Railroad crossing work continues in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A reminder for those in Long Beach, crews are continuing to work on the intersection of White Harbor and Railroad Street. This is an ongoing…
Mississippi appealing mail-in absentee ballot ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
By TAYLOR VANCE/Mississippi Today Updated 10:33 AM CDT, April 30, 2025 Mississippi officials are appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court a federal court ruling that struck down Mississippi’s five-day grace period for mail-in absentee ballots to arrive after Election Day. Attorneys…
Exit 75 rest area in Jackson County temporarily closing
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Exit 75 rest area entrance ramp on I-10 in Jackson County heading west will be closed Wednesday evening. This closure is in…
MDMR accepting financial assistance applications for those impacted by 2019 spillway opening
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is opening applications for a program for those impacted by the 2019 opening of…
Spillway trigger points not in forecast as MS River levels lower
An update by the Army Corps of Engineers offering some good news on the river levels. In an update Tuesday afternoon, the operational trigger points…
MDOT names new State Construction Engineer
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation has named Michael Hogan, P.E., to the position of State Construction Engineer. Hogan has served MDOT for more than 20 years in various construction roles. “We are proud to announce Michael’s promotion to…
MDOT hosting annual Maintenance Meeting
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Transportation is hosting its annual maintenance meeting this week—an important event that brings together maintenance leaders from all across the state. Held each…
One arrested, one wanted in fatal Gulfport shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One suspect has been arrested and one suspect is still wanted in the fatal shooting in Gulfport on Monday night. On April 29, 2025, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 23-year-old Paul Ravin Martin Jr., of Gulfport, Mississippi.…
Progress report for MDOT projects across the Coast
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- From Diamondhead to Woolmarket from I-10 to Highway 49, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is working on hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth…
Fishing Rodeo held for Picayune Special Education students
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) - Special education students from the Picayune School District took part in the annual Fishing Rodeo, hosted by the Picayune Rotary Club. An event they…
Iraq detains Islamic State suspect accused of helping to incite New Orleans truck-ramming attack
By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA and JEFF MARTIN Updated 2:18 PM CDT, April 29, 2025 An official with the Islamic State group has been detained in Iraq, suspected of being involved with inciting the pickup truck-ramming attack in New Orleans that killed more than a dozen people celebrating the…
Pearl River County School District announces selection of new superintendent
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County School District announces the selection of their new superintendent pending board approval. The district announced Tuesday that…
One dead, one injured in crash in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Traffic deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a fatal single vehicle accident. The accident occurred around 6:30 on Monday night. When deputies arrived on scene on Wade-Vancleave Road, they found a pick-up truck…
Huntington Learning Center's Teacher of the Month: Escatawpa Upper Elementary's Nedra McGee
ESCATAWPA, Miss (WXXV) -- Every month, WXXV teams up with Huntington Learning Center to honor a deserving teacher in South Mississippi. April's…
What bills did Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves veto? See the list
By TAYLOR VANCE/Mississippi Today Updated 10:07 AM CDT, April 29, 2025 Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed eight bills that lawmakers sent to his desk during the 2025 legislative session. Legislators, during their next regular session, could override the vetoes if…
One dead following shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is currently investigating a shooting in the area of Holly Circle. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, 16-year-old Cobi Earnest of Pascagoula died following this incident. An autopsy will be performed later…
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence looking for volunteer ambassadors
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence is asking for volunteers ambassadors. The responsibility for an ambassador includes: Raising awareness about domestic violence Connecting…
Moss Point officers honored with community awards
Moss Point, MISS. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence recognized Moss Point officers for their service in the community. The community recognition luncheon happened last Friday and Sgt.…
Waveland shares update to the Marriott Hotel
WAVELAND, Miss (WXXV)- Construction is officially underway on Waveland’s first hotel in more than 20 years, and it's going vertical. The $16 million dual-brand Marriot Hotel, featuring Fairfield and…
New developments coming to Lowery Island in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) - Pascagoula is bound to break ground on a long-anticipated project.. Transforming Lowery Island into a hub of entertainment and relaxation. With…
Enhanced Beauty Esthetics Spa and Salon opens in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a new beauty and wellness establishment along the Gulf Coast offering a range of services including facials, waxing, and other treatments.…
Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies Conference taking place at Golden Nugget
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies kicked off the first day of their spring conference. The conference taking place at the Golden Nugget in Biloxi.…
Suspect arrested for murder in death of Pass Christian woman
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A suspect has been arrested and charged for murder in relation to the death of Joyce Gomez. Thirty-eight-year Brett Huntley Keel was arrested for murder and tampering with physical evidence in reference to the death of…
Mississippi State fires Head Baseball Coach Chris Lemonis
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State Director of Athletics Zac Selmon announced Monday that Chris Lemonis has been relieved of his duties as head baseball coach effective immediately. Lemonis was in his seventh season as the Bulldogs' head coach. A national search to identify the…