Eleven puppies rescued near Sam’s Club

A heartwarming rescue story out of Harrison County where much work went into rescuing eleven puppies. The elusive mama dog at Sam’s Club hid her puppies under a house in the area, making it difficult to retrieve them. After a lot of failed attempts and planning, Harrison County Fire Rescue and Gulfport Animal Control were able to get these little…

Mississippi shrimpers continue push for clearer seafood labeling

Justin Glowacki -Roy Howard Community Journalism Center

Mississippi shrimpers say their years-long push for clearer seafood labeling is finally gaining traction, not just across the Gulf Coast, but in Congress. Justin Glowacki with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center shows us how the changes could level the playing field for U.S fishermen competing with foreign imports. Ryan Bradley is a fifth-generation commercial fisherman and executive director of…

Woman arrested for attempted mayhem after reports of blades found in bread at Walmart

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department has arrested the suspect in the reports of razor blades in bread at two Walmart locations. Officers were able to locate and take into custody 33-year-old Camille Benson from Texas. She is charged with attempted mayhem and her bond has been set at $100,000. Benson was processed and transported to the Harrison County…

Community comes out to celebrate holiday festivities in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, the Children’s Christmas Parade and Lighting of the Town Green brought the Christmas spirit to the city. Even with the cold weather, there was a big turn out at the event. The parade featured children on hay wagons decorated for the Christmas season. Beads were tossed to the crowd. At the end of the parade,…

Powerball jackpot continues to rise

The Powerball is getting more interesting right before the holidays. No one won the jackpot again in Monday’s drawing. It’s now expected to reach $1.25 billion by Wednesday’s drawing. This marks only the second time this year a jackpot north of a billion dollars has been up for grabs. Even if the winner takes the money as a lump sum,…

Fire safety tips during cold weather

With more freezing temperatures ahead, it’s important to remember fire hazards so that you can stay safe while trying to stay warm. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley spoke with Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley for some reminders. Categories: Local News Tags: cold weather, Fire safety tips

State Rep. Jeffrey Hulum III announces run for congress

A Gulfport lawmaker is apparently throwing his hat in the ring for next year’s race in Mississippi’s fourth congressional district. In a Facebook post on Monday, District 119 State Representative Jeffrey Hulum III announced his intention to run for the fourth district seat as a Democrat, currently held by incumbent Republican Representative Mike Ezell. Hulum is an Army veteran and…

Naval Construction Battalion Center gate closures for holidays

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport is updating their gate hours as we head into the holiday season. The Broad Avenue gate will be closed starting December 17 and remain closed until January 8. The 28th Street gate will be closed on Christmas Day until New Year’s Day. NCBC wants to thank all drivers for understanding. Categories:…

Mindful Monday: Supporting Those With Mental Health Issues

Kay Daneault with the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi explains the mission of non-profit, programs and resources available locally and offers advice on dealing with stress, depression and grief during the holidays. Categories: Health Tags: depression, Doc, grief, holiday stress, Kay Daneault, mental health, Mental Health Association of South Mississippi, Mental Health Association of South MS, mhasm, Mindful Mondays,…

Gulfport Powerlifting receives state championship rings

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A pair of state championship teams were celebrated at Gulfport High School on Monday afternoon. Members of the 2025 State Champion Powerlifting Teams finally received some well-deserved bling — their championship rings! Current student-athletes as well as recent graduates all came together one more time to celebrate their 2025 titles. The girls team won for the…

Saints Report: New Orleans stuns Carolina, 20-17, thanks to last-second field goal

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WXXV) — The New Orleans Saints played host to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, and the home team came away with the 20-17 victory thanks to some last-minute heroics. The Panthers punched first, but the Saints tied things up on a four-yard touchdown by Devin Neal with just under four minutes until halftime. After adding a field…

Coast Electric warning residents of ‘energy-saving device’ scam

Coast Electric is warning the Gulf Coast about an energy-saving device scam going around. These devices are sold through social media platforms and random emails. Consumers have fallen victim to these scams. The product claims to reduce or even eliminate energy bills. The devices are advertised as balancing or cleaning the power in your home. Coast Electric wants to remind…

Seven Coast teams win MHSAA spirit titles

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Over the weekend, seven teams from across South Mississippi won their respective divisions at the MHSAA Cheer and Dance State Championships in Jackson. Stone Middle School cheer won first place in Junior High Game Day Small. Hancock High School won the state championship in Varsity Co-Ed Cheer. Stone High School also took home championship honors in…

Gulfport Biloxi International Airport opening new fleet maintenance facility

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Biloxi International Airport is officially opening its new fleet maintenance facility on Tuesday. The airport broke ground on the building in July 2024. The facility brings the airport’s maintenance operations under one roof and closer to the terminal. It will also replace an aging building that can no longer accommodate the airport’s growing needs. The $3.24…

12/15 – Another Cold Start Tuesday Then Warming Up

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast

Our cold start to the week continues tonight with widespread frost developing after 10 p.m. and lows falling into the upper 20s inland or low 30s along the coast. Sunshine returns Tuesday, helping temperatures rebound to near 60 before clouds increase Tuesday night. Midweek turns more unsettled as moisture moves back in. Wednesday stays mostly cloudy with a few showers…

HSSM helping pets at the Holiday Vaccine Clinic

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-On Monday, the Humane Society of South Mississippi hosted a holiday drive-through vaccine clinic providing free care to the first 300 pets. Cars lined up as pet owners from across Harrison County got their four-legged family members vaccinated. The clinic provided core vaccines including DAPP or HCP, as well as rabies and Bordetella shots. Microchips and flea prevention…

Coastal Family Health Center opens convenient care clinic in Moss Point

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Coastal Family Health Center has opened its newly renovated convenient care clinic, located alongside the existing pharmacy in Moss Point. The expansion brings primary care services with extended hours to the Moss Point community. The clinic space is brand new. The existing building has been completely renovated to provide a comfortable, patient-centered environment. The clinic is…

Main Street Pascagoula presents Downtown Jingle Crawl

The City of Pascagoula is hosting their Downtown Jingle Crawl this Friday. Olivia Randle with Main Street Pascagoula joins us with more. The fun takes place in the downtown district beginning at 5:30 p.m. with the Christmas parade. Crawl card pick up is from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For more information, you can call Main Street Pascagoula at 228-217-7214. Categories:…

Powerball jackpot rises to over a billion dollars

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $1.1 billion, making it the second largest of the year and the 12th jackpot to cross one billion dollars in the past five years. Though no one took home the jackpot, there were some that didn’t leave empty handed. Across the country, five ticket holders won a million dollars and two people won two…