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Mississippi Aquarium to Host Sensory Days on Select Dates

GULFPORT, Miss. – Mississippi Aquarium will open its doors early on Saturday, May 17 for another Sensory Day. This special offering was designed for those individuals that are differentially abled, have special health care needs, or benefit from a more sensory-friendly atmosphere.…

Keeping oyster reefs public in Mississippi

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United has filed a lawsuit in Harrison County to challenge the legality of a move by state lawmakers and the Mississippi Department of Marine…

Special Olympics Opening Ceremony postponed

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The weather on the Coast causing a few changes to plans this evening. The Special Olympics of Mississippi’s opening ceremony has been postponed. Originally, the opening ceremonies were…

Suspect wanted for Cinco De Mayo shooting in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Police have identified a suspect in the Cinco De Mayo shooting at Azteca’s on Highway 49, saying he should be considered armed and dangerous. Police say Jordan Johnson is the suspect. Investigators learning Johnson and the…

Hattiesburg unveils murals 63 and 64

Hattiesburg, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Hattiesburg unveiled two new murals, bringing the city's count up to 64. These murals are located at the Public Safety Complex. The first is titled…

Local reactions to Pope Leo XIV’s election

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-South Mississippi Catholics are responding to the election of Pope Leo XIV. It’s a historic Papal Election as the former Cardinal Robert Prevost is the first American-born…