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.…
Kiln man sentenced to maximum time for domestic assault
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Kiln man has been sentenced to maximum time for domestic assault in Hancock County. Thirty-two-year-old Cory Scott Rogers pled guilty to two charges of aggravated domestic assault. The case began in April 2024. Hancock…
Governor Reeves grants executive clemency for second time since taking office
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves signed Executive Order 1591 which grants executive clemency to Maurice Taylor, who was illegally sentenced to 20 years in prison, with five years suspended. This is the second time Governor Reeves has granted executive…
New laws taking effect, old laws taking shape heading into 2026
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- With the start of another calendar year comes the implementation of new laws across the Magnolia State. One of the biggest…
WXXV Top 10 Stories of 2025
As we close out 2025 with you, our viewers, we’re taking a look back at the stories that shaped our year here in South Mississippi and elsewhere in our region.…
Man found dead in Jackson County hotel
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The man found dead at a Moss Point hotel Tuesday night has now been identified. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. says 33-year-old Reginald Thomas Jr. was found dead of a gunshot wound at the Quality…
Overnight house fire at vacant home in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- In Moss Point, fire crews responded to a house fire on Dora Lane. Moss Point Fire Chief Jason Davis tell us the home was vacant at the time of the fire and it appears at this…
New Year’s Eve celebrations across the Coast
The New Year is fast approaching and cities will be celebrating all along the Gulf Coast. The City of Long Beach will be ringing in 2026 with a ball…
Christmas tree recycling open in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County and Mississippi Power are teaming up to give residents a way to safely recycle their Christmas trees. Kaila Moran Griffith joins us with…
Long Beach Carnival Association hosting two Mardi Gras events
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Carnival season is coming up fast. The Long Beach Carnival Association is hosting two events to kick off Mardi Gras. Joey King and…
Humane Society of South Mississippi shares tips on keeping pets safe during fireworks
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- While fireworks signal celebration for many, the loud blasts can be a source of anxiety for our pets. Humane Society…
Safe driving tips for the New Year’s holiday
As many of you prepare to ring in the new year, now is a good time to remember the principles of sober and safe driving. Many of our…
State Rep. Jeffrey Hulum III announces run for Congress
State Representative Jeffrey Hulum III from Gulfport is off and running. Hulum launched his campaign for Congress in the fourth congressional district. He is one of three…
Fireworks permitted in City of Biloxi on New Year’s Eve
A firework reminder for Biloxi residents now, fireworks are allowed within the City of December 31 after 6 p.m. through 1 p.m. on January 1. The…
Community comes out to Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Celebration
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Kwanzaa Coalition’s annual Kwanzaa Celebration was held Monday night over at the Good Deeds Community Center. Kwanzaa is an annual week-long cultural…
City of Pass Christian upgrading railroad crossings to improve safety
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pass Christian, city leaders are taking new steps to improve rail safety. Eight railroad crossings that previously had no crossing guards…
Gulfport Main Street’s Wednesday at the Market event postponed due to weather
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Main Street Association announced that this week’s Wednesdays at the Market is being postponed. The postponement is due to cold…
Mississippi awarded nearly $206 million for rural healthcare
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded Mississippi nearly $206 million to strengthen healthcare in rural communities throughout the state. This comes after the…
Ocean Springs PD looking for suspect wanted for malicious mischief
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs police are asking for help identifying a suspect from Christmas Eve. According to investigators, the person pictured in the video…
Fire breaks out at closed elementary school in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A fire broke out inside the old East Park Elementary School in Moss Point Monday. Jackson County Fire Protection units were sent…
Three people sent to the hospital after overnight house fire in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Fire Protection teams responded to a fire around 10 Monday night. The fire happened on Goff Farm…
Mississippi float featured in 2026 Rose Parade
The 2026 Rose Parade is set to kick off in two days. Mississippi will have a float in the parade again this year. Charlie Worsham and Visit Mississippi Director…
Elijah’s Closet collecting Mardi Gras throws
Mardi Gras season is fast approaching and Elijah’s Closet is hosting their annual fundraiser. Emily Bowie joins us to explain what kind of throws are needed and where they can…
Harrison County, Mississippi Power team up for Christmas tree recycling
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County has partnered with Mississippi Power to give your Christmas tree a second life and help keep the Coast clean. Your…