Fifth-annual Citizen's Police Academy kicks off in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The fifth-annual Biloxi Police Department Citizen's Police Academy kicked off on Thursday night, and participants will spend the next few weeks working closely with…
Powerball Jackpot increases after no winner announced
The Powerball Jackpot has increased after there was no winner in Wednesday night’s drawing. The jackpot surges to an estimated $700 million. No ticket matched all the winning Powerball numbers, leaving the prize pool to grow even larger ahead of…
Zebra foul born at Hattiesburg Zoo
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- Some cute news out of the Hattiesburg Zoo from this week. Safara the Zebra gave birth to her second foal on Tuesday. This is Safara’s second foal…
82 Counties in 82 Days: Traveling the state to hear concerns
Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has launched a new campaign called 82 Counties in 82 Days. Tindell plans to visit law enforcement…
20 new citizens take Oath of Citizenship in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The newest citizens of the United States of America took the Oath of Citizenship Thursday morning in Gulfport. A naturalization ceremony took place at…
Mississippi State Department of Health declares infant mortality emergency
The Mississippi State Department of Health has declared a public health emergency over rising infant mortality rates in the state. Data from 2024 shows the overall rate…
2024-25 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program scores show mixed results
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Education released the 2024-25 Mississippi Academic Assessment Program results. This year’s results showed increased proficiency in some grades and content areas, but a slight drop in overall proficient and advanced scores. The percentages…
Waveland Ground Zero Museum celebrates 20 years of rebirth after Hurricane Katrina
WAVELAND, Miss. -- As we approach the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall, we take a look at Waveland, the storm’s ground zero, and…
Undercover drug bust leads to arrest of two in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two people were arrested on felony drug trafficking charges in Harrison County. The arrests stem from an undercover operation by the Harrison County Narcotics Task Force. As a result of the operation, Yarnesia Ro’Shay McClary and…
Picayune Police Department increases effectiveness of drug busts, leading to decrease in offenses
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) -- It's in the news every day: drugs making their way into the hands of community members, changing lives forever. "If a community thinks…
Unit at State Penitentiary at Parchman suffers from roof damage
The State Department of Corrections says a unit at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman has suffered roof damage. This damage comes from a storm on Tuesday night. Officials report no injuries to staff or inmates. Those inmates in the…
‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign kicking off along the Coast
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Law enforcement agencies across the Coast are kicking off their ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaigns. Drivers are seeing…
Mississippi Alliance for Child and Community Advocacy annual leadership conference
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Alliance for Child and Community Advocacy hosted day one of its annual leadership conference at IP Resort Casino Wednesday. This two-day…
Gulfport 15-year-old charged with possession of a gun on school property and shooting at a vehicle
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Police Department arrested a 15-year-old and charged him with one count of possession of a handgun on school property and one count of shooting at a vehicle. The teen is a student at Harrison County School…
‘Ocean of Opportunity’ offering free children’s admission at Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Hancock Whitney is teaming up with the Mississippi Aquarium, allowing kids 12 and younger into the aquarium for free on select days. This will…
SHEA Community Baby Shower
The Mississippi Public Health Institute’s SHEA Program is putting on a free community baby shower at the end of the month in Gulfport. Here to tell us more are Elizabeth Ozene and…
Hurricane Hunters monitor Hurricane Erin
Air Force personnel based at Keesler Air Force Base are helping weather officials measure Hurricane Erin. This footage filmed by the Air Force showed the personnel onboard Super Hercules aircraft assigned to…
Red Cross blood drives held in remembrance of Hurricane Katrina
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The American Red Cross is holding multiple blood drives across the coast over the next two weeks in remembrance of…
Merchants and Marine Bank temporary location in Moss Point closing, reopening at new branch
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for Moss Point residents, the Merchants and Marine Bank is moving to their new branch.…
City of Gulfport launches ‘Horizons 2045: Charting our Future”
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is inviting the public to come together later this week for the launch of the ‘Horizons 2045: Charting our Future”…
'He'll be truly missed:' remembering Biloxi legend Peter Roy Elder
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- South Mississippi is mourning the loss of Biloxi icon Peter Roy Elder, who passed away unexpectedly on Monday night. "He was…
Job seekers stopped by Memorial Health System career expo
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Memorial Health System hosted a career expo Tuesday, giving job seekers a chance to explore opportunities across its health systems. Attendees were able to tour…
Car ends up on the beach in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A scary moment for two Pass Christian women driving on Highway 90. The driver avoided another vehicle and their car ended up on…
Groundbreaking for Mississippi Cyber and Tech Center in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi and the U.S. Air Force are marking a new era in cybersecurity research, training, and collaboration as construction has begun on a transformative…