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Cracking down on school absenteeism in the state
We’ve seen great progress with public education in Mississippi over recent years. Test scores have gone and the graduation rate has increased. One area remains a topic of…
4/14 - Sam's "comfortable" Tuesday night forecast
Skies remain mostly clear tonight with lows dipping to the low 60s and winds staying light from the south. Sunshine dominates the forecast from Wednesday through Friday, with afternoon temperatures reaching…
Two phase utility project begins in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Drivers in D’Iberville should expect delays as a two-phase utility project begins along a busy corridor. Phase one of a two-phase construction project in D’Iberville is…
Rotary Club of Picayune holds annual fishing rodeo for special needs students
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The 30th annual fishing rodeo turned a simple day of fishing into a lifetime of memories for special needs students in the Picayune School District.…
Gulfport man sentenced on child sex crime charges
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Harrison County, a Gulfport man will spend decades in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes involving a minor. Forty-three-year-old Leonard Roberts pled guilty to sexual battery and exploitation of a child. A Harrison County…
Local bunny rescue says bunnies gifted during Easter often dumped weeks later
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Easter has since passed, but bunnies given as gifts for the holiday may soon end up on the streets. Every…
Family of fatal train crash victims file suit against train operator
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Family members of some of the victims killed in a deadly train-van collision in Stone County late last month have filed…
George County Sheriff's Office child exploitation investigation leads to arrest of New York man
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New details have come to light in a George County investigation into child exploitation that has led to the arrest of a man in upstate New York. Thirty-year-old Dylan Taylor of Glen Falls, New York was…
Woman charged in child abuse investigation in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Jackson County woman is charged in an ongoing child abuse investigation. Sheriff’s investigators say the investigation into 46-year-old Melissa Pearson began in September 2025. Details are limited, but we do know the case involves a…
4/13 - Sam's "warm & quiet" Monday night forecast
More warm and mostly dry weather is settling in across the Coast for this week, with plenty of sunshine each afternoon and temperatures hovering right around 80…
Lighter crowds on the Coast for 2026 Spring Break
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Spring Break has wrapped up along the Coast with lighter crowds in Biloxi, but a strong safety presence remained in place throughout the weekend.…
Biloxi man charged in puppy death after turning himself in
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man is behind bars, accused of a disturbing case of animal cruelty involving a young puppy. In new details released over…
Community honors Deputy Jimerson during funeral procession
Following Deputy Jimerson’s funeral, a large procession took place across Harrison and Jackson counties. South Mississippian’s gathered Friday afternoon to honor the life and legacy of Jackson County Sheriff’s…
Remembering Deputy Michael Jimerson
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy was laid to rest Friday afternoon. Hundreds of people gathered at First Baptist Church to pay their respects to…
Prescribed burn happening in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Another prescribed burn is happening today in the Mississippi Sandhill Wildlife Crane Refuge. These types of burns have been happening regularly in the refuge over the past week. Today’s burn covers an area of 287 acres…
Cyclist killed in Sunday crash in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A cyclist is dead after being hit by a car on a Jackson County highway Sunday morning. Thirty-five-year-old Temario Compton was pronounced dead at the scene. Mississippi Highway Patrol investigators say it happened around 5 a.m.…
Biloxi Cleophan Club honored with proclamation from mayor
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich presented a proclamation to the Cleophan Club at Tuesday’s city council meeting. The Cleophan Club was founded in 1901 and is…
William Carey University cuts ribbon on new facility
William Carey University is celebrating two major milestones when it comes to medical programs for students. Students and staff cut the ribbon on the Charles Pickering Institute of…
Long Beach declares Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce declared April 12 through the 18 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. That proclamation was made during Tuesday’s board of…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on I-10 eastbound in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A crash on I-10 eastbound in Jackson County between Exits 50 and 57 has eastbound traffic down to moving on the left shoulder only, and eastbound delays are starting to form. Law enforcement/first responders are now…
IRS gives Mississippi taxpayers some relief
In Mississippi, the IRS is offering some relief for Mississippi taxpayers, especially those impacted by the severe winter storm earlier this year in the northern part of the state. Because…
U.S. House passes bill honoring George County Deputy Jeremy Malone
The U.S. House has passed a bill to honor fallen George County Deputy Jeremy Malone. House Resolution 6995 would designate the George County Post Office on Highway 198 in Beaumont as the Jeremy Malone Post Office. Deputy Malone was killed…
Hancock County School bond vote set for next month
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re a little more than a month out from a bond vote in Hancock County, with the school district seeking nearly $50 million…
Senate bills aim to expand drivers education and financial literacy for students
Two major education bills are moving forward in Mississippi and they could soon change what students learn both in and out of the classroom.…
Parkinson’s Foundation teams up with Raising Cane’s for fundraiser
The Parkinson’s Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser this Thursday at four Coast Raising Cane’s locations. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. all you have to do…
Founder of MS Missing and Unidentified Ellen Leach passed away
Ellen Leach, the founder of Mississippi Missing and Unidentified, has passed away after a battle with cancer. By day, Leach worked at Hobby Lobby in Gulfport,…
Cracking down on school absenteeism in the state
We’ve seen great progress with public education in Mississippi over recent years. Test scores have gone and the graduation rate has increased. One area remains a topic of…
Memorial Health System doctor celebrates completing 100 Watchman procedures
Memorial Health System is celebrating a major milestone Tuesday. Dr. Umair Malik has completed over 100 Watchman procedures, helping patients reduce their risk of stroke and take…
Two phase utility project begins in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Drivers in D’Iberville should expect delays as a two-phase utility project begins along a busy corridor. Phase one of a two-phase construction project in D’Iberville is…
Rotary Club of Picayune holds annual fishing rodeo for special needs students
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The 30th annual fishing rodeo turned a simple day of fishing into a lifetime of memories for special needs students in the Picayune School District.…
Wings Performing Arts presents ‘Dreams’
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lynn Meadows Wings Performing Arts Group is teaming up with the Beau Rivage for a fundraiser. ‘Dreams’ is taking place on April 23 featuring actors, singers, and…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis at The 30th Annual Fishing Rodeo
The Rotary Club of Pearl River County hosted their 30th annual fishing rodeo designed to be an inclusive and memorable event for students with special…
Gulfport man sentenced on child sex crime charges
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Harrison County, a Gulfport man will spend decades in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes involving a minor. Forty-three-year-old Leonard Roberts pled guilty to sexual battery and exploitation of a child. A Harrison County…
Local bunny rescue says bunnies gifted during Easter often dumped weeks later
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Easter has since passed, but bunnies given as gifts for the holiday may soon end up on the streets. Every…
Family of fatal train crash victims file suit against train operator
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Family members of some of the victims killed in a deadly train-van collision in Stone County late last month have filed…
Pet of the Week: Bean is looking for a forever home!
Every other Tuesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us is Maridee Mallette to tell us about…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce opens 2026 Small Business Grant applications
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its 2026 Small Business Grant Program, offering financial support to local businesses across the Coast. Applications officially opened March 25 and will remain open through 12:00 p.m. on…