Reminders from Biloxi Police Department ahead of Scrapin' the Coast 2026
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We are just a few weeks out from this year’s Scrapin' the Coast and the Biloxi Police Department is already preparing for…
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Runaway George County teen found safe
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update on a missing teen from George County. Sixteen-year-old Jayden Conyers has been located safe. He was originally reported as a runway on Monday, but had been missing since last Friday. The George…
Biloxi Fred Haise statue and moonwalk undergoing updates; area to be renamed
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Fred Haise statue and moonwalk mural at the Biloxi Lighthouse Pier are getting a refresh and soon, a new…
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS: Gulfport City Council Ward 2 Special Election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- The preliminary results are in for the special election for the…
Port of Gulfport dredging project recommended for congressional approval
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)--The Port of Gulfport has cleared a major hurdle in its effort to expand the ship channel serving Mississippi's state port. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially recommended the project for congressional authorization, making it eligible…
Memorial Hospital Biloxi Introduces Advanced Heart Pump Technology for Cardiac Patients
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV) — There is good news for people living with heart disease on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Memorial Hospital Biloxi is now offering an advanced treatment designed to help…
Biloxi woman convicted in 2025 slashing incident
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)--A Biloxi woman has been convicted of aggravated assault after prosecutors say she slashed a man's throat with a…
Driver who was killed in Tuesday morning wreck on 1-10 in Jackson County identified by MHP
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Highway Patrol has identified the individual who died following a wreck on I-10 in Jackson County early Tuesday morning. The agency says 26-year-old Christian Villa of Gulfport was driving a Kawasaki ZR90 westbound on…
Suspects in officer-involved shooting captured
UPDATE (1:20 a.m. on June 9th): Two suspects wanted for an officer-involved shooting have been arrested Tuesday morning. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says 18-year-old Cortavious Hobbs was wanted along with 19-year-old Cortavion Hobbs. Both were wanted in connection…
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.…
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…
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…