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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…
State lawmakers react to beef tariff decision
Some Mississippi lawmakers are giving some slight pushback on the Trump administration’s plan to suspend tariffs on ground beef imports. That would allow up to 300,000 pounds of beef…
Salvation Army seeking donations to support Gulf Coast families and community programs
The Salvation Army is asking the community to clean out their closets, garages, and storage rooms as its family store deals with a shortage…
Rain chances increase by mid week
Tonight, skies will gradually clear, with temperatures falling to the mid 70s. Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, and highs will reach around 92 degrees with heat index values climbing…
One killed in Jackson County single-vehicle crash
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 in Jackson County on Sunday morning. The Mississippi Highway Patrol says that at around 3:15 a.m., 25-year-old Adonis Simms of D'Iberville was driving on…
Man injured in Gulfport shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Gulfport Police Department is searching for the suspect responsible for a shooting that left one man injured on Monday afternoon. Police say the shooting took place at around 5:10 p.m. in the area of Loposser…
Tips to keep your AC running smooth when temperatures heat up
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- Another stretch of triple-digit heat index values has south Mississippi residents cranking up the air conditioning, but running your AC nonstop…
Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Christian Collegiate Academy’s Lindsey Roberts
WXXV and Huntington Learning Center are shining a spotlight on one local educator who is making a difference in the lives of her students.…
Biloxi man sentenced to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexual battery of 11-year-old
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Harrison County District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Decruis Tatum, 27, of Biloxi, pleaded guilty to sexual battery before Circuit Court Judge Christopher Schmidt and was sentenced to serve 50 years in the custody of the…
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…
Bass Taxtic Fishing Championship wraps up
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 from…
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…
‘Dolly: An NBC News Special’ to air tonight
August 26, 2026 – NBC News will air a special one-hour primetime report tonight at 8 p.m. CT honoring the extraordinary life and legacy of Dolly Parton. Anchored by Lester Holt, Dolly: An NBC News Special will look back at…
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…
Pet of the Week: Rocco is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King to tell us about…
Mockingbird Café in Bay St. Louis remembers Dolly Parton
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Mockingbird Café in Bay St. Louis is remembering the life and legacy of Dolly Parton. The café gathers each year for their…
United Way of South Mississippi remembers Dolly Parton
United Way of South Mississippi is sharing their thoughts on the passing of Dolly Parton. The organization says her legacy lives on through the state’s children. Through Imagination…
Governor Reeves releases statement on the passing of Dolly Parton
Governor Reeves released a statement on the passing of music legend Dolly Parton. Taking to social media, Governor Reeves says she was an American music icon and an even better person. He adds the state is praying for Dolly Parton’s…
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…
August’s edition of Friday at the Fort kicks off this Friday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street Tourism and the City of Ocean Springs are inviting the community to enjoy a free event this Friday. Friday at the Fort takes place August 28 from 6 p.m. to 9…
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…
New UMMC partnerships targets maternal health
A new initiative is aiming to address Mississippi’s maternal health crisis and improve outcomes for mothers across the state. The University of Mississippi Medical Center is partnering with the Mississippi…