Amtrak president urges early booking during holiday travel
Amtrak’s president has an important message for passengers ahead of the holiday season. Book early and get to the station ahead of time, that especially goes for those…
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Statements from Ocean Springs mayor, alderman on special meeting regarding city attorney
Tonight, we are hearing from one of the Ocean Springs aldermen who did not attend Monday night’s special meeting called by Alderman Karen Stennis and Shannon Pfeiffer regarding their concerns about City Attorney David Harris. Ward 1 Alderman shared a…
Two occupants presumed dead after plane crashes in Lake Pontchartrain
A flight instructor and student pilot from a Gulfport-based flight school are presumed dead this evening after their Cessna plane crashed into the waters of Lake…
MDOT urges safe driving ahead of Thanksgiving
JACKSON, MISS. – Thanksgiving has long had the reputation of being one of the busiest travel holidays in the United States. This year, AAA estimates that 73 million Americans will travel to their Thanksgiving destination by car, that’s nearly 90…
Biloxi Police Department shares tip to protect yourself from skimming
The Biloxi Police Department is sharing information on how to protect yourself from card skimming. WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears sat down with Lt. Candace Young…
Southern Miss set to take on Nicholls at Keesler Federal Park
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The line up for the 2026 Hancock Whitney Classic in Biloxi continues to grow. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will face off against Nicholls Colonels at Keesler Federal Park on March 17 at 6 p.m. Gates will…
MDOT suspending some construction work during holiday travel
To provide maximum travel capacity and minimal construction delays throughout the holiday weekend, MDOT crews and contractors will halt all non-emergent lane closures beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 26 through the morning of Monday, Dec. 1. “Even though most…
Mississippi State set to face off against Tulane at Keesler Federal Park in 2026
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Biloxi Shuckers have announced another college baseball game coming to Keesler Federal Park. The Mississippi State Bulldogs will face off against the Tulane Green Wave in the 2026 Hancock Classic Whitney. That will take place March 10…
Biloxi Police searching for suspect in October stabbing case
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police are searching for a man wanted in an October stabbing case. An arrest warrant for aggravated assault and armed robbery has been issued for Dwight Peters. Peters is 50-years-old, 5’6”, and weighs around 200 pounds.…
Harrison County students have fun at fourth annual Inclusive Field Day
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District hosted its 4th annual Inclusive Field Day Thursday. Students from D’Iberville, Harrison Central, and West Harrison…
No-show aldermen stall Ocean Springs meeting on city attorney conduct concerns
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Two members of the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen called a special meeting of the board for Monday afternoon to…
40th annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner
The 40th annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner is offering free meals for the community. Joining us in studio is Julie Massengill with the details. The dinner takes place on Thanksgiving…
Holiday travel tips from Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The countdown to Thanksgiving has officially begun and airports are already packed with holiday travelers as one of the busiest weeks of the year begins.…
Fire officials share holiday cooking safety tips
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With Thanksgiving a few days away and many families are prepping to cook some of their favorite meals, we decided to check with one of…
Huntington Learning Center’s November Teacher of the Month: North Bay Elementary’s Brandee Burton
It’s time once again to honor an outstanding educator in South Mississippi. Elizabeth Keen introduces us to our WXXV and Huntington Learning Center…
Harrison County Fire Rescue fights woods fire
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County Fire Rescue and the Mississippi Forestry Commission battled a woods fire Monday afternoon. The fire was located off of Turner Road, north of Long Beach. According to Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, the call came in…
7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee coming to Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee dropped a future stand on-site Friday in Gulfport. The new drive-thru coffee stand is located on Highway 49 near the El Saltillo and Goodwill. The stand is expected to open in the…
Two arrested in connection to card skimming in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police made two arrests as part of Operation Safe, the Attorney General’s statewide operation targeting card skimmers. Thirty-one-year-old Hechavarria Jimenez and 39-year-old Reislandy…
Warrior Stadium phase two renovations begin in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- With the home football season in the books for D’Iberville football, the next phase of renovations at Warrior Stadium are underway. The renovations include upgrades…
Card skimming operation wraps up in Mississippi
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the end of her office’s statewide operation targeting card skimmers. More than 900 Mississippi businesses and 6,000 card reading devices were inspected between…
All equine activity temporarily stopped at Harrison County Fairgrounds
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The ongoing equine herpes outbreak in the south is causing South Mississippi agriculture officials to take precautions as well. The Harrison County Fairgrounds…
Suspect dead in Sunday officer-involved shooting in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Sunday night deputies with the George County Sheriff’s Department attempted to serve an arrest warrant that turned deadly. The incident happened before 7:15…
City of Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen call meeting to discuss city attorney
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Two members of the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen have called a special meeting of the board for Monday…
One dead in fatal motorcycle crash in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Saturday in Pearl River County. A motorcycle driven by Timothy Campbell Jr.…
