Exclusive Content
Latest News
Ocean Springs Fire Department training on new drone
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Training has gone airborne for the Ocean Springs Fire Department. Firefighters spent part of the day learning how to use a new drone that…
Appeal denied for Pearl River County man convicted in 2020 murder
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Court of Appeals has largely upheld the conviction and life sentence of a Pearl River County man convicted in a 2020 robbery murder. In a decision released Thursday, the court affirmed the capital murder…
Senate measure to restore Mississippi voters’ right to ballot initiative advances
By TAYLOR VANCE/Mississippi Today The Senate Elections Committee adopted a measure on Tuesday that would, at least partially, restore the system to allow Mississippians to bypass the Legislature and put issues to a statewide vote. The committee voted to approve Senate…
Officials cut the ribbon on new Fred Urie Pier in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport city leaders cut the ribbon on a rebuilt pier on the city’s waterfront. The Fred Urie Pier was heavily damaged by…
Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss’ NCAA appeal denied, but legal fight continues
Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss’ appeal to the NCAA for an additional year of eligibility so he can play for the Rebels next season has been denied, the university said on Wednesday, but the fight is not over. The NCAA originally…
Man arrested after shooting, attempting to flee law enforcement in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs man is behind bars in Jackson County after a shooting in St. Martin and attempting to flee from law enforcement. On February 4, deputies with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department responded to a…
First used book store in Hancock County opens in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- A used book store is now open in Hancock County, offering community members a large selection of books…
2/4 - Cold start on Thursday then a quick warm up
Cold air moves in tonight under partly cloudy skies, then sunshine takes over Thursday as temperatures slowly rebound. After a chilly stretch with a brief chance for patchy frost late Thursday night,…
Harrison County Sheriff’s looking for suspect wanted for causing damage at Saucier Ball Field
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for causing damages to the Saucier Ball Field. A man is wanted for causing approximately $30,000 in damages to light fixtures…
George County man found guilty of sexual battery of a child
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A George County man has been found guilty of sexual battery of a child. Thirty-three-year-old Joseph Blake Fairley has been sentenced to 30 years in custody of Mississippi Department of Corrections. According to Assistant District Attorney…
Salvation Army opening Center of Hope ahead of cold temperatures
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Cold temperatures are returning to the Gulf Coast, prompting the Salvation Army to reopen its Gulfport Center of Hope shelter. The shelter is opening its doors to provide a warm and safe place for people experiencing homeless…
Senate candidate hosts Coast listening tour
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- One of the Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate in Mississippi kicked off his listening tour in Biloxi Wednesday morning. Scott Colom is one of three candidates on…
More deaths confirmed due to weather related impacts in Mississippi
MEMA continues to share updates of the winter weather event impacting residents in North Mississippi. Additional deaths have been reported, bringing the statewide total to 28. Residents who suffered storm damage are asked to document their damage. MEMA is requesting…
Mississippi Senate fails to advance school choice bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Senate has killed a school choice bill that was narrowly passed by the State House a few weeks ago, a bill that has divided legislative Republicans and even some statewide officials. House Bill 2, also called…
Man who tried to shoot President Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
By DAVID FISCHER FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon pronounced Ryan Routh’s fate in the same…
Moss Point City Council discusses blight in community
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Moss Point City Council held a meeting Tuesday to address blight in the community. Multiple residents came out to city hall for the meeting.…
Jackson County Animal Shelter taking care of animals rescued from dogfighting operation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Nearly 70 animals that were rescued from an alleged dogfighting operation are now being cared for by the Jackson County…
Five-car wreck leaves one person dead, multiple others injured
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Police are sharing details about an early morning wreck that is causing lane closures on I-10. The incident happened around 2 AM near Mile Marker 40. Police confirm with WXXV the incident involved five vehicles, the…
