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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…
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…
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…
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…
Racers participate in annual Deborah Washington Memorial Soap Box Derby in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Downtown Moss Point was transformed into a derby course Saturday morning for an annual event. The Deborah Memorial Washington…
Jeepers roll through Long Beach for Blessing of the Jeeps
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach was host to Blessing of the Jeeps on Saturday. Father Satish and Father…
Services held for Jackson County Firefighter Kevin Daugherty
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County fire community came together Monday to remember and celebrate the life of one of their own. Firefighter Kevin Daugherty died last week after a battle with cancer. He was 48-years-old. Friends and colleagues…
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.…