“Chill With a Cop” event brings Long Beach Community together over ice cream
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Police Department is inviting the community to chill with a cop. The community is invited to…
Community rallies around family of Gulfport man following accident at Flint Creek
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport family is continuing to mourn the sudden loss of Jacob Nitkiewicz, who passed away in the tragic accident that took…
Moss Point mayor shares vision for proposed sportsplex ahead of community meeting
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point could be getting a new multipurpose sportsplex. WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard sat down with…
Click it or Ticket campaign kicks off across the Coast
Law enforcement agencies are starting their ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign. The campaign started on May 11 and runs until May 31. State and local law…
Embrace Abilities is hosting a Sibshop on May 16
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Embrace Abilities is hosting a Gulf Coast Sibshop, a special event for siblings of kids with different abilities. Joining us with what you need to…
Governor Reeves proclaims ‘Hospital Week’ across Mississippi
Governor Reeves is honoring hospitals throughout Mississippi. Until May 16, the state is recognizing ‘Hospital Week.’ Governor Reeves signed a proclamation that recognizes the health professionals, facilities, and technologies…
Department of Public Safety honors fallen officers during National Police Week
It is National Police Week, a time to recognize and show appreciation for the men and women of law enforcement. A fallen officer memorial was…
Secretary of State’s office announces settlement with investment firm
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson says his office has reached a settlement with a large investment company over concerns about the investment firm’s use of environmental,…
Saints and Hancock Whitney bring football, financial literacy to local students
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Students at one South Mississippi elementary school were treated to a lesson plan with a little extra gameday energy as they got…
Traintastic celebrates Thomas the Tank Engine Day with family fun
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Traintastic is hosting a special day for fans of Thomas the Tank Engine. This Saturday, guests are invited to dress as their favorite…
Elephant 5K and Fun Run to support children with Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A special 5K and Fun Run is taking place this Saturday. It benefits children with congenital muscular dystrophy. Joining us with…
Celebrating National Salvation Army Week
We’re now on day two of National Salvation Army Week, a week each year that celebrates the legacy and enduring mission of the army. Here to tell us about this week’s…
WXXV Pet of the Week: Dax is looking for a forever home
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As we do every other week on the noon show, we’re shining a light on a pet up for adoption…
Blood clot awareness tour stopping in Gulfport to help educate Coast residents
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Red Bus Mississippi Blood Clot Awareness Tour will soon be stopping by Memorial Hospital in Gulfport to provide information on…
MDEQ issues water contact advisory for parts of Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is warning people to avoid contact with water in Comynie Bayou and part of the Pascagoula…
MSAG Office seeks to end court oversight over state welfare system
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch says the state is asking a federal judge to end court oversight of Mississippi’s child welfare system. The oversight stems…
Gulfport man identified as victim in shooting at Flint Creek Water Park
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Authorities have released the identity of the individual who died at Flint Creek Water Park over the weekend. Stone County Coroner…
Law Enforcement carries ‘Flame of Hope’ through Pascagoula for Special Olympics
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Special Olympics Flame of Hope made a stop in Pascagoula as law enforcement officers continued their statewide torch run across the…
Road closure scheduled for Tuesday in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs drivers should plan ahead for a road closure starting Tuesday morning. Highway 90 will be closed between Bechtel Boulevard and Hanley Road…
Gulf Blue Innovation Week scheduled for late May
It’s almost that time of year again where leaders in South Mississippi’s blue economy will gather to discuss the future of technology and innovation on the Coast. Here…
MS to the Moon: NASA Stennis engine testing plays vital role in historic Artemis missions
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- NASA Stennis Space Center, sitting in Hancock County, acts as the largest rocket propulsion test site…
Diamondhead residents asked to report damage from Saturday’s rainfall
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- Diamondhead city leaders are asking residents to report any storm damage after Saturday morning’s heavy rainfall in the area. Officials say a large amount…
Gas stations navigate rising cost as pain at the pump continues
Mississippi drivers are paying nearly a dollar and a half more for gas than they were this time last year. Now, gas station owners are…
Body found near Chandeleur Islands identified as missing South Mississippi boater
The body recovered by St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s deputies near the Chandeleur Islands last week has been identified as missing South Mississippi boater Lam Tra. That’s according to Tra’s daughter, Jennifer, who confirmed the news to WXXV Monday evening. Tra…