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UMMC extends cancellation of clinic appointments through Friday
JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Medical Center has cancelled regularly scheduled clinic appointments and elective procedures through Friday as its response to the cyberattack continues. All cancelled appointments will be rescheduled. Patients with time-sensitive needs including prescription refills…
City of Gulfport celebrates reopening of Ken Combs Pier
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport landmark is officially back and stronger than ever. City leaders cut the ribbon on the newly restored Ken Combs Pier on Wednesday,…
Popp’s Ferry Bridge closing to marine traffic Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi shares that Popp’s Ferry Bridge will be closed to marine traffic starting Thursday. The closure will be in effect from 6…
New arcade development coming to Bay St. Louis in 2027
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Downtown Bay St. Louis is known for its restaurants, shops, and arts scene, but there’s one thing its missing: a…
Mobile Mississippi License Express stops in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mobile Mississippi Driver’s License Unit made a stop in Pascagoula, offering a convenient way for residents to update their IDs. The road to renewal starts…
Construction continues on Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- An exciting project celebrating Mississippi’s musical roots is taking shape on the Coast. Construction is moving full speed ahead on the Mississippi Songwriters Performing…
Twenty six arrested, multiple wanted in connection with narcotics round up in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Twenty six people have been arrested and multiple people are still wanted in connection to a large narcotics round up in Pearl River County. The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office, along with other agencies, conducted…
Lucedale man facing child sex crime charges
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Lucedale man is now facing a list of child sex crimes charges. Twenty-seven-year-old B. Kyler Mallette was taken into custody at his home early Tuesday. He’s accused of sexually abusing two children and faces charges of…
Programming Note: 9 PM Newscast to air at 9:30 due to State of the Union Address
The State of the Union is set to start at 8 Tuesday evening. Due to network coverage of the address,…
Stone County Sheriff talks railroad crossing safety after train crashes into truck
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- One person is seriously injured after a train collided with a truck in Stone County on Monday afternoon, according…
Rep. Mike Ezell discusses State of the Union Address
President Donald Trump is set to deliver the annual State of the Union Address to Congress Tuesday night. WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears spoke with Congressman Ezell…
Savannah Guthrie says her family is offering a $1 million reward for her mother’s recovery
By JOHN SEEWER “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie said her family is now offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who went missing from her Arizona home more than three weeks ago. Savannah Guthrie…
Woods fire now fully contained, smoke will linger
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update on a few of those wildfires that popped up in Harrison County Monday. Harrison County Fire Rescue officials say the one off Pete Hickman Road in Saucier is now 100 percent contained.…
Man arrested, charged with murder of 78-year-old man in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man is behind bars Tuesday, accused of killing a 78-year-old man. Sixty-year-old Kavin Crawford was taken into custody Monday and is charged with murder. This investigation began last Saturday when police responded to a call…
Gulf Coast Winter Classics in full swing at Harrison County Fairgrounds
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Gulf Coast Winter Classics is in full swing out at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. Horse owners and riders from…
2/23 - Another cold night with a warm-up on the way
We’re in for another cold one tonight! Skies stay clear, and widespread frost develops toward daybreak as lows drop to around 30 degrees at the coast, and mid to upper 20s inland. Sunshine…
Wildfires pop up due to weather conditions
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Despite red flag warnings from fire officials not to burn, there have been a couple of fires that have popped up Monday in South Mississippi.…
Mississippi State, Mississippi Power team up for eaglet tagging project
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power is teaming up once again with Mississippi State University to help track and protect one of our nation’s most iconic birds:…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office investigates alleged school threat
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Additional security measures were in place at one Harrison County school Monday after social media threats circulated over the weekend. The Harrison County Sheriff’s…
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…
Keesler Federal Credit Union honors local educators
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Outstanding teachers across the Gulf Coast were recognized for their impact in the classroom. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley was at the 2026 Educator Impact Awards.
La Terre Farms holding inaugural Flower Festival
KILN, Miss. (WXXV)- La Terre Farms in Kiln is hosting their inaugural Flower Festival. Partnering with the Walter Anderson Museum and Arts, Hancock County, the festival takes place April 18…
Gulf Coast Community Foundation 228 Day Open House and Celebration
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is hosting their 228 Day Open House and Celebration. Tiffany Bell joins us to discuss the open house. The open house…
UPDATE: Operations continue as normal at Ingalls, enhanced security presence on site out of an abundance of caution
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Operations continue as normal as an investigation is underway after a threatening note was found at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula Thursday morning. An enhanced security presence is being maintained across the shipyard out of caution. Officers responded to…
February is Children’s Dental Health Month
February is Children’s Dental Health Month. The Tooth Fairy joins us in studio to share some tips. She’s also here to talk about a free day at Lynn Meadows coming…
Candidate Conversations: Paul James Blackman running for Congress
WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears is sitting down with candidates ahead of March’s primary election. Democratic Candidate for Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District Paul James Blackman stopped by the…
Prescribed burn scheduled at Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A prescribed burn is scheduled for Thursday at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services is conducting that fire. The potential burn site consists of 28 acres north of I-10 and…
Memorial services for Jesse Jackson begin at Chicago headquarters of his civil rights organization
By SOPHIA TAREEN CHICAGO (AP) — Cross-country memorial services for the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. are set to begin Thursday in Chicago, the city the late civil rights leader called home. The protege of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate will…
Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes four new residents
Hattiesburg, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo is now home to four juvenile spider monkeys, two males and two females. Each monkey has gone through a quarantine period and all four are being slowly introduced to their outdoor habitat with Rico,…
Retired Pearl River County Fire Chief Bobby Robbins dies
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Office of Emergency Services has announced the death of retired Fire Chief Bobby Robbins. Robbins served as a…
2/25 - Warm on Thursday with a few showers late in the day
It’s another mild night across the Mississippi Gulf Coast with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures only dropping to around 61. We have a small chance for a quick shower in the afternoon on…
Ramp closure Thursday at US 49 South
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has announced a temporary ramp closure for Thursday. The closure will go into effect starting at 1 p.m. and run until 4 p.m., affecting…
UMMC extends cancellation of clinic appointments through Friday
JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Medical Center has cancelled regularly scheduled clinic appointments and elective procedures through Friday as its response to the cyberattack continues. All cancelled appointments will be rescheduled. Patients with time-sensitive needs including prescription refills…
City of Gulfport celebrates reopening of Ken Combs Pier
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport landmark is officially back and stronger than ever. City leaders cut the ribbon on the newly restored Ken Combs Pier on Wednesday,…
Long Beach collecting green beans for March of the Mayor food drive
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The annual March of Mayors is underway right now. Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce joins us with what you need…
2026 Bridal Experience taking place Sunday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Bridal Experience is taking place Sunday at the Chapel at Centennial Plaza. Susie Davis joins us in studio with the details ahead of this…
Hibernia Society hosting ‘Comeallyee’ Ball
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and with that comes more parades on the Coast. Ahead of that is the ‘Comeallyee’ Ball on March 7. Kim and…
Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon, and Beyond Festival gets long-term home
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon and Beyond Festival now has a permanent home in Long Beach after a recent partnership. WXXV News 25’s…
