Long Beach presented Heritage Award for work on Greenvale
The Mississippi Heritage Trust awarded the City of Long Beach a 2024 Heritage Award for its preservation work in restoring Greenvale, also known as the Quarles House.…
Man convicted of sexually assaulting child loses appeal
A Jackson County man lost his appeal to have his conviction on sex charges overturned. Jacob Scott was sentenced in 2022 to 85 years in prison. He was convicted of four counts of touching a child for lustful purposes, nine…
Mississippi Highway Patrol is accepting applications for Cadet Class 69
JACKSON, Miss. – After the recent addition of 29 new troopers, The Mississippi Highway Patrol announces the start of the application process for Cadet Class 69. This class will be the eighth patrol school held since 2018. This class is…
Moss Point man to serve 35 years for trafficking meth
A Moss Point man will spend 35 years in prison for aggravated drug trafficking. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 37-year-old Regio Darrell Lavant of Moss Point was sentenced Tuesday after his conviction on March 1 to aggravated drug trafficking…
Louisiana lawmakers asking governor for help to get Highway 90 bridge in Pearlington repaired
Louisiana lawmakers from St. Tammany Parish are asking for the governor's help to push for repairs to the Highway 90 bridge between Mississippi and Louisiana. NOLA.com reported that Louisiana Sen. Sharon Hewitt and Rep. Bob Owell, both from Slidell, sent…
WXXV Unfiltered: Interview with New Evening Anchor Team Grant and Christen
Grant Chighizola and Christen Hyde will co-anchor the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on FOX and NBC starting Thursday, June 13th. They will cover stories and present stories on where…
Gulfport Police arrest four in connection with Dedeaux Road drive-by shooting
Gulfport Police have arrested four minors in connection with the shooting that happened Monday evening on Dedeaux Road. Bonds of more than $1 million have been set for three minors charged as a adults in connection with the drive-by shooting…
Gulfport Police investigating third shooting in 24 hours
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting at Emerald Pines Apartments that happened overnight -- the third shooting in 24 hours. Police posted on social media just before midnight that there was a shooting in the 3300 block of 39th Avenue…
Providence Pointe resident speaks after weekend apartment fire
Sparky Purcell is a Providence Pointe resident who lives in the building that was damaged in an apartment fire on Saturday, June 8th. He spoke with WXXV…
Gulfport Police Department investigating shooting on Dedeaux Road
On June 10, 2024, at approximately 5:32 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a shooting in the 13000 block of Dedeaux Road. No one was injured, but several vehicles…
Ocean Springs business using bees to help the environment
Who doesn’t love a little honey? One man in Ocean Springs transformed his hobby into a way to give to the community. John Long first got into…
Welcome WXXV Evening Co-Anchor Christen Hyde to the WXXV News Team
Welcome WXXV’s new Evening Co-Anchor Christen Hyde to the team! She’ll join Grant Chighizola WXXV, Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen, and Jevan McCoskey week nights at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. 9 p.m and 10 p.m on WXXV FOX/NBC. Please welcome Christen to…
Stone County industry expanding solid rocket motors plant
Anduril Industries is expanding its solid rocket motor production facility in McHenry as part of the company’s efforts to address the country’s most urgent capability gaps quickly, including its limited supply…
Popular eatery ‘Rebel Dip’ up for sale in Harrison County
The iconic burger drive-in Rebel Dip is up for sale. Established in 1962 by Coach Joe Rouse, a beloved math teacher and coach at Harrison Central…
Flags at half-staff in Biloxi in honor of former port manager Larry Sablich
Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich has ordered all flags at city buildings to be flown at half-staff in honor of Larry Sablich. He passed…
Marine Forces Special Operation military training exercises
The Marine Forces Special Operation will be conducting annual military training exercises in the area of Elder Ferry Rd and Hwy 63 during the evening hours (4pm-9pm) of June 9-10, 2024. You may hear military aircraft, gun fire or other…
Residents celebrate at 40th annual Blueberry Jubilee in Poplarville
In Poplarville, thousands flooded into the downtown area for a ‘berry’ good time! The 40th annual Blueberry Jubilee featured all things blueberries. Local farmers sold out fast…
Winners announced for annual Billfish Classic in Biloxi
The Billfish Classic festivities wrapped up Sunday with its awards banquet at the Golden Nugget. The tournament awarded over $1.4 million in awards with the top team taking…
New Chick-Fil-A plans to open in Biloxi
The popular food chain Chick-Fil-A is coming to Pass Road in Biloxi. WXXV’s Austin Lindsey gives us more details on the new restaurant and some possible traffic concerns with…
Man arrested and charged with arson and simple assault on law enforcement officer in Biloxi
On May 08, 2024, Biloxi Police arrested 35-year-old Kelvin Voneric Skinner of Biloxi and charged him with Arson and Simple Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer. The arrest was made after officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of Pass…
Man wanted on fugitive from justice arrest warrant in custody
On June 7, 2024, Biloxi Police Officers responded to the 2400 block of South Shore Drive (Biloxi) to assist Gulfport Police Officers with attempting to locate 36-year-old James Terry Mitchell III, who had an active Fugitive from Justice arrest…
Haircuts for the Homeless event
Today in Biloxi, St. Vincent De Paul at Our Lady of Fatima Church is hosting Hair Cuts for the Homeless. This event began at 9 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m.…
16-year-old victim in early morning shooting in Gulfport identified
On June 10, 2024, at approximately 1:28 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 100 block of Darby Street in reference to a shooting. As officers arrived on scene, they located a 16-year-old male victim suffering from an apparent…
Several families displaced after fire rips through Biloxi apartment complex
The flames happened overnight Saturday off Mostie Road at Popps Ferry. All residents got out safely, but 2 firefighters were treated for heat exhaustion. It took some 4 hours to put out…