Mississippi Aquarium holding turtle release on Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a turtle release this Thursday. Across the street from the Edgewater Mall, one Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle, Acadia, will be returning…
Man charged in drug, weapons bust in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Wiggins man is facing drugs and weapons charges after a traffic stop earlier this month. Police say the stop happened on July 9 on…
UPDATE: Family decides not to hold Nolan Well’s funeral at Coast Convention Center
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Executive Director of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center Sam Voisin tells WXXV the funeral services for Nolan Wells will not be held at the convention center as previously reported. On Monday, there were reports that the…
HSSM to roll out after hours veterinary urgent care service
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A new resource for pet owners is opening Wednesday at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. HSSM will now offer a veterinary urgent…
Programming Note: No 9PM news on WXXV FOX
Due to the MLB All Star Game tonight on WXXV FOX, we will not have a 9 p.m. newscast. We invite you to join us for WXXV News…
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage
The nation is facing an emergency blood shortage and the American Red Cross is working to strengthen the blood supply by offering multiple donation opportunities across the Coast. Blood donations…
Crusaders for Veterans hosting grand opening for new office
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Crusaders for Veterans is hosting the grand opening for their brand-new office this weekend! Joining us with more is Kevin Cuttill and Madison Pavlus.…
Nationwide ‘Stop the Violence’ Jeep Ride in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Nationwide movement is rolling into Bay St. Louis as the Gulf Coast Gladiators host the ‘Stop the Violence’ Jeep ride.…
From Grief to Purpose: Mississippi Gulf Coast Book Festival brings community together
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One local mother is turning grief into purpose. After losing her son, AJ Rapp, Lashunda Mitchell founded the Mississippi Gulf Coast…
Airbnb highlights Mississippi Gulf Coast as affordable beach destinations
If you’re looking for an affordable beach getaway, you may not have to travel far. Bay St. Louis and Gulfport have been named among Airbnb’s best value…
Biloxi man sentenced for sexual battery of a child and child exploitation
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man will spend 80 years behind bars after being convicted of sexually abusing multiple girls and possessing child pornography. Forty-two-year-old Aaron Costa will not be eligible for early release or parole after pleading guilty to…
Beau Rivage employees help deliver grants to 26 South Mississippi nonprofits
Beau Rivage employees are stepping up to support nonprofits making a difference across South Mississippi. Team members visited several local organizations to present grant checks…
Walk for Nolan Wells scheduled in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A walk for Nolan Wells is set to happen on July 26. The walk will be four miles from Jones Park to the Gulfport Courthouse Pier.…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Jackson
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is sharing details of an officer-involved shooting that happened in Jackson. A Capitol Police Officer was patrolling the area of Pearl and President Streets, a security guard reporting a person was carrying…
Triumph Church of Gulfport hosting Back to School Supplies and Backpack Giveaway
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Triumph Church of Gulfport will also be hosting a school supply drive on Saturday. From 10 to noon, families are inviting…
Movers and Shakers Social Club hosting Back to School Shoe Giveaway
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Movers and Shakers Social Club will be hosting a Back to School Shoe Giveaway on Saturday. This event will be happening…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport hosting Back to School Bash
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Organizations along the Gulf Coast are hosting back to school supply drives. On Thursday, Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport will be hosting their Back to…
Man charged in commercial burglary case in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In George County, a man is behind bars Monday after allegedly stealing electronics and other items from a business in the county. Forty-one-year-old…
Ayden’s Law Campaign aims to allow sheriffs to use radar
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- What started as one family’s loss is now a call for change. The 2027 Ayden’s Law Campaign is building support across South Mississippi…
Mississippi Department of Education updates attendance policy for upcoming school year
The Mississippi Department of Education has updated its student attendance requirements for this upcoming school year. Students will receive up to five unexcused absences per…
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi Ocean Springs accepting items for homecoming and prom closet
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re joined by the Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs to talk about their upcoming Community Drop Off Day. The effort…
Keesler Federal Credit Union bringing back ‘Live your Way’ Debt Eraser giveaway
If you’ve been feeling the pinch of rising costs, here’s some goods that could help lighten the load. Keesler Federal Credit Union is bringing…
Future USS George M. Neal christened at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The U.S. Navy has officially christened its newest guided missile destroyer, the future USS George M. Neal, during a ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding Division…
Family of Nolan Wells asks public to share information from Fourth of July
Nolan Wells’ parents are asking for the public’s help when it comes to information about Nolan on the Fourth of July. Nolan’s mom,…