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Wiggins man arrested after stolen car chase in George and Stone counties
A Wiggins man is in custody after deputies say he led them on a chase in a vehicle reported stolen from George County. George County Sheriff’s investigators say a 2002 Ford Excursion was reported stolen Sunday. License plate readers later…
Meetings set to discuss Highway 90 bridge project between Pearlington and Slidell
Public hearings regarding the future of Highway 90 between Pearlington and Slidell have been set. These meetings are designed to give residents of Hancock County and St. Tammany…
Emergency management officials stress year-round hurricane prep
September marks the height of hurricane season, a time when activity across the Gulf Coast typically ramps up. While no storms are currently a threat to South Mississippi, emergency…
D'Iberville Historical Society celebrates 20 Years of preserving history
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- A special celebration took place in D'Iberville on Wednesday night, as the city’s historical society marked 20 years since its inception. Members of the D’Iberville Historical…
Phase one of living shoreline project complete near Hiller Park in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The shoreline near one of Biloxi's most popular parks is slowing disappearing. Now, a new project is aiming to stop the erosion while creating…
Hitachi Energy expanding operations in Copiah County
A major economic development project will bring more than 650 new jobs to Mississippi. Hitachi Energy is investing $528 million to expand its transformer manufacturing operations in Copiah County,…
Mississippi Votes stops by MGCCC for National Voter Registration Week
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- The group Mississippi Votes came to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston campus. This is National Voter Registration Week and the organization…
Summer-like heat lingers, despite lower humidity
Tonight is looking mostly clear, with temperatures falling into the low and mid 70s. Thursday and Friday will be mostly sunny, with highs around 91 degrees. It will be a…
2 Bay St. Louis police officers involved in Wednesday morning mutli-vehicle crash on Highway 603
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Bay St. Louis Police Department says two of its officers were involved in a Wednesday morning multi-vehicle crash on Highway 603. Police say the officers were helping the driver of a disabled 18-wheeler when…
Tourism leaders reflect on summer travel season for South Mississippi
With summer in the books, tourism leaders are taking a look back at what brought visitors to South Mississippi and what it means…
Gulfport PD asking for assistance locating 16-year-old boy
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Police Department is asking the public for assistance in locating a 16-year-old boy. According to the Gulfport Police Department, Trystan Daniel Rose left his residence on September 6 at 4 p.m. He was last seen wearing…
Department of Public Safety announces security staffing for LSU-Ole Miss game
OXFORD, Miss. — The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is preparing its largest Mississippi Highway Patrol presence to date for a college football weekend as thousands of fans travel to Oxford for the Ole Miss-LSU matchup. Commissioner Sean Tindell announced…
Shuckers game-day surprise: Local child receives funding for custom wheelchair
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a heartwarming day at Keesler Federal Park when a local family received a life-changing gift during a Biloxi Shuckers game in late July. Nine-year-old Derrick and…
New Moss Point fire chief sworn in at board of aldermen meeting
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point has a new permanent fire chief, as David Eaker was sworn-in in front of the Moss Point Board of Aldermen Tuesday night. Eaker has more than 20 years of firefighting experience…
Appeals court upholds Harrison County man’s murder conviction
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Court of Appeals has upheld the murder conviction and life sentence of a man convicted in a 2022 Harrison County killing. John William Anderson was convicted of first-degree murder and being a felon in…
3 people killed when NBC and Telemundo news helicopter crashes while covering LA bus collision
By ASHLEY DUONG and HALLIE GOLDEN LOS ANGELES (AP) — A news helicopter used by NBC and Telemundo crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood and burst into flames, killing at least three people while reporters were covering the collision of an SUV and…
17th annual MS Songwriters Festival to host 4 days of events across Jackson County
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The 17th annual Mississippi Songwriters Festival will soon kick off four days of special events across Jackson…
September's Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Biloxi High School's Katie Brandon
Every month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center recognize an educator who is making a lasting impact on students both inside and outside the classroom. For September, that…
2026 Hobie 16 International Championship brings global competition to Ocean Springs
