Fire crews taking extra precautions to stay safe in heat
With the scorching heat impacting South Mississippi, first responders are taking extra precaution to stay safe while serving the community. To reduce the risk of heat-related…
Illinois man charged with making threats against witness connected to Nolan Wells investigation
An Illinois man is accused of making violent threats against witnesses in the ongoing Nolan Wells death investigation. According to a criminal complaint filed…
President Trump approves disaster declaration for South Mississippi flooding
President Trump has approved Mississippi’s request for a major disaster declaration for the South Mississippi counties impacted by flooding from the remnant of Tropical Storm Arthur. Individual…
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch launches run for governor
Another Mississippi elected official has announced their run for governor in the 2027 elections. Republican Attorney General Lynn Fitch officially launched her bid for the governor’s mansion…
Community attends Faith Fest event in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point shares details on their Faith Fest that took place over the weekend. Over 100 people fished, families lined the…
Harrison County Library System holds open house showcasing library resources, programs
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Harrison County Library System hosted a community open house for its Biloxi libraries on Monday, inviting residents to discover everything…
Long Beach recognized as top six city in Mississippi
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is celebrating being recognized as one of the top six cities in the Magnolia State. Mayor Tim Pierce…
City of Gulfport seeks public comment for 2026 annual action plan
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is seeking public comment on this year’s annual action plan. A draft of the plan can be found…
Stone County organizations working to help Hood Industries employees after mill closure
More than 250 workers are expected to lose their jobs when Hood Industries permanently closes its Wiggins plywood mill at the end of August.…
Stone County students celebrate first day at brand-new Stone High School
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday marked a major milestone for Stone County students as they walked through the doors of the brand-new Stone High School…
Moss Point School District names Dr. Michael Battle as superintendent
MOSS POINT, Mississippi — The Moss Point School District Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Michael Battle to serve as the district’s next superintendent. Dr. Battle brings more than 20 years of experience in public education as a teacher, principal,…
Moss Point mayor addresses tree removal questions during River City Chat
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is sharing details with residents when it comes to tree removal. Mayor Billy Knight shared the…
Biloxi man sentenced to life in prison for killing neighbor after dominoes game dispute
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of killing his neighbor during an argument over a dominoes game. A Harrison County jury found 60-year-old Julius Taylor Jr. guilty of…
Powerball Jackpot climbs to ahead of Monday Night Drawing
The Powerball jackpot is taking another big jump. It has now skyrocketed to an estimated $748 million. That’s a $325 million cash value. Nobody matched all six numbers…
Small Sliders teaming up with HOF QB Drew Brees for a good cause
Small Sliders is teaming up with a football legend and it’s all for a great cause. Small Sliders is partnering with Hall of Fame Quarterback…
Pascagoula Youth Baseball 6U All-Stars bring Diamond Youth Baseball World Series Championship home
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-A youth baseball championship is headed back to the Mississippi Gulf Coast after more than 50 years. The Pascagoula Youth Baseball 6U All Star Team has won the 2026 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series, bringing the DYB World…
Construction begins on new welcome center on I-10 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Construction work on the new Jackson County Welcome Center kicked off last week. MDOT says crews are in the process of…
Biloxi Yacht Club restoring Old Biloxi Library into new clubhouse
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Yacht Club is sharing an update on the restoration of the Old Biloxi Library, which is serving as the club’s new…
Mississippi joins new fraud prevention task force
Mississippi is joining a new regional effort to crack down on fraud. State officials, including the treasurer, secretary of state, AG, and auditor, helped launch the Southeast Regional Fraud…
Keesler Air Force Base holding blood donation drives
Keesler Air Force Base is giving a heads up for blood drives happening all next week. First up is on Monday, August 3, the Blood Donor Center will…
Keesler Medical Center team members complete RHT course
The Keesler Medical Center is sharing their team completed their first relations for healthcare transformation course. This training is all about caring for the whole person, both patients…
City of Gulfport alerting residents to road closure for section of 26th Street
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is alerting residents to a road closure for a section of 26th Street. The closure is…
New electric crane to be installed at Port of Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A new hybrid harbor crane will be installed soon at the Port of Gulfport, part of an effort to expand cargo capacity and…
Four Gulfport officers graduate from command college
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Police is congratulating four of their members for graduating from the Mississippi Command College at Ole Miss. Those graduates are Sergeant Bryan Farrar, Detective Sergeant…