Hometown History: Springs of Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Modern-day Ocean Springs is a city known for its arts, culture, and coastal charm, but the story of how the city got its name is a…
UPDATE: Twelve arrested in connection with fatal shooting of Claiborne County deputy
Pearl, Miss. - The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) announced the arrests of 12 individuals in connection with the September 7, 2026, officer-involved shooting that claimed the life of Claiborne County Deputy Terrian Bailey. Deputy Bailey was attempting to disperse a…
Pass Christian Fire Department mourns the loss of Retired Fire Chief Richard Marvil
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian Fire Department is mourning the loss of Retired Fire Chief Richard Marvil. Chief Marvil…
Morgan Freeman announced as celebrity guest picker for Ole Miss LSU game
Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman will be the celebrity guest picker ahead of the LSU-Ole Miss game. Lane Kiffin makes his return to Oxford as the Tigers head coach and looks to take on his old team. Number 7 LSU…
Voters in Hickory Hills Precinct in Gautier assigned new polling location
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is sharing that one precinct will have a new polling location. If you live in the Hickory Hills…
HSSM partnering with Pop Brothers, Gulfport PD for adoption event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Humane Society of South Mississippi, Pop Brothers, and the Gulfport Police Department are teaming up for a special event this weekend. An adoption…
19-year-old wanted for Wednesday night shooting at a Pascagoula apartment complex
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is searching for an individual wanted in connection with a shooting at an apartment complex on Wednesday night. PPD says officers responded to a report of gunfire at Taylor Heights Apartments on Old…
City of Biloxi warning against invoice scam
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is warning residents about a scam going around targeting the community development department. Fraudulent invoices are being sent out, claiming to be from the city, the planning commission, or a city planning division.…
Hancock Resource Center receives funds from Department of Veterans Affairs
More than $4 million in federal funding is headed to Mississippi to help veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding the money through programs designed…
Stand the Watch Ceremony honors veterans, raises suicide prevention awareness
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- September is National Suicide Prevention month, a time to recognize the importance of mental health and support for those who served. In recognition…
Clocking in with Spencer: Spencer takes on pizza making
Who doesn’t love a good slice of pizza? What happens when you’re the one making it? This week, Spencer Pullen clocked in at R&B Brick Oven Pizza,…
Paddle Paradise set to take place at Diamondhead Marina
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- A fun event on the waters of Diamondhead is coming up later this month. Here to tell us more about Paddle Paradise and how…
George County Sheriff’s Office arrests Louisiana woman following armed threat and multi-county pursuit
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 46-year-old Louisiana woman is facing a handful of charges in George County. According to the George County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call came in around 7 a.m. last Thursday from a weigh station on Highway…
Wiggins man arrested after stolen car chase in George and Stone counties
A Wiggins man is in custody after deputies say he led them on a chase in a vehicle reported stolen from George County. George County Sheriff’s investigators say a 2002 Ford Excursion was reported stolen Sunday. License plate readers later…
Forrest General Cancer Center hosting annual ‘Fuel to Fight’
The Forrest General Cancer Center is hosting their annual ‘Fuel to Fight’ aimed at helping ease the financial burden of transportation for cancer patients. Joining us ahead…
Center Stage Theatre presents ‘Prelude to a Kiss’
Tonight marks the opening night for Center Stage Theatre’s latest production, Prelude to a Kiss. Here to tell us more about their upcoming performance are Breanna Shenk and…
Struggling US home buyers, and market, face new hurdles as mortgage rates near 7%
By ALEX VEIGA Home shoppers holding out for relief from rising mortgage rates may be in for a long wait. The weekly average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan has been rising for months and reached its highest level in…
Applications now open for GivHer Circle Young Philanthropist Cohort
We’re shining a spotlight on the GivHer Circle Young Philanthropist Cohort and how this program is empowering young women to give back, lead, and make an impact…
The Coast with the Ghosts: Coastal Mississippi unveils 2026 Halloween Lineup
COASTAL MISSISSIPPI (September 17, 2026) – This Halloween, Coastal Mississippi is inviting visitors for a trip filled with fright to experience the Coast with the Ghosts. From hundreds of “witches” parading through historic downtowns to a 40,000-square-foot haunted warehouse, the…
Jurassic Quest returns to South Mississippi this weekend
Get ready to take a walk on the wild side because the dinosaurs are taking over Biloxi this weekend. Jurassic Quest is bringing three epic prehistoric adventures to…
Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low
By PAUL WISEMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims slid to 196,000,…
Meetings set to discuss Highway 90 bridge project between Pearlington and Slidell
Public hearings regarding the future of Highway 90 between Pearlington and Slidell have been set. These meetings are designed to give residents of Hancock County and St. Tammany…
Lucedale Municipal Court closed until Monday
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for residents of Lucedale, the municipal court will be closed until Monday. That closure started Wednesday at 11 a.m. The court will reopen for…
Emergency management officials stress year-round hurricane prep
September marks the height of hurricane season, a time when activity across the Gulf Coast typically ramps up. While no storms are currently a threat to South Mississippi, emergency…