Mississippi National Guard soldier saves two lives in Washington
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXXV)-The Mississippi National Guard is sharing that one of their own saved two lives in the nation’s capital last month. Sgt. Jordan Gillespie was walking…
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Gulfport man charged in June 17 shooting incident
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A Gulfport man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left two other people injured earlier this month. According to the Gulfport Police Department, 43-year-old Dawonne Jones was arrested on June 24 and charged…
Biloxi Police searching for suspect after Wednesday night search warrant
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Police are on the search for a suspect. Wednesday night around 9, the SWAT team conducted a search warrant at a home on Magnolia Street. An alert was sent out via B-Alert, being lifted around 10:30…
Mainland Least Tern nesting sites facing challenges following flooding
Mainland Least Tern nesting sites along the Coast are facing major challenges following severe coastal flooding last week. Audubon Delta is reporting several least tern nesting sites…
Pascagoula PD remembers Fallen K9 Officer Exo
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is remembering one of their K9 officers. K9 Officer Exo was killed in the line of duty on June 23, 2022. Exo…
Local distillery making, bottling whiskey in the Kiln
From 1920 through 1933, prohibition created the bootlegging business with illegal whiskey or moonshine being made and transported to meet America’s appetite for alcohol. Legend has it that…
Recovery efforts underway for residents impacted by flooding
About 25 people are currently staying in an emergency shelter in Harrison County after flooding displaced families across the area. Local emergency management and community partners are working…
240 homes damaged across the six southern counties during severe weather
More damage numbers from last week’s storms and floods have come in today. County governments have begun to issue damage reports to MEMA. In the…
Keesler Federal Mississippi Coast Marathon celebrating ‘Halfway to Geaux’
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We are at the halfway point to the 2026 Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. Race organizers have once again put together a celebration…
Philip and Alan Moran sentenced after bribery and conspiracy convictions
BAY ST. LOUIS, MS - District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced the convictions of Philip Moran and Alan Moran for the crimes of Bribery and Conspiracy to Commit Bribery. The verdict was delivered by a Hancock County jury after a…
City of Gulfport asking for input after flooding
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After last week’s major flooding, the City of Gulfport is asking residents to help identify problem areas. The city is asking anyone who experienced street…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing two turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium announces that two turtles are being released Thursday afternoon. A Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle and a loggerhead turtle will be returning to the water in…
Local Public Notice Text for June 2026 Morris Transfer of Control Application
On June 18, 2026, Morris Network of Mississippi, Inc., licensee of WXXV-TV, RF Channel 25, Gulfport, Mississippi, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for transfer of control of the licensee from Charles H. Morris, Sr. to the Morris…
Ocean Springs Hospital hosts wedding as patient marries longtime partner
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Here’s a story shared by Singing River Health System, the Ocean Springs Hospital was the site of a marriage this week! A…
St. Rose De Lima Centennial Fair kicks off in Bay St. Louis this weekend
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Bay St. Louis tradition is celebrating 100 years this weekend. The St. Rose De Lima Centennial…
Jackson County officials urge residents to continue monitoring river levels after heavy rainfall
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County EMA officials are urging coastal residents to still monitor river conditions following last week’s heavy rain. Residents…
Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon hosting ‘Halfway to Geaux’ party
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We are now officially at the half way mark between the 2025 and 2026 Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. Because of…
Local ministry providing flood relief in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-In the aftermath of the devastating flooding in Stone County, some families are still picking up the pieces in the long road to recovery. A…
Officials urge residents to be aware of contractor scams in the wake of flooding
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A warning to Gulf Coast families working to rebuild after last week’s historic flooding: watch out for potential scammers.…
City of Pass Christian celebrating 48th annual Blessing of the Fleet
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian will be hosting their 48th Blessing of the Fleet this weekend. The day is set to…
City of Long Beach preparing for 4th of July Jubilee
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing details about their 4th of July parade this weekend. A festival is happening from 9…
FEMA Awards $50M for southern mitigation projects; $2.5M allocated to Long Beach Harbor
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- FEMA is making $50 million available for mitigation projects in southern states. Mississippi is seeing funds for the state…
Residents in Ocean Springs encouraged to report storm damage
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Residents of Ocean Springs are being encouraged to report any home or property damage sustained during last week’s storms. The city’s fire department…
City of Biloxi preparing for Scrapin the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Thousands of custom vehicles and automotive enthusiasts are expected to take over the Coast Coliseum this weekend for one of the biggest car show events.…