City of Gulfport launches “Horizons 2045,” a 20 year growth plan

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport has launched a ‘Horizons 2045,’ a long-term community planning initiative designed to guide growth and development over the next 20 years. Gulfport officials held a meeting at City Hall Thursday night to introduce the plan to residents and hear their thoughts and concerns. To lead this effort, Gulfport has partnered with Bridge and…

First responders in Biloxi receive 20 comfort kits

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- First responders out of Biloxi received 20 comfort kits Friday. The police and fire department received these kits as part of Operation Warm Heart, allowing first responders to support children during difficult and emotional situations. Those receiving the kits say they will be a valuable resource for the team when responding to calls involving children. Categories: Featured,…

MDOT launches ‘Road to Gameday’ Campaign

Football season is here and MDOT is launching a new campaign to help Mississippi drivers get to and from their favorite team’s games safely. ‘Road to Gameday’ is a campaign to get fans to use the MDOT traffic app and MDOT website to check for delays, accidents, and other traffic information on your way to and from campus. MDOT officials…

Pearl River Central kicks last-second field goal to secure 17-14 win over Harrison Central in Week 0 scrimmage

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central and Pearl River Central battled in a Week 0 football scrimmage on Friday, with the visiting Blue Devils coming away with the 17-14 win in the final moments of the game. Linebacker Anthony Carpenter scooped up a fumble by the Red Rebels with less than one minute remaining in the game and took it…

Poplarville wins their Jamboree over Vancleave with a final score of 21-6

What better place to begin the 2025 football season than where we left off. The Class 4A State Champions of Poplarville high school played host to Vancleave High School for Week Zero’s Jamboree. Starting with the very first play of the game, the Hornets remained dominant all night long, defeated Vancleave after two quarters with a final score of 21-6….

West Harrison shuts out Pass Christian, 17-0, in Week 0 Jamboree

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — West Harrison welcomed Pass Christian in a football jamboree on Friday, with the Hurricanes bringing the storm and running away with a 17-0 win. The Hurricanes took the 7-0 lead on a short run by Sean Fairley and never looked back. West Harrison will start their regular season on the road next Friday, August 29th, as…

D’Iberville Police Chief sworn in as president of FBI Academy’s Mississippi Chapter

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-D’Iberville Police Chief Marty Griffin of the D’Iberville Police Department has been given a big role in the state. He has been sworn in as president of the FBI National Academy’s Mississippi Chapter. The D’Iberville Police Department shared Chief Griffin’s leadership, dedication, and commitment continues to inspire law enforcement professionals across the state. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

Agreement reached for Jim Simpson Pier in Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Since Hurricane Zeta in 2020, Harrison County has been going back and forth with FEMA over money and design for the Jim Simpson Pier in Long Beach. The two sides have finally reached an agreement. The Harrison County Board of Supervisors will put the contract to replace the pier out for bid in September. Categories: Featured, Local…

WXXV Friday Night Showcase returns

Many South Mississippi High School football programs are participating in jamboree games tonight. That means our High School Football Showcase returns to WXXV NBC tonight at 10. Join Sports Director Ansley Brent, Everett Ganier Jr., Elizabeth Keen, and other contributors for highlights, score updates, and the sights and sounds from all of tonight’s action. Categories: Local News, Local Sports, News…

Harrison County working to curb drug related crime in county; multiple arrests made

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Multiple people are behind bars after several drug busts in Harrison County. We spoke with Sheriff Matt Haley to learn more about how the sheriff’s office is trying to curb drug related offences. This week, we brought you a story about drug efforts in Picayune, and now, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is giving us…

Living Local – Holmes Motors, Inventory

Susie takes a walk around Holmes Motors in D’Iberville with CEO Brian Holmes to see what’s in stock and find out why “there’s no place like Holmes.” Categories: Living Local Tags: brian holmes, car dealership, d’iberville, holmes motors, Living Local, Susie Davis

Fifth-annual Citizen’s Police Academy kicks off in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The fifth-annual Biloxi Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy kicked off on Thursday night, and participants will spend the next few weeks working closely with law enforcement officers. “It’s an opportunity for us to bring citizens from Harrison County in kind of behind the scenes of the police department,” Lieutenant Candace Young explained. “So, it really gives…

Zebra foul born at Hattiesburg Zoo

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- Some cute news out of the Hattiesburg Zoo from this week. Safara the Zebra gave birth to her second foal on Tuesday. This is Safara’s second foal born at the Hattiesburg Zoo. The zoo now houses a total of five zebra. At the time, the foal has not been named. Zoo officials say both mother and baby…

82 Counties in 82 Days: Traveling the state to hear concerns

Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has launched a new campaign called 82 Counties in 82 Days. Tindell plans to visit law enforcement leaders in all 82 Mississippi counties to find out about their needs and concerns. Commissioner Tindell joins us from Jackson to talk about the journey. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: 82 Counties in 82…

20 new citizens take Oath of Citizenship in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The newest citizens of the United States of America took the Oath of Citizenship Thursday morning in Gulfport. A naturalization ceremony took place at the Federal Courthouse in Gulfport. A total of 20 new citizens from 15 countries took part in the ceremony. The new citizens and officials we spoke to after the ceremony say the culmination…