City of Lucedale announces Halloween hours
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Lucedale is sharing their Halloween hours for this year. Those hours are being observed from 5 to 8 Saturday evening. All are encouraged to…
Anchor of Hope opens first food pantry in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A new community food pantry in Pascagoula is helping families facing food insecurity by providing free food and an opportunity for residents to give…
Election 2026: Independent Carl Boyanton running for Congress
On the ballot for South Mississippi voters is the race for the Fourth Congressional District. Three candidates are in the running. WXXV’s Aubrey Spears spoke with Independent Carl…
President Trump stops in Mississippi to campaign for Cindy Hyde-Smith
CORINTH, Miss. (WXXV)- President Trump traveled to Mississippi to campaign for incumbent Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, underscoring the importance Republicans are placing on the race. Trump…
The Gulf Coast Mardi Paw Dog Show Cluster returns to Harrison County
The Gulf Coast Mardi Paw Dog Show Cluster is bringing the community together at the Harrison County Fairgrounds for a day of great food,…
Fight CMD hosting inaugural charity golf tournament
A local family is turning their daughter’s rare muscular disorder diagnosis into a mission to find a cure. Fight CMD is hosting its inaugural charity golf tournament ‘On Course…
Biloxi landlord convicted of sexual battery of tenant
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi landlord was convicted of one count of sexual battery of a tenant after a two-day trial. According to District Attorney W. Crosby Parker, 65-year-old Tam John Trieu, of D’Iberville, was convicted last week on…
Humane Society of South Mississippi cuts ribbon on urgent care facility
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is expanding access to veterinary care with the official opening of a new urgent care facility.…
Boot Race steals show at Llamapalooza
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Fly Llama Brewing brought the party to the streets this weekend for its 2026 Llamapalooza Festival. From new beer and seltzer releases to live music, there was…
Mississippi State Quarterback Kamario Taylor out for the season
Mississippi State Quarterback Kamario Taylor will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, the team announced on Tuesday. Taylor will undergo surgery on a foot injury. He is expected to make a fully recovery and return to 100 percent. Taylor…
Harrison County Trunk-Or-Treat kicks off Halloween week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Halloween is just days away, and the Gulf Coast is getting into the spooky spirit. Family-friendly fun is happening all week long, bringing the community…
Local officials share safety tips ahead of Halloween
Halloween is just days away and this year it falls on a Saturday. With trick-or-treaters and partygoers out late, safety experts are urging everyone to stay alert and…
Pete Buttigieg to rally with Scott Colom in Biloxi on Tuesday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Former U.S. Transportation Secretary and South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg is scheduled to visit the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Tuesday for a campaign rally with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom. Buttigieg will join Colom…
MSDH spreads awareness for National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
October 25th through the 31st is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The State Department of Health is encouraging parents to get their children and homes tested for…
Connected Living with C Spire: Cybersecurity Awareness Month
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global initiative that raises awareness about online safety. WXXV’s Aubrey Spears spoke with C Spire’s Director of PR and Communications, TJ…
Closure scheduled for Russ Road in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is alerting drivers about a closure for Russ Road, starting on October 29 at 8 in the morning. That closure is between…
Updated absentee voting numbers released ahead of general election
With just over a week until Election Day, absentee voting continues across Mississippi. New numbers released by the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office show more than 64,000…
Jackson County woods fire now 100 percent contained
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The woods fire in Jackson County is now fully contained, but officials say smoke could continue to impact the surrounding area for several weeks.…
Singing River Hospice of Light hosting remembrance ceremonies
November is National Hospice Month and Singing River Hospice of Light is helping families across the Gulf Coast honor the lives of those they’ve lost. Through two special…
Burn bans issued across South Mississippi amid dry conditions
SOUTH MISS, (WXXV) - Several South Mississippi communities have issued burn bans as dry conditions continue to increase the risk of wildfires across the region. Stone County…
‘Voices under the Oaks’ returns to Live Oak Cemetery in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A story is coming to life in Pass Christian as three remarkable women from the past share their stories of…
Gautier man killed in Saturday crash on I-10 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gautier man is dead after a crash on I-10 in Jackson County Saturday night. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, officials responded to a fatal crash on I-10 at 11 p.m. Saturday, October 24. Once on…
City of Long Beach shares update on harbor projects
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing updates on upcoming projects for the harbor. Projects are currently out for bid and officials also…
Stone County School District dedicates new Tomcat Field
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Before the whistle blew between the Stone Tomcats and Vancleave Bulldogs, Tomcat Nation held a special event that will forever be part of history.…