Exclusive Content
Latest News
Jackson County woods fire 100 percent contained
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Fire crews spent much of Wednesday afternoon battling a woods fire in Gautier. The 14-acre fire is now 100 percent contained. It was in the…
MSAG shares statement relating to META youth mental health settlement
META has reached a nearly $18 billion settlement to end a landmark lawsuit. The deal resolves claims from 29 states that the company’s…
One Pass Christian school closes today, others delayed due to power outages
Pass Christian, Miss. (WXXV)- DeLisle Elementary School in Pass Christian will be closed for today due to a power outage. The outage was caused by Thursday morning's severe weather that rolled through western Harrison County. School district leaders say additional…
Fire departments across the coast respond to numerous fires caused by lightning
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- Multiple fire departments across the coast have responded to homes that were struck by lighting Thursday morning. A storm system in the area caused a number of emergencies due to extremely active lightning. Harrison County Fire…
Gulfport restaurant holds book drive for local nonprofit in honor of Dolly Parton
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- As the world mourns the loss of American icon Dolly Parton, Neighbor's Tap & Table in downtown Gulfport is…
Our weather is looking a little unsettled over the next few days
An unsettled weather pattern is setting up across the Gulf Coast, with daily chances for showers and thunderstorms continuing through next week, but not everybody will see rain on…
Southern Miss kicks off the fall semester the Gulf Park Campus
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Golden Eagles are back. Southern Miss Gulf Park kicked off the fall semester in style, giving students a chance to…
Crews work to extinguish Jackson County fire
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Crews are working to put out a large woods fire in Jackson County Wednesday afternoon. The Mississippi Forestry Commission says the 20 acre fire is…
Two arrested for drug possession in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach police have arrested two people on drug charges following a Tuesday bust. Fifty-year-old Jeffrey Willis and 58-year-old Marsha Fennell, both of Long Beach, were arrested Tuesday. Officers, with help from the Harrison County Narcotics…
New Ocean Springs infusion clinic expands access to care for South Mississippi patients
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-For many South Mississippians who depend on regular infusion treatments, accessing care can mean hours on the road. Now, a…
Tim Curry, iconic character actor and ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ star, dies at 80
Tim Curry, a character actor who created a gallery of delicious, very loony villains for stage and screen, including Dr. Frank-N-Furter in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” has died. He was 80. Curry, who suffered a stroke in 2012 that put him in a…
Meta reaches $17 billion settlement with states in landmark trial over teen social media addiction
By BARBARA ORTUTAY and KELVIN CHAN OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Meta has agreed to pay $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, state attorneys general…
Local farmers concerned about impacts of increased beef imports as President Trump cuts tariffs
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Trump administration has announced its plans to suspend tariffs on ground beef and allow up to 300,000…
Improvement project underway at Lark Park in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A major upgrade is on the way for one of Gautier’s most popular community parks. City leaders have broken ground on a $1.5 million project…
Pennsylvania man killed in three-vehicle crash on Highway 43 in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. — A Pennsylvania man died following a three-vehicle crash Monday afternoon in Hancock County, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. The crash happened at approximately 2 p.m. on Aug. 24, 2026, along Highway 43. Investigators said a…
Harrison County leaders speak at the State of the County Address
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County leaders gathered Tuesday morning at the IP Casino for the 2026 State of the County Address. Local officials outlined…
The Gulfport School District mourns the loss of Gulfport High student
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport School District is mourning the loss of Gulfport High student Levi Edwards. In a statement released Tuesday, the school district says they are deeply saddened by the passing of Levi, a tenth grader. The district says…
Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
By KRISTIN M. HALL Dolly Parton, the country music icon whose soaring vibrato vocals, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in the Tennessee mountains to the height of stardom and acclaim, has died. She was…
Two arrested after attempted armed robbery leads to shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Two people have been arrested after an attempted robbery led to a shooting Monday evening in Gulfport, police said. Officers responded around 5:09 p.m. on Aug. 24 to the area of West Oak Drive and Victory Street,…
Ocean Springs High School ranked #1 by U.S. News and World Report
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs High School has been named the number one traditional high school in Mississippi by U.S. News and World…
City of Gulfport releases details on proposed 2027 budget
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport released its proposed 2027 budget Thursday afternoon. Mayor Hugh Keating says this is a balanced budget, which includes a two percent raise for all city employees, and an additional two percent for firefighters.…
Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on through free books for South Mississippi children
Dolly Parton’s legacy extends far beyond her music. For years, her Imagination Library has been putting free books into the hands of children across…
US officials tie cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce to 3 more states
By MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — Parasitic illness cases linked to recalled iceberg lettuce have now been confirmed in 20 states, federal health officials said Thursday, expanding the scope of the largest outbreak of its kind in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration said…
Partial lunar eclipse happening tonight
A deep partial lunar eclipse is happening tonight as the moon passes through the Earth’s shadow. The partial phase begins around 9:30 p.m. and will last over three hours. Experts with…
Anglers compete at the Bass Taxtic Championship
The Bass Tactix Outdoors Youth and Adult Fishing Championship wrapped up this past weekend on the Pascagoula River. The event brought out anglers as young as five years old…
New spider species found on Horn Island
A pretty unique discovery was recently made by researchers on Horn Island. A photo shared by Gulf Island National Seashore shows the orange complexion of the spider, which scientists…
IMMS names wild dolphin after Dolly Parton
More South Mississippi tributes are pouring in for Dolly Parton in the wake of her death. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies announced it has named one of the…
Two arrested during checkpoint in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details on a narcotics arrest that took place on August 12. The arrest happened at…
MGCCC launches new streaming platform
Just in time for the new football season, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has announced a new streaming platform for 2026. Bulldog fans will now be able to watch sporting events…
Stone County inmates celebrate graduation from SMPDD Pathway Home 5 Re-Entry Program
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- For a group of inmates in Stone County, Wednesday marked the start of a new chapter. Graduates of the Southern…
Jackson County woods fire 100 percent contained
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Fire crews spent much of Wednesday afternoon battling a woods fire in Gautier. The 14-acre fire is now 100 percent contained. It was in the…
MSAG shares statement relating to META youth mental health settlement
META has reached a nearly $18 billion settlement to end a landmark lawsuit. The deal resolves claims from 29 states that the company’s…
One Pass Christian school closes today, others delayed due to power outages
Pass Christian, Miss. (WXXV)- DeLisle Elementary School in Pass Christian will be closed for today due to a power outage. The outage was caused by Thursday morning's severe weather that rolled through western Harrison County. School district leaders say additional…
Fire departments across the coast respond to numerous fires caused by lightning
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- Multiple fire departments across the coast have responded to homes that were struck by lighting Thursday morning. A storm system in the area caused a number of emergencies due to extremely active lightning. Harrison County Fire…
Blood drives scheduled at Keesler Air Force Base
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Keesler Medical Center is sharing details on blood drives happening throughout the week. Wednesday, Keesler Blood Center traveled to Pensacola for a drive. On…
Gulfport restaurant holds book drive for local nonprofit in honor of Dolly Parton
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- As the world mourns the loss of American icon Dolly Parton, Neighbor's Tap & Table in downtown Gulfport is…
Deadline to apply for Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council approaching
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The deadline to apply for the Gulfport Mayor’s Youth Council is coming up fast. Friday, August 28 at 5 p.m. is the last chance…
Second annual Driftapalooza Music and Arts Festival set to return to Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s a celebration of music, arts, and the creative community coming to Bay St. Louis. The second…