Art contest announced for Mullet Fest in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier’s Mullet and Music Fest is not for a few more months, but Coast artists are invited to submit their artwork right now. That artwork…
Coast cities celebrating Amtrak return to South Mississippi
Amtrak service will be returning to South Mississippi later this month. Several cities, especially those along the route, will be holding celebration ceremonies before the big day. In Bay St. Louis, the train is expected to pass by the station…
Juvenile Justice Symposium kicks off in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Experts from all across the state are gathering at a Juvenile Justice Symposium in Biloxi to learn how to help kids have successful futures. Juvenile…
Back to School Blitz: Meet Sophia Evins, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center's July Teacher of the Month
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- Day two of WXXV and Huntington Learning Center's Back to School Blitz is here, and…
Singing River Health System hosting blood drives to support local family
The Singing River Health System is hosting a blood drive in support of a local family. The drives are in honor of Kevin Chevalier, who…
Update on Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach shared an update on the Gateway Project at the harbor. Officials say work is on schedule. Drainage improvements are currently underway…
New police, fire chief speak to Ocean Springs residents
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with First Responders event took place Wednesday morning. The event was designed to connect community members…
Gulf Coast Primate Sanctuary: Mississippi’s Only Primate Refuge Supporting PTSD Recovery and Fighting Exotic Pet Trade
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV) - The Gulf Coast Primate Sanctuary houses three spider monkeys, two squirrel monkeys, and two kinkajous. It…
Anduril opens solid rocket motor facility in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Anduril officially cut the ribbon this week on its new solid rocket manufacturing complex in McHenry. It’s a process that has been a…
Community comes together for fundraiser for Harrison County sheriff deputy battling cancer
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Harrison County, family, friends, and law enforcement colleagues came out in a big way to help support a sheriff’s…
All-clear given after morning lockdown involving Vancleave schools
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- The all-clear has been given for Vancleave schools after they were put into shelter-in-place mode for a time earlier Wednesday morning. According to a post…
Doctor explains how to reduce risk of exposure to flesh-eating bacteria
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- A dangerous flesh eating bacteria has returned to The Gulf. Vibrio is a type of flesh-eating bacterium, which you’ve probably heard…
ESPN is acquiring NFL Network, rights for RedZone in a deal giving the NFL a stake in the network
By JOE REEDY Updated 8:32 AM CDT, August 6, 2025 Ever since the NFL announced it was looking to sell NFL Network and other media assets, ESPN had been seen as one of the favorites to make a deal. Nearly five…
U.S. Senator Wicker met by protesters during visit to the Coast
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - Mississippi Gulf Coast Mutual Aid Collective is voicing strong opposition to Senator Wicker’s recent support of House Resolution 1, dubbed the “Big Beautiful Bill.” The protest…
New four-way stop to be installed in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach, a new four-way stop sign will be installed at the intersection of Allen Road and Pinecrest Road. That starts on…
Long Beach Railroad Crossing Improvement project continues
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach, another intersection is closing as part of the railroad crossing project. The area being affected is Railroad Street and Cleveland Avenue. The…
Beau Rivage donates school supplies to local school districts
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Beau Rivage employees are giving back to the community by helping students in Harrison and Jackson counties prepare for the school year. Throughout the month…
Government Street paving project in Ocean Springs delayed
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A paving project that was set to begin Tuesday in Ocean Springs has been delayed. According to the City of Ocean Springs on Facebook, the milling process has been delayed due to the contractor having unexpected…
2025 Promote the Vote Theme released
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson’s Office has rolled outs its 2025 Promote the Vote theme. The program aims to enhance civic education surrounding voting and elections for Mississippi youth.…
Secretaries of State visiting the Gulf Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Nearly 30 Secretaries of State from across the United States are on the Coast this week for an annual conference. The National Association of Secretaries of…
Alligator spotted at Gautier Elementary School
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Quite the sight Tuesday morning at Gautier Elementary as parents were dropping their kids off at school! A large alligator was spotted hanging out on campus, right…
Mississippi Lottery announces new monthly games
Savannah Tirey from the Mississippi Lottery joins us to tell us all about the new games this month.
Locally owned businesses react to Amtrak launch nearing
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will soon roll through the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With the intercity service set to roll out in just two…
Gulfport woman charged with aggravated assault after hitting pedestrian with vehicle
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A Gulfport woman has been arrested and charged with one count of aggravated assault. On August 4, officers responded to the area of Orange Grove Road and Highway 49 for a report of an accident involving a pedestrian.…