2/3 - Rain moves through tonight
Showers continue to move through the area overnight with lows near 50 and rainfall totals of around a quarter to a half inch possible. Light showers linger into Wednesday morning before skies gradually…
Winter weather recovery efforts continue in North Mississippi
As recovery efforts continue in North Mississippi following last week’s winter storm, there is some good news as people continue to help each other out in the recovery process. State Emergency Management officials now say that less than 30,000 Mississippians…
African Children’s Choir coming to Long Beach
The Church of the Good Shepard in Long Beach is hosting a special guest on February 18. The African Children’s Choir will be hosting a free concert, also sharing…
Girl Scout Cookie season set to begin February 13
It’s almost time for Girl Scout Cookie Season to start! The cookies will be out and for sale beginning February 13. Joanna O’Conor joins us in studio, sharing details…
Stone County School District hosting job fair
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County School District is hosting a job fair next Thursday. Those interested will need to head to the Stone Career and Technical Education…
State Department of Employment Security hosting job fair
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The State Department of Employment Security is hosting a job fair next Tuesday. That’s taking place at the MGCCC Health, Physical, and Aquatic Education Building…
Parade safety measures in place near railroad tracks in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach has put some safety measures in place ahead of the Carnival Association of Long Beach Parade…
Two pedestrians struck and killed on I-10 near exit 41 identified
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Two pedestrians were struck and killed on I-10 westbound near exit 41 on Thursday night. According to the Biloxi Police Department, the accident involved two vehicles, and it happened just before 7pm. The Harrison County Coroner has…
Forge Day and Heritage Festival this weekend in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Forge Day and Heritage Festival is taking place in Picayune this weekend. Barb Medlock with the Crosby Arboretum joins us with details. The…
Pre-registration open for Neon Night Light Run
The Neon Night Light Run is taking place in April, but registration is now open. Jessica and Gavin Spiers join us with the details. The run takes place April…
2/5 - Sunny this weekend with a warm-up into early next week
Clear and cool tonight with lows dipping into the upper 30s under calm conditions. Sunshine continues on Friday and sticks around through the weekend, with afternoon highs climbing into the mid to upper 60s.…
Pizza Hut closing 250 US stores as parent company considers selling the brand
By DEE-ANN DURBIN Pizza Hut plans to close 250 U.S. restaurants in the first half of this year as its parent company considers a sale of the chain. Yum Brands said Wednesday it’s targeting underperforming Pizza Hut restaurants in its system. Pizza Hut…
Mardi Gras parades this weekend
Mardi Gras parades are set to roll across South Mississippi this weekend. The Long Beach Parade rolls Saturday night at 6, taking a route through Downtown Long Beach. Other parades that…
Gautier Men’s Club Parade set to roll Saturday
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is sharing details about Saturday night’s parade. The Gautier Men’s Club Parade starts rolling at 7. Road closures along the parade…
Ocean Springs Fire Department training on new drone
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Training has gone airborne for the Ocean Springs Fire Department. Firefighters spent part of the day learning how to use a new drone that…
Seniors celebrate at the 2026 Mardi Gras Mambo
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Senior Mardi Gras Mambo brought older adults together at the Lyman Community Center for a morning full of festivities. The event featured live…
Appeal denied for Pearl River County man convicted in 2020 murder
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Court of Appeals has largely upheld the conviction and life sentence of a Pearl River County man convicted in a 2020 robbery murder. In a decision released Thursday, the court affirmed the capital murder…
Senate measure to restore Mississippi voters’ right to ballot initiative advances
By TAYLOR VANCE/Mississippi Today The Senate Elections Committee adopted a measure on Tuesday that would, at least partially, restore the system to allow Mississippians to bypass the Legislature and put issues to a statewide vote. The committee voted to approve Senate…
Gulfport delivers supplies to those in need
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport shared their crews had delivered items to Coldwater. The donations started over the weekend, residents and businesses stepping up to give to…
City of Ocean Springs collecting donations for residents impacted by winter weather
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Ocean Springs is asking the community to donate items. These items will be sent to Ashland, helping 650…