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Stone County man’s first-degree murder charge upheld by state supreme court
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Stone County man convicted of killing his mother will remain behind bars after the state’s highest court upheld his conviction. In a ruling released Thursday, the Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed the first-degree murder conviction of…
Florida woman arrested in Harrison County for cocaine trafficking
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Florida woman is facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop on I-10 Wednesday led to the recovery of more than six pounds of cocaine. Amy Broadt of Fort Walton Beach is charged with aggravated…
Phase two of Lamey Bridge Road Utility Project in D’Iberville extended
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-In D’Iberville, phase two of the Lamey Bridge Road utility project will be extended due to unforeseen circumstances. Beginning Friday, April 23, all lanes of Lamey Bridge will be open through the weekend. The work will begin on…
Christian Collegiate Academy community mourning loss of beloved Coach Steve Spinks
The Christian Collegiate Academy Community is mourning the loss of their beloved Athletic Director and football coach, Steve Spinks. Coach Spinks suffered a stroke on January 2 and it took a toll on him ever since. His wife, Melinda, made…
New Chick-Fil-A location officially opens its doors in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs celebrated a big milestone Thursday as its first Chick-Fil-A location opened, drawing large crowds and hungry Mississippians…
Gulfport Council votes to reject crossing closures
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After significant debate and public input this week, Gulfport City Council members voted to reject a proposal to close two railroad crossings in the Lyman area.…
Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves 1 person dead and 5 wounded
By SARA CLINE BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Two groups exchanged gunfire inside a food court Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana, killing one person and wounding five more, police said. Authorities had initially said as many as 10 people were…
Gulfport City Councilman Ron Roland resigns
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV)-- The family of Gulfport Ward 2 city councilman Ron Roland has submitted his resignation from the council. In a letter submitted to Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating by Roland's son…
Coast seniors receive college scholarships from AlphaCare Urgent Care
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Some high school seniors from across the coast will feel a little more comfortable financially when they start college in the fall…
Clocking in with Spencer: Gulfport Fire Department
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- WXXV News 25’s Spencer Pullen is trading the anchor desk in for a much hotter job! We are about to find out if Spencer has what…
Authorities say they arrested a man planning a mass shooting at a large New Orleans festival
DESTIN, Fla. (AP) — Authorities say a man suspected of planning a mass shooting at a large New Orleans festival was arrested at a Florida hotel with a handgun and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. The event was not named,…
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and GENE JOHNSON WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated…
Multiple agencies respond to house fire in Gulf Park Estates area Wednesday
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Park Estates/ St. Andrews Fire Department, along with Jackson County OES and Ocean Springs Fire Department, spent much of the evening Wednesday battling a house fire in the Gulf Park Estates Area. The department…
Fire crews respond to overnight boat fire in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is sharing details on an overnight boat fire. The fire happened at Shingle Mill Landing around…
As drought continues, Mississippi Forestry Commission continues fighting wildfires with prescribed burns
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Seeing smoke billowing from a distance can be concerning, especially as South Mississippi continues to face abnormally dry…
Volunteers celebrate Earth Day at 15th annual Deer Island Cleanup
In honor of Earth Day, a coastal tradition turned trash into treasure as volunteers teamed up for the 15th annual Deer Island Cleanup. Over 150 volunteers…
New Chick-Fil-A location opens in Ocean Springs Thursday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Coast Chick-Fil-A location is opening its doors Thursday. The new Ocean Springs location on Highway 90 will welcome customers starting at 6:30 a.m.…
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport officials share plans on runway extension project
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- New developments are taking off at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. At Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, a runway is set to get a major…
Crossing arms now up at Pump Branch Road in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New safety measures are now in place at the site where five people were killed in a collision in late March…
Wish granted for Ocean Springs teen battling kidney failure
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A 15-year-old Ocean Springs high schooler battling end stage kidney failure received a very special surprise Tuesday afternoon. Ciara Blackmon has spent the last…
Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosting youth skate clinic
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting another youth skate clinic this Saturday. The clinic starts at noon and runs until 2 at the Biloxi…
The Markham Hotel celebrates official reopening with ribbon cutting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- After years of renovations, an iconic Gulfport fixture is now back to its former glory. The Markham Hotel was established in 1926…
United Way of South Mississippi’s Dragon Boat Festival sets sail this weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- United Way of South Mississippi is hosting their Dragon Boat race in Biloxi this weekend. The fun happens at Harrah’s Gulf Coast Great Lawn beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday. All proceeds from the Dragon Boat Festival will…
Update on City of Biloxi beautification efforts
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is looking to the future with a new plan to enhance its coastal beauty. City council members met Tuesday to discuss a…
Ocean Springs board to move forward on bike safety plan
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A 2018 Jackson County bicycle, pedestrian, and trails master plan is officially back on the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen’s agenda. The…
Gulfport High robotics team competing in World Championship
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A local high school robotics team is headed to the world stage after an impressive season of competition. Gulfport High School’s Team Fusion 364 has…
Stone County man’s first-degree murder charge upheld by state supreme court
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Stone County man convicted of killing his mother will remain behind bars after the state’s highest court upheld his conviction. In a ruling released Thursday, the Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed the first-degree murder conviction of…
Florida woman arrested in Harrison County for cocaine trafficking
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Florida woman is facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop on I-10 Wednesday led to the recovery of more than six pounds of cocaine. Amy Broadt of Fort Walton Beach is charged with aggravated…
Phase two of Lamey Bridge Road Utility Project in D’Iberville extended
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-In D’Iberville, phase two of the Lamey Bridge Road utility project will be extended due to unforeseen circumstances. Beginning Friday, April 23, all lanes of Lamey Bridge will be open through the weekend. The work will begin on…
Hancock County students praised for response after bus driver suffered medical emergency
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Hancock County School District leaders are praising the quick thinking of Hancock Middle School students during dismissal Wednesday. The district says…
Christian Collegiate Academy community mourning loss of beloved Coach Steve Spinks
The Christian Collegiate Academy Community is mourning the loss of their beloved Athletic Director and football coach, Steve Spinks. Coach Spinks suffered a stroke on January 2 and it took a toll on him ever since. His wife, Melinda, made…
New Chick-Fil-A location officially opens its doors in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs celebrated a big milestone Thursday as its first Chick-Fil-A location opened, drawing large crowds and hungry Mississippians…
Gulfport Council votes to reject crossing closures
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After significant debate and public input this week, Gulfport City Council members voted to reject a proposal to close two railroad crossings in the Lyman area.…
Woman arrested on felony embezzlement charges in Poplarville
Poplarville, MS – On April 22, 2026, the Poplarville Police Department arrested Carolyn Tedford, 64, of Poplarville, Mississippi, on charges of Felony Embezzlement and Felony Uttering Forgery. The arrest follows a month-long investigation initiated after concerns were raised regarding financial…
Candlelight vigil for National Crime Victim Week
The District Attorney’s Office for the 2nd Circuit Court District of Mississippi is hosting a candlelight vigil next week in recognition of National Crime Victim Week. Assistant District Attorney…
Artists invited to take part in program at Traveler Café at WAMA
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is inviting the Coast to take part in their local artist program. This is a chance to exhibit…
Gulfport City Councilman Ron Roland resigns
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV)-- The family of Gulfport Ward 2 city councilman Ron Roland has submitted his resignation from the council. In a letter submitted to Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating by Roland's son…
The Woolmarket Library celebrating Ecosystem Month
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Woolmarket Library is kicking off Ecosystem Month, using April to offer environmentally focused programs. Branch Manager Kyla Grace joins us in studio with more. The…