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Harrison County summer meals start; bulk meal pickup full, daily service ongoing
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday was the first day of the Harrison County School District’s summer meal program and school district leaders are sharing an update on a new component of the program. The bulk meal pickup option has reached…
Shrimpers gather for 97th annual Blessing of the Fleet in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The weather was great Sunday for the celebration of a Biloxi tradition that spans generations. The 97th edition of the Biloxi Blessing…
Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1
The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season begins today. According to NOAA’s outlook, they’re predicting eight to 14 named storms, three to six hurricanes, and one to three major hurricanes. This prediction…
Man arrested, charged in stolen fire truck investigation in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — An Alabama man has been arrested on multiple charges following an investigation involving a stolen fire truck and reported break-ins in Jackson County. According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, 26-year-old John Burhing III of…
Two arrested on multiple charges following alleged child abuse investigation in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A man and a woman from George County have been arrested following an investigation into alleged abused involving two…
Silver Alert canceled for Pascagoula man after he Is found safe
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) - A silver alert issued for William Edward Roberts of Pascagoula has been canceled. He has been found safe.
MS Dept. of Mental Health reminds residents help is available as Mental Health Awareness Month ends
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health is reminding people that help is available as Mental Health Awareness Month comes to…
Coast Electric warns customers of phone scam requesting bank info for fake refunds
Coast Electric is warning customers about a phone scam that could leave victims out of more than just a refund. The utility says scammers may call claiming you’ve overpaid your energy bill and are owed money back. The caller may…
Mississippi Power Foundation partners with The Max for America250
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday next year, two organizations are teaming up to highlight the stories that helped shape the nation. The Mississippi Power Foundation is partnering with the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, known as the…
97th annual Blessing of the Fleet returns to Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- One of South Mississippi’s most historic traditions returns this weekend for its 97th year. The Biloxi Blessing of the Fleet begins with the shrimp…
Changes made to parking in Downtown Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Some parking changes are coming to Downtown Gulfport as the summer tourist season begins and new businesses open in the next few weeks. According to Gulfport…
Changes to Harrison County School District meal program
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is expanding its free summer meal program for kids and families. The program begins June 1. Along with traditional…
Vehicle struck by train near intersection of 42nd Avenue and West Railroad Street in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - A vehicle was struck by a train near the intersection of 42nd Avenue and West Railroad Street, according to the Gulfport Police Department. Police say the driver was the only person in the vehicle, and they…
‘Shrek the Musical’ coming to the Beau Rivage in June
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Shrek is one of the biggest animated film characters of all time! ‘Shrek the Musical’ opens on stage at Beau Rivage on June…
Gulf Coast Veterans Affair System receives five-star rating
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System is once again earning national recognition for quality care. The Biloxi-based Veteran Affair System received a five-star rating from…
Two arrested, charged in connection with Memorial Day shooting in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two people have been arrested in connection to a shooting on Memorial Day in Pearl River County. Twenty-six-year-old Raheem Charles and 23-year-old Thomas Daniel have been arrested in that incident after investigators recovered evidence and…
Baby bald eagle returns home in Pascagoula after extensive rehabilitation
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- A baby bald eagle is returning home in Pascagoula after extensive rehabilitation. It’s a big day for Woodside Wildlife Rescue. A bald…
May’s Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Central Elementary’s Callie Mason
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Every month WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one special local educator. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis takes us…
Rain causes roof to collapse at Burnham’s Vital Care in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- This week’s heavy rain caused part of the roof on a Moss Point business to collapse Thursday. Photos show the…
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter: Disappearance of Robin Smith
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter dives into the disappearance of Robin Smith. Smith is a mother and nurse at Memorial Hospital. Twenty-seven years ago, Smith clocked out from her…
Registration available for CTA hurricane evacuation transportation
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hurricane season is officially here and Coast Transit Authority is prepared for evacuation transportation. Registration for this free service is quick and easy. CTA requests that registration is renewed annually. To preregister online, click here. You…
The MS Gulf Coast Billfish Classic returns to South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Anglers from across the Gulf region are heading to Biloxi for one of the region’s premier sport-fishing events this week. The Mississippi Gulf…
State leaders discuss AI tech at MGCCC Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- State officials and employees got a firsthand look at artificial intelligence Friday. The Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network hosted Anthropic Day Mississippi on Gulf…
2026 Jeepin the Coast wraps up
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Jeepin the Coast wrapped up Sunday with a church service on the Long Beach Town Green and the big awards ceremony. The weather cooperated for this year’s…
No injuries reported after Sunday house fire in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point fire crews were able to save a house in the city after a fire broke out there overnight Sunday. Crews got the call around 2:30 a.m. Sunday morning and responded to the scene on…
Harrison County summer meals start; bulk meal pickup full, daily service ongoing
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday was the first day of the Harrison County School District’s summer meal program and school district leaders are sharing an update on a new component of the program. The bulk meal pickup option has reached…
Shrimpers gather for 97th annual Blessing of the Fleet in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The weather was great Sunday for the celebration of a Biloxi tradition that spans generations. The 97th edition of the Biloxi Blessing…
Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1
The 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season begins today. According to NOAA’s outlook, they’re predicting eight to 14 named storms, three to six hurricanes, and one to three major hurricanes. This prediction…
Man arrested, charged in stolen fire truck investigation in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — An Alabama man has been arrested on multiple charges following an investigation involving a stolen fire truck and reported break-ins in Jackson County. According to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, 26-year-old John Burhing III of…
Two arrested on multiple charges following alleged child abuse investigation in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A man and a woman from George County have been arrested following an investigation into alleged abused involving two…
Silver Alert canceled for Pascagoula man after he Is found safe
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) - A silver alert issued for William Edward Roberts of Pascagoula has been canceled. He has been found safe.
MS Dept. of Mental Health reminds residents help is available as Mental Health Awareness Month ends
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health is reminding people that help is available as Mental Health Awareness Month comes to…
Mississippi Aquarium offering behind the scenes animal care experience
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is sharing a new way for the public to get a behind-the-scenes look at an aquarium. The program is called the…
City of Gulfport hosting community blood drive
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is asking the community to make a lifesaving impact at their community blood drive. Every donation stays local to support patients in need in our community. The blood drive runs June 3 and…
Juneteenth Celebration Weekend set to return to the City of Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi has announced the return of the annual Juneteenth Celebration. The Juneteenth Celebration is set to take place on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 at John Henry Beck Park and the Biloxi…
Coast Electric warns customers of phone scam requesting bank info for fake refunds
Coast Electric is warning customers about a phone scam that could leave victims out of more than just a refund. The utility says scammers may call claiming you’ve overpaid your energy bill and are owed money back. The caller may…
Two Mississippi State students named prestigious Astronaut Scholars
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-Two Mississippi State University students have been selected among the nation’s top undergraduate STEM scholars, earning recognition as Astronaut Scholars. Madelyn “Sloan” Berry of Brandon and India “Alex” White of Saltillo were named recipients of the Astronaut Scholarship,…
Mississippi Power Foundation partners with The Max for America250
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday next year, two organizations are teaming up to highlight the stories that helped shape the nation. The Mississippi Power Foundation is partnering with the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience, known as the…