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…
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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…
Stretch of Porter Avenue set to temporarily close in Ocean Springs this week
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A stretch of Porter Avenue will be closed daily for the rest of the week, starting Tuesday. Porter all the way to Dewey Avenue will close from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Friday evening and…
Paving project set to resume Tuesday in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Paving work on one of Pass Christian’s main roads is set to pick back up again Tuesday. City leaders say the work on East North Street has been set back due to weeks of rain delays.…
Registration available for CTA hurricane evacuation transportation
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hurricane season is officially here and Coast Transit Authority is prepared for evacuation transportation. Registration for this free service is quick and easy. CTA requests that registration is renewed annually. To preregister online, click here. You…
The MS Gulf Coast Billfish Classic returns to South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Anglers from across the Gulf region are heading to Biloxi for one of the region’s premier sport-fishing events this week. The Mississippi Gulf…
State leaders discuss AI tech at MGCCC Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- State officials and employees got a firsthand look at artificial intelligence Friday. The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network hosted Anthropic Day Mississippi on Gulf…
2026 Jeepin the Coast wraps up
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Jeepin the Coast wrapped up Sunday with a church service on the Long Beach Town Green and the big awards ceremony. The weather cooperated for this year’s…
No injuries reported after Sunday house fire in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point fire crews were able to save a house in the city after a fire broke out there overnight Sunday. Crews got the call around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning and responded to the scene on…
Harrison County summer meals start; bulk meal pickup full, daily service ongoing
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday was the first day of the Harrison County School District’s summer meal program and school district leaders are sharing an update on a new component of the program. The bulk meal pickup option has reached…
Shrimpers gather for 97th annual Blessing of the Fleet in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The weather was great Sunday for the celebration of a Biloxi tradition that spans generations. The 97th edition of the Biloxi Blessing…
Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1
The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season begins today. According to NOAA’s outlook, they’re predicting eight to 14 named storms, three to six hurricanes, and one to three major hurricanes. This prediction…
Man arrested, charged in stolen fire truck investigation in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — An Alabama man has been arrested on multiple charges following an investigation involving a stolen fire truck and reported break-ins in Jackson County. According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, 26-year-old John Burhing III of…
Two arrested on multiple charges following alleged child abuse investigation in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A man and a woman from George County have been arrested following an investigation into alleged abused involving two…
Silver Alert canceled for Pascagoula man after he Is found safe
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) - A silver alert issued for William Edward Roberts of Pascagoula has been canceled. He has been found safe.
MS Dept. of Mental Health reminds residents help is available as Mental Health Awareness Month ends
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health is reminding people that help is available as Mental Health Awareness Month comes to…
Mississippi Aquarium offering behind the scenes animal care experience
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is sharing a new way for the public to get a behind-the-scenes look at an aquarium. The program is called the…
City of Gulfport hosting community blood drive
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is asking the community to make a lifesaving impact at their community blood drive. Every donation stays local to support patients in need in our community. The blood drive runs June 3 and…
Juneteenth Celebration Weekend set to return to the City of Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi has announced the return of the annual Juneteenth Celebration. The Juneteenth Celebration is set to take place on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 at John Henry Beck Park and the Biloxi…
Coast Electric warns customers of phone scam requesting bank info for fake refunds
Coast Electric is warning customers about a phone scam that could leave victims out of more than just a refund. The utility says scammers may call claiming you’ve overpaid your energy bill and are owed money back. The caller may…
Two Mississippi State students named prestigious Astronaut Scholars
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-Two Mississippi State University students have been selected among the nation’s top undergraduate STEM scholars, earning recognition as Astronaut Scholars. Madelyn “Sloan” Berry of Brandon and India “Alex” White of Saltillo were named recipients of the Astronaut Scholarship,…
Mississippi Power Foundation partners with The Max for America250
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday next year, two organizations are teaming up to highlight the stories that helped shape the nation. The Mississippi Power Foundation is partnering with the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, known as the…
Ocean Springs crossing guards recognized for work during school year
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs gave a shout out to their crossing guards. As the school year wrapped up, the guards were…
Mississippi Aquarium helps turtles in need
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium spent last weekend helping turtles in Alabama. Three turtles were found with serious injuries. The crew went into action and the turtles were sent…