Biloxi woman convicted in 2025 slashing incident
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)--A Biloxi woman has been convicted of aggravated assault after prosecutors say she slashed a man's throat with a…
Driver who was killed in Tuesday morning wreck on 1-10 in Jackson County identified by MHP
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Highway Patrol has identified the individual who died following a wreck on I-10 in Jackson County early Tuesday morning. The agency says 26-year-old Christian Villa of Gulfport was driving a Kawasaki ZR90 westbound on…
Suspects in officer-involved shooting captured
UPDATE (1:20 a.m. on June 9th): Two suspects wanted for an officer-involved shooting have been arrested Tuesday morning. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says 18-year-old Cortavious Hobbs was wanted along with 19-year-old Cortavion Hobbs. Both were wanted in connection…
Community input meeting for skate park design in St. Martin
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Skateparks Association is hosting a design input meeting for a skate park in St. Martin. That meeting happens at the Cedar…
Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosting Biloxi Skate Fest
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting their Biloxi Skate Fest on Saturday. From noon to 8 p.m., skaters can come out to show off…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic nears finish as anglers compete for big prize
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The 29th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is entering its final stretch with one last chance for anglers to make…
Voters heads to the polls in Gulfport to vote in Ward 2 Special Election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ward 2 residents in Gulfport will head to the polls Tuesday for a special election to choose their next…
19-year-old subject still wanted in connection with officer-involved shooting in Mount Olive, MS, 1 man cleared as subject
UPDATE (9:15 p.m. on June 8th) - Another individual is wanted in connection with an officer-involved shooting in Mount Olive, Mississippi on Monday afternoon. The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says 18-year-old Cortavious Hobbs is wanted along with 19-year-old Cortavion…
Grand opening of Downtowner in Gulfport set for Tuesday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Downtown Gulfport’s newest eatery officially opens for business Tuesday! The Downtowner is the latest venture from Robert St. John and his new South Restaurant…
Traffic Alert: Washout forces emergency road closure on Kiln-Delisle Road
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County roads crews are working to repair a major portion of Kiln Delisle Road that washed out as a result of recent rainy conditions. Kiln-Delisle Road from I-10 to Vidalia Road is closed until further…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department shares numbers from Click it or Ticket campaign
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing their numbers from the 2026 Click it or Ticket campaign.…
House destroyed in Monday morning fire in Harrison County, no injuries
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County woman escaped a Monday morning house fire, thanks to her smoke detectors going off. Harrison County Fire Rescue crews quickly responded to the scene on Robinson Road. The house is a total loss…
‘Dad Tribes’ app helps local dads connect with each other
An app is coming to the Gulf Coast that will allow dads to meet others with similar interests. ‘Dad Tribes’ is the name of…
Community celebrates Pride Day 2026 in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- There was no shortage of energy on the Gulfport waterfront over the weekend as a large crowd gathered for the 2026 Pride Day Festival at Jones…
Historic Biloxi Saenger Theatre reopens, marking long-awaited comeback for Gulf Coast landmark
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Saenger Theatre finally made its encore over the weekend. After years of anticipation and countless restoration efforts, the historic…
Emergency crews respond to train derailment in Harrison County Sunday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue along with other local agencies responded to a trail derailment Sunday morning. The freight train was carrying…
Wiggins Fire Chief selected as VP for southern district of state firefighters association
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis has been nominated and selected for a big role! Chief Purvis has been selected as…
Alligator draw applications now open
A reminder from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, the public water alligator draw is still open for applications. You have until June 12 to get your application in.…
Sparklight gives back to Jackson County Animal Shelter
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Sparklight has donated $1,500 to the Jackson County Animal Shelter at the conclusion of its ‘Connect for a Cause’ campaign. Sparklight donated $10 over…
Coastal Family Health Center in George County remaining open during summer
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District is sharing that throughout the summer, the Coastal Family Health Center will remain open to students…
Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center at Pascagoula Hospital ranks top ten nationally
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center at Pascagoula Hospital has been recognized among the top ten percent of inpatient rehabilitation centers in the nation. Based…
Road closure scheduled for parts of Rippy Road in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power has scheduled a road closure on Rippy Road in Gulfport. The area affected is between Creosote Road and Cuandet Road. That…
University of Southern Miss to add new science research facility
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The University of Southern Mississippi plans to add a new state of the art science research facility on the Hattiesburg campus. The Mississippi…
Parts of Three Rivers Road in Gulfport scheduled for closure
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is alerting residents about a road closure set to start next week. Three Rivers Road between Dedeaux Road and…