U.S. Army rolls onto Mississippi Gulf Coast with high-tech STEM trailer
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — The U.S. Army is making a unique kind of landing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast—by trailer. Packed with cutting-edge technology and…
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Partners in Preparedness host 2025 conference at IP Resort in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - The Partners in Preparedness Association, or PIP, is hosting its 2025 conference at the IP Resort in Biloxi. The event is…
Prescribed burn at Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed burn today, May 21 at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site consists of 189 acres located South of Interstate 10 and West of…
Fifth escaped inmate out of New Orleans captured; originally incarcerated for second degree murder
On Tuesday, 19 year old Corey Boyd was taken into custody in New Orleans. Boyd was one of ten inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on May 16. Boyd was originally incarcerated at the Orleans Justice Center…
Lynn Meadows cuts ribbon on splash pad
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center cutting the ribbon on a new facility. The new Seagull Splashpad was unveiled to the public this past Saturday. Lynn Meadows…
Ribbon cutting for The Traveler in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs is celebrating the opening of The Traveler. The Traveler is a new coffee shop, restaurant and hub located behind the Walter Anderson…
18-year-old arrested and charged with possession of a weapon after a felony conviction in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- An 18-year-old in Gulfport has been arrested and charged with one count of possession of a weapon after a felony conviction. Gulfport PD arrested Demarques Keller after an incident on May 19 at 3:08 a.m. Officers were…
Harrison County offering text alert program
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss.- Harrison County is asking all residents to sign up for a new alert program. Moving forward, the system will be used to alert residents during inclement weather.…
Homeless man charged with attempted murder in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A homeless Vancleave man is charged with attempted murder in Jackson County. The man, identified as 21-year-old Austin Manry, allegedly assaulted another man on Monday, May 19. Sheriff John Ledbetter says when deputies arrived to the…
Senator Hyde-Smith reintroduces Rural Health Sustainability Act
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde Smith reintroduced her legislation to restore emergency care services to rural hospitals. The Rural Health Sustainability Act would help make more at-risk or closed rural…
A maintenance worker is charged in connection with the New Orleans jail break
By JACK BROOK Updated 11:39 AM CDT, May 20, 2025 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans jail maintenance worker has been arrested on accusations that he turned water off to a toilet covering a hole in the wall that 10…
Fourth escaped inmate out of New Orleans captured; 6 still on the loose
On Monday Louisiana State Police announced they had captured 21-year old Gary C. Price, one of the ten inmates who had escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on May 16.…
‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign kicks off across the Coast
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Police departments across the Gulf Coast are announcing the start of their Click it or Ticket campaign. The campaign kicked off Monday…
Army STEM trailer makes stops across the Gulf Coast
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- The U.S. Army’s high-tech STEM trailer is making stops along the Mississippi Gulf Coast this week. Known as the AS-9, the mobile exhibit…
Rotary Club of Gulfport-Orange Grove celebrates 40 years
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - The Rotary Club of Gulfport-Orange Grove celebrated its 40th anniversary earlier today. The club gathered in Gulfport to go down memory lane of their…
Names for new pro hockey team narrowed down to three
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Pro Hockey Team, formerly the Sea Wolves, have narrowed down their new names. Those three choices are: the Gulf Coast Cruisers,…
Local family wins free roof installation from Daniels Roofing Solutions
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) - Thanks to Daniels Roofing Solutions and their Roof Rescue Winner Giveaway Contest, one lucky family was surprised with a free roof installation. In a random drawing, Ms. Cole and…
Three suspects charged with armed robbery in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Three suspects have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery in Biloxi. On May 18, Biloxi Police officers responded to Pass Road for an armed robbery. After speaking with the victim, officers were able to track…
Vessel safety checks in Pascagoula for National Safe Boating Week
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula presented a proclamation to the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The Coast Guard Auxiliary will be offering vessel safety…
New election resource for Mississippi residents
Secretary of State Michael Watson is launching a new election resource. Mississippi voters are able to access important election information and report issues via text using the new ‘textmygov’ resource.…
Gautier PD investigating death of 18-year-old
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police are investigating a homicide in the area of Tally Court and Wellington Drive. On Monday, May 19, officers received a report of a person down in that area. Upon arrival, the officers found 18-year-old Kadarius…
Sand in my Boots Festival takes over Gulf Shores
GULF SHORES, Al. (WXXV)- The new Sand in my Boots Festival has replaced Hangout Fest this year in Gulf Shores. Though some fans were disheartened over the…
Reward increased for capture of escaped New Orleans inmates as 7 remain on the lam
NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — Officials increased the reward for the capture of seven inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail by fleeing through a hole behind a toilet as at least a dozen law enforcement agencies pressed their…
Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
By JOSH BOAK Updated 6:42 AM CDT, May 19, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. The finding came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to discover a nodule…
