WXXV Exclusive: Inside look at the renovated Saenger Theater in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi’s historic Saenger Theater is one step closer to reopening following a long restoration project. The City Council approved a management agreement…
UMMC clinics to reopen Monday, begin rescheduling missed appointments after cyberattack
JACKSON, Miss. – University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will resume normal operations and appointment schedules on Monday as it continues recovery efforts following a cyberattack on Feb. 19. Also, on Monday, UMMC will begin rescheduling patient appointments that were cancelled.…
One arrested, one wanted on aggravated assault charges in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One man is behind bars and another is wanted after a shooting in Jackson County. Thirty-two-year-old Glen Barton was arrested on one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Forty-six-year-old Christopher Landry is wanted on…
Firefighters respond to gas leak in Downtown Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach firefighters responded to a gas leak in the heart of downtown on Friday. It happened near the construction site of the new hotel on Jeff Davis Avenue. Fire officials tell us that firefighters responded…
Catfish Charlie in Gulfport to close after 45 years of business
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- It's the end of an era for Catfish Charlie in Gulfport. After 45 years of business, the first catfish house on…
Alabama man pleads guilty to 2022 burglary in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Alabama man will spend just under 20 years behind bars after pleading guilty to burglary and weapons possession charges in Jackson County after a 2022 burglary. Fifty-four-year-old Thomas Wade will serve ten years on the…
Candidate Conversations: Sawyer Walters running for Congress
WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears is sitting down with candidates ahead of March’s primary election. Republican Candidate for Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District Sawyer Walters stopped by the studio to…
MS Aviation Heritage Museum shares Bessie Coleman’s story through live performance
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- History is taking flight right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum has brought a pioneering aviator’s story…
Moss Point PD hosts ‘A Chat with the Chief’ to bridge gap between police and community
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department hosted a ‘Chat with the Chief’ Thursday evening. More than two…
Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes four new additions
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo is sharing they have some new guests! Four juvenile spider monkeys now call the zoo home. There are two male and two female spider…
2/26 - Showers and storms move through by Friday morning
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop late tonight, becoming more likely toward daybreak Friday. Rain chances linger into Friday morning before tapering off by midday, with gradual clearing and a…
Shuckers celebrating 228 Day with free movie
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday, 228 Day is coming to Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi. Lilo and Stitch will be shown as part of a free movie night. The…
Youth Skate Clinic set for this weekend in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting a youth skate clinic this weekend at the DIY Skatepark in Biloxi. The skate clinic takes place…
Coast Transit Authority hires new executive director
Coast Transit Authority has named Mike Reso as its new executive director. Reso brings eight years of senior municipal leadership experience, most recently serving as chief administrative officer for…
Students take part in field delivery training with Jackson County Fire Protection Team
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team is hosting field training for drivers and operators of aerial apparatus. Students spent…
Pearl River County recognized for ‘A’ rated school district
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County School District was honored with a big recognition Wednesday. The district was given the Beacon Award by the State…
Arrest made in vehicle burglary investigation in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department made an arrest in relation to a vehicle burglary investigation this afternoon. Twenty-eight-year-old Roberto Molina Jr. of Gautier was arrested in connection after police encountered him during an unrelated call for service and…
Keesler Federal Credit Union honors local educators
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Outstanding teachers across the Gulf Coast were recognized for their impact in the classroom. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley was at the 2026 Educator Impact Awards.
La Terre Farms holding inaugural Flower Festival
KILN, Miss. (WXXV)- La Terre Farms in Kiln is hosting their inaugural Flower Festival. Partnering with the Walter Anderson Museum and Arts, Hancock County, the festival takes place April 18…
Gulf Coast Community Foundation 228 Day Open House and Celebration
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is hosting their 228 Day Open House and Celebration. Tiffany Bell joins us to discuss the open house. The open house…
UPDATE: Operations continue as normal at Ingalls, enhanced security presence on site out of an abundance of caution
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Operations continue as normal as an investigation is underway after a threatening note was found at Ingalls…
February is Children’s Dental Health Month
February is Children’s Dental Health Month. The Tooth Fairy joins us in studio to share some tips. She’s also here to talk about a free day at Lynn Meadows coming…
Candidate Conversations: Paul James Blackman running for Congress
WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears is sitting down with candidates ahead of March’s primary election. Democratic Candidate for Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District Paul James Blackman stopped by the…
Prescribed burn scheduled at Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A prescribed burn is scheduled for Thursday at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services is conducting that fire. The potential burn site consists of 28 acres north of I-10 and…