Gulfport Harbor Lights Fest sees more than 18K attendees in just over one week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Gulfport Harbor Lights Festival is in it’s 10th year here on the Coast, and after only a…
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Two killed in head-on collision in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The investigation continues into what caused a deadly head-on collision in Hancock County this past Friday. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald the crash happened early Friday afternoon on Texas Flat Road. The victims…
Ocean Springs Chamber collecting gifts for State Hospital
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is inviting everyone to share some holiday spirit through this years Gifts for Whitfield Holiday Drive. The chamber…
Orange Grove Public Library offering food pantry to help food insecurity
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Orange Grove Public Library is giving back in a big way this holiday season. As the holiday season rolls in, the…
2025 Snow Day Event at L&N Depot Plaza in Ocean Springs canceled
The Snow Day at L&N Plaza in Ocean Springs has been canceled. The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, but due to weather, the Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street announced it had been canceled. There are still other holiday events…
Broadway musical 'A Christmas Story' to hit the Beau Rivage stage this holiday season
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The iconic Broadway show, "A Christmas Story," is coming to the Beau Rivage stage this holiday season. We…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon looking for volunteers
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is days away and organizers still need help to make it happen! The race kicks off December 12 and they still are looking for…
PGSD set to roll out weapons detection systems at high schools
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Pascagoula-Gautier School District is getting ready to roll out weapons detection systems at both high schools next semester. Students at…
Biloxi Main Street reschedules ‘Christmas in the City’ event
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Main Street announced Wednesday that the Christmas in the City event has been rescheduled. After concerns of rain this weekend, they have pushed…
Beau Rivage sends gifts to families, children
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Tons of gifts are getting ready to go out to children in need with help from the Beau Rivage. Organizations stopped by the Beau to pick…
Federal agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans
By JACK BROOK and SARA CLINE NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Federal agents began hitting the streets of New Orleans on Wednesday in the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown across the U.S., looking to round up immigrants accused of violent crimes, a Homeland Security official said.…
Picayune Walmart evacuated Tuesday night after receiving threats
Picayune, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing details on threats made to a Walmart Tuesday night. The incident happened around 10:30 Tuesday night. Immediately after the threat was received, dispatch received another call about a man with a…
BWC Terminals breaks ground on new facility in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County leaders and partners broke ground Tuesday on BWC Terminals’ new facility in Pascagoula. The Jackson County Economic Development Foundation joined county officials,…
Gautier PD seeking information regarding multiple car burglaries
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gautier Police Department is asking for help from the public regarding multiple car burglaries in the Seacliffe Subdivision. The individual seen in security…
Cold Weather shelters opening in South Mississippi
In anticipation of cold weather in our area, cold weather shelters are opening in South Mississippi. In Hancock County, the Poplarville Community Saferoom will open at 5 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Pets are not allowed. Please bring anything you may need…
Two arrested, charged with drive-by shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Two people are behind bars in Gulfport in relation to a drive-by shooting. The Gulfport Police Department arrested twenty-three-year-old Elijah Young and 18-year-old Zykendrick Harper and charged them both with two counts of drive-by shooting. On November…
Biloxi PD investigates fatal shooting on Peyton Drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department is investigating a shooting near Peyton Drive that left one person dead. According to a spokesperson with the department, the call went out around 6:00 pm. The spokesperson says one person is in…
TrainTastic hosting holiday events throughout the month of December
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- TrainTastic in Gulfport is hosting Christmas events throughout the month of December. With that comes the need for volunteers. Tabitha Barnes from TrainTastic joins us with the…
Chandeleur Brewing and Mississippi Heroes hosting special events each Tuesday in December
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Every Tuesday this month, Mississippi Heroes and Chandeleur Brewing Company will be hosting special events. These events will raise money for Mississippi Heroes.…
Mindful Mondays: Keeping mental health in mind during the holidays
With the holiday season starting, we at WXXV are starting a weekly segment called Mindful Mondays. Our first guest is Ricky Johnson, a board member with the Mental…
UPDATE: Identity of instructor pilot on downed plane in Lake Pontchartrain released; volunteer search efforts continue
We now know the identity of one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast-based pilots onboard the Cessna plane that went down while over Lake Pontchartrain Monday night. Apollo Flight Training owner Michael Carastro told WXXV Friday that 30-year-old Taylor Dickey was…
Salvation Army offering option to donate via Virtual Red Kettle
The Salvation Army of Mississippi is starting something new this year. It’s a modern-day twist on the classic Red Kettle called ‘Virtual Red Kettle.’ The virtual…
40th Annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner feeds hundreds in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The 40th Annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner fed hundreds at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall on…
The Gulfport Admirals are hosting the South State Championship this Friday night for their final game at Milner Stadium! Find out how they got there for the first time in 26 years.
Electric, dominant, consistent and relentless effort. These words come to mind when thinking about the 2025 season thus for the Gulfport Admiral football team. With their 45-10 win over Petal last…