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Customers react to climbing gas prices across the Gulf Coast
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)- Drivers across the Gulf Coast are feeling another squeeze at the pump as gas prices continue to climb. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley spoke with…
Hurricane Hunters visit the Gulf Coast
MOBILE, AL (WXXV)- Two-thirds of our Weather Authority team are out in Mobile today, talking to some of the people who track and study hurricanes when they form. Brynne Baxley…
Two arrested after search warrant in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details about an arrest made last week. On April 29, the sheriff’s department narcotics…
Hancock High students speak after ICE detention
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock High students Israel and Max Makoka are back home in Diamondhead and they are speaking out about their ICE detention. The brothers were taken…
Historic Lovelace oak tree removed in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The historic Lovelace oak tree has been removed in Downtown Ocean Springs. The tree was located at the intersection of Government Street and Washington…
WXXV celebrates Cinco De Mayo in style
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Today is Cinco De Mayo and we are in the festive spirit here at WXXV News 25. Mezcalito Taqueria and Catering stopped by our studio on this…
5/4 - Sam's Monday night forecast
Tonight stays mostly clear and comfortable, with lows dipping into the lower 60s and a light southerly breeze. Tuesday brings a warm and mostly sunny day, with highs nearing 80…
Officials emphasize early planning on day two of Hurricane Preparedness Week
Monday marked day two of Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi just weeks before the start of the Atlantic season. The topic is ‘prepare before hurricane…
MDOT hurricane evacuation guide now available
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is releasing more details on its 2026 hurricane evacuation guide. It’s available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese and includes a hurricane emergency checklist. The guide…
Happening Tuesday: Intermittent lane closures scheduled for Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The City of Biloxi is alerting drivers to upcoming traffic impacts on the Popp’s Ferry Bridge. City officials say the bridge will experience intermittent lane closures on Tuesday, May 5, from 9 a.m. until noon. The…
Secret Service says suspect fired weapon on National Mall, bystander injured
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Secret Service says a suspect who opened fire Monday on the National Mall did so after being confronted by officers. Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn said officers returned fire. A bystander was struck by the…
Long Beach mayor highlights projects going on in the city
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce is highlighting several infrastructure projects underway or about to get started in the community. These projects aim…
Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation. The order signed by Justice…
Ocean Springs PD searching for man wanted on aggravated assault warrant
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs police are looking for a man wanted on an aggravated assault warrant. Dakoda Oswalt is accused in connection to…
Pearl River County sheriff deputies complete quarterly training
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department completed their quarterly training. Training covered a number of topics, ranging from domestic disturbance calls, residential and…
Sources: Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
NEW YORK (AP) — Rudolph Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, is in critical but…
HAPPENING MONDAY: Road closure for drainage project begins in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)--Drivers in Pascagoula should plan for temporary road closures starting Monday as the city begins work on a drainage improvement project. City officials say the intersection of Parsley Street and Williams Street will be closed beginning Monday at…
THIS WEEK: Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-- An annual blood drive honoring a fallen Biloxi hero returns for its seventh year this week. The Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive is organized by the South Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross, and WXXV…
Stennis International Airport in Hancock County awarded grant for upgrades
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Senator Roger Wicker recently announced $10 million in airport grants heading to the state. One of those areas receiving the money is…
Governor Reeves declares Hurricane Preparedness Week May 3 – May 9, 2026
We’re now a month out from the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season and that means MEMA is reminding Mississippians about getting into a…
Mississippi Lottery offering new games for the month of May
A new month means it is time to learn about new games being offered by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. This month, all new games are variations…
Kroc Center pool reopens in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Kroc Center announces the pool is officially back open. The pool closed so crews could do maintenance and so the aquatic staff could make sure everything…
Women’s Health and Wellness event at Perle Physical Therapy and Pilates
Perle Physical Therapy and Pilates is hosting a women’s health and wellness event soon. Beth Edmiston joins us with more ahead of the event. The…
MEMA officials urge residents to prepare for hurricane season
The start of hurricane season is right around the corner. June 1 marks the beginning of the season and everyone on the Coast is encouraged to be…
Local experts discuss hantavirus and how it spreads after cruise outbreak
A deadly outbreak now making headlines as three cruise ship passengers are dead and at least four others are sick. All linked to a rare,…
Remembering Fallen Biloxi Officer McKeithen at annual blood drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Many South Mississippians are remembering the life of a Biloxi police officer who was killed in the line of duty on this day seven…
Bikin’ the Beach festival takes over Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Bikin’ the Beach will be taking over Long Beach soon. The bike festival takes place from May 14 to the 17 at Harper McCaughan…
Nothing Bundt Cakes offers sweet deals ahead of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is May 10. Norma Cucurollo and Victoria Penny join us with a few sweet treats and more on deals throughout the month at Nothing…
Celebrating Cinco De Mayo on the Coast
South Mississippi restaurants and food trucks are cooking up some great Mexican cuisine today to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Some still confuse Cinco De Mayo with Mexican Independence Day,…
Customers react to climbing gas prices across the Gulf Coast
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)- Drivers across the Gulf Coast are feeling another squeeze at the pump as gas prices continue to climb. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley spoke with…
Hurricane Hunters visit the Gulf Coast
MOBILE, AL (WXXV)- Two-thirds of our Weather Authority team are out in Mobile today, talking to some of the people who track and study hurricanes when they form. Brynne Baxley…
Two arrested after search warrant in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details about an arrest made last week. On April 29, the sheriff’s department narcotics…
Hancock High students speak after ICE detention
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock High students Israel and Max Makoka are back home in Diamondhead and they are speaking out about their ICE detention. The brothers were taken…
Historic Lovelace oak tree removed in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The historic Lovelace oak tree has been removed in Downtown Ocean Springs. The tree was located at the intersection of Government Street and Washington…
WXXV celebrates Cinco De Mayo in style
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Today is Cinco De Mayo and we are in the festive spirit here at WXXV News 25. Mezcalito Taqueria and Catering stopped by our studio on this…
Community celebrates Star Wars Day at Traintastic in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Traintastic helped the Coast celebrate May the 4th a little early. ‘Train Wars’ took place on May 2nd, bringing a galaxy far, far away…
Ina Thompson Library hosts ‘Revenge of the Fifth’ Lightsaber forging event
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Happening at the Ina Thompson Library Tuesday, it’s a Revenge of the Fifth event. Everyone 16 and older is invited to…
Pass Christian Chamber hosts “Putting in the Pass” golf tournament to support scholarships and small businesses
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce hosted their sixth annual Putting in the Pass golf tournament.…