New spider species found on Horn Island
A pretty unique discovery was recently made by researchers on Horn Island. A photo shared by Gulf Island National Seashore shows the orange complexion of the spider, which scientists…
IMMS names wild dolphin after Dolly Parton
More South Mississippi tributes are pouring in for Dolly Parton in the wake of her death. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies announced it has named one of the…
Two arrested during checkpoint in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details on a narcotics arrest that took place on August 12. The arrest happened at…
MGCCC launches new streaming platform
Just in time for the new football season, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has announced a new streaming platform for 2026. Bulldog fans will now be able to watch sporting events…
Stone County inmates celebrate graduation from SMPDD Pathway Home 5 Re-Entry Program
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- For a group of inmates in Stone County, Wednesday marked the start of a new chapter. Graduates of the Southern…
Jackson County woods fire 100 percent contained
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Fire crews spent much of Wednesday afternoon battling a woods fire in Gautier. The 14-acre fire is now 100 percent contained. It was in the…
MSAG shares statement relating to META youth mental health settlement
META has reached a nearly $18 billion settlement to end a landmark lawsuit. The deal resolves claims from 29 states that the company’s…
One Pass Christian school closes today, others delayed due to power outages
Pass Christian, Miss. (WXXV)- DeLisle Elementary School in Pass Christian will be closed for today due to a power outage. The outage was caused by Thursday morning's severe weather that rolled through western Harrison County. School district leaders say additional…
Fire departments across the coast respond to numerous fires caused by lightning
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- Multiple fire departments across the coast have responded to homes that were struck by lighting Thursday morning. A storm system in the area caused a number of emergencies due to extremely active lightning. Harrison County Fire…
Blood drives scheduled at Keesler Air Force Base
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Keesler Medical Center is sharing details on blood drives happening throughout the week. Wednesday, Keesler Blood Center traveled to Pensacola for a drive. On…
Gulfport restaurant holds book drive for local nonprofit in honor of Dolly Parton
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- As the world mourns the loss of American icon Dolly Parton, Neighbor's Tap & Table in downtown Gulfport is…
Deadline to apply for Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council approaching
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The deadline to apply for the Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council is coming up fast. Friday, August 28 at 5 p.m. is the last chance…
Second annual Driftapalooza Music and Arts Festival set to return to Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s a celebration of music, arts, and the creative community coming to Bay St. Louis. The second…
Bass Taxtic Fishing Championship wraps up
The Bass Tactix Outdoors Youth and Adult Fishing Championship wrapped up this past weekend on the Pascagoula River. The event brought out anglers as young as five years old from…
Southern Miss kicks off the fall semester the Gulf Park Campus
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Golden Eagles are back. Southern Miss Gulf Park kicked off the fall semester in style, giving students a chance to…
‘Dolly: An NBC News Special’ to air tonight
August 26, 2026 – NBC News will air a special one-hour primetime report tonight at 8 p.m. CT honoring the extraordinary life and legacy of Dolly Parton. Anchored by Lester Holt, Dolly: An NBC News Special will look back at…
Crews work to extinguish Jackson County fire
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Crews are working to put out a large woods fire in Jackson County Wednesday afternoon. The Mississippi Forestry Commission says the 20 acre fire is…
Two arrested for drug possession in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach police have arrested two people on drug charges following a Tuesday bust. Fifty-year-old Jeffrey Willis and 58-year-old Marsha Fennell, both of Long Beach, were arrested Tuesday. Officers, with help from the Harrison County Narcotics…
New Ocean Springs infusion clinic expands access to care for South Mississippi patients
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-For many South Mississippians who depend on regular infusion treatments, accessing care can mean hours on the road. Now, a…
Pet of the Week: Rocco is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King to tell us about…
Mockingbird Café in Bay St. Louis remembers Dolly Parton
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Mockingbird Café in Bay St. Louis is remembering the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. The café gathers each year for their…
United Way of South Mississippi remembers Dolly Parton
United Way of South Mississippi is sharing their thoughts on the passing of Dolly Parton. The organization says her legacy lives on through the state’s children. Through Imagination…
Governor Reeves releases statement on the passing of Dolly Parton
Governor Reeves released a statement on the passing of music legend Dolly Parton. Taking to social media, Governor Reeves says she was an American music icon and an even better person. He adds the state is praying for Dolly Parton’s…
Local farmers concerned about impacts of increased beef imports as President Trump cuts tariffs
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Trump administration has announced its plans to suspend tariffs on ground beef and allow up to 300,000…