Christmas by the River coming to Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point is hosting Christmas by the River this weekend. The event is free and a great way to kick off the holiday season.…
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B-Alert temporarily down after cybersecurity incident
OnSolve CodeRED, the private system Biloxi uses for B-Alert traffic and weather advisories, was a victim of a cybersecurity breach, prompting a temporary pause to all B-Alert text message alerts. “In an abundance of caution, we have decommissioned the OnSolve…
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…
Singing River Gulfport set to unveil naloxone vending machine
The Singing River Health System is unveiling a new naloxone vending machine at their Gulfport campus. Hospital Administrator Heather Porter joins us with the details. The unveiling…
Gautier PD seeking information regarding multiple car burglaries
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gautier Police Department is asking for help from the public regarding multiple car burglaries in the Seacliffe Subdivision. The individual seen in security…
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…
Two arrested, charged with drive-by shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Two people are behind bars in Gulfport in relation to a drive-by shooting. The Gulfport Police Department arrested twenty-three-year-old Elijah Young and 18-year-old Zykendrick Harper and charged them both with two counts of drive-by shooting. On November…
Missing Gulfport girl found safe
The Gulfport Police Department announced that the missing 18-year-old from Gulfport has been found safe. Pass Christian PD found Kaylyn Driskell and she is safe.
Biloxi PD investigates fatal shooting on Peyton Drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department is investigating a shooting near Peyton Drive that left one person dead. According to a spokesperson with the department, the call went out around 6:00 pm. The spokesperson says one person is in…
TrainTastic hosting holiday events throughout the month of December
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- TrainTastic in Gulfport is hosting Christmas events throughout the month of December. With that comes the need for volunteers. Tabitha Barnes from TrainTastic joins us with the…
Chandeleur Brewing and Mississippi Heroes hosting special events each Tuesday in December
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Every Tuesday this month, Mississippi Heroes and Chandeleur Brewing Company will be hosting special events. These events will raise money for Mississippi Heroes.…
Mindful Mondays: Keeping mental health in mind during the holidays
With the holiday season starting, we at WXXV are starting a weekly segment called Mindful Mondays. Our first guest is Ricky Johnson, a board member with the Mental…
‘Officially a Space Cowboy:’ Make-A-Wish child launches MSU rocket
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Six-year-old Christopher Best of Flora loves everything about space. Diagnosed with the congenital condition known as Pierre Robin sequence, his Make-A-Wish request was simple—he wanted to experience anything and everything to do with rockets. This fall, that wish came…
The City of Ocean Springs holding annual Tree Lighting
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual holiday tradition continues in Ocean Springs. The City of Ocean Springs is inviting the community out to their annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The lighting takes place Thursday, December 4 from 6 p.m. to 8…
Pearl River County SPCA announces completion of Rainbow Bridge Memorial
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County SPCA’s Rainbow Bridge Memorial is now complete. This special space located in Picayune’s Shay Park serves as…
Full day of holiday fun in the City of D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The holidays are beginning across the Coast and the fun is kicking off in D’Iberville with a ton of events! On December 6, the holiday festivities run all day. Beginning at 9:30 until 10:30 a.m., Santa Paws…
Biloxi holding annual Christmas Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse
An annual holiday tradition continues in Biloxi. On December 4, the city will be holding the Christmas Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse. That takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the lighthouse across from the Biloxi Visitors Center. The…
Winners announced for Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The winners for the 47th annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival presented by Blue Moon have been announced. Each year, awards are given to top exhibitors at the festival. Judges explore the festival and evaluate each…
Groundbreaking for Ice House site development in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula broke ground on new development on a historic site in the city. New restaurants, retail space, and living units will be…
IMMS receives 16 cold-stunned sea turtles
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This week, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies received a new delivery of cold-stunned sea turtles from the New England Aquarium. Sixteen Kemp’s Ridley Turtles arrived via…
UPDATE: Identity of instructor pilot on downed plane in Lake Pontchartrain released; volunteer search efforts continue
We now know the identity of one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast-based pilots onboard the Cessna plane that went down while over Lake Pontchartrain Monday night. Apollo Flight Training owner Michael Carastro told WXXV Friday that 30-year-old Taylor Dickey was…
Department of Public Safety accepting applications for multiple programs
The State Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and the Jag Court Program. These grants support local law…
Salvation Army offering option to donate via Virtual Red Kettle
The Salvation Army of Mississippi is starting something new this year. It’s a modern-day twist on the classic Red Kettle called ‘Virtual Red Kettle.’ The virtual…
40th Annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner feeds hundreds in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The 40th Annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner fed hundreds at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall on…
