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National Prayer Rally for Nolan Wells in Biloxi Wednesday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- August 19 would have been Nolan Wells’ 19th birthday. One Biloxi church is marking the occasion with a community prayer rally. The gathering begins Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Greater St. John AME Church in Biloxi. Doors…
Budget talks continue in City of Biloxi ahead of next fiscal year
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is in the middle of budget talks. The next fiscal year begins October 1. The budget must…
Hot and humid stretch continues
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 79. A few showers or thunderstorms are possible through the early evening, but most areas should stay dry. Tuesday will…
Mississippi Gulf Coast reflects on Hurricane Camille 57 years after landfall
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Hurricane Camille left a lasting mark on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Fifty-seven years later, the community still continues to honor those who…
Gulfport Police investigating shots fired near Three Rivers Road
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - The Gulfport Police Department responded Monday afternoon to the area of Cal Lane and Three Rivers Road where multiple shots were fired at a home. According to officials, officers were advised a dark colored sedan was…
Woman charged in connection with human trafficking investigation in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -The Gulfport Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with a human trafficking and kidnapping investigation involving a juvenile victim. According to police, 38-year-old Krystal Leann Householder of Gulfport was arrested on Aug. 15 and charged with…
NAACP joins family legal team in Nolan Wells death investigation
The NAACP is joining the legal team seeking answers in the death of Nolan Wells. The organization’s office of general counsel says it will work alongside…
Bayou Cumbest woods fire under control, smoke expected to linger Monday
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A woods fire that flared up Sunday afternoon and led to the evacuation of a number of people in the Bayou…
Family of Nolan Wells wants phone examined this week
The legal team for Nolan Wells family say they are ready to turn over his phone for a joint forensic examination. In a letter sent to Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath Monday morning, the team asked her office…
Work continues on the Long Beach Gateway project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Finishing touches are underway at the Long Beach Gateway. One of the newest features are swings located near the tower with the Long Beach…
FEMA Disaster Service Centers to open in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County residents and businesses impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur can now apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA assistance is available to eligible homeowners and residents with public assistance also available to eligible…
Mississippi agriculture leaders to meet with USDA officials
Mississippi agriculture leaders are heading to Washington to discuss challenges facing farmers and producers. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson will lead a delegation of Mississippi farmers, ranchers, and industry…
Work at Garfield Ladner Pier in Waveland ramps up
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Waveland city leaders recently posted pictures of reconstruction work in progress at the Garfield Ladner Pier. All that exists of the pier currently are…
Governor Reeves gives update on rural health program
Mississippi is getting a bigger than expected boost to improve rural health care. The Trump Administration has approved nearly $206 million for the first year of the state’s…
Memorial Health System now using 7D flash navigation system
Memorial Health System is utilizing a new technology to make procedures more precise. Dr. Omar Hegazi and his team are using the 7D flash navigation system that…
MGCCC hosts two-day community job fair at Perkinston campus
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- With Hood Industries mill set to close, many workers are now looking for new career opportunities. MGCCC is connecting the community with the resources…
State Supreme Court upholds lawsuit dismissal involving healthcare tech company in Harrison County
The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit involving a healthcare technology company in Harrison County. Demtrius Johnson sued Health…
Dangerous heat expected this weekend
South Mississippi is in for a pretty hot weekend, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s and heat index values reaching potentially dangerous levels. An Extreme Heat Warning is…
Harrison County leaders begin fiscal year budget planning with requests under review
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Important budget decisions are on the horizon in Harrison County. Supervisors spent part of the day reviewing department requests, county…
Pedestrian dies after early-morning accident on Highway 90
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)--A pedestrian was killed Friday morning after being hit by a vehicle on Highway 90 in Bay St.…
Walter Anderson Museum of Art partners with Moss Point to launch free music series
Moss Point, Miss. - The Walter Anderson Museum of Art, in partnership with Moss Point Main Street and the City of Moss Point, is proud to launch the Levitt AMP Moss Point Music Series. The series brings seven Saturdays of…
Katrina Memorial Blood Drive begins in South Mississippi
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Donors are lining up to give blood as the Katrina Memorial Blood Drive begins its 21st year. Tuesday’s drive took place at Central…
Amtrak Mardi Gras service celebrates one year anniversary
The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service celebrated its first anniversary after a year of connecting communities along the Coast. One year down and the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service is…
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath issues statement regarding Nolan Wells death investigation
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath has issued a statement regarding the death investigation of Nolan Wells. The full statement is below: As District Attorney, I do not have the same freedom to share information publicly that private individuals may have.…
Ocean Springs High School lockdown lifted after student threat deemed not credible
Approximately 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, Ocean Springs High School activated a school lockdown for precautionary reasons after threats were made by a student on campus. The lockdown has since been lifted, and students and staff have returned…
Pet of the Week: Bernie is looking for a forever home!
It’s that time of the week where we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Here as always is Maridee…
Peter Anderson Festival to unveil 2026 official t-shirt at Downtown Ocean Springs event
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Later this evening, people are set to gather in Downtown OS for a big reveal connected to the Peter Anderson Festival. Joining us in studio to tell…
FEMA Disaster Service Center opens in South Mississippi
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County residents and businesses impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur can now apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA assistance is available to eligible homeowners and residents with public assistance also available to eligible…
Pineville Elementary earns Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading School Award for 2026-27
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Pineville Elementary School was recognized Monday for its commitment to building stronger readers. The Mississippi Department of Education presented the school with a 2026-27 Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading School Award. Pineville Elementary celebrated a milestone in…
National Prayer Rally for Nolan Wells in Biloxi Wednesday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- August 19 would have been Nolan Wells’ 19th birthday. One Biloxi church is marking the occasion with a community prayer rally. The gathering begins Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Greater St. John AME Church in Biloxi. Doors…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis has a look at Amtrak Mardi Gras service one year celebration
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras service is celebrating one year back on the tracks! WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis is at the…
Katrina Memorial Blood Drives kick off this week across South Mississippi
A reminder that the Katrina Memorial Blood Drive starts this week. This is the 21st year of the American Red Cross effort, as we remember…
Amtrak representatives to celebrate one year anniversary of Mardi Gras service
Tuesday marks the one-year anniversary of Amtrak’s Mardi Gras service, which brought passenger rail back to South Mississippi for the first time since Hurricane Katrina.…
Budget talks continue in City of Biloxi ahead of next fiscal year
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is in the middle of budget talks. The next fiscal year begins October 1. The budget must…
Deadline extended for online registration for Cruisin’ the Coast
Cruisin’ the Coast has made the major decision to extend the 2026 early bird vehicle online registration. Due to continuous issues regarding online registration, the deadline has…
Mississippi Gulf Coast reflects on Hurricane Camille 57 years after landfall
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Hurricane Camille left a lasting mark on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Fifty-seven years later, the community still continues to honor those who…
Gulfport Police investigating shots fired near Three Rivers Road
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - The Gulfport Police Department responded Monday afternoon to the area of Cal Lane and Three Rivers Road where multiple shots were fired at a home. According to officials, officers were advised a dark colored sedan was…
Woman charged in connection with human trafficking investigation in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -The Gulfport Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with a human trafficking and kidnapping investigation involving a juvenile victim. According to police, 38-year-old Krystal Leann Householder of Gulfport was arrested on Aug. 15 and charged with…