Saucier-Advance Road closed for bridge replacement work
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- In the Saucier community, a stretch of road is now closed for the next six months for a bridge replacement project. Saucier-Advance Road between Andre Drive…
US will start revoking passports for thousands of parents who owe child support, AP learns
By MATTHEW LEE WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department will begin revoking the U.S. passports of thousands of parents who owe a significant amount of unpaid child support. The department told The Associated Press on Thursday that the revocations would begin Friday…
Kirby Creek Bridge in Stone County closed indefinitely
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County leaders have shut down a bridge east of Wiggins after a recent inspection revealed safety concerns. The Kirby Creek Bridge on Big Four Road will be closed until further notice. If you live or…
StartUP Gulf Coast hosting Pitch Competition
Start Up Gulf Coast is hosting their second Pitch Competition this month. Fourteen people will take the stage, pitching ideas for a chance to earn a share of $15,000. That…
Survivors of Mississippi tornadoes crawled under furniture and held onto their kids
By JACK BROOK, R.J. RICO and KATHY McCORMACK BOGUE CHITTO, Miss. (AP) — Anunciata Schwebel could only watch in horror on FaceTime while her friend and tenant slunk into a bathtub to take cover from one of several tornadoes that slammed into Mississippi just after sunset…
Pirate Day in the Bay returning to Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Pirates are taking over Bay St. Louis next week! The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse will be hosting Pirate Day in…
Mother’s Day offerings at Logan’s Roadhouse
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and Logan’s Roadhouse is getting ready to help families celebrate. Joining us is Jordan Jones and Kenzel Welsey with Logan’s Roadhouse.
Celebrating our Coast student athletes at WXXV 2026 Student Athlete Banquet
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One of WXXV’s biggest events of the year wrapped up at the Great Southern Club in Gulfport Wednesday night. This year’s athletes…
Mississippi Power reminds customers to sign up for outage alerts
Mississippi Power is using this time to remind residents it is important to have a plan in place. Ahead of hurricane season and while there is…
17 Injured After Severe Weather Across Mississippi
PEARL, Miss. — The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says 17 people were injured during severe weather that impacted the state on May 6 and 7. No fatalities have been reported. Preliminary damage reports have been received from five counties, with…
Community invited to participate in National Day Prayer
National Day of Prayer in the Magnolia cities across the Coast are encouraged to hold a prayer gathering. Citizens are gathering at churches and government buildings. WXXV News…
Pascagoula native Nelson Walker sailing across the world
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- May 7 marks one year since Pascagoula native Nelson Walker set sail to circumnavigate the globe. He left from the Singing River Yacht Club. Since then, he has…
Arrests made in Wednesday night shooting
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 19-year-old Princeton Dunn and two juveniles. All three were charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to Sheriff Haley, the Harrison County Sheriff's Office responded to Palmer…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing nine rehabilitated turtles Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a special event Thursday afternoon. A turtle release is taking place on Biloxi Beach. A total of nine turtles have been…
President Trump revives student fitness test in nationwide boost to youth health
President Trump is bringing back a familiar fitness tradition for students nationwide. The president signed a memo Tuesday restoring the presidential fitness test, reviving…
Lake Mars dredging project set to begin Friday in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County officials are asking boaters to use caution in the Lake Mars boat launch area starting this weekend. Routine maintenance…
Shooting investigation underway on Dedeaux Road
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting on Dedeaux Road near Latimer Road at a business. According to police, an individual shot into a vehicle just before 6pm on Wednesday. GPD says no one was…
Harrison County Sheriff's Office investigating shooting on Palmer Creek Drive
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — The Harrison County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting on Palmer Creek Drive off of East Wortham Road. HCSO says it happened around 6:00 on Wednesday evening. This is an ongoing investigation. We will keep…
Hyde-Smith backs Senate rural health bill that would help six Mississippi hospitals
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is backing bipartisan legislation aimed at helping keep rural hospitals afloat. Senate Bill 4460 would extend the Rural Community Hospital…
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo is not running in the Preakness
By STEPHEN WHYNO Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in the Preakness Stakes next weekend, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday. DeVaux and owners decided to skip the Preakness and set their sights on the Belmont Stakes on June 6 at…
Cruisin’ the Coast named best car show by USA Today
Cruisin’ the Coast is once again riding high after being named the best car show in the country by USA Today readers. This marks the seventh…
Coast Electric scheduling maintenance in several areas in Biloxi
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV) — Residents in several South Mississippi neighborhoods should prepare for a temporary power outage Thursday morning as Coast Electric conducts scheduled maintenance. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 8 a.m. until noon, Coast Electric crews will…
Lucedale Man arrested, charged with aggravated assault in George County shooting
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) — A Lucedale man has been arrested and charged following a shooting reported Tuesday night in George County. According to the George County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 8:51 p.m. on May 5, 2026, to the 100…
Remembering Long Beach officers Det. Northcutt and Sgt. Morgan 28 years later
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Today marks a somber anniversary for the men and women of the Long Beach Police Department. It was on this…