Sailors from around the world are on the Mississippi Gulf Coast this month as Ocean Springs hosts one of the sport's premier international events. The 2026 Hobie 16…
Gulfport Police search for shooting suspect
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- Gulfport Police are searching for a man wanted in connection to a recent drive-by shooting in the city. 20-year-old Mekel Dai John Harveston is described as being 5'5" tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. His last known…
Voters in Hickory Hills Precinct in Gautier assigned new polling location
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is sharing that one precinct will have a new polling location. If you live in the Hickory Hills…
HSSM partnering with Pop Brothers, Gulfport PD for adoption event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Humane Society of South Mississippi, Pop Brothers, and the Gulfport Police Department are teaming up for a special event this weekend. An adoption…
19-year-old wanted for Wednesday night shooting at a Pascagoula apartment complex
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is searching for an individual wanted in connection with a shooting at an apartment complex on Wednesday night. PPD says officers responded to a report of gunfire at Taylor Heights Apartments on Old…
City of Biloxi warning against invoice scam
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is warning residents about a scam going around targeting the community development department. Fraudulent invoices are being sent out, claiming to be from the city, the planning commission, or a city planning division.…
Hancock Resource Center receives funds from Department of Veterans Affairs
More than $4 million in federal funding is headed to Mississippi to help veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs is awarding the money through programs designed…
Stand the Watch Ceremony honors veterans, raises suicide prevention awareness
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- September is National Suicide Prevention month, a time to recognize the importance of mental health and support for those who served. In recognition…
Clocking in with Spencer: Spencer takes on pizza making
Who doesn’t love a good slice of pizza? What happens when you’re the one making it? This week, Spencer Pullen clocked in at R&B Brick Oven Pizza,…
Paddle Paradise set to take place at Diamondhead Marina
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- A fun event on the waters of Diamondhead is coming up later this month. Here to tell us more about Paddle Paradise and how…
George County Sheriff’s Office arrests Louisiana woman following armed threat and multi-county pursuit
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 46-year-old Louisiana woman is facing a handful of charges in George County. According to the George County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call came in around 7 a.m. last Thursday from a weigh station on Highway…
Wiggins man arrested after stolen car chase in George and Stone counties
A Wiggins man is in custody after deputies say he led them on a chase in a vehicle reported stolen from George County. George County Sheriff’s investigators say a 2002 Ford Excursion was reported stolen Sunday. License plate readers later…
Forrest General Cancer Center hosting annual ‘Fuel to Fight’
The Forrest General Cancer Center is hosting their annual ‘Fuel to Fight’ aimed at helping ease the financial burden of transportation for cancer patients. Joining us ahead…
Center Stage Theatre presents ‘Prelude to a Kiss’
Tonight marks the opening night for Center Stage Theatre’s latest production, Prelude to a Kiss. Here to tell us more about their upcoming performance are Breanna Shenk and…
Struggling US home buyers, and market, face new hurdles as mortgage rates near 7%
By ALEX VEIGA Home shoppers holding out for relief from rising mortgage rates may be in for a long wait. The weekly average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan has been rising for months and reached its highest level in…
Applications now open for GivHer Circle Young Philanthropist Cohort
We’re shining a spotlight on the GivHer Circle Young Philanthropist Cohort and how this program is empowering young women to give back, lead, and make an impact…
The Coast with the Ghosts: Coastal Mississippi unveils 2026 Halloween Lineup
COASTAL MISSISSIPPI (September 17, 2026) – This Halloween, Coastal Mississippi is inviting visitors for a trip filled with fright to experience the Coast with the Ghosts. From hundreds of “witches” parading through historic downtowns to a 40,000-square-foot haunted warehouse, the…
Jurassic Quest returns to South Mississippi this weekend
Get ready to take a walk on the wild side because the dinosaurs are taking over Biloxi this weekend. Jurassic Quest is bringing three epic prehistoric adventures to…
Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain low
By PAUL WISEMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims slid to 196,000,…
Meetings set to discuss Highway 90 bridge project between Pearlington and Slidell
Public hearings regarding the future of Highway 90 between Pearlington and Slidell have been set. These meetings are designed to give residents of Hancock County and St. Tammany…