Witches Ride announces money raised for local animal agencies
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Witches Ride of Ocean Springs announces they raised over $22,500 for six local animal welfare agencies this year. Funds are being split between…
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Two Coast athletes awarded Mr. Football for the 2025 season
Two Coast football players have been awarded Mr. Football awards for the 2025 football season! Poplarville’s Ty Keyes was named Mr. Football for Class 4A and Picayune’s Mitchell Smith was named Mr. Football for Class 6A. All Mr. Football winners…
MBI makes multiple arrests in 2023 Jackson State University homicide
JACKSON, Miss., - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has arrested four people in connection with the homicide that occurred at Jackson State University on October 15, 2023. Initially, local law enforcement responded to reports of a shooting at University Pointe…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department honored by Picayune Chamber of Commerce
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department was honored by the Picayune Chamber of Commerce this year, happening during the 2025…
Ocean Springs takes legal action over license plate readers
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The City of Ocean Springs is looking to turn more than $460,000 over to the courts, relinquishing any claim to the funds…
HomeGoods now open in CrossRoads Shopping Center in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The new HomeGoods at the CrossRoads Shopping Center in Gulfport opened its doors Thursday. You’re now able to find a wide variety of home…
Last monkey on the loose after Mississippi highway crash is captured after being spotted by resident
HEIDELBERG, Miss. (AP) — The last monkey on the loose among several that escaped after a Mississippi highway crash has been found and captured, authorities said Thursday. A resident who lives near the crash site called authorities to report the…
Gulfport waives late fees on water and utility bills through November
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- As of November 5, residents of Gulfport will not be charged late fees on water and sewer utility bills for the month…
Gautier High honors veterans at 26th annual Veterans Breakfast
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier High School hosted the 26th annual Veterans Breakfast, a longstanding tradition honoring the men and women who have served our country. Hundreds of…
The Adventurer's Tavern combines gaming, food, and fantasy in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Adventurer’s Tavern on Pass Road will soon offer a place for gamers to gather, meet new friends, and grab a late night…
Our Lady Academy holding White Table Ceremony
Our Lady Academy is hosting a White Table Ceremony to honor veterans and all who have served. Ava and Aubrey join us with the details. The White Table Ceremony…
Ocean Springs preparing for 47th annual Peter Anderson Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The largest arts festival on the Coast is returning for it’s 47th year and the City of Ocean Springs is gearing up…
Gulfport PD looking for suspect in Monday night shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police continue the search for a suspect in a Monday evening shooting. Police responded to the 1300 block of 22nd Street just after 5 Monday night after reports of shots fired. A man suffering from gunshot…
Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84
WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84. Cheney died Monday night…
Picayune police searching for hit and run suspect
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is looking for a suspect in a hit and run that took place over the weekend. Around 10 p.m. Halloween night,…
Fire officials monitoring marsh fire in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Rescue is monitoring a marsh fire off Whitman Road, just north of Pass Christian. Officials say the fire is burning in areas that are surrounded by water and not able to be reached…
Southern Miss hosts TEDx event
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Leaders and innovators for the blue economy on the Mississippi Coast gathered at the Southern Miss Gulf Park campus Thursday to talk about the…
Huntington Learning Center's October Teacher of the Month: Thomas L. Reeves Elementary School's Kelly Cassibry
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- Every month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one deserving South Mississippi educator.…
Nonprofit food bank fighting hunger across the state
A statewide nonprofit food bank is working to fight hunger amid the government shutdown and a pause in SNAP benefits for the month of November. Extra Table is…
Halloween candy prices continue to rise, affecting South Mississippi shoppers and trick-or-treaters
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) --Candy prices have risen significantly over the past few years and it doesn’t look like they’ll be coming down any time…
Biloxi PD, Fire share Halloween safety tips
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- With Halloween right around the corner, kids all along the Coast are excited to hit the streets for trick-or-treating, but before the fun begins, it’s…
Ezell authors bill to fund National Flood Insurance Program
An update on Congressman Mike Ezell’s efforts during the government shutdown to restore flood insurance coverage for Mississippi homeowners and homeowners across the country. Ezell introduced legislation…
Senator Hyde-Smith introduces LABEL act requiring clear seafood labeling
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has introduced the ‘Let Americans Buy with Explicit Labeling’ Act in the upper chamber. The LABEL Act would ensure all seafood is clearly…
WXXV recognizes locals at 2025 Viewer’s Choice Award winners
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a fun night at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi as WXXV recognized local businesses and people doing big things in their…