Pet of the Week: Mr. Parker is looking for a forever home
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Today is Wednesday. It’s time to meet the WXXV Pet of the Week brought to you by the Generator Store of…
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Jackson County Road Department announces indefinite closure of Roy Cumbest Bridge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Road Department has announced the indefinite closure of the Roy Cumbest Bridge. The closure begins on Thursday, June 4 at noon. The closure is due to significant roadway erosion on the west side…
Seashore Highlands Retirement Community hosting dementia awareness panel
The Seashore Highlands Retirement Community is hosting a free to the public dementia awareness panel soon. The panel takes place at First United Methodist Church in Gulfport on…
The Downtowner announces opening date in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After more than a year of construction, The Downtowner has announced its opening date. The Downtowner will open June 9, 2026. It’s located in the historic Triplett-Day Building at the corner of Highway 49 and 14th Street.…
Florida man arrested after beachfront chase in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)-Waveland police say a Florida man is facing multiple charges after leading officers on a short chase along the beach. Police say an officer tried to pull over a Jeep traveling 44 miles per hour in a 25…
New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church hosting event at Jones Park
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- New Jerusalem Baptist Church and Friendship Missionary Baptist Church are hosting a day of fellowship and fun at the end…
Ocean Springs native competes on NBC’s Password
NBC debuted their newest episode of ‘Password’ Tuesday night. Ocean Springs native Corey Hughes was a contestant. He joins us via Zoom with more on the excitement.
Meet the ‘Hawaiian Yorkies’: Viral Gulf Coast dogs chase remote-control car
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- While normally dogs enjoy a game of fetch, one local family says their pups prefers something a bit fast and furious.…
‘Shrek the Musical’ takes over the Beau Rivage this summer
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- ‘Shrek the Musical’ is getting ready to take the stage at the Beau Rivage. The magic starts long before the curtain goes up…
18-Wheeler wreck causing traffic diversions in Pearl River County
Pearl River County, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is reporting two 18-wheelers have crashed near Mile Marker 22 in Pearl River County. The incident happening around 3 Wednesday morning. Traffic is being diverted to Highway 11 and Highway 53 at…
Local community helps Pascagoula teen meet his birthday goal of 1,000 cards
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The local community is supporting a Pascagoula teen who has an interesting goal for his birthday. Grayson Richardson, who turns 16 on Wednesday, only had one wish: to receive 1,000 birthday…
Cruisin’ the Coast hits 5,000 registrations ahead of 30th celebration
Cruisin’ the Coast has hit a big milestone this week! The organization shared they are officially over the 5,000-car mark. Cruisin’ the Coast organizers share that…
Mississippi Free Fishing Weekend 2026: No license required June 6-7, regulations still apply
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is reminding anglers they can fish without a recreational fishing license during Free Fishing Weekend. That is…
Road closure scheduled for 3rd Street in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A closure on 3rd Street between Thornton Avenue and 18th Avenue continues this week. This closure runs through Thursday between the hours of 8 a.m. to…
Mississippi launches statewide AI framework
The state has launched what’s called the Mississippi Statewide AI Framework. The governor is bringing the AI Workforce Readiness Council, Accelerate MS, and the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network together to make…
Billfish Classic announces schedule changes due to forecast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Billfish Classic organizers have announced some changes to this week’s schedule of events. Due to the forecast later this week, the boat parade originally set…
Mississippi Lottery offering new monthly games
It’s another month which means the Mississippi Lottery is debuting new games. Savannah Tirey joins us with details.
Jackson-George Regional Library offering fun activities throughout June
The Jackson-George Regional Library is hosting a few fun events for the month of June. Joining us with more is East Central Library Branch Manager George Broadus. For…
Fifth annual Veterans Golf Tournament set to tee off in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The fifth annual Veterans Golf Tournament is teeing off soon for a good cause. Dave Wilson joins us ahead of the event…
Summer season officially underway at Charlie’s U-Pik in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Fresh-picked veggies and family fun are back on the Gulf Coast. Charlie’s U-Pik is open for the 2026 summer season, inviting visitors to grab…
Gulfport Central Middle School students help fight food insecurity
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Students came together to assist local families who may face food insecurity during summer break. Gulfport Central Middle School students came together for a…
Connected Living with C Spire: Hurricane Preparedness
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- June 1 kicks off the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and C Spire is sharing tips on how to stay connected when a major storm threatens the…
WXXV’s Asia Ellis speaks with ‘Shrek the Musical’ Director ahead of opening at Beau Rivage
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- An ogre is making his way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. ‘Shrek the Musical’ is kicking off this…
Ocean Springs High School names broadcast studio in honor of beloved teacher
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District has recognized a beloved educator by dedicating Ocean Springs High School’s broadcast studio in his…