Perseid Meteor Shower 2026: Best viewing times for South Mississippi stargazers
Calling all stargazers! The annual Perseid Meteor Shower is reaching its peak Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. This year’s new moon will provide darker…
Biloxi Police Department temporarily under new leadership
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Assistant Police Chief Grandver Everett has been temporarily appointed as the acting interim director of the Biloxi Police Department. The city is working to determine who…
Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Cristobal is now the third named storm of the season. The National Hurricane Center reports that Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed over the central subtropical Atlantic. Cristobal is moving quickly eastward at about 25 mph. A turn toward…
Picayune Police Department addresses officer’s arrest in Louisiana
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing details on an arrest of an officer. Officer Mike Alquist was arrested in Pearl River, Louisiana Tuesday, charged with…
Biloxi Fire Department battles Wednesday morning fire
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Around 3:45 on Wednesday morning, the Biloxi Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Southern Avenue. Crews found a large fire threatening the surrounding area. First arriving units provided large volumes of water and contained the…
Biloxi City Council calls special meeting as budget deadline nears
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- As the deadline for the City of Biloxi’s budget looms, council members are making their final adjustments. Another special-called meeting was held…
Mississippi lawmakers approve changes to youth court system
Mississippi lawmakers have approved sweeping changes to the state’s youth court system after a lapse in state law threatened access to confidential court records. The new law restores…
One person found deceased in water; Wiggins Police believe it was an accidental drowning
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) - First responders located and recovered a deceased individual from a body of water on Tuesday evening following an extensive search effort, according to the Wiggins Police Department. Around 5:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report…
MGCCC to host job fair for former Hood Industries workers, flood victims
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- MGCCC’s Perkinston campus will be hosting a job fair this Friday and Saturday. The fair is geared to help former Hood…
Mississippi 911 emergency professionals gather in Biloxi for annual conference
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- 911 coordinators and operators from across the state are gathering in Biloxi this week for their annual conference. The event focuses on training,…
Goodwill of South Mississippi celebrating Hardy Court location opening
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Goodwill of South Mississippi is expanding and bringing more services and opportunities to local families. Goodwill is moving its Hardy Court location into a larger…
Hall of Famer Drew Brees will join Saints Ring of Honor
NEW ORLEANS, Miss. (WXXV)- The New Orleans Saints have announced another honor for former quarterback Drew Brees. Recently inducted Hall of Famer Drew Brees has been selected for the Saints Ring of Honor. The ring of honor ceremony will be…
High speed chase leads to drug arrests in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A high-speed chase in Pearl River County earlier this month led to the arrest of two people on drug charges. Investigators say they tried to stop a Nissan Altima on I-59 near Poplarville on August…
Dates announced for Katrina Memorial Blood Drive
Dates for this year’s Katrina Memorial Blood Drive have been announced. This marks the 21st year of the American Red Cross effort as we remember those who lost their…
South Mississippi flood victims can now apply for unemployment assistance in 4 counties
Unemployment assistance is now available in four South Mississippi counties for people impacted by the June floods. The benefits extend to eligible workers…
Hattiesburg man sentenced for child sex crimes
A Hattiesburg man will serve 20 years in prison for distributing child sexual abuse material. Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office says 54-year-old Kenneth Loveless was sentenced recently in Forrest…
18-year-old wanted by Gulfport Police on felony warrant for drive-by shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-An 18-year-old is wanted in Gulfport in connection to a drive-by shooting. Desmond Dedward Hall is currently wanted by Gulfport PD on an active felony warrant for drive-by shooting. He is described as 6’ tall and weighing approximately…
Powerball jackpot continues to rise after no winner Monday
Someone could become very wealthy later this week. The Powerball jackpot is now worth around $975 million. This comes after no one had the grand prize ticket Monday night. Despite that, some people did collect significant prizes. One ticket purchased…
Jackson County Fire Protection crews battle shop fire in Vancleave leading to evacuation
Vancleave, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Fire Protection crews responded to a shop fire in Vancleave Monday night. The fire happening on Moungers Road. Crews located the fire and worked to contain the flames. Due to the conditions and inability to…
Singing River Health System teams up with the Blood Center for donation drives
Singing River Health System is hosting a series of blood drives this month in partnership with the Blood Center. The drives take place…
The Nutcracker ballet returns to Saenger Theatre after nine years
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- The annual Nutcracker ballet will once again bring dancers of all ages and skill levels to the stage for the holiday season, but…
Progress continues on Jim Simpson Memorial Pier in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Reconstruction work on a Long Beach pier destroyed by Hurricane Zeta is nearly complete. The city shared an update on the progress…
Saronic expands operations to Port of Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A company that builds autonomous ships is expanding its operations to Gulfport, establishing a new testing site at the Port of Gulfport. Saronic will use the…
‘Toxic Beauty’ exhibit at Mississippi Aquarium highlights the impact of ocean plastic pollution
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- An art exhibit is shining a spotlight on the impact of plastic pollution in our oceans. ‘Toxic Beauty’ is open…