Harrison County leaders speak at the State of the County Address
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County leaders gathered Tuesday morning at the IP Casino for the 2026 State of the County Address. Local officials outlined…
The Gulfport School District mourns the loss of Gulfport High student
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport School District is mourning the loss of Gulfport High student Levi Edwards. In a statement released Tuesday, the school district says they are deeply saddened by the passing of Levi, a tenth grader. The district says…
AccelerateMS, State Office of Student Financial Aid launch UPSKILL MS Grant
Mississippi adults looking to build new skills for in-demand careers could now get some help paying for school. AccelerateMS and the Mississippi Office of Student…
AG Fitch announces 2026 Opioid Settlement Fund Grant Cycle
(Jackson, Mississippi) On behalf of the Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced new materials are now available for the 2026 Opioid Settlement Fund grant cycle on her website and on a comprehensive new portal for prospective…
August deals at Savvy Sliders
We may be in the final stretch of August, but Savvy Sliders still has some solid deals to wrap up the month. Here to tell us all about that is General…
Two arrested after attempted armed robbery leads to shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Two people have been arrested after an attempted robbery led to a shooting Monday evening in Gulfport, police said. Officers responded around 5:09 p.m. on Aug. 24 to the area of West Oak Drive and Victory Street,…
Ocean Springs High School ranked #1 by U.S. News and World Report
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs High School has been named the number one traditional high school in Mississippi by U.S. News and World…
State lawmakers react to beef tariff decision
Some Mississippi lawmakers are giving some slight pushback on the Trump administration’s plan to suspend tariffs on ground beef imports. That would allow up to 300,000 pounds of beef…
City of Moss Point celebrates upgrades to Riverfront Park
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-Over the weekend, the City of Moss Point celebrated the latest step in the revitalization of the city’s Riverfront. The celebration coincided with the…
Ocean Springs State of the City Address scheduled for this week
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street will be hosting Mayor Bobby Cox's state of the city address later this week. On August 26, the public is invited to Bacchus on the Bayou at 8 a.m. Those who…
Salvation Army seeking donations to support Gulf Coast families and community programs
The Salvation Army is asking the community to clean out their closets, garages, and storage rooms as its family store deals with a shortage…
Lakeview Nursing Center brings Waffle House experience to residents for National Waffle Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Lakeview Nursing Center celebrated National Waffle Day with a Waffle House inspired breakfast for its residents. The menu included waffles,…
One killed in Jackson County single-vehicle crash
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Jackson County on Sunday morning. The Mississippi Highway Patrol says that at around 3:15 a.m., 25-year-old Adonis Simms of D'Iberville was driving on…
Man injured in Gulfport shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Gulfport Police Department is searching for the suspect responsible for a shooting that left one man injured on Monday afternoon. Police say the shooting took place at around 5:10 p.m. in the area of Loposser…
Tips to keep your AC running smooth when temperatures heat up
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- Another stretch of triple-digit heat index values has south Mississippi residents cranking up the air conditioning, but running your AC nonstop…
Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Christian Collegiate Academy’s Lindsey Roberts
WXXV and Huntington Learning Center are shining a spotlight on one local educator who is making a difference in the lives of her students.…
2nd annual Betty Camille’s Birthday Baby Drive
One South Mississippi mom is teaming up with local organizations on the Coast for the second year of a baby drive in memory of her late daughter. The drive…
Mississippi law enforcement agencies revamp active shooter training
Mississippi law enforcement agencies are changing how they respond to active shooters as officials apply lessons learned from past attacks. Morgan Gill with the Roy Howard Community Journalism…
Hundreds competed for prizes at inaugural Mahjong Classic in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The inaugural Mississippi Gulf Coast Mahjong Classic kicked off Friday and continued through Saturday at the Pass Bungalow in Pass Christian.…
Biloxi man sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual battery of 11-year-old
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Harrison County District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Decruis Tatum, 27, of Biloxi, pleaded guilty to sexual battery before Circuit Court Judge Christopher Schmidt and was sentenced to serve 50 years in the custody of the…
South Mississippi school districts releasing students early due to severe weather threat
South Miss (WXXV), The following South Mississippi school districts have announced early dismissals due to the threat of severe weather: Hancock County School District: Elementary Schools: 1:25 p.m. Hancock High School: 2:31 p.m. Hancock Middle School: 2:45 p.m. Bay-Waveland School…
Gov. Reeves announces investment in mental health services for Mississippi youth
JACKSON, Miss. – Gov. Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is deploying $3,375,709 to support expanded mental health services for children, adolescents and young adults who were negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Community Development Block…
Fire crews respond to Sunday night house fire in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Fire crews in Jackson County responded to a house fire in Moss Point Sunday night. It happened at a home on…
Friends of Nolan Wells plan to sue Rev. Al Sharpton
Three friends of Nolan Wells are indicating they intend to sue Rev. Al Sharpton for defamation. Attorneys for the friends say Sharpton received what’s known as…