Mississippi Aquarium holding Family Fin Night
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you are looking for a fun way to spend time with the whole family, you are in luck! The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a family fin…
HSSM adjusting urgent care hours for this week
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is alerting residents to an adjustment for the veterinarian schedule this week. The urgent care will be adjusting their hours for today.…
Two charged after deputies seize 22 pounds of cocaine on I-10 in Harrison County
Two people are facing federal drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Harrison County this week led to the seizure of 22 pounds of cocaine. The sheriff’s office says a deputy pulled over a Kia Sportage Tuesday afternoon on…
Recent woods fires prompt fire safety reminder for Mississippi Gulf Coast residents
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As we head into fall, fire officials are reminding residents about the risk of wildfires. A woods fire Sunday, along…
Agriculture commissioner suggests suspending fuel tax as prices continue rising
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- As gas prices across the United States continue to rise, Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson is calling on state leaders to take action.…
Jim Simpson Pier reopens in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A Long Beach repair project is finally completed years after being damaged by Hurricane Zeta. Construction work started a year ago after Harrison County and…
Grand opening for new Biloxi Chick-Fil-A set for Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi’s new Chick-Fil-A is opening its doors this week. The new restaurant on Pass Road will open its doors Thursday morning at 6:30, creating…
Gulf Coast Business Council President discusses the council’s plans
Moving the Mississippi Coast forward: that’s the purpose of the Gulf Coast Business Council, a 14 member select committee has been formed to look at the Coast’s…
Cruisin’ the Coast 2026: What drivers need to know about traffic plans along the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Cruisin’ the Coast is expected to bring heavy traffic to the area this weekend with law enforcement preparing…
Coast Electric hosting Family Farm Day at Promiseland Farm
Family Farm Day with Coast Electric is just around the corner. There’s plenty of fun in store for families to enjoy. We’re joined in studio to talk about the event,…
La Pointe Krebs House celebrating birthday with Cattails and Cocktails event
The La Pointe Krebs House is celebrating its 269th birthday this Friday with a special Cattails and Cocktails event. Joining us now to tell us…
Vancleave High School hosting blood drive
Vancleave High School is hosting a blood drive Wednesday with the goal of collecting over 700 pints. Joining us ahead of the drive is Cade Parker and Saniyah Hughes, members…
Pet of the Week: Barbie is looking for a forever home
Every other Tuesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us as always is Maridee Mallette to tell…
Long Beach woman pleads guilty in 2025 murder case
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A Long Beach woman will spend 35 years in prison for the 2025 stabbing death of a 68-year-old man. Fifty-seven-year-old Daphne Diane Zeringue pleaded guilty last week to second-degree murder in the death of Gary Cooper.…
Compensation available for some generic drugs as part of multi-state settlement
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch is asking Mississippians who bought certain generic drugs to check whether they qualify for compensation from a multi-million-dollar settlement. The…
MS Department of Revenue’s Gulf Coast office returning to Bolton Building
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Revenue’s Gulf Coast Office is moving back to the Bolton Building this week. The office will be closed…
City of Ocean Springs to unveil new gateway sculpture
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A new piece of public art will soon welcome visitors to Ocean Springs. The city will unveil its new gateway sculpture at 1:30…
Residents of Pascagoula apartment complex raise concerns about alleged unsanitary living conditions
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- Residents of one Pascagoula apartment complex are coming forward with concerns regarding what they call unhealthy living conditions. Tenants at…
Mississippi 2026-27 oyster season opens October 1
Mississippi’s 2026-27 oyster season opens Thursday, October 1. Harvesting will be allowed from legal sunrise until noon during the month except for Sundays. Open areas include reefs near St.…
Connected Living with C Spire: Practical ways families can use AI responsibly
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-School is back in session, and AI now has a seat in the classroom and at home. WXXV’s Aubrey Spears spoke with C Spire’s Director of PR and Communications,…
Mississippi releases first absentee voting numbers ahead of Nov. 3 election
The first numbers for absentee voting in Mississippi are being released by the Secretary of State’s Office about the number of ballots requested so far.…
Mississippi Election 2026: Voter registration deadline approaching Oct. 5
Mississippians not registered to vote now have one week left to register to vote in the November general election. The voter registration deadline is Monday, October 5.…
Cruisin’ the Coast 2026 Schedule of Events
Cruisin’ the Coast is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The fun kicks off October 4th and runs through October 11 in locations across South Mississippi. Here is a full list of events for Cruisin’ the Coast: Sunday, October 4:…
Rod Stewart to perform at Coast Coliseum in 2027
Rock legend Rod Stewart is heading back to Biloxi for the first time in nearly 30 years. Stewart will perform at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on March…