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Secret Service says suspect fired weapon on National Mall, bystander injured
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Secret Service says a suspect who opened fire Monday on the National Mall did so after being confronted by officers. Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn said officers returned fire. A bystander was struck by the…
Long Beach mayor highlights projects going on in the city
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce is highlighting several infrastructure projects underway or about to get started in the community. These projects aim…
Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation. The order signed by Justice…
Ocean Springs PD searching for man wanted on aggravated assault warrant
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs police are looking for a man wanted on an aggravated assault warrant. Dakoda Oswalt is accused in connection to…
Pearl River County sheriff deputies complete quarterly training
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department completed their quarterly training. Training covered a number of topics, ranging from domestic disturbance calls, residential and…
Sources: Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition
NEW YORK (AP) — Rudolph Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, is in critical but…
HAPPENING MONDAY: Road closure for drainage project begins in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)--Drivers in Pascagoula should plan for temporary road closures starting Monday as the city begins work on a drainage improvement project. City officials say the intersection of Parsley Street and Williams Street will be closed beginning Monday at…
THIS WEEK: Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-- An annual blood drive honoring a fallen Biloxi hero returns for its seventh year this week. The Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive is organized by the South Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross, and WXXV…
Stennis International Airport in Hancock County awarded grant for upgrades
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Senator Roger Wicker recently announced $10 million in airport grants heading to the state. One of those areas receiving the money is…
Governor Reeves declares Hurricane Preparedness Week May 3 – May 9, 2026
We’re now a month out from the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season and that means MEMA is reminding Mississippians about getting into a…
One dead after Friday crash on I-10 in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- A Louisiana man is dead after a Friday crash on I-10 near the Harrison-Hancock county line. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say 43-year-old Wilmer Rodriguez of Kenner, Louisiana was driving westbound just past the Kiln-DeLisle Road exit…
WCU School of Pharmacy announce Miss. Pharmacists Advocacy Council
William Carey University is launching a new student organization this spring. It’s the Mississippi Pharmacists Advocacy Council. The purpose is to stay up to date on policies affecting pharmacy practice and develop advocates for their profession. Students plan to do…
Spirit Airlines ends operations after 34 years in business
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Spirit Airlines announced Saturday that it has gone out of business after 34 years. The ultralow cost airline…
Biloxi’s Second Liners Mardi Gras Club awards over $13K in scholarships to local seniors
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club out of Biloxi is giving back to the community. High school seniors were honored…
Keesler Air Force Base honors working dog with retirement ceremony
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force Base hosted a retirement ceremony for one of their four-legged soldiers. Durango is retiring after nine and a half years…
Local father shares important message with high school seniors preparing to graduate
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A local father is turning one of the worst days of his life into a message of hope. William Henson…
Climb CDC celebrates grand reopening in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport organization dedicated to helping local youth celebrated its grand reopening Friday. Located at the former Gaston Point Elementary School, Climb CDC is renewing its…
5/1 - Sam's Friday night forecast
A wet and unsettled night is on tap, with showers and thunderstorms bringing the potential for heavy rainfall, with up to an inch possible in spots, along with breezy northeast…
Ingalls Shipbuilding hosts signing day for Shipbuilder Academy graduates
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilder Academy marked a major milestone in Pascagoula as high school seniors across the Coast were honored for finishing their training and stepping…
Piney Woods School responds after release of Hancock High students from ICE custody
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Rankin County School where Hancock high exchange students Israel and Max Mokoka originally attended classes has released a statement regarding their recent detention in ICE custody. Piney Woods School leaders released the following statement: "The…
Community celebrates Star Wars Day at Traintastic in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Traintastic helped the Coast celebrate May the 4th a little early. ‘Train Wars’ took place on May 2nd, bringing a galaxy far, far away…
Ina Thompson Library hosts ‘Revenge of the Fifth’ Lightsaber forging event
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Happening at the Ina Thompson Library Tuesday, it’s a Revenge of the Fifth event. Everyone 16 and older is invited to…
Pass Christian Chamber hosts “Putting in the Pass” golf tournament to support scholarships and small businesses
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce hosted their sixth annual Putting in the Pass golf tournament.…
Officials emphasize early planning on day two of Hurricane Preparedness Week
Monday marked day two of Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi just weeks before the start of the Atlantic season. The topic is ‘prepare before hurricane…
MDOT hurricane evacuation guide now available
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is releasing more details on its 2026 hurricane evacuation guide. It’s available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese and includes a hurricane emergency checklist. The guide…
Applications open for 2026 wild hog control program
The state department of agriculture and commerce is accepting a new round of applications for its wild hog control program. Those applications opened on May 1 and will…
Happening Tuesday: Intermittent lane closures scheduled for Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The City of Biloxi is alerting drivers to upcoming traffic impacts on the Popp’s Ferry Bridge. City officials say the bridge will experience intermittent lane closures on Tuesday, May 5, from 9 a.m. until noon. The…
Gulfport Chamber hosting Taste, Rattle and Roll at new location
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste, Rattle, and Roll benefit returns this week at a new location. Here to tell us about what’s…
Wendy’s sweetens the month of May in Mississippi with a $1 Frosty Deal
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – As gas prices continue to climb across Mississippi, many families are feeling the strain on their everyday budgets. In response, Wendy’s is rolling out a limited-time deal aimed at giving customers a small but meaningful break.…
Explore South Mississippi’s history at Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A two-day celebration of South Mississippi’s rich history is coming up Friday and Saturday in Gulfport. Here to tell us about the…
City of D'Iberville hosting fishing rodeo
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville is hosting a fishing rodeo at the end of the month. This rodeo has no fees and has cash prizes for different categories. …
Jackson George Regional Library invites community to participate in 2026 summer programs
The Jackson George Regional Library System is hosting a few summer programs. Joining us with details are Cory Joiner and Bethany Carlisle. The Jackson-George…
Long Beach mayor highlights projects going on in the city
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce is highlighting several infrastructure projects underway or about to get started in the community. These projects aim…
Ocean Springs PD searching for man wanted on aggravated assault warrant
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs police are looking for a man wanted on an aggravated assault warrant. Dakoda Oswalt is accused in connection to…
MSU library staff elected for membership to Association of Research Libraries
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi State University library staff is being recognized. The faculty and staff at the library were elected for membership in the…
Pearl River County sheriff deputies complete quarterly training
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department completed their quarterly training. Training covered a number of topics, ranging from domestic disturbance calls, residential and…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College named Aspen Prize semifinalist
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of 25 finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for community college excellence. The Aspen Prize recognizes any community college that…
HAPPENING MONDAY: Road closure for drainage project begins in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)--Drivers in Pascagoula should plan for temporary road closures starting Monday as the city begins work on a drainage improvement project. City officials say the intersection of Parsley Street and Williams Street will be closed beginning Monday at…