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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…
Sonic Drive-In sends three local teachers to Ron Clark Academy
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Sonic Drive-In sent three Biloxi teachers to Ron Clark Academy Training as part of a one-million-dollar nationwide donation. Sonic selected 400 educators across the…
Art in the Pass returns this Saturday and Sunday
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-- A beloved spring arts festival returns this Saturday and Sunday to Pass Christian's War Memorial Park. WXXV's Grant Chighizola spoke to Wendy Diaz del…
New treatment option available at Memorial Hospital Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Hospital Gulfport has become the first hospital on the Coast to offer a new treatment option for patients with complex peripheral artery disease. Dr. Haylie Reed is the surgeon who performed the operation. Not only is…
Stone County School District shares update on progress of new high school
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County School District is sharing their progress report for the new high school. School officials say the interior…
The 15th Annual Eagles Under The Oaks Charity Golf Tournament
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Golfers hit the course this week not just for fun, but to raise thousands of dollars for combat wounded veterans in South Mississippi. WXXV News…
Progress continues on the Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing an update on their gateway project. Officials say crews are currently focused on forming the plaza area…
2026 Ocean Springs Town Tour Guide released
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street unveiled its 2026 official Town Tour Guide in partnership with South Mississippi Living. The new guide highlights everything that makes…
Hancock County Sheriff's Office searching for suspect considered armed and dangerous
Hancock County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for helping finding an aggravated assault suspect. Gavin Ladner remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous, he may have a shotgun with him. Ladner…
Stone County family turns grief into giving by creating scholarship in brother's honor
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Everyone wants to leave a legacy. "Greg was a wonderful, kind human being," Kim Rayborn said when describing…
4/9 - Sam's "Warmer" Thursday Night Forecast
A beautiful stretch of spring weather is ahead for the Gulf Coast, with sunshine dominating the forecast through much of the upcoming week. Tonight stays mostly clear with a…
Pascagoula Updates Smoke-Free Ordinance
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- On Tuesday night, leaders in Pascagoula updated the city's smoke-free ordinance aimed against secondhand smoke. More than 60% of Mississippi towns and cities are not protected by a…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting on Henderson Avenue
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting in the 1900 block of Henderson Avenue. It happened Thursday evening. Police say one male victim was taken to an out-of-state hospital. At this time, police do not have…
One person dead following shooting in Gautier on Lima Drive
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is investigating a shooting on Thursday afternoon that left one person dead. According to GPD, officers responded to the area of Lima Drive. There, police found a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Emergency…
Harrison County deputies stop IRS scam targeting elderly woman
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A Harrison County woman is out tens of thousands of dollars after falling victim to an IRS scam—but quick thinking by a local shipping clerk helped prevent even more losses. Harrison County Sheriff's Office say…
Team Lightning 12272 gearing up for first World Championship appearance in Houston
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Team Lightning 12272, a robotics organization located on the Mississippi Coast, is gearing up for its first World…
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…
WXXV team recognized at 2026 MAB Excellence in Broadcasting awards
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Members of the WXXV News 25 team were recognized for their work Saturday night at the 2026 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards, put on…
La Terre Farms hosting Flower Festival
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- La Terre Farms in the Kiln is launching a new, two-day festival and it’s coming up this weekend. Joining us now to tell us all about…
Banana Run coming to Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A first of its kind event is coming to Biloxi. A Banana Run is taking place on April 25. Participants will be dressed as bananas as they run…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport hosting ‘Trike with Us’ event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport is hosting an event for toddlers and pre-teens. ‘Trike with Us’ is happening April 18 at Bayou View Park. Jenna Quave…
Singing River Health System hosts annual Stroke Care Symposium
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The 14th annual Singing River Stroke Care Symposium sold out and filled the Golden Nugget ball Friday morning, highlighting the importance of stroke education.…
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…
Gulfport PD invites community to Autism Safety Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department will be hosting an Autism Safety Day at their headquarters. This event takes place April 18. From 10 a.m. to noon,…
Jackson County Board of Supervisors recognizes April as Child Abuse and Prevention Awareness Month
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Board of Supervisors recognized April as Child Abuse and Prevention Awareness Month. That recognition happened…
Listening sessions for presidential search for Mississippi University for Women
The State Board of Trustees with the Institution of Higher Learning is hosting listening sessions next week, searching for the next president at the Mississippi University…
Bay St. Louis PD issues reminder regarding golf carts on the road
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Bay St. Louis Police Department is putting out a safety reminder for people driving golf carts on city…
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…