Jackson County community gathers to remember Hurricane Katrina
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Thursday night at the Sound Amphitheater in Gautier, the community gathered for Celebrate K20. Celebrate K20 is an event to honor the 20th anniversary of…
Author of ‘To Ride a Storm Surge’ Katrina book visits Pass Schools
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Acclaimed author Lisa Hatfield visited Pass Christian Middle and High School to share her story and insights with students ahead…
Mississippi Power storm director discusses power restoration after Katrina
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall. Residents across the Coast were affected. Power companies were working to restore power. Mississippi Power Storm Director Stephen…
MHP kicking off 2025 Labor Day Holiday Travel Period
Mississippi Highway Patrol announced their Labor Day Holiday Travel enforcement period starts Friday, August 29. From 6 a.m. Friday until Monday at midnight, more patrols and checkpoints…
Singing River Gulfport unveils new CT Scanner for cardiac imaging
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Hospital in Gulfport is now the first on the Mississippi Coast to offer a new groundbreaking technology. The revolutionary apex CT…
Former Biloxi Mayor Gerald Blessey speaks about Katrina 20 years later
Thousands of homes were destroyed when Katrina slammed into the Coast on August 29, 2005. As we approach the 20th anniversary on Friday, WXXV has…
Temporary power outages in areas of D’Iberville Friday
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- There will be two temporary power outages in D’Iberville early Friday morning. Coast Electric crews will begin utility work at 3 a.m. Friday morning in…
Downtown Ocean Springs Artwalk
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is hosting their annual artwalk in the downtown area this weekend. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Cynthia Sutton joins us in studio…
Long Beach man arrested on multiple drug charges
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The Long Beach Police Department arrested 54-year-old Juan A. Evans and charged him with one count of trafficking cocaine and one count of possession with intent to distribute: marijuana. The arrest was the result of a narcotics…
Man arrested on offense of possession of child pornography in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Picayune man was arrested on the offense of possession of child pornography. Officers of the Picayune Police Department responded to a business on Frontage Road on August 27. Upon arrival, the officers made contact with members…
Paddle for Paws benefiting Jackson County Animal Shelter
One event happening in September is benefiting the friends of the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Natalie Coupe and Jamie Locknane join us in studio with more on Paddle…
$2 Million Mega Million ticket sold in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Earlier this week, a very lucky lottery player in South Mississippi hit it big. According to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, a Mississippi player won $2 million on a Mega Million ticket. That winning ticket was purchased…
MHP investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Pearl River County. The incident happened around 6 a.m. Wednesday morning on Highway…
Ocean Springs passes order affecting bars, restaurants during Labor Day weekend
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- City leaders in Ocean Springs passed an order affecting bars and restaurants over the holiday weekend, in response to recent…
U.S Secretary of Agriculture to visit Mississippi
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture is set to visit Starkville and Jackson Thursday as part of a Mississippi tour. Secretary Brooke Rollins will make a major announcement at MSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine and meet with university administrators as well.…
Natasha Bedingfield set to headline Bulldog Bash
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A chart-topping artist is making her way to Starkville to perform later this fall. Natasha Bedingfield will headline Bulldog Bash at Mississippi State on October 3. Bedingfield is known for hits like ‘Unwritten’ and ‘Pocketful of Sunshine.’…
Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich discusses the Coast's recovery 20 years after Katrina
We’re continuing to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s destructive landfall. We’ve come along way since August 29, 2005. Among other things, the…
Jackson County Chamber honors local businesses at annual Anchor Awards
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The annual Anchor Awards, organized by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, took place Wednesday. The awards recognize outstanding small businesses and nonprofit…
UPDATE: FOX, YouTube TV reach temporary agreement
YouTube and FOX have agreed to a short term deal to keep programming on the platform at least through 5 PM on Thursday, August 28. Both sides are continuing to work towards a long-term agreement. If an agreement is not…
MDOT releases Hurricane Katrina documentary
The State Department of Transportation has finally released their documentary on Hurricane Katrina. The documentary can be found by going to MDOT’s YouTube channel. It tells the story of restoration of…
August 29 proclaimed as Hurricane Katrina Remembrance Day
Governor Tate Reeves issued a proclamation Tuesday night honoring the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. August 29 has been proclaimed as Hurricane Katrina Remembrance Day in the state.…
OLA 5K Run for Mercy in September
Our Lady Academy is hosting a 5K Run for Mercy and Tennis Shoe Drive Charity. Ambassadors Aubrey Canzoneri and Ava Garcia join us with more. The community is invited…
A Mississippi city’s tax break spurred post-Katrina building. But will homes stand the next storm?
By JEFF AMY Updated 12:20 PM CDT, August 27, 2025 GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — Rocking on his front porch overlooking the Mississippi Sound, former Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes questions how anyone wouldn’t want to live there. “People are always going to…
First case of human West Nile Virus in 2025 reported in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus in Harrison County for 2025. Officials say this case serves as an important reminder that mosquitoes in our area can…