Gulf Coast AI Summit happening in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- AI is changing the way we work, learn, communicate, and make decisions. Now, the Gulf Coast is bringing that conversation closer to home with the Gulf…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department searching for man wanted on larceny, burglary charges
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s assistance looking a man wanted on charges of grand larceny and commercial burglary. According to the department, James Milton Ryan III is 59-years-old and is described as…
Pizza Hut offering tailgating deals for football season
We’re now entering another full weekend of football action from high school to college and the pros, including the Ole Miss LSU game this weekend. Here to tell…
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Bed Build happening this weekend
A rotary district project to provide children in our communities with a safe place to sleep is staging a bed build this weekend and you can help…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis takes on Jurassic Quest
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Dinosaurs are stomping their way onto the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The fun starts today and runs until Sunday. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis is…
Hometown History: Springs of Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Modern-day Ocean Springs is a city known for its arts, culture, and coastal charm, but the story of how the city got its name is a…
UPDATE: Twelve arrested in connection with fatal shooting of Claiborne County deputy
Pearl, Miss. - The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS) announced the arrests of 12 individuals in connection with the September 7, 2026, officer-involved shooting that claimed the life of Claiborne County Deputy Terrian Bailey. Deputy Bailey was attempting to disperse a…
Pass Christian Fire Department mourns the loss of Retired Fire Chief Richard Marvil
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian Fire Department is mourning the loss of Retired Fire Chief Richard Marvil. Chief Marvil…
Morgan Freeman announced as celebrity guest picker for Ole Miss LSU game
Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman will be the celebrity guest picker ahead of the LSU-Ole Miss game. Lane Kiffin makes his return to Oxford as the Tigers head coach and looks to take on his old team. Number 7 LSU…
Voters in Hickory Hills Precinct in Gautier assigned new polling location
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is sharing that one precinct will have a new polling location. If you live in the Hickory Hills…
HSSM partnering with Pop Brothers, Gulfport PD for adoption event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Humane Society of South Mississippi, Pop Brothers, and the Gulfport Police Department are teaming up for a special event this weekend. An adoption…
19-year-old wanted for Wednesday night shooting at a Pascagoula apartment complex
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is searching for an individual wanted in connection with a shooting at an apartment complex on Wednesday night. PPD says officers responded to a report of gunfire at Taylor Heights Apartments on Old…
City of Biloxi warning against invoice scam
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is warning residents about a scam going around targeting the community development department. Fraudulent invoices are being sent out, claiming to be from the city, the planning commission, or a city planning division.…
Hancock Resource Center receives funds from Department of Veterans Affairs
More than $4 million in federal funding is headed to Mississippi to help veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding the money through programs designed…
Stand the Watch Ceremony honors veterans, raises suicide prevention awareness
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- September is National Suicide Prevention month, a time to recognize the importance of mental health and support for those who served. In recognition…
Clocking in with Spencer: Spencer takes on pizza making
Who doesn’t love a good slice of pizza? What happens when you’re the one making it? This week, Spencer Pullen clocked in at R&B Brick Oven Pizza,…
Paddle Paradise set to take place at Diamondhead Marina
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- A fun event on the waters of Diamondhead is coming up later this month. Here to tell us more about Paddle Paradise and how…
George County Sheriff’s Office arrests Louisiana woman following armed threat and multi-county pursuit
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 46-year-old Louisiana woman is facing a handful of charges in George County. According to the George County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call came in around 7 a.m. last Thursday from a weigh station on Highway…
Wiggins man arrested after stolen car chase in George and Stone counties
A Wiggins man is in custody after deputies say he led them on a chase in a vehicle reported stolen from George County. George County Sheriff’s investigators say a 2002 Ford Excursion was reported stolen Sunday. License plate readers later…
Forrest General Cancer Center hosting annual ‘Fuel to Fight’
The Forrest General Cancer Center is hosting their annual ‘Fuel to Fight’ aimed at helping ease the financial burden of transportation for cancer patients. Joining us ahead…
Center Stage Theatre presents ‘Prelude to a Kiss’
Tonight marks the opening night for Center Stage Theatre’s latest production, Prelude to a Kiss. Here to tell us more about their upcoming performance are Breanna Shenk and…
Struggling US home buyers, and market, face new hurdles as mortgage rates near 7%
By ALEX VEIGA Home shoppers holding out for relief from rising mortgage rates may be in for a long wait. The weekly average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan has been rising for months and reached its highest level in…
Applications now open for GivHer Circle Young Philanthropist Cohort
We’re shining a spotlight on the GivHer Circle Young Philanthropist Cohort and how this program is empowering young women to give back, lead, and make an impact…
The Coast with the Ghosts: Coastal Mississippi unveils 2026 Halloween Lineup
COASTAL MISSISSIPPI (September 17, 2026) – This Halloween, Coastal Mississippi is inviting visitors for a trip filled with fright to experience the Coast with the Ghosts. From hundreds of “witches” parading through historic downtowns to a 40,000-square-foot haunted warehouse, the…