Biloxi Police Chief’s first week on the job
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It has been a week since Biloxi’s new Chief Chris De Back was appointed by the city council. WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard sat down…
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Third person arrested in connection with Picayune shooting
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update on the shooting investigation in Picayune involving teens, a third person has been arrested. Detectives went to Slidell in an attempt to find the third individual. He was located in Lacombe, Louisiana by…
NEW DETAILS: One injured in Wednesday night shooting on Steeplechase Drive in Gulfport
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One person was injured Wednesday night in a shooting near a home on Steeplechase Drive in Harrison County. Investigators tell us the shooting happened around 8:45 P.M. They found a man there suffering from a gunshot…
Third arrest made in connection with Picayune shooting investigation
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- According to the Picayune Police Department, a third arrest has been made in connection with a shooting that happened on Monday on Lewis Circle involving teenagers. On Wednesday, detectives went to Slidell, Louisiana in an attempt to…
1/28 - Mild on Thursday, followed by a big cool down
We have a mostly clear and chilly night ahead, with widespread frost developing after midnight and lows dropping to the upper 20s and low 30s. A mix of clouds and sunshine through the…
Fire crews put out shed fire in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A burn barrel that got out of hand led to an intense shed fire at a Gulfport home Wednesday morning. That’s according to Gulfport Fire…
Officials dedicate new building at Long Beach Harbor to long time employee
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach city officials gathered at the harbor Wednesday to dedicate the Harbor House in honor of a long-time harbor…
Warming shelters are providing relief during the cold weather
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Cold weather shelters across South Mississippi have been open nearly daily since late last week, providing a safe place to stay for South Mississippians…
Jackson County leaders share updates at State of the County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County civic leaders gathered in Pascagoula Wednesday for an update on county business and what’s in store for the county…
Protecting your pipes from the cold
Freezing temperatures put a strain on your pipes. If you don’t make the effort to protect them, they can burst. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley spoke with a plumbing technician for tips…
46th annual Orchid Show returns to the Coast
The Gulf Coast Orchid Society is hosting their 46th annual Orchid Show is coming up. William Thompson joins us with the details. The orchid show takes place January…
Pet of the Week: Baylor is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King with this week’s…
Pinning ceremony for new leadership at Biloxi Police Department
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi’s new police department leadership was ceremonially pinned Tuesday in a ceremony at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center. Mayor FoFo Gilich recognized new Police…
Three more deaths confirmed due to weather-related impacts in Mississippi
Governor Tate Reeves continues to share updates on reports regarding the winter storm in Mississippi. Governor Reeves says that three more deaths have been confirmed in Tate County. That brings the death toll to seven statewide. Emergency crews continue to…
Gulf Coast Community Foundation celebrating 228 Day
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is celebrating its second annual 228 Day throughout February. Tiffany Bell joins us now with the details. For more information about 228 Day, click…
Reports: Former Southern Miss Head Coach named Cleveland Browns Head Coach
A former Southern Miss football head coach has just landed an NFL coaching gig. According to reports, Todd Monken is set to become the next head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Monken was at the helm of the Southern Miss…
Investigation continues into Picayune shooting involving teenagers
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- New details in the investigation into a shooting between two teenagers Monday at a Picayune apartment complex. Picayune police say the 16-year-old victim has been released from the hospital, but has also been charged with aggravated assault…
CASA of Southeast MS looking for volunteers
As we moved forward in the new year, CASA of Southeast Mississippi is reaching out to people who may be interested in volunteering and making a difference in the…
Coast Episcopal School hosts art exhibits
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-Coast Episcopal School in Pass Christian is very unique in that they have an art gallery on school grounds. The Gail Keenan Art Center hosts top flight…
1/27 - Gradual afternoon warm-up with isolated rain chances later this week
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with patchy frost early, becoming widespread after 11 PM as temperatures drop to around 30 with calm winds. Frost lingers on Wednesday morning through about 8 AM,…
Stone County School District holding warm clothing drive for students
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County School District leaders have organized a warm clothes drive for students and families across the district. Organizers say donations have…
Man arrested on multiple DUI related charges in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- a Gulfport man is behind bars on multiple DUI charges. Thirty-nine-year-old Kymanni King has been charged with one count of aggravated DUI resulting in Death and one count of DUI causing seriously bodily injury to a child.…
Community, police department collaborate to open cold weather shelter in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- As freezing temperatures moved into South Mississippi, one local police department is making sure no one is left out in the cold.…
Long Beach School District announces reorganizations at elementary campuses
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach School District announces a major realignment of the grade level structure for the city’s elementary schools. Starting with the 2026-27 school year, the following changes take place. Quarles Elementary will serve Long Beach…