Three arrested in Harrison County on felony drug trafficking charge
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of three individuals on felony drug trafficking charges on Sunday. The arrest was made following a traffic stop…
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MDOT gives updates on HWY 49 and 53 expansion
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV) - Many residents have been eagerly anticipating the completion of the Highway 49 and 53 expansion project, which will widen the road from four lanes…
Man wanted for attempted murder in Florida arrested in Harrison County
A man wanted for attempted murder in Fort Myers, Florida has been arrested in Harrison County. On March 15th, Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a double shooting at the Cypress West Apartments in Fort Myers. At that scene,…
Dancers from Niall O’Leary School teach WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola an Irish dance
On this St. Patrick’s Day, we thought we’d celebrate through the joy of dance, Irish Dance that is! Amy Bowman and some…
Meggan Monday: Special Olympics come to the Coast
Over the course of the past week and a half, Special Olympians representing South Mississippi in Areas 3 and 12 have participated in track and field events in…
Ocean Springs School District Referendum Election
Ocean Springs voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, March 18th to approve or reject a $52 million bond measure that would fund facility improvements at city schools. Polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning at seven different polling…
Severe weather moves east after tornadoes, winds and wildfires killed at least 39 people
A dynamic storm that prompted foreboding predictions of dangerous weekend weather spawned tornadoes, dust storms and wildfires that killed at least 39 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses. The system that brought severe weather and flooding to the central and…
Coast Electric speaks on their efforts to assist residents ahead of potential severe weather
Coast Electric Director of Communications, April Lollar, spoke to WXXV on how their crews will be stepping up if severe weather interrupts service to customers.
How Emergency Management Agencies are preparing for severe weather across the coast
Director of the Hancock County Emergency Management Agency, Brian Adam, spoke with WXXV on what's being done to prepare for severe weather threats in South Mississippi.
Checking Medicaid in the state
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-We’re about three weeks away from the 2025 Legislative Session coming to an end. There’s been very little talk about expanding Medicaid in Mississippi. It’s been a hot topic…
Update to prom times across South Mississippi in anticipation of potential severe weather
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)-A heads up for a few school proms planned for Saturday, March 15th. Ocean Springs High School says Saturday’s prom is…
Severe weather expected for the area
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)-A significant weather event is anticipated for South Mississippi on Saturday. Severe weather this time of the year isn’t uncommon. With the threat of the upcoming potential weather,…
Long Beach Chamber offering grants to small businesses
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and other Coast business leaders gathered to celebrate the anniversary of a popular Long Beach restaurant, but a big surprise came in…
Saferooms opening due to potential severe weather Saturday
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)- In anticipation of potential severe weather in the area, saferooms are opening in South Mississippi. All three community safe rooms in Pearl River County will open Saturday, March 14th, 2025 at 8:00 AM and remain open until…
Senator Wicker introduces bill to establish Mississippi River Basin Fisheries
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker has introduced the Mississippi River Basin Fisheries Commission Act, a bill designed to enhance fisheries management and environmental quality throughout the Mississippi River Basin. The legislation would establish a federally funded commission to combat the…
Ocean Springs to vote on $52 million bond on Tuesday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) - OSSD has proposed a $52 million bond, which aims to address critical repairs and improvements to school campuses. This no-tax-increase bond proposal will not raise…
Smalls Sliders restaurant coming to Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi will soon experience the hype of Smalls Sliders. The fast-growing cheeseburger slider brand hosted a celebratory can drop this morning. The event celebrated Smalls Sliders’ expansion…
Construction continues on new Helena fire station
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Construction of the new Helena Fire Station is moving right along according to Jackson County Fire Protection. Workers were in the process of floating drywall…
Seabees return home after six-month deployment
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-After six long months, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 has returned to Gulfport. Jared Anson said, “Being home is just immense amount of joy. I haven’t seen my…
St. Patrick’s Day events announce schedule changes due to potential weather
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI- (WXXV)-Due to the possibility of severe weather on Saturday, St. Patrick’s Day events planned for March 15th are announcing schedule changes. In Biloxi, the Hibernia Irish Society’s St. Patrick’s Day parade will roll at noon. All other festivities…
Auditor Shad White wants defamation case filed by Brett Favre dismissed
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-State Auditor Shad White is appealing to the Mississippi Supreme Court as he seeks to get the defamation case filed against him…
Man arrested, charged with aggravated assault in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A man has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault after a shooting in Stone County. On March 12th, deputies received a call for service on Hartfield Road on a report of someone suffering from gunshot wounds.…
WXXV Everett Ganier Jr. stops by Smalls Sliders Opening Celebration in Biloxi
The Biloxi community will soon experience the hype of Smalls Sliders! The fast-growing cheeseburger slider brand hosted a celebratory can drop this morning. This…
Local mail carriers protest privatization in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - The National Association of Letter Carriers is led by President Brian Renfroe, a Hattiesburg, Mississippi, native and second-generation letter carrier who now works at the…