Jeepin the Coast kicks off in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Jeepin the Coast is an annual five-day event uniting Jeep enthusiasts from all around the country. Wednesday was day one of all the fun.…
Buc-ee’s releases opening day plans for Harrison County location
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We are less than two weeks out from the opening of the first Buc-ee’s in Mississippi. Buc-ee’s announced that doors will open to the public at 6 a.m. on June 9. Following that, there will be…
Mississippi relaunching ‘Most Wanted’ list
The Mississippi Most Wanted List is set to be relaunched. The announcement was made by Commissioner Sean Tindell. This list features fugitives with felony charges who pose a significant threat to…
Mercy Cross Center marks one year of changing lives in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) - It’s been one year since the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi opened the Mercy Cross Center in downtown Biloxi — a facility created to combat homelessness…
Minor receives maximum sentence after manslaughter plea
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A 17-year-old in Gulfport recently pled guilty to manslaughter for the shooting death of a 19-year-old woman. The case began in August 2023 when Gulfport Police Department was called to the Wellington Place Apartments regarding a shooting.…
Mississippi GOP makes claims of election fraud and vote buying in Gulfport mayoral race
With the race for Gulfport mayor just days away, the Mississippi GOP has presented what it calls evidence of voter buying, when it comes to…
Gautier PD hosting ‘dunk-a-cop’ fundraiser
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Have you ever wanted to dunk a cop? The Gautier Police Department is giving you that chance! The department is hosting a fundraiser for this Saturday from 9…
May is Stroke Awareness Month: Inside Memorial Health System's Primary Stroke Center
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - May is Stroke Awareness Month, bringing awareness to a disease that affects a little less than 800,00 people in the United States every year. So, what kinds of patients…
‘Let’s Go Gulf Coast’ pop-up event in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Wednesday morning, ‘Let’s Go Gulf Coast’ hosted the very first park pop-up at War Memorial Park in Long Beach. The event served as an…
WXXV’s Lucas Warren is at Jeepin the Coast
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Jeepin the Coast has kicked off in Long Beach! All things Jeeps and ducks take over the Friendly City. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is…
Keesler Federal to merge with Jefferson Financial, adding 14 branch locations in greater NOLA
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Keesler Federal Credit Union announced that its proposed merger with Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union was overwhelmingly approved. The merger represents the largest credit union merger in Louisiana…
Gateway Project construction continues in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Progress is being made when it comes to construction work for the Long Beach Gateway Project. Crews started some demolition work Wednesday and fencing is being…
WXXV Storm Ready Preparedness Special
WXXV’s Storm Ready Hurricane Preparedness Special airs for the first time Wednesday and then two more times this week. Ryan breaks down the forecast and speaks to professionals in our community…
Special legislative session now underway in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Both houses of the State legislature are meeting in special session to pass a state budget, nearly two months after the regular session ended. The proposed…
Hippie Fish Hosts Hiring Event Ahead of Summer Opening at Centennial Plaza
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A brand-new family entertainment center is making its way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and they're hiring now. Hippie Fish, a vibrant new venue…
State Senator Mike Thompson discusses Special Session
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- There will be a flurry of activity up at the state capitol in Jackson on Tuesday. Governor Reeves has called lawmakers back for a special session.…
Pelican Pound Program kicks off in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce, Main Street, and Tourism Bureau is relaunching its signature Pelican Pound program for the upcoming summer. This beloved…
Pascagoula Police warning against social media post claiming female officer is missing
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is warning the public about a social media post making its rounds. The post says that a…
Special session called by Governor Tate Reeves
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves has called a special session of the Mississippi Legislature. The session is scheduled to begin at 11 Wednesday morning. A proposed budget has…
Suspect charged with aggravated assault, shooting into a dwelling in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Jackson County man is recovering from non-life-threatening gunshot wound following a shooting incident in Vancleave. According to Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter, deputies responded to a home on Burney Road where they found the victim…
Four teenagers arrested in connection to a drive-by shooting in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Four people have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in Jackson County. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department has arrested and charged 18-year-old Corey Shanks and two juveniles, a 16-year-old and 15-year-old in this case.…
The Crew behind Jeepin The Coast sets up for Wednesday's kick off
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) - Over in Long Beach, the crew behind Jeepin the Coast is gearing up for the start of their event on Wednesday night. This year,…
One week out from Municipal General Elections
We are exactly one week away from Municipal General Elections in South Mississippi. While many races were effectively decided in the primary elections in our region, a few major…
Avenue of Flags Memorial Day Ceremony in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The American Legion Post 1992 and the City of Gautier hosted their annual Avenue of Flags Ceremony at the Veterans Tribute Tower outside city hall.…