New Coast-themed app launched
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A South Mississippi-centric mobile app has officially launched with the goal of helping people discover more of our region’s natural beauty. ‘Let’s Go! Explore Gulf Coast’ is an app…
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Fishermen sue Mississippi over plan to lease oyster reefs
By SOPHIE BATES Updated 4:37 PM CDT, May 5, 2025 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A group of more than 20 fishermen, led by Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United Inc., a nonprofit trade organization, are suing the state over its attempts to lease…
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Understanding Forecast Information
Day three of Mississippi’s Hurricane Preparedness Week is here. The topic for today is understanding the forecast information. MEMA officials urge you to rely on forecasts from the National Hurricane…
Remembering fallen Long Beach officers
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Today marks a somber anniversary in the City of Long Beach. It was on this day 27 years ago that two Long Beach police officers were tragically…
Two arrested in home invasion in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies released new details on a late March robbery in which one victim was attacked with a machete. Two arrests have…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Major delays on Hwy 49 Northbound
GULFPORT, Miss.- A traffic note, there are major delays on Highway 49 northbound near Lyman, especially between South Swan Road and Duckworth Road. One of our reporters who passed the scene says a downed powerline appears to be the cause…
Gautier man sentenced to 20 years for sex crimes involving a minor
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gautier man will spend two decades behind bars on sex crimes charges involving a minor. Twenty-three-year-old Josemany Francois will…
Human Trafficking Operation 806 completed
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of a human trafficking operation. Attorney General Fitch said her office is committed to eliminating human trafficking and is focused on helping these…
One dead after Monday night shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We have new details in an overnight shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police now say the victim in this shooting has now died. Details are still limited, but we do know the shooting happened just after 9:30 Monday…
Keesler Air Force Base hosting readiness exercise
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force Base is conducting a readiness exercise this week. On Wednesday, May 7, the 81st Training Wing will conduct their base-wide…