New Wiggins police chief focusing on community above all
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Police Department is welcoming a new chief as of last Friday! We sat down with him to see what his focus will…
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Mississippi Lt. Gov. Hosemann sets sights on Jackson economic development and housing
By MOLLY MINTA/Mississippi Today Exactly three months after Jackson Mayor John Horhn took office, his former colleagues in the state Senate are announcing a new emphasis on boosting the capital city’s economy. Republican Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann’s announcement did not detail…
Armed robbery suspects wanted in Biloxi turn themselves in
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department reported that the two suspects wanted for armed robbery have turned themselves in. De’Suaveyeno Henry and K’alec Kelly were wanted for an armed robbery that occurred on September 30th, 2025, in the 100…
Charges upgraded for man charged in sex crimes involving a child in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Charges have been upgraded for a man who had been charged with sex crimes involving a child. Thirty-six-year-old Kurtis Emmert has now been charged with one felony count of statutory rape and grooming of a child. Emmert…
Fatal crash in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police confirmed with WXXV that there was a fatal crash Thursday morning. The crash happened on Highway 67 between Big John Road and Highway 15 around 6:15 a.m. Biloxi police say it is unknown at this…
Empty the Shelters campaign begins at Humane Society of South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi kicked off its Empty the Shelters campaign Wednesday, coinciding with National Black Dog Day. That is…
Training drill Thursday in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Board of Supervisors announced that Thursday, October 2 there will be a training drill taking place in Biloxi. This will be happening from 9 a.m.…
Large brush fire in Harrison County completely under control
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have a Wednesday update on that Harrison County brush fire that has burned all week long to this point. The good news…
Mammogram-A-Thon Thursday at Walmart Supercenter in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Health System and Supertalk Mississippi are hosting a Mammogram-a-Thon in Gulfport on Thursday. The event is in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and will…
Stone County Economic Development Partnership celebrates 25 years
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Economic Development Partnership is celebrating 25 years of investing in the community. Hundreds of county residents gathered in Wiggins at the Venue at…
New Cruisin’ the Coast headquarters at Jones Park
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2025 edition of Cruisin’ the Coast begins Sunday and runs through October 12. Thousands of classic cars will start arriving on the Coast. WXXV…
Cities put the final touches on Cruisin’ the Coast preps
With less than one week to go until Cruisin’ the Coast, our very own Everett Ganier Jr. stopped by a couple of Coast cities to see…
State Auditor’s Office announces partnership with ICE
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- State Auditor Shad White announced his office has signed an agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. According to White, agents will be trained and approved by…
City of Ocean Springs to trim tree on Washington Avenue for safety precautions
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- We have new details on how the City of Ocean Springs plans to go about with removing a historic oak tree. The board of alderman voted to remove it Monday night, citing safety concerns. City officials say…
Harrison County Fire Rescue working large brush fire
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update on the brush fire crews are still battling in Harrison County. The fire is located on Cemetery Road in northwest…
Shed fire reported in Helena area in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team responded to a shed fire Monday on Eckhoff Road in the Helena area. No injuries were reported…
Harrison County man arrested on sex crimes involving a child
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County man is behind bars on sex crime charges involving a child. Thirty-six-year-old Kurtis Emmert of Saucier is charged with…
18-year-old arrested, charged in drive-by shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police arrested 18-year-old Henry Fomunyam on a charge of drive-by shooting. The arrest stems from an incident that happened on September 26 afternoon. Officers responded to Trailwood Drive and Cypress Court in reference to reports of…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Dept. providing additional police protection for Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department will provide additional police protection for the city of Moss Point. This follows a wave of…
MGCCC massage therapy program receives scholarship
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College received a generous $2,600 scholarship Monday morning from the Sunray Companies in support of the college’s massage therapy program at the Perkinston Campus. The Sunray…
Two arrested in sex crimes case in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County Sheriff’s deputies made two arrests in a recent sex crimes case. Twenty-two-year-old Brody Parker is charged with secretly photographing for lewd…
Cruisin' the Coast 2025 Schedule
Cruisin’ the Coast kicks off October 5 and runs until October 12. New this year, Cruise Central will take place at Jones Park in Gulfport. Each day will have activities across the Gulf Coast. Sunday, October 5: View the Cruise,…
MSDH confirms infant death from pertussis
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed an infant in the state recently died from pertussis. The infant was less than 2 months old and was not age-eligible to be vaccinated against pertussis. MSDH does not…
Local kids audition for Broadway musical 'A Christmas Story' at Beau Rivage
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- An iconic Broadway show is coming to the Beau Rivage stage for Christmas this year. Dozens of kids are taking…