TatoNut celebrates 65 years serving the Coast
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- TatoNut is celebrating 65 years of sweet success. The local favorite was started by Robert Mohler in November 1960 as a Spudnut franchise. He later…
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MSDH Releases Top Baby Names of 2025
Jackson, Miss- James and Amelia were the most popular names in the state for baby boys and girls born in 2025, respectively, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records and Public Health Statistics. The Office of…
Man dies after being struck by vehicle on Highway 49 in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - A man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle on Highway 49 on Wednesday night, according to the Gulfport Police Department. Police say the crash happened in the 9120 block of Highway 49, and…
New laws taking effect, old laws taking shape heading into 2026
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- With the start of another calendar year comes the implementation of new laws across the Magnolia State. One of the biggest…
Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Celebration tonight in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Coalition’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration is happening over at the Good Deeds Community Center. That event begins tonight, Monday December 29 at 6…
Christmas Eve winner in Arkansas lands a $1.817 billion Powerball lottery jackpot
A Powerball ticket purchased at a gas station outside Little Rock, Arkansas, won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday’s Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game’s three-month stretch without a top-prize winner. The winning numbers were 04, 25, 31, 52 and 59,…
Maritime & Seafood Museum hosting painting classes in 2026
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV) - The Maritime and Seafood Museum in Biloxi is playing host to more painting classes in 2026. One is happening in January while the…
Harrison County Christmas tree recycling program begins Friday
As Christmas 2025 ends, Harrison County's annual Christmas tree recycling program begins Friday, for those of you who get an early start in getting rid of your live Christmas trees. Five drop-off locations will be available throughout the county from…
Arrest made in Gulfport cutting incident
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV)- A 28-year-old man was arrested in Gulfport on Christmas Eve and charged with one count of aggravated assault. According to the Gulfport Police Department, officers were called to the 3600 block of Amtico Street in reference to…
Long Beach church feeds community at annual Christmas Eve Lunch
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- This marks the 17th year for the annual Christmas Eve Lunch hosted by First Methodist Church of Long Beach. Church members…
Suspect arrested in November shooting in Bay St. Louis
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss (WXXV)- Bay St. Louis police have arrested the man accused of shooting two people at a city park in late November. Bay St. Louis Police Chief Alvin Kingston says 18-year-old John Galloway Jr. was taken into custody…
Lynn Meadows prepares to Countdown to Noon
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Kids are getting in on the New Year's Eve fun. Lynn Meadows is hosting their annual Countdown to Noon event. Cindy DeFrances joins us with what…
Firework safety tips ahead of New Year's Eve
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- With the new year coming up, fireworks are going to be used to ring in 2026. Ryan Doswell with the Pascagoula Fire Department joins…
Moss Point preparing for their King's Parade
Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is preparing for Carnival Season! The city's King's Parade is taking place on January 3rd. Chairwoman Heather Austin joins us with…
Deuce Knight hosts inaugural Christmas toy drive
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) -- He's a hometown hero on the football field, and now he's giving back to his community. Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight, a George County graduate,…
Man struck by vehicle in front of Walmart in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) — A man was struck by a vehicle in front of a Walmart grocery store in Waveland on Tuesday, according to Waveland Fire Chief Tommy Carver. Carver says the incident happened around 5:23 PM. At this time, the…
Christmas Toy Safety
With Christmas just days away toys will soon be everywhere but some gifts meant for fun can quickly turn dangerous, from choking hazards to battery-related injuries. WXXV's Everett Ganier Jr. talked to doctors…
Victim identified in Monday morning car crash in Pass Christian
A Bay St. Louis woman died early Monday morning in a single-vehicle car crash on Highway 90 in Pass Christian. The Harrison County Coroner's Office says 23-year-old Cylliah Cochran was ejected from her car, and was unrestrained at the time…
Coast Guard Station Pascagoula to return to full operations in 2026
PASCAGOULA, Miss (WXXV)-- The U.S. Coast Guard announced Tuesday that Coast Guard Station Pascagoula will return to full operations in 2026. The facility went to a reduced capacity status in 2023 due to severe workforce shortages at the time. According…
Poster and T-Shirt design contest ahead of 'Celebrate the Gulf' Marine Education Festival
Pass Christian, Miss. (WXXV) - 'Celebrate the Gulf' Marine Education Festival is taking place on April 11th at War Memorial Park. Ahead of the festival, a poster…
Long Beach hosting New Year's Eve celebration
Long Beach, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is ringing in the New Year with a ball drop. Louisiana Landfall provides the music while a…
Speaking with Gulfport Admirals' Coach Blake Pennock
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Admirals went on to become State Champions earlier this month. We're joined in studio by Coach Blake Pennock, discussing…
Organizations checking in on the unhoused communities and less fortunate ahead of the holidays
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- In the spirit of giving, Back Bay Mission in Biloxi is providing assistance to the unhoused community and those in need ahead of Christmas. In…
Volunteers needed for the 35th annual Christmas Feed The Needy event
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV)- The 35th annual Christmas Feed The Needy event is returning once again this holiday season, continuing a long-standing tradition of giving…