Projects on the Coast for 2026
For the Coast, one of the big things facing the Mississippi legislature this year will be approving economic development projects with money from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Sixteen projects…
Recent fires in Harrison County
In Harrison County, several fires have broken out over the past few days. Officials say some of those fires were caused by fireworks that were not properly disposed of. Today, we’re…
TatoNut celebrates 65 years serving the Coast
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- TatoNut is celebrating 65 years of sweet success. The local favorite was started by Robert Mohler in November 1960 as a Spudnut franchise. He later…
Kings Parade kicks off Mardi Gras season in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The new year is here and the first parade of 2026 is kicking off in Moss Point this weekend. Spencer Pullen sat…
What’s next for Amtrak Train Service in 2026
One of 2025’s biggest stories was the return of Amtrak passenger service to the Coast. So, what’s ahead in 2026 for the Mardi Gras train route? Dave Elliot…
Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association warns of scam
Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association is giving a warning against a scam going around. Members have reported that someone is posing as a representative, trying to…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Westbound lanes cleared on I-10 near Exit 28 after accident
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Law enforcement officials worked an accident Friday afternoon that had traffic blocked on I10 westbound near Exit 28 in Harrison County. A crash near the Long Beach/County Farm Road exit caused the delays. According to Mississippi Highway…
Disney World worker is injured trying to stop runaway boulder at Indiana Jones show
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Walt Disney World worker in Florida was injured while attempting to stop a large runaway prop boulder from rolling into seated spectators at the Indiana Jones live show. The worker at the “Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular”…
Victim identified in fatal pedestrian involved accident on HWY 49
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The person killed in a deadly vehicle-pedestrian crash on Highway 49 has been identified. The Harrison County Deputy Coroner identified the victim as 61-year-old Roberto Martinez. Gulfport PD says Martinez was struck in the 9120 block of…
Preliminary report on fatal Cessna crash over Lake Pontchartrain released
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report regarding the November Cessna airplane crash. Most of the plane has been recovered from Lake Pontchartrain…
Ole Miss wins 2026 All State Sugar Bowl
NEW ORLEANS, LA. (WXXV SPORTS)- We’ve officially entered the new year and what better way to kick off 2026 than to punch a ticket into the 2026 College…
Moss Point police investigating New Year’s Day shooting
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday morning. Authorities in Moss Point were on scene of a shooting that took place…
Intermittent road closures in Gautier as part of Martin Bluff Widening project
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier will see intermittent road closures starting Friday. The closures are part of the Martin Bluff Road Widening…
Destroyer Ted Stevens delivered to U.S. Navy
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding has delivered Arleigh Burke Class guided missile destroyer Ted Stevens to the U.S. Navy. It’s the second Flight 3 Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer the…
MSDH Releases Top Baby Names of 2025
Jackson, Miss- James and Amelia were the most popular names in the state for baby boys and girls born in 2025, respectively, according to the Mississippi State Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records and Public Health Statistics. The Office of…
Keesler Air Force Base hosting health expo
Keesler Air Force Base is hosting a health expo next Friday. For the first time, this expo is open to dependents as well. Captain Carly Rose joins in studio…
Jackson County offering Christmas tree recycling program
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Jackson County’s tree recycling program is underway. You can drop live trees off at five locations in Jackson County: County rubbish site on Seaman Road in…
Man dies after being struck by vehicle on Highway 49 in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - A man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle on Highway 49 on Wednesday night, according to the Gulfport Police Department. Police say the crash happened in the 9120 block of Highway 49, and…
Coliseum Pier in Biloxi reopens to the public
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi’s Coliseum Pier recently received some renovations. The pier is located across the Coast Coliseum on Beach Boulevard. This is the longest Coastal pier in…
Helping veterans during fireworks
Fireworks can be overwhelming for some veterans. Fireworks light up the sky to celebrate a new year. For some veterans, the loud booms and sudden flashes can bring stress and anxiety. Veterans…
Ringing in the new year at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Families gathered at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center Wednesday for a special countdown, not to midnight, but to noon. This was the 15th annual celebration…
Pet of the Week: Benji is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday on FOX we feature a pet for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie…
Crews continue to monitor marsh fires in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Fire Protection crews continue to monitor the areas of a series of marsh fires in the Escatawpa area. That’s happening in…
City of Ocean Springs preparing for New Year’s Eve event
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Excitement is building ahead of tonight’s New Year’s Eve ball drop as Downtown Ocean Springs prepares to ring in the new year.…