State troopers across the country are vying for the best cruiser. Landon Orozco with Mississippi Highway Patrol joins us in studio to talk about this year’s ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is featuring their 2024 Ford Mustang. The Highway Patrol is using Clarksdale as a backdrop this year, featuring the state’s role in blues music. Ground Zero…
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- Attorney General Lynn Fitch announces a human trafficking reporting app has made its way to the state. The app is called “Simply Report”, allowing citizens to anonymously report suspected human trafficking in the state. The app provides a tool for users to recognize and report indicators or trafficking directly to appropriate authorities. The app is free and…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies’ Research Department is seeking interns for Fall 2025. Those interested would study Bottlenose Dolphins in the Mississippi Sound. The program itself is designed for students and early-career scientists interested in marine science. Applicants must be 18 or older, the deadline to apply is July 31st. You can click HERE for more…
Going into effect today is the new grocery tax. Beginning July 1, the grocery tax state-wide will decrease from 7 to 5 percent. This includes food and drinks eligible for purchase with food stamps, but it excludes alcohol sales, vitamins, pet food, and more. This comes after House Bill 1 was passed allowing grocery taxes to decrease while increasing tax…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies shares some exciting news. A rough-toothed dolphin named Dagny – rescued by IMMS back in 2018 – has found her forever home at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida. Dagny came to IMMS following Hurricane Michael, the organization receiving a call about a dolphin in distress in Biloxi. The team worked…
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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In the City of Gulfport Monday, incoming Mayor Hugh Keating and members of the City Council were sworn into office. They were joined by family members, friends, other Coast leaders, and plenty of residents in the chapel at Centennial Plaza. Each official took an oath of office, promising to fulfill their duties in the interest of the…
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV) – Monday evening, Bobby Cox was sworn in as the new mayor of Ocean Springs. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Mary C. O’Keefe Center in Downtown Ocean Springs and was open to the public. Bobby Cox has lived in Ocean Springs his entire life and has served as the alderman at large for the…
The Fourth Annual Big T Invitational took place this Saturday in Biloxi. It’s more than just a golf tournament, but an event where people come together to honor a life they loved while helping others along the way. Sports Director Ansley Brent was at the invitational to interview Big T’s son, Blake Miller, to learn how he’s continuing his father’s…
Our WXXV Play of the Day is huge news out Ocean Springs! Ocean Springs Sprinter Jax Coleman has signed to join the track and field program at Purdue! Currently holding the outdoor school records in the 100m, 200m and 400m, the future Boiler is the school’s third Division I signee, and the first to sign to the Big 10 Conference….
South MS Volleyball Club’s Surge 16-1 National has officially brought home the Garnet Championship in the Club Division at AAU Nationals! Over the course of the 4-day tournament, these girls battled through tough competition and came out 500 strong – showing grit, talent, and heart every step of the way. This was South MS Volleyball Club’s first ever trip to…
The excitement continues over in Biloxi as one of their own receives the highest honor in Mississippi yet again! Biloxi pole vaulter Julie Segroves has been selected as Mississippi’s girl Gatorade Player of the Year for Track and Field for the second year in a row. This honor is awarded to the top athlete in the state in their…
Happy Monday, South Mississippi! After numerous storms throughout the afternoon and some rain lingering through the evening, we are expecting drier conditions overnight. However, we have a lot of moisture and instability so it won’t last too long and we will see more showers and a few storms popping up by sunrise, especially along the coast and offshore. We’ll hover…
It’s time for the 2025 Best Looking Cruiser Contest, state troopers across America submit their cruisers to take home the title. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is featuring their 2024 Ford Mustang. The Highway Patrol is using Clarksdale as a backdrop this year, featuring the state’s role in blues music. Ground Zero Blues Club is front and center, as well as…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A $45,000 renovation project to Miramar Park in Biloxi is currently underway to replace the aging playground structure installed after Hurricane Katrina. Crews have initiated demolition to make way for a brand-new play structure and shade canopy. Miramar Park in Biloxi is temporarily closed for work. Signage indicates it will reopen once the new equipment and shaded…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s a big day across the Coast as many cities are holding inauguration ceremonies for newly-elected officials. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen joins us from Gulfport ahead of the inauguration of Mayor Elect Hugh Keating and seven city council members. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, Inauguration, mayoral elect
BREAKING: Gulfport High School has announced Myles Gentry as new Head Baseball Coach. Gulfport High School is celebrating that Myles Gentry has been offered and accepted the role as the newHead Baseball Coach, Gulfport Athletic Director Matt Walters has confirmed the recent actions and stated a school board meeting will take place July 7th to confirm the hire. Most recently,…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Hospital Gulfport announces they are part of the nation’s top performing hospitals for treatment of heart attack patients. To receive this recognition, Memorial Hospital had to demonstrate sustained achievement in the chest pain registry for two consecutive years and performed at top level for specific performance measures. Officials saying participation engages hospitals in a robust quality…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Preparations are well underway at Gulfport’s Jones Park for the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. The action really kicks off at noon this Thursday when anglers will head out in the waters of the Mississippi Sound and the Gulf, looking to reel in the big catch. Each day through Sunday, there will be a lot of action…
Diane Bennett joins us in studio to talk about the upcoming Gospel Music BBQ Fundraiser. The fundraiser is benefiting the Magdalene House-Christian Women’s Job Corps. The event takes place Thursday, July 10 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall. For more information call 228-493-0504 or 228-324-6687. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Magdalene House-Christian Women’s Job…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday in Pascagoula, it was a day of celebration as Ingalls Shipbuilding christened a new guided missile destroyer named after a former U.S. Senator and Vietnam war hero. The U.S.S. Jeremiah Denton is named after the former Alabama senator, who spent eight years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. It’s the third Flight III Arleigh…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday, over in D’Iberville, A Latte Friends hosted their first family and caregiver appreciation event. This event featured multiple vendors alongside A Latte Friends so there was something for everyone regardless of preference. The appreciation event served as a way of connecting children and adults with disabilities to some helpful local organizations that include the Civitan…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Fourth of July may still be a few days away, but one coastal city went all out this weekend in celebrating the red, white, and blue. We’re talking about the City of Long Beach’s 4th of July Jubilee. This annual festival is hosted the weekend before the official holiday each year in Downtown Long Beach and…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Stone County man is being charged with first degree-murder after a multiple hour standoff with law enforcement on Friday night. Orlando Breland was arrested Friday night and charged with first-degree murder. It all happened after Stone County sheriff’s deputies responded to the area of Thelma Andrews Road where they found a man dead from gunshot…