A man who ran from Pearl River County Sheriff’s deputies Tuesday was caught later that afternoon after an hours-long manhunt. Semaj Hall had arrived at the Pearl River County Jail to turn himself in on an indictment. Investigators say when…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Kentucky Derby is happening this weekend and a popular Ocean Springs spot is putting together a family friendly derby event. Here to…
It’s time now to meet a lovable pet in the care of the Jackson County Animal Shelter up for adoption. As always, we…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One person has already declared their candidacy for the open Ward 2 seat in Gulfport. Retired Gulfport School District Athletic Director Bryan Caldwell officially…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A nation-wide human trafficking crackdown leads to multiple arrests and rescued victims in Biloxi. Three victims were recovered and four suspected traffickers were taken into custody in Biloxi as a result of Mississippi’s participation in Operation Coast to…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Travelers and Coast residents will soon be able to stay where history lives in the building where Barq’s Root Beer…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Southaven man has been arrested on a warrant on the charge of grooming a child after an investigation in Jackson County. Authorities say 38-year-old Justin Giles was taken into custody last week by the DeSoto County…
A new report from State Auditor Shad White claims Mississippi taxpayers spent more than ten and a half million dollars on Medicaid services for undocumented immigrants over a three-year…
Wiggins, Miss. (WXXV)- Operations at the Walmart in Wiggins are back to normal after a gas line rupture forced a delayed opening Tuesday morning. Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis says that line, located outside the store, was accidentally hit around…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University’s ‘Carey on the Coast’ brought families out to the waterfront for an afternoon filled with live music, carnival rides, games, and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a big turnout Sunday for Chandyfest at Chandeleur Island Brewing Company as crowds packed the festival for a full day of food, music,…
A Latte Friends added a splash of color to the community this weekend. The first ever ‘Color Walk and Roll’ brought families together for a…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The application window for Gulfport’s emergency homeowner repair program closed after just six minutes Monday morning after reaching the maximum number of submissions. The program…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-From Highway 49 to Keesler Air Force Base, Pass Road is a critical corridor through Gulfport and Biloxi. A group is sponsoring two commercial development possibilities…
In the wake of this weekend’s severe weather in South Mississippi, including three tornadoes that touched down in Gulfport, it’s a good reminder to make…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Vendor applications for the Peter Anderson Festival are opening at the end of the week. To make the process easier, update your Zapplication profile…
Hundreds of people made their way to Downtown Wiggins for the Pine Hill Festival over the weekend. Festival-goers were treated to concerts from the Cary Hudson Band and…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Authorities in George County have arrested two people following an investigation into the transfer of controlled substances. According to the George County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division, working in conjunction with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, Christopher…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Less than a week after crowds flocked to the grand opening for the new Ocean Springs Chick-Fil-A, another new much anticipated dining spot is opening its doors in the city on Tuesday. The new Chipotle is…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport City Council has set a special election date for the Ward 2 council seat vacated by Ron Roland. The special election will be held on Tuesday, June 9 with the qualifying deadline for candidates landing…
The Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual food event next month! Taste, Rattle and Roll is taking over Jones Park in Gulfport.…
Lucedale is set to officially end fluoridation in its municipal water system next month. The change takes effect May 15 after years of fluoride levels falling below…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. April's…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man is behind bars on child sex crime charges out of Jackson County and has been denied bail. Investigators say 44-year-old Wesley Newman is facing a molestation charge for an incident that took place…