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MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Simpson County
MENDENHALL, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Wednesday in Simpson County. Deputies were called to a home on Blair Road in Mendenhall to conduct a welfare check. When they arrived, they…
Elijah’s Closet seeks community support to continue serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Elijah’s Closet is asking for help. It’s a local nonprofit whose mission is to help children and families involved in, or…
Meet the candidates: Gulfport City Council Ward 2
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Just one week out from the special election for Gulfport City Council's Ward 2 seat, the four candidates gathered for a public forum at…
Jackson County Road Department announces indefinite closure of Roy Cumbest Bridge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Road Department has announced the indefinite closure of the Roy Cumbest Bridge. The closure begins on Thursday, June 4 at noon. The closure is due to significant roadway erosion on the west side…
The Downtowner announces opening date in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After more than a year of construction, The Downtowner has announced its opening date. The Downtowner will open June 9, 2026. It’s located in the historic Triplett-Day Building at the corner of Highway 49 and 14th Street.…
Florida man arrested after beachfront chase in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)-Waveland police say a Florida man is facing multiple charges after leading officers on a short chase along the beach. Police say an officer tried to pull over a Jeep traveling 44 miles per hour in a 25…
Pearl River Softball talks NJCAA Division II World Series win with WXXV
The NJCAA Division II World Series Champion Pearl River Community College Softball team joins us in studio. WXXV Sports Director Ansley Brent sits down…
Meet the ‘Hawaiian Yorkies’: Viral Gulf Coast dogs chase remote-control car
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- While normally dogs enjoy a game of fetch, one local family says their pups prefers something a bit fast and furious.…
‘Shrek the Musical’ takes over the Beau Rivage this summer
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- ‘Shrek the Musical’ is getting ready to take the stage at the Beau Rivage. The magic starts long before the curtain goes up…
18-Wheeler wreck causing traffic diversions in Pearl River County
Pearl River County, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is reporting two 18-wheelers have crashed near Mile Marker 22 in Pearl River County. The incident happening around 3 Wednesday morning. Traffic is being diverted to Highway 11 and Highway 53 at…
Local community helps Pascagoula teen meet his birthday goal of 1,000 cards
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The local community is supporting a Pascagoula teen who has an interesting goal for his birthday. Grayson Richardson, who turns 16 on Wednesday, only had one wish: to receive 1,000 birthday…
Rain continues this evening with drier air moving in Wednesday
Tonight, showers and thunderstorms will remain likely through the evening hours, gradually tapering off late. Overnight lows will settle near 71 degrees with light south winds becoming calm. Rainfall will…
Mississippi Free Fishing Weekend 2026: No license required June 6-7, regulations still apply
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is reminding anglers they can fish without a recreational fishing license during Free Fishing Weekend. That is…
Mississippi launches statewide AI framework
The state has launched what’s called the Mississippi Statewide AI Framework. The governor is bringing the AI Workforce Readiness Council, Accelerate MS, and the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network together to make…
Billfish Classic announces schedule changes due to forecast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Billfish Classic organizers have announced some changes to this week’s schedule of events. Due to the forecast later this week, the boat parade originally set…
Summer season officially underway at Charlie’s U-Pik in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Fresh-picked veggies and family fun are back on the Gulf Coast. Charlie’s U-Pik is open for the 2026 summer season, inviting visitors to grab…
Gulfport native Derick Hall agrees to contract extension with Seattle Seahawks
WXXV SPORTS- Gulfport native Derick Hall and the Seattle Seahawks have reached an agreement on a contract extension. According to Adam Schefter, the deal is…
Connected Living with C Spire: Hurricane Preparedness
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- June 1 kicks off the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and C Spire is sharing tips on how to stay connected when a major storm threatens the…
WXXV’s Asia Ellis speaks with ‘Shrek the Musical’ Director ahead of opening at Beau Rivage
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- An ogre is making his way to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. ‘Shrek the Musical’ is kicking off this…
Expect a quiet Monday night with more storms possible Tuesday
Our weather pattern remains fairly typical for early June, with warm temperatures, high humidity, and daily opportunities for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Tonight, only an isolated storm is possible before…
Crash on Highway 43 in Pearl River County leaves one dead, one injured
Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 43 in Pearl River County Wednesday. According to authorities, a 2017 Nissan Rouge was traveling south on Highway 43 when it collided with a 2015 Kia Soul. The driver of…
One dead, one injured in crash on Highway 26 in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One person is dead and another injured in a crash in Stone County. On Wednesday, June 3, Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a crash on Highway 26. According to authorities, a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado driven by…
Moss Point police issue reminder on permitting process after unsanctioned car meet scheduled
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point police are reminding people about the city’s permitting policies after plans for an unsanctioned car meet is…
Dunkin’ offers for National Donut Day
Dunkin’ is revealing a special offer for Friday. June 5 is National Donut Day; Guests can receive any free donut with a drink purchase. This is the 16th year of…
WXXV’s Asia Ellis gives us a behind the scenes look as Tatonut prepares for National Donut Day
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re getting ready for a tasty day! National Donut Day is tomorrow. To get into the spirit, we’re checking to see how one iconic shop is…
Elementary realignment begins in the Long Beach School District
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Now that the school year is over, the elementary realignment in the Long Beach School District officially begins. The district shared photos of…
Singing River Hospice of Light Hosts memorial service honors loved ones
Families across the Gulf Coast gathered in Ocean Springs to remember loved ones and celebrate their lasting impact. Singing River Health System’s Hospice of Light…
Singing River Health System, Blood Center partner with Gulfport organizations to host blood drive
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System and the Blood Center have partnered with several Gulfport community organizations to host a two-day…
Elijah’s Closet seeks community support to continue serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Elijah’s Closet is asking for help. It’s a local nonprofit whose mission is to help children and families involved in, or…
Meet the candidates: Gulfport City Council Ward 2
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Just one week out from the special election for Gulfport City Council's Ward 2 seat, the four candidates gathered for a public forum at…
Pet of the Week: Mr. Parker is looking for a forever home
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Today is Wednesday. It’s time to meet the WXXV Pet of the Week brought to you by the Generator Store of…
Jackson County Road Department announces indefinite closure of Roy Cumbest Bridge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Road Department has announced the indefinite closure of the Roy Cumbest Bridge. The closure begins on Thursday, June 4 at noon. The closure is due to significant roadway erosion on the west side…
Seashore Highlands Retirement Community hosting dementia awareness panel
The Seashore Highlands Retirement Community is hosting a free to the public dementia awareness panel soon. The panel takes place at First United Methodist Church in Gulfport on…
The Downtowner announces opening date in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After more than a year of construction, The Downtowner has announced its opening date. The Downtowner will open June 9, 2026. It’s located in the historic Triplett-Day Building at the corner of Highway 49 and 14th Street.…
Florida man arrested after beachfront chase in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)-Waveland police say a Florida man is facing multiple charges after leading officers on a short chase along the beach. Police say an officer tried to pull over a Jeep traveling 44 miles per hour in a 25…
New Jerusalem Baptist Church, Friendship Missionary Baptist Church hosting event at Jones Park
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- New Jerusalem Baptist Church and Friendship Missionary Baptist Church are hosting a day of fellowship and fun at the end…
Ocean Springs native competes on NBC’s Password
NBC debuted their newest episode of ‘Password’ last night. Ocean Springs native Corey Hughes was a contestant. He joins us via Zoom with more on the excitement.
Meet the ‘Hawaiian Yorkies’: Viral Gulf Coast dogs chase remote-control car
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- While normally dogs enjoy a game of fetch, one local family says their pups prefers something a bit fast and furious.…