IMMS opens internships for Summer 2025
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is seeking interns for the summer. Those interested would join a team of researchers to study Bottlenose Dolphins in the Mississippi Sound. The program…
Mississippi Power prepared to respond to potential severe weather in the area
Mississippi Power’s storm center has been actively monitoring the potential for severe weather and is prepared to respond as the system moves through the service area. Storm directors have met and the company has plans in place to meet customers’…
The Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade Rolls Through Downtown Biloxi
On this Fat Tuesday, the energy at the Gulf Coast Carnival Associations parade was at full blast.The parade roots go back all the way to 1908…
Suspect wanted for assault on a vulnerable adult in Gautier
The Gautier Police Department is looking for a suspect who is wanted for assaulting a vulnerable adult. According to the department, surveillance footage of the incident at a local bowling alley reveals a scene involving a man, later identified as…
Picayune woman killed in single vehicle crash in Pearl River County
A Picayune woman is dead after a fatal crash in Pearl River County. On Monday, March 3rd, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County. A 2004 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 64-year-old…
Man steals safety barricades in Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis police have arrested a man for stealing safety barricades. Brooks Quinlan allegedly stole barricades put in place for last night’s parade downtown. Officers found the…
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren previews Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade
Everywhere else it’s just Tuesday, but right now there are three big parties going on in three South Mississippi Cities. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren…
Pascagoula City Council set to appoint new councilmember
The Pascagoula City Council is set to appoint a new member this week to fill the vacancy from Ward 3 Councilman Johnny Walker’s death last month. It’s happening…
Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade rolls through Bay St. Louis
A Lundi Gras tradition in Bay St. Louis rolled through the streets of Downtown on Monday. We’re talking about the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse!…
Shelters opening in anticipation of potential severe weather
Due to the increased possibility of severe weather this afternoon and overnight, saferooms are opening across cities in South Mississippi. Due to forecast inclement weather this afternoon and evening; All three community saferooms in Pearl River County will open at…
Schools adjusting schedules ahead of potential severe weather threat
Due to the threat of severe weather, schools that are in session today will be adjusting their schedule. William Carey University’s Hattiesburg and Tradition/Biloxi campuses will close at 2 p.m. today. All campus activities are canceled for the remainder of…
17-year-old charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling in Gulfport
A 17-year-old has been arrested in Gulfport and charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling. On February 16th, an unknown person discharged a firearm, striking a house in the 20th block of 47th street. Through the course of the investigation,…
Skillet to perform at Sound Amphitheatre in August
The Sound has announced a new performance coming this year. Skillet, a multiplatinum rock band, is set to take the stage at the Sound on August 3rd. Skillet is known for their electric concerts and will feature songs from eleven…
Governor Tate Reeves declares March as Mississippi Wildfire Prevention Month
March has been declared Mississippi Wildfire Prevention Month. Governor Tate Reeves signed the proclamation to highlight the critical role early Mississippians have in safeguarding forests. The month was chosen as it sees an increase in wildfire incidents due to dry…
Spencer Flatgard with Ballot Access Mississippi speaks on ballot initiatives in the state
Mississippians have the right to petition government and put issues on the ballot to vote on. The ballot initiative was taken away in…
S.S. United States arrives in Mobile, Alabama
The S.S. United States has arrived in Mobile after leaving port in Philadelphia on February 19th for its final voyage to the Gulf Coast. It was once considered the…
County fire crews battle brush fires over the weekend
Fire crews in Jackson and Harrison counties were busying battling small brush and woods fires this weekend. Fire officials urge caution when it comes to burning things…
Biloxi Fire Chief shares safety and parking tips for Mardi Gras parades
Biloxi Fire Chief Nicholaus Geiser shares safety and parking tips for Mardi Gras parades. For more information, click here.
Krewe of Diamondhead celebrates 50 years
The Krewe of Diamondhead marked a major milestone as it rolled through the City on Saturday. The krewe is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The parade began noon Saturday…
Revelers line the parade route for Krewe of Neptune night parade
It was a big weekend of parades across South Mississippi. Our cameras were out in downtown Biloxi Saturday night for the Krewe of Neptune night…
Fat Tuesday 2025 schedule changes in anticipation of potential severe weather
In anticipation of potential severe weather on Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras Krewes in South Mississippi are readjusting their parade schedules. The Krewe of Nereids will now roll at 9:30 a.m. in Waveland. The route is the same, but the fun…
MEMA announces launch of new MEMA website
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is launching a new and improved MEMA website, msema.org. The updated site offers a sleek, modern design, improved functionality, and a user-friendly experience tailored to serve Mississippians and visitors better. Designed with both the…
Noise Alert: National Guard Base Gulfport CRTC hosting training exercise
Gulfport, Miss. – The Air National Guard is hosting a training exercise. Residents expect to hear loud noise due to air and ground combat training exercise being conducted on and around the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center from 2-9 March…
Pass Christian Fire Department investigating Sunday morning structure fire near Menge Avenue
At around 10:30 on Sunday morning, first responders were called to a structure fire in Pass Christian. Pass Christian Fire Department and a Harrison County fire engine responded to the fire near the corner of Menge Avenue and East Second…