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Armed man shot and killed after entering secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, Secret Service says
By MICHELLE L. PRICE and ALLEN G. BREED WASHINGTON (AP) — An armed man drove into the secure perimeter of Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump’s resort in Palm Beach, Florida, before being shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to a spokesman for the…
City of Waveland leaders working on floodplain management
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Waveland is taking steps that could eventually save residents money on flood insurance. For the past three years, the city has been…
Progress continues on Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Work on the new Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier is progressing. Pictures of the facility released on Thursday show most of the exterior…
Tatonut announces temporary schedule change
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An iconic South Mississippi donut shop is making a temporary schedule change. Tatonut will be closed on Sundays for the time being. This is a temporary move…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office warning residents of scam
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a scam going around right now involving the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say that scammers are making calls and…
George County man arrested after deadly fight; victim identified
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- A George County man is behind bars after a physical altercation turned deadly Saturday morning. 36-year-old David Vice of…
Update on new microchip scanning stations in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Pearl River County now has two new tools aimed at helping lost pets get home faster. Kristen Kaylor with the Roy…
2/20 - Much cooler temperatures on the way
Clouds hang on tonight with patchy fog and lows stay mild near 65. Saturday brings the chance for a few early showers, then scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms as a cold front…
Blue Ribbon Committee holds meeting at Harrison County Courthouse
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Blue Ribbon Committee met Friday in Gulfport for a meeting at the Harrison County Courthouse. One of the key topics on the agenda was discussion…
Pet vaccine fundraiser to benefit Coast child battling rare disease
The Fur Baby’s Veterinary Hospital is hosting a vaccine fundraiser, all supporting a Coast child battling DIPG. The vaccine fundraiser is happening Saturday from 10 a.m.…
Biloxi man sentenced on child sex crime charges
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man will spend 12 years in federal custody after being sentenced on child sex crimes charges. Forty-six-year-old Steven Dessino was found guilty of distribution and possession of child sexual abuse material after being arrested…
Moss Point man convicted on drug transfer charges
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Moss Point man will spend nearly 50 years behind bars after being convicted on drug transfer charges. Thirty-three-year-old Christopher Lofton was found guilty on three counts of transfer of a controlled substance. Prosecutors say Lofton…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport warning of scam impersonating airport phone number
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is warning residents of a scam going around. The scam involves fraudulent phone calls impersonating the airport’s official phone number. Some calls reportedly offer free airline tickets and other travel incentives. Airport officials…
City of D’Iberville receives funds from MDOT for sidewalk project
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Transportation has earmarked 1.14 million dollars in transportation funds for the City of D’Iberville. The funding will go towards…
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s far-reaching global tariffs on Friday, handing him a significant loss on an issue crucial to his economic agenda. The 6-3 decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping…
2/19 - Another warm day with changes coming Sunday
Clouds stick around tonight with just a slight chance of a passing shower and areas of dense fog developing toward daybreak on Friday. Lows will settle near 65 with a light southwest breeze.…
Mississippi Department of Education releases graduation numbers for 2024-25
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi education leaders have released statewide graduation numbers for the last school year. MDE says nearly 91 percent of Mississippi High School seniors graduated in 2024-2025 with a seven percent dropout rate. Compared to the 2023-2024 school…
Singing River Health System launches Spring 2026 Nursing Residency Cohort
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System welcomed nearly 40 new nurse residents as part of its Spring 2026 Nursing Residency Cohort. The program serves as…
Stone County Sheriff’s Office offering public safety cadet program
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Sheriff’s Office is investing in the next generation of public safety leaders through a hands-on youth program designed to educate,…
UPDATE: Man who dumped objects in Pascagoula River now facing federal drug charges
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A Mobile County man is facing federal drug charges after a chase that went through Jackson County this morning. Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators tell us Letonyeo Watson is now being held for the FBI on those charges.…
City of Bay St. Louis hosting two events in March
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Souper Mudfest is taking over Bay St. Louis on March 14. Ahead of that is also ‘Battle in the Bay.’ Holly…
D.R. Horton’s Mississippi Division announces grand opening ribbon cutting of model home at Magnolia Walk in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss.- D.R. Horton’s Mississippi division is excited to announce the grand opening of its new model home at Magnolia Walk located at 7830 Magnolia Loop in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Prospective homebuyers and real estate agents are invited on…
Shuck Cancer looking for 2026 Ambassadors
Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast is looking for their 2026 Ambassadors Leadership Class. Nominations are currently open. Shuck Cancer is looking for community leaders who want to make a difference. Jesse…
Harrison Central High School students look toward the future at 2026 Career Fair
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison Central High School is helping students take the next step toward their futures with its 2026 Career Fair.…
One killed in crash in Harrison County Sunday
One person is dead after a single vehicle crash in Harrison County. According to Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, a crash occurred at 6:40 p.m. Sunday on Carson Road. The victim has been identified as 20-year-old Braiden Michaels.
Ken Combs Pier in Gulfport scheduled to reopen this week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This week another one of the City of Gulfport’s piers is reopening. Work on the Ken Combs Peir is done and a reopening…
Man found dead in vehicle outside of Gulfport apartment identified
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Coroner has identified the man found dead in a vehicle outside of a Gulfport apartment complex. According to the coroner, the victim has been identified as 18-year-old Rogieck Cohea. The coroner says they waiting…
Cold weather shelters opening in South Mississippi
Due to anticipated cold weather, shelters are opening in South Mississippi. In Harrison County, two shelters will be opening to the public on Monday, February 23: The Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Building in D’Iberville opens at 4:30 p.m. In Gulfport, the…
Red flag warning in effect across the Gulf Coast
Fire departments across the Gulf Coast want to remind residents a red flag warning is in effect. The areas affected stretch through the Gulf Coast. Red flag…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office investigates alleged school threat
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-There will be additional security measures in place on at one Harrison County school Monday morning after social media threats circulated over the weekend. According…
Keesler Federal Credit Union launches ‘Debt Eraser’ giveback
Keesler Federal Credit Union is launching what its calls the largest single member giveback in its history. The credit union announced its one million dollar ‘Live your Way’…
Mississippi State awarded Coastal Resilience grant
Mississippi State is one of just eight universities nationwide to receive a new grant to support Coastal resilience. The Envision Resilience National Design Studio Grant supports community-based design studios that…
City of Waveland leaders working on floodplain management
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Waveland is taking steps that could eventually save residents money on flood insurance. For the past three years, the city has been…
Ocean Springs city leaders complete donation to residents impacted by winter storm
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs residents came together in a big way to help the citizens of Ashland, Mississippi as they recover from…
Progress continues on Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Work on the new Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier is progressing. Pictures of the facility released on Thursday show most of the exterior…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office celebrates retirement
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Department is celebrating a retirement. Deputy Chuck Saucier has been with the sheriff’s office for multiple years, officials say he will be…
American Red Cross hosting blood drives
The American Red Cross is hosting blood drives later this week. The first one is at the MGCCC Jackson County campus on February 26. On the same day, Memorial Hospital…
Dreams of Harmony at Orange Grove Community Center
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Orange Grove Community Center in Gulfport is playing host to Dreams of Harmony. Dreams of Harmony is happening on Sunday starting at 4. There…
