Pet of the Week: Cash Register is looking for a forever home
Every other Tuesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us is Maridee Mallette to tell us…
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The Arts, Hancock County unveiling new sculpture
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Arts, Hancock County will be unveiling a new sculpture this weekend. That’s taking place on January 25th at the Mamie Hillery Art Center. John…
Biloxi City Council approves new police chief
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi City Council has confirmed Chris De Back as the city’s new police chief. The vote comes after Mayor FoFo Gilich recently picked De Back as his nominee for the role, following John Miller’s retirement. That…
Krewe of Waggus hosting parade this weekend
The Krewe of Waggus is taking over the streets of Pass Christian on Saturday. Some big names are appearing at the parade as well. Krewe Captain Jenny Nicaud, King…
Man arrested on charges of domestic assault, child endangerment in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A man is behind bars on charges of aggravated domestic assault and four counts of child endangerment in Gulfport. On January 18, Gulfport PD arrested 34-year-old Orlando Arbyray Thomas on those charges. At 5 p.m. that afternoon,…
Annual MLK Day of Service planting project
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Local businesses and organizations also gathered across the Coast to work on civic projects as part of a day of service to recognize Dr. Martin Luther…
MGCCC Opens Perk Up Cafe
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will celebrate a grand opening of the new Perk Up Cafe on the Perkinston Campus with a brief ceremony on Wednesday, January 21st. Followed by a ribbon cutting,…
Community celebrates at MLK Day Parade and Battle of the Bands
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Gulf Coast honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with music, unity, and celebration. In Biloxi, the annual…
Ocean Springs celebrates MLK Jr. Day with annual Wild Game Fest
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, community members gathered at MLK Jr. Park in Ocean Springs for the…
Structure fire shuts down part of Kiln - Delisle Road
Harrison County, Miss (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Rescue is working with the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center to fight a fire. The fire is affecting a structure on Kiln - Delisle Road in West Harrison County. Part of Kiln -…
Ocean Springs High School Theatre Department takes home multiple honors at MTA 2026
Oxford, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Theatre High School Department had a busy time in Oxford over the weekend. "The Crane Wife" took home the honors of Best MTA Production, Best Director and the Peer Choice Award. Alyssa Flinchum and…
Gulfport Historical Society hosting Bloody Mary Classic
The Historical Society of Gulfport is hosting their first ever Gulfport Bloody Mary Classic. Margaret Murdock joins us now with the details. The event takes place January 24 from…
1/19 - Cold tonight, but warming the rest of the week
Cold mornings continue with widespread frost early Tuesday as lows fall near or below freezing. Tuesday will be mostly sunny and comfortable, with highs in the upper 50s. Clouds increase midweek with…
Singing River Little Theatre shares 2026 lineup
The Singing River Little Theatre is sharing their lineup for the 2026 season. Ricky Roberts joins us with the details. For more information, click here.
Spay/Neuter Impact Project offering $25 services for residents
The Spay/ Neuter Impact Project is announcing a special where Jackson County residents only pay $25 all year for certain services. Dr. Meg Sutton is in studio with…
Local volunteers build beds for children in need
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Junior’s legacy of service, local volunteers spent the morning building beds for children in need. Sleep in Heavenly Peace…
Two charged for false pretense in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing details about two suspects accused of attempting to withdraw money using fraudulent checks. The incident was discovered on Friday just…
William Carey University announces plans for new art studios
A major addition is coming to William Carey University. The university’s art department announced plans for a new Carey Art Studios on Friday, set to open in…
Façade grant checks presented to businesses in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Many businesses in Wiggins are getting a fresh new look, including Hilltop Daiquiri and Taco Bar in the downtown business district. It’s all thanks to…
Officials searching for missing 14-year-old from Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated a missing and endangered notification for a missing 14-year-old in Gulfport. Fourteen-year-old Llanford Clair III was last seen Wednesday, January 14 at about 8:30 in the 100 block of Ben Drive.…
WXXV Programming note for Monday, January 19, 2026
We have a programming note for our evening newscast tonight. Due to NBA Basketball on NBC today, we will not have a 5 p.m. newscast. As a result, our 6 p.m. newscast will air only on WXXV FOX this evening…
CASA of Southeast Mississippi looking for volunteers
CASA of Southeast Mississippi is looking for everyday members of the community that want to make a difference in a foster child’s life. As a CASA volunteer, you can…
Golf Cart renewal deadline approaching in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs’ annual golf cart renewals are underway. The deadline to renew is January 30. You can renew your registration at…
Cold weather shelters open on the Coast
Due to anticipated cold weather, cold weather shelters are opening in South Mississippi. Hancock County’s warming center will be open back up at 8 p.m. in the Kiln. That shelter is located at 18320 Highway 43.