The Mississippi Aquarium will be hosting a turtle release Thursday in Alabama. Taking place on Dauphin Island, one Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle named Circle and one Loggerhead named Pyramid will be returning to the water. The turtle release is taking…
A South Mississippi-based startup accelerator is getting national recognition. Gulf Blue Navigator has been named one of America’s best incubators and accelerators for 2026 by Time magazine. Operated through…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced his intentions to run for attorney general in Mississippi’s…
By STEVEN SLOAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center has told a federal court that it would not attempt to return President Donald Trump’s name to the building’s facade before at least Sept. 8 as another legal battle over the performing arts venue’s future takes…
If you’re hitting the road for Labor Day, you’ll want to pay close attention. Law enforcement agencies across Mississippi are stepping up…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The cities of Waveland and Bay St. Louis are still under a burn ban, as extremely dry conditions continue to create an increased…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Silver Slipper Casino is looking to fill a variety of positions with a job fair this Thursday. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blue Bayou Bar and Grill inside the casino.…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The official t-shirt design for this year’s Peter Anderson Festival has been unveiled. Gulfport Artist Adam Plitt created the 2026 design, featuring Peter Anderson throwing pottery, along with details inspired by the festival. The shirts go…
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has lifted the beach water contact advisory for Pass Christian Central Beach. Water samples at this station show the area has reached acceptable bacteria levels. Again,…
The 2026 Conductors Ball is coming up, but ahead of all of the fun, Traintastic is inviting Gulf Coast businesses and individuals to sponsor the event. Joining us…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs Police Department and Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers are reporting that a truck has been recently stolen. This truck was stolen from Industrial Park…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport School District is teaming up with Bollinger Shipyards to give high school students a direct path into the shipbuilding industry. The…
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers and Mississippi State have announced that the Bulldogs will play a pair of games at Keesler Federal Park on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, as part of the Hancock Whitney Classic. The Bulldogs…
Burn bans are now in effect for two coastal cities: Bay St. Louis and Waveland. This comes as a fire spread through areas of…
Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has officially launched his campaign for attorney general of Mississippi. Tindell has served as DPS commissioner since 2020. Before that, he was a judge on the Mississippi Court of Appeals and a state senator.…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)--Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch's office has ruled that…
Moss Point, Miss. - The Walter Anderson Museum of Art, in partnership with Moss Point Main Street and the City of Moss Point, is proud to launch the Levitt AMP Moss Point Music Series. The series brings seven Saturdays of…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Donors are lining up to give blood as the Katrina Memorial Blood Drive begins its 21st year. Tuesday’s drive took place at Central…
The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service celebrated its first anniversary after a year of connecting communities along the Coast. One year down and the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service is…
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath has issued a statement regarding the death investigation of Nolan Wells. The full statement is below: As District Attorney, I do not have the same freedom to share information publicly that private individuals may have.…
Approximately 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, Ocean Springs High School activated a school lockdown for precautionary reasons after threats were made by a student on campus. The lockdown has since been lifted, and students and staff have returned…
It’s that time of the week where we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Here as always is Maridee…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Later this evening, people are set to gather in Downtown OS for a big reveal connected to the Peter Anderson Festival. Joining us in studio to tell…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County residents and businesses impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur can now apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA assistance is available to eligible homeowners and residents with public assistance also available to eligible…