Grand opening of The Downtowner in Gulfport fast approaching; owner shares details
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Downtowner, a new breakfast and lunch restaurant in Gulfport is set to open it's doors on Tuesday, June 9.…
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Pascagoula Police investigating possible isolated threat at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is in custody following reports of a possible threat at Ingalls Shipbuilding on Thursday, according to the Pascagoula Police Department. Police say an employee made a threat and mentioned a bomb. PPD arrived on scene…
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff charged after recent alleged attack
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA (WXXV)-- The sheriff of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana is facing…
Meet the candidates: Gulfport City Council Ward 2
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Just one week out from the special election for Gulfport City Council's Ward 2 seat, the four candidates gathered for a public forum at…
18-Wheeler wreck causing traffic diversions in Pearl River County
Pearl River County, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is reporting two 18-wheelers have crashed near Mile Marker 22 in Pearl River County. The incident happening around 3 Wednesday morning. Traffic is being diverted to Highway 11 and Highway 53 at…
Local community helps Pascagoula teen meet his birthday goal of 1,000 cards
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The local community is supporting a Pascagoula teen who has an interesting goal for his birthday. Grayson Richardson, who turns 16 on Wednesday, only had one wish: to receive 1,000 birthday…
Connected Living with C Spire: Hurricane Preparedness
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- June 1 kicks off the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and C Spire is sharing tips on how to stay connected when a major storm threatens the…
Baby bald eagle returns home in Pascagoula after extensive rehabilitation
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- A baby bald eagle is returning home in Pascagoula after extensive rehabilitation. It’s a big day for Woodside Wildlife Rescue. A bald…
Learning more about New Tavalan Temple found in Hancock County
Hancock County, Miss. (WXXV)- If you travel though rural Hancock County, you'll see the expected sights. Farms dot the landscape in the northern part of the county, but you…
Acadian Ambulance Celebrates National EMS Week
GULFPORT, Miss. - Acadian Ambulance is celebrating National EMS Week by recognizing the paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, and support teams who work around the clock to save lives and serve their…
What's that noise? Pascagoula Police warn about military exercises taking place
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is sharing information on training exercises taking place over the weekend. Aircraft will be in the area starting today, exercises expected to last until Sunday. Residents are warned they will hear flyover noise…
NOAA releases 2026 Atlantic hurricane seasonal outlook
As the start of the 2026 hurricane season approaches, forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are predicting a slightly below-average season across the Atlantic Basin. NOAA’s seasonal outlook…
Southern Miss Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day showcases innovation and technology
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Start-up businesses gathered at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport on Wednesday evening for Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day, a chance…
Mark Your Calendars: Mississippi’s 2026 Shrimp Season Start Date Announced
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date for the 2026 - 2027 shrimp season. State territorial waters open on May 26th at 6 AM. All regulations of MDMR will be in full force and full…
Lane Kiffin brings Coach O back to LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Ed Orgeron returned to LSU’s football program Wednesday, seven years after he coached the Tigers to the 2019 national title. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin added the 64-year-old Orgeron to the staff as a special…
Local 14-year-old prodigy turns heads with paintings
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- After only one year of experience, a 14-year-old art prodigy in Hancock County is already creating incredible pieces of artwork and catching the eyes…
MS to the Moon: NASA Stennis support facilities play vital role in Artemis engine testing
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Last week, in our Mississippi to the Moon series, we took you inside the Fred Haise…
Major milestone reached on Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach says a major milestone has been reached on the Long Beach Gateway project. The construction fence surrounding the project…
D’Iberville State of the City highlights growth, traffic upgrades and major projects
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Community members gathered at the D’Iberville Community Center as city leaders shared major updates on traffic improvements, public safety, and quality…
Singing River Health System celebrates Project SEARCH Class of 2026 graduation
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System’s Pascagoula Hospital hosted a graduation ceremony for the Project Search class of 2026. Four students were recognized after…
MDEQ approves Gulfport interconnecting road project facing opposition from community
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The City of Gulfport is advancing in their efforts to build a north-south interconnecting road project which is expected to improve transportation…
Picayune Police investigating suspected homicide
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)-- Picayune Police are investigating what they believe to be a homicide case after they found a man dead at a home Wednesday afternoon. The victim has been identified by police as Eddie Lawrence Jenkins. The body of…
Embrace Abilities is hosting a Sibshop on May 16
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Embrace Abilities is hosting a Gulf Coast Sibshop, a special event for siblings of kids with different abilities. Joining us with what you need to…
MS to the Moon: NASA Stennis engine testing plays vital role in historic Artemis missions
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- NASA Stennis Space Center, sitting in Hancock County, acts as the largest rocket propulsion test site…