Mississippi Aquarium releasing two turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium announces that two turtles are being released Thursday afternoon. A Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle and a loggerhead turtle will be returning to the water in…
Local Public Notice Text for June 2026 Morris Transfer of Control Application
On June 18, 2026, Morris Network of Mississippi, Inc., licensee of WXXV-TV, RF Channel 25, Gulfport, Mississippi, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for transfer of control of the licensee from Charles H. Morris, Sr. to the Morris…
Ocean Springs Hospital hosts wedding as patient marries longtime partner
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Here’s a story shared by Singing River Health System, the Ocean Springs Hospital was the site of a marriage this week! A…
St. Rose De Lima Centennial Fair kicks off in Bay St. Louis this weekend
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Bay St. Louis tradition is celebrating 100 years this weekend. The St. Rose De Lima Centennial…
Jackson County officials urge residents to continue monitoring river levels after heavy rainfall
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County EMA officials are urging coastal residents to still monitor river conditions following last week’s heavy rain. Residents…
Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon hosting ‘Halfway to Geaux’ party
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We are now officially at the half way mark between the 2025 and 2026 Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. Because of…
Local ministry providing flood relief in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-In the aftermath of the devastating flooding in Stone County, some families are still picking up the pieces in the long road to recovery. A…
Officials urge residents to be aware of contractor scams in the wake of flooding
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A warning to Gulf Coast families working to rebuild after last week’s historic flooding: watch out for potential scammers.…
City of Pass Christian celebrating 48th annual Blessing of the Fleet
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian will be hosting their 48th Blessing of the Fleet this weekend. The day is set to…
City of Long Beach preparing for 4th of July Jubilee
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing details about their 4th of July parade this weekend. A festival is happening from 9…
FEMA Awards $50M for southern mitigation projects; $2.5M allocated to Long Beach Harbor
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- FEMA is making $50 million available for mitigation projects in southern states. Mississippi is seeing funds for the state…
Residents in Ocean Springs encouraged to report storm damage
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Residents of Ocean Springs are being encouraged to report any home or property damage sustained during last week’s storms. The city’s fire department…
City of Biloxi preparing for Scrapin the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Thousands of custom vehicles and automotive enthusiasts are expected to take over the Coast Coliseum this weekend for one of the biggest car show events.…
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo returns to South Mississippi
The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is kicking off soon. On July 2nd, anglers will be showing off their skills. Richie Valdez joins us with more details.…
11 indicted in Medicaid fraud roundup in Mississippi
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch says 11 people have been indicted in a Medicaid fraud investigation involving more than $12.3 million in alleged fraud. The indictments are part of a nationwide U.S. Department of Justice healthcare fraud crackdown that charged…
Absentee voting now open for Gulfport Ward 2 runoff election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Absentee voting for next Tuesday’s Ward 2 city council runoff in Gulfport is now underway. There are a few ways to cast an absentee ballot. In-person absentee voting will be open at City Hall from 8 a.m.…
Detroit gaming company to buy Scarlet Pearl; deal still pending approval
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Detroit-based company has agreed to purchase the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort in D’Iberville. Ilitch Companies, the parent company behind Little Caesars and the Detroit Tigers baseball team, has announced an agreement to acquire the Scarlet Pearl…
Pet of the Week: Hip Hop is looking for a forever home
Every other Tuesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us as always, we’ve got Maridee Mallette…
Assistance still available for flood victims in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- If you were impacted by last week’s flooding in Harrison County, help is still available. The Red Cross is asking anyone who needs…
Jackson County continuing to provide sand bags to residents
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Office of Emergency Service is updating the public that sandbags will continue to be provided for residents. Those locations include:…
Black bear sightings across the Coast
If you live in D’Iberville or near our coastal waters, you may want to keep an eye out for unusual visitors. D’Iberville police say a black bear was spotted Monday in the area of West Gay Road and Pierce Road.…
Wiggins restaurant gives free meals to flood victims
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One restaurant in Wiggins is stepping up to assist those recovering from the torrential rain and flooding that has slammed Stone County. The Frosty…
Mississippi Attorney General Office reaches settlement with Roblox
Attorney General Lynn Fitch says Mississippi has reached a major settlement with the online gaming platform Roblox, aimed at strengthening safety for children and teens. The agreement requires…
Wiggins church helps community after major flooding leaves Stone County residents in need
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Now that the rain has subsided and tropical storm Arthur is gone, residents in Stone County are working on…