City of Diamondhead moving forward with plans to create police force
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Diamondhead is one step closer to having its own police department. Tuesday night, city leaders voted to move forward…
Negrotto’s Frame and Art hosting memorial exhibit for Jeri Gremillion
Negrotto’s Frame and Art is hosting a memorial exhibit for a beloved local artist, Jeri Gremillion. Joseph Simpson joins us with details. The exhibit takes place…
The Southern Bread Company offering bread making classes
The Southern Bread Company is offering classes throughout March, ranging from making sourdough to challah. Whitney Ivy is in studio with details. For more information, click here.
Former St. Martin High JROTC instructor arrested, charged with grooming of a child
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Major new details coming to light in the investigation into a former St. Martin High teacher on allegations of inappropriate conduct. One of the school’s former JROTC instructors is charged with grooming of a child. Lawrence…
Hibernia Society hosting St. Patrick’s Day Parade
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching and the Hibernia Society will be hosting their parade on March 14. Ahead of the fun, Amy Bowman joins us…
South Mississippians concerned as gas prices spike amidst conflict in Middle East
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- South Mississippians are digging deeper into their wallets as gas prices climb nationwide. Oil prices are rising considerably in the…
Man arrested after attempted church fire in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man is behind bars on felony charges after attempting to set fire to a church in the city Tuesday. Biloxi police say that 57-year-old Hung Nguyen is accused of setting fire to the steps of…
Pascagoula police searching for missing woman
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-The Pascagoula Police are searching for a missing woman. Kiva Barnes was last seen Monday afternoon near the Regency Woods Apartments. She is described as being 5’6” tall.…
Picayune police search for missing teenager
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune police are on the search for a missing teenager. Starlyn McIntyre has been missing since Tuesday morning around 2 a.m. She was last seen in…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident on Pascagoula River Bridge cleared
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- An accident on the Pascagoula River Bridge has cleared. All lanes eastbound were blocked at the 65-mile marker on the Pascagoula River Bridge. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, it was a one vehicle accident involved in…
3/3 - Sam's "Mild and Quiet" Tuesday night forecast
We’re heading into a warm, humid stretch with a mix of clouds, fog, and increasing rain chances. Tonight stays mostly cloudy with lows around 61. Wednesday turns…
Mississippi Aquarium accepting internship applications
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is accepting summer aquatics fish and invertebrate internship applications. Those who sign up will get hands on experience caring for the smallest of animals at…
Twice as Nice Kids resale event returns to D’Iberville
D’Iberville, Miss. (WXXV)- Bargain hunters and busy parents have a big opportunity this week on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Twice as Nice Kids Resale is back…
Keel authentication ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A Keel authentication ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding Tuesday marked a major step in the construction of a new U.S. Navy ship on the Coast. With the flash…
One week to Mississippi primary elections
We are now one week out from polls opening across Mississippi for primary elections in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate and House races. A few things to keep in mind, polls on…
First Friday Block Party returns to Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi announced their First Block Party of the year. Musical entertainment comes from Meet the Press. This year, the party has new hours,…
Local musician hosting release party for upcoming single
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s some exciting news for one musician here on the Coast. Katie Jones has been playing music for over a decade. She has announced…
New games at Mississippi Lottery
It is the beginning of the month, meaning the Mississippi Lottery has a few new games out. Savannah Tirey joins us via Zoom to break those down
Mississippi Power helps local students celebrate Read Across America Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday was Read Across America Day and volunteers across South Mississippi are helping turn the page on literacy. Mississippi Power employees spent the…
UPDATE: All three suspects wanted in connection to shooting into a vehicle in Moss Point in custody
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- In Moss Point, three men have been arrested in connection with shooting into an occupied vehicle. One of the three suspects, 25-year-old Larobert Hollins, was taken into custody over the weekend. Nineteen-year-old Elijah Gildersleeve was taken…
Trusted Traveler Program at Keesler Air Force Base suspended
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In the wake of this weekend’s events overseas, there has been a change in the procedure for guests to gain access to Keesler Air…
Mayor Keating discusses Gulfport’s annexation plans
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A huge construction project is in the works on the northeast corner of Highway 49 and 53. MDOT crews have redesigned the interchange, including adding lanes. That…
Gulfport man arrested on aggravated and domestic assault charges
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man is behind bars on aggravated assault and domestic assault charges. Thirty-five-year-old Shaun Lawler was taken into custody Monday night after police responded to a home on Palmer Drive for a reported cutting incident. Two…
City of Gautier hosting Ward 5 listening session
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier will be hosting a Ward 5 listening session this Thursday. City Manager Carlos Moulds, as well as other city officials and…