Exclusive Content
Latest News
Engine fire breaks out on Ship Island Ferry
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- An engine fire broke out aboard the Capt. Pete Ferry this morning during a regularly scheduled Ship Island Excursions trip. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley tells us the fire started in the engine room, but crew members…
Community gathers at prayer rally in honor of Nolan Wells’ birthday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Wednesday would have been Nolan Wells’ 19th birthday. In honor of him, one Biloxi church held a prayer rally. Greater St. John AME…
Sting operation in Wiggins leads to business' beer permit being revoked
Wiggins, Miss. (WXXV) - The Wiggins Police Department is alerting the public to a case they've been working on. Starting July 22nd of this year, the department has received complaints of minors being able to buy alcohol and nicotine from…
No signs of the heat letting up this week
Tonight will offer little relief from the heat. Skies will be partly cloudy with temperatures settling into the upper 70s. Winds will remain light, shifting from south to west…
Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell launches campaign for state attorney general
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced his intentions to run for attorney general in Mississippi’s…
Local law enforcement agencies kicking off 2026 ‘Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
If you’re hitting the road for Labor Day, you’ll want to pay close attention. Law enforcement agencies across Mississippi are stepping up…
Two Coastal cities issue burn bans amid dry conditions
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The cities of Waveland and Bay St. Louis are still under a burn ban, as extremely dry conditions continue to create an increased…
Attorney General's office completes review of 2025 deputy-involved shooting in Saucier
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)--Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch's office has ruled that…
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…
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…
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…
City of Picayune names new chief of police
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Picayune has named its next police chief. Assistant Chief James Bolton will take over the department following the retirement of current Chief Joe Quave in September. Bolton brings 35 years of law enforcement experience…
Gulfport Police searching for missing 60-year-old man David Earl Woods
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, David Earl Woods, of Perkinston, Mississippi. Woods is described as a 60-year-old white male, approximately 5’11” tall and weighing 190 pounds, with brown eyes…
Fire crews battled woods fire near Bethel Road Wednesday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Protection is sharing details on a woods fire reported Wednesday. The fire happening on Bethel Road around 3 Wednesday afternoon.…
Clocking in with Spencer: What it takes to be a lifeguard
If you are looking for a job where you can make a splash, the Biloxi Natatorium is hiring for life guards. This is not a job where you sit around and work…
Engine fire breaks out on Ship Island Ferry
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- An engine fire broke out aboard the Capt. Pete Ferry this morning during a regularly scheduled Ship Island Excursions trip. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley tells us the fire started in the engine room, but crew members…
Community gathers at prayer rally in honor of Nolan Wells’ birthday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Wednesday would have been Nolan Wells’ 19th birthday. In honor of him, one Biloxi church held a prayer rally. Greater St. John AME…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis reports at grand opening of new Goodwill location
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Goodwill of South Mississippi is celebrating the grand opening of their newest location this morning. That celebration taking place at…
Sting operation in Wiggins leads to business' beer permit being revoked
Wiggins, Miss. (WXXV) - The Wiggins Police Department is alerting the public to a case they've been working on. Starting July 22nd of this year, the department has received complaints of minors being able to buy alcohol and nicotine from…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing turtles in Alabama
The Mississippi Aquarium will be hosting a turtle release Thursday in Alabama. Taking place on Dauphin Island, one Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle named Circle and one Loggerhead named Pyramid will be returning to the water. The turtle release is taking…
Gulf Blue Navigator earns Time magazine recognition
A South Mississippi-based startup accelerator is getting national recognition. Gulf Blue Navigator has been named one of America’s best incubators and accelerators for 2026 by Time magazine. Operated through…
Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell launches campaign for state attorney general
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced his intentions to run for attorney general in Mississippi’s…
Kennedy Center tells court it won’t try to restore Trump’s name to the building before Sept. 8
By STEVEN SLOAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center has told a federal court that it would not attempt to return President Donald Trump’s name to the building’s facade before at least Sept. 8 as another legal battle over the performing arts venue’s future takes…
Local law enforcement agencies kicking off 2026 ‘Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
If you’re hitting the road for Labor Day, you’ll want to pay close attention. Law enforcement agencies across Mississippi are stepping up…
Two Coastal cities issue burn bans amid dry conditions
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The cities of Waveland and Bay St. Louis are still under a burn ban, as extremely dry conditions continue to create an increased…
Silver Slipper Casino hosting job fair this week
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Silver Slipper Casino is looking to fill a variety of positions with a job fair this Thursday. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blue Bayou Bar and Grill inside the casino.…
2026 Peter Anderson Festival t-shirt design unveiled
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The official t-shirt design for this year’s Peter Anderson Festival has been unveiled. Gulfport Artist Adam Plitt created the 2026 design, featuring Peter Anderson throwing pottery, along with details inspired by the festival. The shirts go…
MDEQ Lifts Water Contact Advisory for Pass Christian Central Beach
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has lifted the beach water contact advisory for Pass Christian Central Beach. Water samples at this station show the area has reached acceptable bacteria levels. Again,…