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Long Beach Chamber of Commerce announces new small business grants, sees community support at Chamber After Five
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- Thursday night's Chamber After Five event at Coastal Daquiri was highlighted by a…
HCSO hosts Shop-With-A-Sheriff ahead of Youth Fishing Rodeo
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- Thursday marked an exciting afternoon for a few local children at Academy Sports + Outdoors in D'Iberville. The Harrison County Sheriff's Office and…
3/26 - Sam's Thursday Night Forecast
Fog will be the main issue heading into Friday morning, with areas of dense fog becoming more likely after 5 a.m. and lingering through mid-morning. Visibility may be reduced at…
Critical issues still to be discussed during 2026 Legislative Session
The heat is on at the state capitol, teacher pay raises, economic development projects for the Coast, and the big prize: a state budget. The clock…
State treasury hosts unclaimed money event in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- State Treasurer David McRae was in Pascagoula Wednesday afternoon, trying to return more than $17 million in unclaimed money to Jackson County residents. Not only…
Search for missing Hancock County man enters third week
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to search for a man who has been missing for three weeks now. According to Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, Steven Tomak was last seen on March 12 leaving his home…
Biloxi Police search for armed suspect after shooting on Beauvoir Road
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- On Thursday, March 26th, 2026, the Biloxi Police Department responded to a shooting in the 200 block of Beauvoir Road, located on the old Broadwater golf course in Biloxi. According to witnesses, a male, later identified as…
Triathlon coming to Downtown Gulfport over weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Gulfport is gearing up for a busy weekend as the Clash Coastal Mississippi Triathlon rolls into town, bringing with it a series of traffic adjustments…
Gulf Coast Fair kicks off at Coast Coliseum Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Fair is coming to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum starting Thursday and runs until April 4. Experience the sights and sounds of…
3/25 - Sam's Wednesday Night Forecast
Expect partly cloudy skies with patchy fog developing late overnight tonight as temperatures dip into the low 60s. Skies will gradually clear on Thursday, turning mostly sunny by the afternoon…
Dedication ceremony held for Finley Cemetery historical marker
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A piece of Mississippi history is now permanently preserved in Harrison County. Wednesday morning, community members gathered to honor the legacy of the Finley…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College named military friendly school
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has once again been recognized for its strong support of military students, veterans, and military families here on the Coast. MGCCC has earned the 2026-2027 Military…
Beau Rivage employees give back through Swing for MGM Golf Tournament
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Employees from the Beau Rivage hit the greens Tuesday for a good cause. This year’s Swing for MGM Golf Tournament is about…
Community leaders work to curb teen violence with 'Stop the Violence' initiative
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- After fights broke out at the 18th annual Unity Festival in Downtown Gulfport over the weekend, community leaders are speaking…
National Hurricane Center unveils new tropical products ahead of the 2026 season
As part of a suite of product improvements for the 2026 hurricane season, NOAA’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) is implementing two new tropical products and services for the 2026 hurricane season, including a new operational hurricane track cone map and new storm…
64-year-old Moss Point woman arrested, accused of arson
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department arrested a 64-year-old woman on an outstanding warrant for arson on Tuesday. Lula Mae Wade was taken into custody at her residence. According to MPPD, officers responded to Kreole Avenue on…
Gautier city manager shares updates on projects at area council meeting
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier’s city manager talked with residents and Jackson County business leaders Tuesday about big things happening in the city right now. Carlos…
Florida sheriff deputy arrested on multiple charges in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Florida sheriff’s deputy was arrested for DUI and hit and run over the weekend in Ocean Springs. Jessica Harrison is a deputy with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office. Ocean Springs Police Chief Steve Dye…
Moss Police Police Department holds community reception
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Moss Point Police Department held a community reception, inviting residents out to city hall to meet and hear directly from officers and staff…
77-year-old man dies after space heater fire in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A D’Iberville man was found dead this week after a recent space heater fire in his camper. The Mississippi Fire Marshal’s Office says the man had been dead for several days before being found. The fire was…
Burglary suspect still at large in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Pass Christian police are working to identify a person wanted in connection to a string of crimes. These are pictures of their person of…
Filming continues in on the Coast for new movie featuring John Travolta
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Filming continued Thursday in Downtown Biloxi on a new movie featuring John Travolta. Crews have been set up in the city…
Nominations open for Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is looking for nominations for their Sports Hall of Fame. The deadline to apply is June 5th, so you have plenty…
Texas man arrested in Biloxi for kidnapping
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Texas man has been arrested by Biloxi police on kidnapping charges after a traffic stop on I-10 Thursday. Police say 20-year-old Tyler Ankenbruk was the passenger of a car driven by a juvenile girl, when it…
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter: Cameron Perryman Murder Case
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s time now for our March edition of Cold Cases with Chloe Carter. This month, Chloe takes us to the George County-Greene County…
MSDH reports first pediatric flu death of 2025-26 flu season
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2025-2026 flu season. A pediatric death is defined as the death of an individual under 18 years of age. The MSDH does…
Keesler Medical Center achieves first in the state successful device implantation
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Keesler Medical Center recently achieved a first for the state. The urology and operating room teams successfully implanted a tibial nerve…
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce announces new small business grants, sees community support at Chamber After Five
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- Thursday night's Chamber After Five event at Coastal Daquiri was highlighted by a…
HCSO hosts Shop-With-A-Sheriff ahead of Youth Fishing Rodeo
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- Thursday marked an exciting afternoon for a few local children at Academy Sports + Outdoors in D'Iberville. The Harrison County Sheriff's Office and…
Ocean Springs recognized by Southern Living as top beach getaway in the south
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs is getting some more national recognition this week. The city has been named one of the top…
Coast Transit Authority shares route changes due to triathlon in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Coast Transit Authority is sharing an update for their express bus and route changes ahead of the triathlon in Gulfport this weekend.…
Dogs competing at the Crawfish Cluster Dog Show in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Dogs of all shapes and sizes are taking over the Coast at the Harrison County Fairgrounds for a weekend full of…
Critical issues still to be discussed during 2026 Legislative Session
The heat is on at the state capitol, teacher pay raises, economic development projects for the Coast, and the big prize: a state budget. The clock…
State treasury hosts unclaimed money event in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- State Treasurer David McRae was in Pascagoula Wednesday afternoon, trying to return more than $17 million in unclaimed money to Jackson County residents. Not only…
Search for missing Hancock County man enters third week
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to search for a man who has been missing for three weeks now. According to Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, Steven Tomak was last seen on March 12 leaving his home…
Biloxi Police search for armed suspect after shooting on Beauvoir Road
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- On Thursday, March 26th, 2026, the Biloxi Police Department responded to a shooting in the 200 block of Beauvoir Road, located on the old Broadwater golf course in Biloxi. According to witnesses, a male, later identified as…
Public meeting to discuss proposed Courthouse Road jetty project in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Department of Marine Resources will be hosting a public hearing on the proposed Courthouse Road Jetty Project. Residents and stakeholders are…
CASA Touch-A-Truck event this Saturday in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- CASA of South Mississippi is hosting their Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday. It’s taking place at the Hancock County Government Annex from 10 to 2. Those who head out will be able to see different types…