City of Ocean Springs to unveil new gateway sculpture
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A new piece of public art will soon welcome visitors to Ocean Springs. The city will unveil its new gateway sculpture at 1:30…
Residents of Pascagoula apartment complex raise concerns about alleged unsanitary living conditions
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- Residents of one Pascagoula apartment complex are coming forward with concerns regarding what they call unhealthy living conditions. Tenants at…
Mississippi 2026-27 oyster season opens October 1
Mississippi’s 2026-27 oyster season opens Thursday, October 1. Harvesting will be allowed from legal sunrise until noon during the month except for Sundays. Open areas include reefs near St.…
Connected Living with C Spire: Practical ways families can use AI responsibly
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-School is back in session, and AI now has a seat in the classroom and at home. WXXV’s Aubrey Spears spoke with C Spire’s Director of PR and Communications,…
Mississippi releases first absentee voting numbers ahead of Nov. 3 election
The first numbers for absentee voting in Mississippi are being released by the Secretary of State’s Office about the number of ballots requested so far.…
Mississippi Election 2026: Voter registration deadline approaching Oct. 5
Mississippians not registered to vote now have one week left to register to vote in the November general election. The voter registration deadline is Monday, October 5.…
Cruisin’ the Coast 2026 Schedule of Events
Cruisin’ the Coast is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The fun kicks off October 4th and runs through October 11 in locations across South Mississippi. Here is a full list of events for Cruisin’ the Coast: Sunday, October 4:…
Rod Stewart to perform at Coast Coliseum in 2027
Rock legend Rod Stewart is heading back to Biloxi for the first time in nearly 30 years. Stewart will perform at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on March…
Traintastic hosting inaugural Conductor’s Ball in December
Traintastic is getting ready to jingle and jam for a good cause this holiday season with the inaugural Conductor’s Ball coming up in December. Here to tell us more…
Attorney General’s Office reviews two South Mississippi deputy-involved shootings
The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has completed its review of two deputy-involved shootings in South Mississippi from late 2025. Investigators ruled that the use of force was justified in both instances. The first case happened in Pearlington on September 14,…
Exploring artificial intelligence at Inaugural Gulf Coast AI Summit
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Inaugural Gulf Coast AI Summit brought together business owners, educators, healthcare professionals, and community members to explore the growing world of artificial intelligence.…
Mississippi State Bulldogs break a world record
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi State Bulldogs set a new world record at Saturday’s football game. Bulldogs rang a total of 41,819 cowbells at the same time. More than 50…
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September shines a spotlight on suicide prevention and the importance of reaching out to those who may be struggling. Here to help us better understand the warning signs and the…
Two injured in early morning home robbery in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff's Office is investigating an armed robbery and aggravated assault that left two people injured. Deputies say it happened around 2 Monday morning at a home in the 100 block of Lucy’s Drive.…
Butterflies in the Pass event returns to Pass Christian
Get ready for a beautiful day of color, community, and fun as Butterflies in the Pass returns to the Coast. We’re talking about what families can expect…
Local family to appear on Family Feud Tuesday on WXXV NBC
Family Feud is one of the more popular TV game shows currently. It’s especially popular here in South Mississippi, where you can watch it weekdays…
Firefighters battle mechanic shop fire in Moss Point over the weekend
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Firefighters in Moss Point battled a large structure fire early Saturday morning. The Moss Point Fire Department says crews were called…
Stone Tomcats play first-ever home game at Tomcat Field
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- After years of planning and anticipation, Stone Tomcat Nation is finally coming home. The Stone County School District hosted its first-ever home football…
Harrison County fire crews battle large woods fire Sunday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Firefighters spent hours battling a large woods fire in West Harrison County Sunday. Harrison County Fire Rescue and Mississippi Forest Commission Crews were…
Jackson County Fire Protection Team fights garage fire on Sunday evening
St. Martin, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team fought a fire over the weekend. Crews responded to a reported garage fire on Bayou Pines Drive in the St. Martin area Sunday evening. Crews arriving to find a two-story…
Stone County Correctional Facility offers program that prepares inmates for re-entry
The Stone County Correctional Facility has developed a waitlist for inmates interested in a program designed to prepare them for life after incarceration. JC Roberts…
D’Iberville PD stops by D’Iberville High School to discuss law enforcement careers
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The D’Iberville Police Department made a stop at the high school Wednesday, talking to students about careers in law enforcement. The department says one of the…
Pelican rehabilitated in Pass Christian released into wild
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Fire Department is sharing details on a pelican crews helped rescue last month. After being picked up at Pass Christian Academy…
Mississippi returns to the Rose Parade
Mississippi is heading back to the Rose Parade. This time, it’s bringing a taste of southern hospitality. Visit Mississippi has unveiled its float for the 2027 Rose Parade, celebrating the…