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Gulfport High student taken into custody after gun found in backpack

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport School District has released a statement regarding an incident at the high school. Administrators were informed of a safety-related incident at Gulfport High School. School administrators began investigating the incident. While searching a student’s backpack, they…

Drug seizure in Hancock County

Hancock County, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol’s commercial transportation enforcement division seized large quantities of illegal narcotics during a drug bust this week in Hancock County. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office…

Failure to pass Tidelands Bill

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Legislature failed to pass a Tidelands Bill this year. All 12 existing casinos have a tidelands lease with the state of Mississippi. Operators fear proposed and…

Aldi now open in D’Iberville

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A new Aldi opened their doors to customers in D’Iberville today with a ribbon cutting taking place earlier. The doors opened to the public at 9 a.m. Thursday…

Legendary Gulfport Coach Lindy Callahan dies

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Lindy Callahan, a Gulfport sports legend, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 97. A native of Vicksburg, Callahan played football and baseball at Ole Miss. He began his long association with Gulfport High School…

Ocean Springs announces road closure

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is alerting residents about a road closure this week. Washington Avenue will be closed to traffic from La Fontaine Street to…

Stability to National Flood Insurance

Congressman Mike Ezell has introduced a bipartisan bill which would extend the National Flood Insurance program until December 31st. Usually, Congress just authorizes NFIP a few months at a time. This…