man. Sixty-year-old Kavin Crawford was taken into custody Monday and is charged with murder. This investigation began last Saturday when police responded to a call…
Gulf Coast Winter Classics in full swing at Harrison County Fairgrounds
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Gulf Coast Winter Classics is in full swing out at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. Horse owners and riders from…
2/23 - Another cold night with a warm-up on the way
We’re in for another cold one tonight! Skies stay clear, and widespread frost develops toward daybreak as lows drop to around 30 degrees at the coast, and mid to upper 20s inland. Sunshine…