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Two Coastal cities issue burn bans amid dry conditions
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The cities of Waveland and Bay St. Louis are still under a burn ban, as extremely dry conditions continue to create an increased…
Attorney General's office completes review of 2025 deputy-involved shooting in Saucier
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)--Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch's office has ruled that…
Amtrak Mardi Gras service celebrates one year anniversary
The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service celebrated its first anniversary after a year of connecting communities along the Coast. One year down and the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service is…
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath issues statement regarding Nolan Wells death investigation
District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath has issued a statement regarding the death investigation of Nolan Wells. The full statement is below: As District Attorney, I do not have the same freedom to share information publicly that private individuals may have.…
Ocean Springs High School lockdown lifted after student threat deemed not credible
Approximately 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026, Ocean Springs High School activated a school lockdown for precautionary reasons after threats were made by a student on campus. The lockdown has since been lifted, and students and staff have returned…
Pineville Elementary earns Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading School Award for 2026-27
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Pineville Elementary School was recognized Monday for its commitment to building stronger readers. The Mississippi Department of Education presented the school with a 2026-27 Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading School Award. Pineville Elementary celebrated a milestone in…
National Prayer Rally for Nolan Wells in Biloxi Wednesday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- August 19 would have been Nolan Wells’ 19th birthday. One Biloxi church is marking the occasion with a community prayer rally. The gathering begins Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Greater St. John AME Church in Biloxi. Doors…
Budget talks continue in City of Biloxi ahead of next fiscal year
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is in the middle of budget talks. The next fiscal year begins October 1. The budget must…
Hot and humid stretch continues
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 79. A few showers or thunderstorms are possible through the early evening, but most areas should stay dry. Tuesday will…
Mississippi Gulf Coast reflects on Hurricane Camille 57 years after landfall
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Hurricane Camille left a lasting mark on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Fifty-seven years later, the community still continues to honor those who…
Gulfport Police investigating shots fired near Three Rivers Road
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - The Gulfport Police Department responded Monday afternoon to the area of Cal Lane and Three Rivers Road where multiple shots were fired at a home. According to officials, officers were advised a dark colored sedan was…
Woman charged in connection with human trafficking investigation in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -The Gulfport Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with a human trafficking and kidnapping investigation involving a juvenile victim. According to police, 38-year-old Krystal Leann Householder of Gulfport was arrested on Aug. 15 and charged with…
NAACP joins family legal team in Nolan Wells death investigation
The NAACP is joining the legal team seeking answers in the death of Nolan Wells. The organization’s office of general counsel says it will work alongside…
Bayou Cumbest woods fire under control, smoke expected to linger Monday
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A woods fire that flared up Sunday afternoon and led to the evacuation of a number of people in the Bayou…
Family of Nolan Wells wants phone examined this week
The legal team for Nolan Wells family say they are ready to turn over his phone for a joint forensic examination. In a letter sent to Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath Monday morning, the team asked her office…
Work continues on the Long Beach Gateway project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Finishing touches are underway at the Long Beach Gateway. One of the newest features are swings located near the tower with the Long Beach…
FEMA Disaster Service Centers to open in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County residents and businesses impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur can now apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA assistance is available to eligible homeowners and residents with public assistance also available to eligible…
Mississippi agriculture leaders to meet with USDA officials
Mississippi agriculture leaders are heading to Washington to discuss challenges facing farmers and producers. Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson will lead a delegation of Mississippi farmers, ranchers, and industry…
Work at Garfield Ladner Pier in Waveland ramps up
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Waveland city leaders recently posted pictures of reconstruction work in progress at the Garfield Ladner Pier. All that exists of the pier currently are…
Governor Reeves gives update on rural health program
Mississippi is getting a bigger than expected boost to improve rural health care. The Trump Administration has approved nearly $206 million for the first year of the state’s…
Sting operation in Wiggins leads to business' beer permit being revoked
Wiggins, Miss. (WXXV) - The Wiggins Police Department is alerting the public to a case they've been working on. Starting July 22nd of this year, the department has received complaints of minors being able to buy alcohol and nicotine from…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing turtles in Alabama
The Mississippi Aquarium will be hosting a turtle release Thursday in Alabama. Taking place on Dauphin Island, one Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle named Circle and one Loggerhead named Pyramid will be returning to the water. The turtle release is taking…
Gulf Blue Navigator earns Time magazine recognition
A South Mississippi-based startup accelerator is getting national recognition. Gulf Blue Navigator has been named one of America’s best incubators and accelerators for 2026 by Time magazine. Operated through…
Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell launches campaign for state attorney general
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Surrounded by family, friends, and supporters, Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announced his intentions to run for attorney general in Mississippi’s…
Kennedy Center tells court it won’t try to restore Trump’s name to the building before Sept. 8
By STEVEN SLOAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center has told a federal court that it would not attempt to return President Donald Trump’s name to the building’s facade before at least Sept. 8 as another legal battle over the performing arts venue’s future takes…
Local law enforcement agencies kicking off 2026 ‘Driver Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign
If you’re hitting the road for Labor Day, you’ll want to pay close attention. Law enforcement agencies across Mississippi are stepping up…
Two Coastal cities issue burn bans amid dry conditions
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The cities of Waveland and Bay St. Louis are still under a burn ban, as extremely dry conditions continue to create an increased…
Silver Slipper Casino hosting job fair this week
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Silver Slipper Casino is looking to fill a variety of positions with a job fair this Thursday. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blue Bayou Bar and Grill inside the casino.…
2026 Peter Anderson Festival t-shirt design unveiled
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The official t-shirt design for this year’s Peter Anderson Festival has been unveiled. Gulfport Artist Adam Plitt created the 2026 design, featuring Peter Anderson throwing pottery, along with details inspired by the festival. The shirts go…
MDEQ Lifts Water Contact Advisory for Pass Christian Central Beach
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has lifted the beach water contact advisory for Pass Christian Central Beach. Water samples at this station show the area has reached acceptable bacteria levels. Again,…
Traintastic looking for sponsors for 2026 Conductors Ball
The 2026 Conductors Ball is coming up, but ahead of all of the fun, Traintastic is inviting Gulf Coast businesses and individuals to sponsor the event. Joining us…
Ocean Springs PD searching for stolen truck
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs Police Department and Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers are reporting that a truck has been recently stolen. This truck was stolen from Industrial Park…
Gulfport High partners with Bollinger for workforce training for students
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport School District is teaming up with Bollinger Shipyards to give high school students a direct path into the shipbuilding industry. The…
Shuckers, Mississippi State announce fall ball exhibition games at Keesler Federal Park
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers and Mississippi State have announced that the Bulldogs will play a pair of games at Keesler Federal Park on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, as part of the Hancock Whitney Classic. The Bulldogs…
WXXV’s Asia Ellis has details on burn bans in two Coast cities
Burn bans are now in effect for two coastal cities: Bay St. Louis and Waveland. This comes as a fire spread through areas of…
Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell announces campaign for state attorney general
Mississippi Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell has officially launched his campaign for attorney general of Mississippi. Tindell has served as DPS commissioner since 2020. Before that, he was a judge on the Mississippi Court of Appeals and a state senator.…
Attorney General's office completes review of 2025 deputy-involved shooting in Saucier
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)--Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch's office has ruled that…
Walter Anderson Museum of Art partners with Moss Point to launch free music series
Moss Point, Miss. - The Walter Anderson Museum of Art, in partnership with Moss Point Main Street and the City of Moss Point, is proud to launch the Levitt AMP Moss Point Music Series. The series brings seven Saturdays of…