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Lynn Meadows Discovery Center cuts ribbon on new outdoor classroom, restored Treehouse Village
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Excitement is in the air at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, where new outdoor developments have brought joy to…
New initiative offers residents a chance to speak with Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Community members had a chance to connect and be heard this morning through the Hangin’ with Hugh Initiative. Gulfport Mayor…
3/20 - Sam's Friday night forecast
A stretch of beautiful, spring-like weather is settling in across the region, bringing plenty of sunshine and warmer than normal temperatures through the upcoming week. Clear skies tonight will allow…
Local students helping with revitalization project at Mississippi City Cemetery
Students on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are stepping up to preserve a piece of local history. Central Elementary and Pass Road Elementary students are teaming up…
Libby Milner Roland Municipal Pier reopens in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The City of Gulfport celebrated a special ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon. The Libby Milner Roland Municipal Pier has officially reopened, six years after…
Biloxi man sentenced on two counts of possession of controlled substance with intent following jury verdict
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man has been sentenced on drug charges in Harrison County. Fifty-year-old Andrew McCormick was sentenced on two counts of possession of controlled substance with intent on Thursday. McCormick was originally convicted by a jury…
Hometown History: Ship Island
SHIP ISLAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Around ten miles south of Gulfport, Ship Island stands as a gateway to history. Sitting on the island is the historic Fort Massachusetts, and for 100 years, Ship…
Mississippi Highway Patrol worked two accidents
Mississippi Highway Patrol worked two accidents this morning. The first accident was eastbound on I-10 at mile marker 2 in Hancock County. This accident was called in around 6 a.m. and involved a single vehicle. A box truck carry produce…
Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
By JONATHAN MATTISE Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents — has died at 86.…
William Carey University launches teacher assistant program
William Carey University is launching a program for teacher assistants this summer. This comes through a $300,000 grant from the Robert M. Hearin Foundation. Teacher assistants will be able…
3/19 - Sam's Thursday Night Forecast
Clear and comfortable conditions settle in tonight with lows dipping into the lower 50s and upper 40s as winds calm. Sunshine dominates the forecast through the weekend, with afternoon highs…
Gulfport High students get safety lesson at Prom Promise event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School students received a powerful lesson in safety Thursday, just head of prom season. The school hosted its annual ‘Prom Promise’…
NEW DETAILS: Suspect in Harrison County deputy-involved shooting dies
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The suspect in a deputy-involved shooting Thursday afternoon in a Harrison County neighborhood has died. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer tells WXXV that 42-year-old Fallas Williams died at an area hospital. The shooting happened after deputies…
Allergist shares tips to reduce symptoms during spring allergy season
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- If your allergies are acting up, that’s because allergy season is at its peak right now. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with…
Community gathers at Nativity BVM in Biloxi for St. Joseph Altar celebration
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral in Biloxi welcomed the community for the tenth annual St. Joseph Altar Celebration.…
Third death confirmed after deadly February crash on I-10 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A third person has died following a deadly crash near Exit 50 in Jackson County earlier this year. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, 29-year-old Raymond Boertmann passed away at a hospital in Mobile on…
Three people facing charges after contraband found in Pearl River County Correctional Facility
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, (WXXV)- Pearl River County authorities say three people are facing charges after contraband was brought into the county jail, in an investigation that began a month ago. Pearl River County Sheriff’s investigators say the incident happened February…
March’s Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: St. Martin Middle School’s Ashley Eubanks
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV)- Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. March’s…
3/18 - Sam's Wednesday Night Forecast
Mostly clear and cool tonight, followed by a prolonged stretch of sunny, dry, and quiet weather through midweek. Highs climb from the low 70s Thursday into the mid to upper…
House passes coastal resiliency bill sponsored by Congressman Ezell
A bill introduced in the U.S. House by Congressman Mike Ezell focusing on coastal resiliency now heads to the Senate after being passed by the House Monday.…
Residents excited for growth in Gautier as construction continues on Legacy Park
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM-Residents in Gautier say they’ve been watching closely as construction ramps up during the final year of the Legacy Park Development.…
State of Mississippi’s credit rating upgraded by one agency
Mississippi officials say the state’s financial outlook is improving, after a major credit rating agency upgraded the Magnolia state’s credit forecast. Governor Tate Reeves and State Treasurer…
Moss Point officials invite residents to upcoming Ward 1 community meeting
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is alerting the public about an upcoming community meeting. Citizens of Ward 1 will be able…
Gulfport Police Department expands force with new officers
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport Police welcomed three new officers into their ranks. Officers Makayla Plattenburg, Destin Billings, and Jamee Bye all passed the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Gulfport…
New officer joins Pascagoula police force
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula is welcoming a new officer to their ranks. Officer Buckley graduated from the police academy this past Friday. The department at Pascagoula says they know he…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department welcomes new members to the force
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office welcomed two new deputies to their ranks. Deputy Willa Lawrence III and Brayden Mitchell both graduated from…
William Carey University opens new fitness center on Tradition Campus
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University’s Tradition Campus welcomed a new facility. The fitness center officially opened on Tuesday. Students were invited to the event for a…
Pascagoula Police Department receives reaccreditation
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department announced they have received reaccreditation. The team traveled to Arizona to meet with commissioners and answer questions about the department. The commission unanimously voted…
New community center being built in George County
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- People in the Barton Basin community will soon have a new place to gather close to home. George County leaders are building a…
70 Graduate from Ingalls Apprentice School in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The HII division Ingalls Shipbuilding celebrated a new class of skilled shipbuilders recently, honoring 70 graduates of its apprentice school during a ceremony at the Pascagoula shipyard. The graduates completed the company’s rigorous apprentice program, a…
IMMS receives final rounds of Christmas gifts for animals
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies announces their animals have received all Christmas gifts. These presents were given as part of the Seasons of Giving.…
Two state agencies earn Keep America Beautiful recognition award
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science received the national Keep America Beautiful State Agency Award during the 2026…
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center cuts ribbon on new outdoor classroom, restored Treehouse Village
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Excitement is in the air at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, where new outdoor developments have brought joy to…
New initiative offers residents a chance to speak with Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Community members had a chance to connect and be heard this morning through the Hangin’ with Hugh Initiative. Gulfport Mayor…
3/20 - Sam's Friday night forecast
A stretch of beautiful, spring-like weather is settling in across the region, bringing plenty of sunshine and warmer than normal temperatures through the upcoming week. Clear skies tonight will allow…
Local students helping with revitalization project at Mississippi City Cemetery
Students on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are stepping up to preserve a piece of local history. Central Elementary and Pass Road Elementary students are teaming up…
Integrity Roofing in Biloxi celebrates four years of business with ribbon cutting
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Integrity Roofing held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday to celebrate four years of business in Biloxi. The event included a…
Donation to help fund summer kids program in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department sharing the chamber of commerce has given a generous donation to the Firefighters Association. This support will…