Harrison County Sheriff’s Office warns against scams
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is sharing that scammers are contacting people ahead of the holidays. A fake deputy is calling residents, asking for money to be sent so…
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reports new scam going around
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Jackson County, deputies are receiving reports of a current scam. Multiple people have reported getting calls from people who tell them…
Officials cut the ribbon on new military research facility in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In partnership with the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosted a ribbon cutting…
Community comes out to send off the Gulfport Admirals as they head to State Championship
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV SPORTS)- The Gulfport community was out in full force on Friday as they sent off the Gulfport High…
Orange Grove Public Library offering food pantry to help food insecurity
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Orange Grove Public Library is giving back in a big way this holiday season. As the holiday season rolls in, the…
Remains found in Lake Pontchartrain as search continues for missing pilots
New developments in the search for the missing pilots in Lake Pontchartrain. A body part believed to be connected to one of the two pilots was found in the lake Friday. According to WDSU in New Orleans, the body part…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic flowing on I-10 near Exit 61
The accident on I-10 near Exit 61 (Gautier-Vancleave Road) and the rest area before the Pascagoula/Moss Point bridge has been cleared. Traffic is now moving normally through the area.
City of D’Iberville asking for return of stolen Grinch display
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Another South Mississippi city is reporting stolen Christmas decorations from a public holiday display. D’Iberville city officials say a Grinch stole the Grinch…
Community leaders hold forum to discuss school choice
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A public forum on the topic of school choice was hosted by the East Biloxi Civic Club at the Gruich Community Center Thursday night. Community leaders…
Broadway musical 'A Christmas Story' to hit the Beau Rivage stage this holiday season
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The iconic Broadway show, "A Christmas Story," is coming to the Beau Rivage stage this holiday season. We…
State Auditor Shad White discusses legislative priorities
Mississippi lawmakers will gavel in for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session on January 6. State leaders are submitting agendas, including State Auditor Shad White. White released his…
Gulfport officer arrested on DUI charges in Tennessee
A Gulfport police officer was arrested this week in Tennessee on DUI charges. Thirty-three-year-old Joseph Prine Jr. was arrested by Gatlinburg Police Wednesday for driving under the influence and carrying a weapon while under the influence. We reached out to…
Services for pilot killed in crash over Lake Pontchartrain announced
A memorial service has been announced for one of the South Mississippi pilots who is presumed dead after her plane went down over Lake Pontchartrain more than a week ago. It’s happening Tuesday, December 9 at Mosaic Church in Ocean…
Adopting pets responsibly around the holiday season
The holidays can be a busy time for the Humane Society of South Mississippi. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley shares more on how to adopt responsibly this season.
PGSD set to roll out weapons detection systems at high schools
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Pascagoula-Gautier School District is getting ready to roll out weapons detection systems at both high schools next semester. Students at…
Naloxone vending machine unveiled at Singing River Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Hospital Gulfport held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its new naloxone vending machine. This machine expands community access to life-saving opioid overdose…
Wiener Wonderland Christmas display returns to South Mississippi
WOOLMARKET, Miss. (WXXV)- One of South Mississippi’s most iconic holiday displays is back. Wiener Wonderland, the beloved Christmas display featuring dozens of dachshunds, is celebrating its 10th anniversary…
Remembering victims of Lake Pontchartrain plane crash
Search efforts continue after a flight instructor and a student pilot from Gulfport-based flight school are presumed dead after their Cessna plane crashed into the waters of Lake Pontchartrain.…
Picayune Walmart evacuated Tuesday night after receiving threats
Picayune, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing details on threats made to a Walmart Tuesday night. The incident happened around 10:30 Tuesday night. Immediately after the threat was received, dispatch received another call about a man with a…
BWC Terminals breaks ground on new facility in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County leaders and partners broke ground Tuesday on BWC Terminals’ new facility in Pascagoula. The Jackson County Economic Development Foundation joined county officials,…
President Trump says National Guard will be sent to New Orleans
By SARA CLINE and JACK BROOK NEW ORLEANS (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that National Guard troops will soon head to New Orleans and bring another federal surge to the city that is already awaiting a separate immigration crackdown dubbed “Swamp Sweep” that…
Man to serve 40 years for killing University of Mississippi student Jay Lee
By SOPHIE BATES JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to killing a University of Mississippi graduate student was sentenced to a total of 50 years in prison with 10 years suspended on Tuesday. Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr. pleaded…
Bay St. Louis PD searching for suspect wanted for aggravated assault
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Bay St. Louis Police Department is asking for your help locating a man involved in a weekend shooting. Police…
Cold Weather shelters opening in South Mississippi
In anticipation of cold weather in our area, cold weather shelters are opening in South Mississippi. In Hancock County, the Poplarville Community Saferoom will open at 5 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Pets are not allowed. Please bring anything you may need…