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Multiple accidents on I-10 along Pascagoula River Bridge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Multiple accidents on I-10 along the Pascagoula River Bridge backed up traffic Monday morning. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, three accidents left the entire westbound side of the interstate closed. Two of the accidents had no…
War widens as Israeli and US planes pound Iran and Tehran and its proxies hit back
By JON GAMBRELL, MELANIE LIDMAN and SAMY MAGDY DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The war in the Middle East spiraled further Monday as Israel and the U.S. pounded Iran. Tehran and its allies hit back against Israel, neighboring Gulf states, and targets critical to the…
Mississippi Junior Seawolves growing youth hockey along the Gulf Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Nothing pairs with a warm Saturday morning quite like a cold rink, skates and plenty of goals. "I think it's really…
February's Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Gulfport High School's Shana Celentano
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. February's…
William Carey University partners with MC School of Law
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)-William Carey University has teamed up with Mississippi College School of Law. The new partnership allows WCU students who want to pursue a career in law to save time and money. The agreement offers an accelerated pathway that…
Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub to Host 2026 Summer Residency Program at Southern Miss
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- A summer residency program is coming to the University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus. The Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub, also known as The Hub, is holding the six-week program for students majoring in humanities related fields at…
New Dean of College of Health Sciences named at William Carey University
William Carey University is announcing a new dean of their College of Health Sciences. Dr. Alicia Purvis takes over the role. She is a…
Voting still open for Keesler Federal Park as favorite Minor League ballpark
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast still has the chance to vote for Keesler Federal Park as their favorite Minor League ballpark. Voting is part…
Back Bay Mission receives donation from Scarlet Pearl Casino
Back Bay Mission shared they received a generous donation from the Scarlet Pearl Casino. Back Bay shared that each year the casino gives visitors the chance to…
Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame nominations open
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Nominations are now open for the 2026 Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame class. If you know of a deserving legendary Biloxi athlete or coach, you can…
Repairs to proceed on Garfield Ladner Pier in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Work is about to ramp up to repair Waveland’s city pier. J.E. Borries Incorporated of Pascagoula is the agency tasked with rebuilding the Garfield…
UPDATE: Missing vulnerable adult in Gulfport found safely
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- Gulfport Police say a vulnerable adult with autism was found safely Friday night after being reported missing for much of the day. Gulfport Police gave the update 31-year-old Rodney Black Jr. late Friday night.
WXXV Exclusive: Inside look at the renovated Saenger Theater in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi’s historic Saenger Theater is one step closer to reopening following a long restoration project. The City Council approved a management agreement…
One arrested, one wanted on aggravated assault charges in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One man is behind bars and another is wanted after a shooting in Jackson County. Thirty-two-year-old Glen Barton was arrested on one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Forty-six-year-old Christopher Landry is wanted on…
Catfish Charlie in Gulfport to close after 45 years of business
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- It's the end of an era for Catfish Charlie in Gulfport. After 45 years of business, the first catfish house on…
Alabama man pleads guilty to 2022 burglary in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Alabama man will spend just under 20 years behind bars after pleading guilty to burglary and weapons possession charges in Jackson County after a 2022 burglary. Fifty-four-year-old Thomas Wade will serve ten years on the…
Candidate Conversations: Sawyer Walters running for Congress
WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears is sitting down with candidates ahead of March’s primary election. Republican Candidate for Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District Sawyer Walters stopped by the studio to…
MS Aviation Heritage Museum shares Bessie Coleman’s story through live performance
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- History is taking flight right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum has brought a pioneering aviator’s story…
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter: The Story of Kimberly Jo Watts
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s time now for our new monthly series here at WXXV, Cold Cases with Chloe Carter. In this inaugural episodes, Chloe…
2/26 - Showers and storms move through by Friday morning
Showers and a few thunderstorms are expected to develop late tonight, becoming more likely toward daybreak Friday. Rain chances linger into Friday morning before tapering off by midday, with gradual clearing and a…
UMMC operations return to normal after cyber-attack
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Operations at the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s clinics and campuses continue to return to normal after last month’s cyber-attack. Monday, UMMC phone lines were back up and working. Staff are beginning the process of calling patients…
Ocean Springs man arrested on forcible rape charges
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs man is behind bars now on forcible rape charges that happened recently at an area hotel. Forty-one-year-old Jermaine Wilson was arrested after the victim reported the rape, which Ocean Springs police say happened…
Candidate Conversations: Representative Jeffrey Hulum III running for Congress
WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears is sitting down with candidates ahead of March’s primary election. State Representative Jeffrey Hulum is tossing his hat into the ring for…
Two facing charges in Thursday shooting in Gulf Park Estates
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A man on the run since a Thursday shooting in the Gulf Park Estates community was taken into custody over the weekend,…
UPDATE: Two arrested, one still wanted for shooting at a vehicle in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- In Moss Point, two men have been arrested and one is still wanted for shooting into an occupied vehicle. One of the three suspects, 25-year-old Larobert Hollins, was taken into custody over the weekend. Nineteen-year-old Elijah…
Members of Mississippi’s Congressional Delegation react to ‘Operation Epic Fury’
Members of Mississippi’s Congressional Delegation have responded to the United States strikes on Iran, strike’s which killed Iran’s Supreme Leader. Congressman Mike Ezell said in part…
Multiple accidents on I-10 along Pascagoula River Bridge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Multiple accidents on I-10 along the Pascagoula River Bridge backed up traffic Monday morning. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, three accidents left the entire westbound side of the interstate closed. Two of the accidents had no…
Jackson County Firefighters practice grain bin rescues
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County firefighters are learning this week how to perform grain bin rescues. Firefighters are learning the proper techniques to rescue people in the event…
February's Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Gulfport High School's Shana Celentano
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. February's…
William Carey University partners with MC School of Law
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)-William Carey University has teamed up with Mississippi College School of Law. The new partnership allows WCU students who want to pursue a career in law to save time and money. The agreement offers an accelerated pathway that…
Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub to Host 2026 Summer Residency Program at Southern Miss
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- A summer residency program is coming to the University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus. The Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub, also known as The Hub, is holding the six-week program for students majoring in humanities related fields at…
Finn the Dolphin celebrates 13th birthday at Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-One dolphin at the Mississippi Aquarium is welcoming his teenage years as he celebrated his 13th birthday recently. Finn is an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin and…
Naval Construction Battalion hosting blood drive
The Naval Construction Battalion in Gulfport is hosting a blood drive. That drive takes place on March 17 at the Seabee Memorial Chapel from 10 to 4. Those who come…
City of Pass Christian holding blood drive
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian is hosting a blood drive in March. This comes during a time where the blood supply is low. The drive…
New Dean of College of Health Sciences named at William Carey University
William Carey University is announcing a new dean of their College of Health Sciences. Dr. Alicia Purvis takes over the role. She is a…
Voting still open for Keesler Federal Park as favorite Minor League ballpark
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast still has the chance to vote for Keesler Federal Park as their favorite Minor League ballpark. Voting is part…
Biloxi firefighters taking part in TECC course
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Fire Department shared updates on three firefighters taking part in a tactical emergency casualty care course. Firefighters Shiloh Snow, Austin Halat, and Christian Davis…
2026 Celebrate the Gulf Poster and T-Shirt Contest Winner Announced
The Department of Marine Resources is sharing the winning design for this year’s Celebrate the Gulf Festival. This design will be featured on t-shirts and posters…