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Weather Balloons: A Key Tool Behind Every Forecast
When you think about weather forecasting, radar and satellites probably come to mind first. But one of the most important forecasting tools is something many people never see: a weather…
Pascagoula-Gautier School District receives grant to expand CTE programs
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Students in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District will soon have new opportunities to train for high-demand careers. The district is receiving $1.2 million in…
Mississippi candidates, elected officials take center stage at Neshoba County Fair
In the Magnolia State, all eyes are on the governor’s office and the U.S. Senate with a senate election this November and a wide-open race…
Warm night ahead with the rain chance returning Tuesday
Tonight stays clear and warm with lows in the mid to upper 70s. Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 96 degrees on Tuesday. While most of the day…
Biloxi PD shares safety tips ahead of Fourth of July
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- As thousands of people get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July on the Coast, police want to remind everyone that a safe…
Voters head to the polls Tuesday for Gulfport Ward 2 runoff election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Polls open Tuesday June 30 at 7 a.m. for the Ward 2 Council Runoff Election in Gulfport. Bryan Caldwell and Ron…
Pearl River County celebrates America250 over the weekend
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stars and Stripes were flying a little early this weekend as Pearl River County kicked off its celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Crosby Commons…
Car enthusiasts roll into South Mississippi for 24th annual Scrapin the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Thousands of custom cars rolled into the Mississippi Gulf Coast this weekend for one of the region’s biggest automotive events. Saturday…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office remembers Deputy Len Rowell
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Sunday was the anniversary of one deputy’s death in Pearl River County. On June 28, 1994, Deputy Len Rowell was shot and…
Ocean Springs School District mourns the loss of English teacher Allison Dawson
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs School District is mourning the loss of one of their educators. English teacher Allison Dawson passed away Sunday…
Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots
By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump. The decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the…
Mississippi National Guard hosts Change of Command Ceremony
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi National Guard saw a Change of Command Ceremony at their headquarters in Jackson. Major General Edward Evans Jr. is handing over the position of Assistant Adjutant General to Brigadier General Tommy Tillman Jr. The National…
Squadron transition takes place for one unit at Keesler Air Force Base
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE (WXXV)- There’s a new chapter for one squadron on Keesler Air Force Base. The 85th Engineering Installation Squadron has transitioned…
Memorial Hospital Biloxi introduces Mako Smart Robotics for advanced partial knee replacement procedures
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Hospital in Biloxi is now offering highly advanced partial knee procedures thanks to Mako Smart Robotics. The Mako Smart Robotics transforms the way partial knee replacements are performed by helping surgeons know more and have to…
Mississippi reaches record job growth in May
Mississippi has reached a new employment milestone. Governor Tate Reeves says the state set a record in May, with more than 1.19 million non-farm jobs added to the state…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department warns of Facebook market scams
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is warning against scams going around on Facebook marketplace. From counterfeit goods to armed robbery,…
Memorial Hospital Gulfport launches outpatient maternal-fetal medicine services for high risk pregnancies
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Hospital in Gulfport is expanding access to high-risk pregnancy care. A new outpatient partnership brings maternal-fetal medicine specialists to the…
Concerns over flooding in the City of Pascagoula
When roads flooded near Highway 90 and Market Street in Pascagoula last month, residents started asking a familiar question: is the city dealing with a drainage problem or…
Crews putting finishing touches on new Stone High School campus
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone High School is one step closer to opening its brand-new campus. Construction crews are putting on the finishing touches as furniture…
Hot and dry weekend ahead
Tonight will stay mostly clear with a warm low around 78 degrees. Expect sunny skies on Saturday with a high near 91, followed by another mild night in the upper…
New Mississippi laws taking effect July 1
Starting July 1, new Mississippi laws are taking effect and bringing big changes. Here’s a look at a few of them. Senate Bill 2369 requires casinos to intercept gambling…
78th annual Mississippi Fishing Rodeo returning to South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) --With the Fourth of July holiday just days away, one of the Mississippi Coast's most popular summer traditions is getting ready to cast off.…
Man charged with first degree murder in deadly Gulfport shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A 34-year-old man is behind bars in connection to a Monday night shooting that left one person dead and two injured in Gulfport. John Gaddis III is charged with one count of first-degree murder and two counts…
Section of Beach Road scheduled for closure on Wednesday in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport has scheduled a road closure for a section of Beach Drive. Crews will be working on a drainage…
The Arts, Hancock County accepting artists for upcoming art show
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Arts, Hancock County is preparing for its 2026 Juried Arts Show. The art show features incredible works from talented artists from…
Pass Christian fire crews respond to planter fire at local business
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Fire Department responded to a business fire last. A small planter fire was discovered on the deck of…
Weather Balloons: A Key Tool Behind Every Forecast
When you think about weather forecasting, radar and satellites probably come to mind first. But one of the most important forecasting tools is something many people never see: a weather…
Pascagoula-Gautier School District receives grant to expand CTE programs
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Students in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District will soon have new opportunities to train for high-demand careers. The district is receiving $1.2 million in…
Mississippi candidates, elected officials take center stage at Neshoba County Fair
In the Magnolia State, all eyes are on the governor’s office and the U.S. Senate with a senate election this November and a wide-open race…
Biloxi PD shares safety tips ahead of Fourth of July
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- As thousands of people get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July on the Coast, police want to remind everyone that a safe…
Voters head to the polls Tuesday for Gulfport Ward 2 runoff election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Polls open Tuesday June 30 at 7 a.m. for the Ward 2 Council Runoff Election in Gulfport. Bryan Caldwell and Ron…
Coast Transit Authority releases Fourth of July schedule
Coast Transit Authority is sharing details on their July 4th holiday bus schedule and event parking details. The CTA fixed route bus service will operate on a Sunday…
Pearl River County celebrates America250 over the weekend
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stars and Stripes were flying a little early this weekend as Pearl River County kicked off its celebration of America’s 250th birthday. Crosby Commons…
15th Street Road closure in Gulfport extended
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is extending a road closure. 15th Street between 33rd and 34th Avenues will see the closure extended as crews work on a…
Car enthusiasts roll into South Mississippi for 24th annual Scrapin the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Thousands of custom cars rolled into the Mississippi Gulf Coast this weekend for one of the region’s biggest automotive events. Saturday…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office remembers Deputy Len Rowell
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Sunday was the anniversary of one deputy’s death in Pearl River County. On June 28, 1994, Deputy Len Rowell was shot and…
Forrest County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of Investigator Andretta English
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Forrest County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of an investigator from over the weekend. Investigator Andretta English passed away…
Ocean Springs School District mourns the loss of English teacher Allison Dawson
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs School District is mourning the loss of one of their educators. English teacher Allison Dawson passed away Sunday…