Vestige restaurant named James Beard Award finalist
In Ocean Springs, one local restaurant earned a huge honor! Vestige on Washington Avenue was nominated as an outstanding restaurant for the James Beard Award. The requirements include a…
RV park case in Ocean Springs headed to the Mississippi Supreme Court
Jackson County Judge Keith Miller has ruled in favor of Ocean Springs Island RV Resort LLC. - upholding the Jackson County Board of Supervisors…
Government Street closing for Phase Two of project
Government Street in Ocean Springs will be closing to thru traffic for Phase Two of the Government Street Sidewalk Improvement Project. That closure starts June 17th. The complete road closure will be between Blue Heron Boulevard and Hanshaw Road. The…
Juneteenth Events across the Coast
Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19th to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. Local organizations are celebrating the holiday with events across the Gulf Coast. Friday, June 14: Juneteenth Freedom Ball- Club Thirty IV at 8:30…
Two charged in early morning shooting in Gulfport
Two men have been charged in connection with an early-morning shooting on Faust Drive. Police say 20-year-old Traevone Bailey and 31-year-old Rashann Thomas were each charged with two counts of aggravated assault. They were taken to Harrison County jail and…
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…