Mental Health Association of South Mississippi hosting annual ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ event
The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi is hosting its annual ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ event in just a few weeks. Here to…
New Mississippi laws taking effect July 1
Starting July 1, new Mississippi laws are taking effect and bringing big changes. Here’s a look at a few of them. Senate Bill 2369 requires casinos to intercept gambling…
78th annual Mississippi Fishing Rodeo returning to South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) --With the Fourth of July holiday just days away, one of the Mississippi Coast's most popular summer traditions is getting ready to cast off.…
Man charged with first degree murder in deadly Gulfport shooting, victim identified
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A 34-year-old man is behind bars in connection to a Monday night shooting that left a 19-year-old woman dead and two others injured in Gulfport. John Gaddis III is charged with one count of first-degree murder and…
Section of Beach Road scheduled for closure on Wednesday in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport has scheduled a road closure for a section of Beach Drive. Crews will be working on a drainage…
The Arts, Hancock County accepting artists for upcoming art show
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Arts, Hancock County is preparing for its 2026 Juried Arts Show. The art show features incredible works from talented artists from…
Pass Christian fire crews respond to planter fire at local business
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Fire Department responded to a business fire last. A small planter fire was discovered on the deck of…
Weather Balloons: A Key Tool Behind Every Forecast
When you think about weather forecasting, radar and satellites probably come to mind first. But one of the most important forecasting tools is something many people never see: a weather…
Pascagoula-Gautier School District receives grant to expand CTE programs
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Students in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District will soon have new opportunities to train for high-demand careers. The district is receiving $1.2 million in…
Mississippi candidates, elected officials take center stage at Neshoba County Fair
In the Magnolia State, all eyes are on the governor’s office and the U.S. Senate with a senate election this November and a wide-open race…
Biloxi PD shares safety tips ahead of Fourth of July
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- As thousands of people get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July on the Coast, police want to remind everyone that a safe…
Voters head to the polls Tuesday for Gulfport Ward 2 runoff election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Polls open Tuesday June 30 at 7 a.m. for the Ward 2 Council Runoff Election in Gulfport. Bryan Caldwell and Ron…
Coast Transit Authority releases Fourth of July schedule
Coast Transit Authority is sharing details on their July 4th holiday bus schedule and event parking details. The CTA fixed route bus service will operate on a Sunday…
Pearl River County celebrates America250 over the weekend
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stars and Stripes were flying a little early this weekend as Pearl River County kicked off its celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Crosby Commons…
15th Street Road closure in Gulfport extended
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is extending a road closure. 15th Street between 33rd and 34th Avenues will see the closure extended as crews work on a…
Car enthusiasts roll into South Mississippi for 24th annual Scrapin the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Thousands of custom cars rolled into the Mississippi Gulf Coast this weekend for one of the region’s biggest automotive events. Saturday…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office remembers Deputy Len Rowell
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Sunday was the anniversary of one deputy’s death in Pearl River County. On June 28, 1994, Deputy Len Rowell was shot and…
Forrest County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of Investigator Andretta English
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Forrest County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of an investigator from over the weekend. Investigator Andretta English passed away…
Ocean Springs School District mourns the loss of English teacher Allison Dawson
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs School District is mourning the loss of one of their educators. English teacher Allison Dawson passed away Sunday…
Mississippi National Guard hosts Change of Command Ceremony
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi National Guard saw a Change of Command Ceremony at their headquarters in Jackson. Major General Edward Evans Jr. is handing over the position of Assistant Adjutant General to Brigadier General Tommy Tillman Jr. The National…
Officials scheduled to cut ribbon on new outdoor pool at YMCA in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The public is invited to a ribbon cutting for a new outdoor pool at the YMCA in Ocean…
Squadron transition takes place for one unit at Keesler Air Force Base
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE (WXXV)- There’s a new chapter for one squadron on Keesler Air Force Base. The 85th Engineering Installation Squadron has transitioned…
Pascagoula Police receive items from police department in Switzerland
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department received a special care package from Switzerland. Back in April, an officer with the Zurich police stopped by the department…
Memorial Hospital Biloxi introduces Mako Smart Robotics for advanced partial knee replacement procedures
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Hospital in Biloxi is now offering highly advanced partial knee procedures thanks to Mako Smart Robotics. The Mako Smart Robotics transforms the way partial knee replacements are performed by helping surgeons know more and have to…