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From storm damage to major upgrades: Inside Long Beach Harbor’s transformation
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- When you look at the work being done at the Long Beach Harbor, it is a tale of two projects. Repairs…
Behind the Badge: A look inside Gulfport PD’s Criminal Investigative Division
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re getting a look inside the cases that don’t end when the cameras turn off. Detectives with the Gulfport Police Department say…
Supreme Court temporarily extends women's access to a widely used abortion pill
By MARK SHERMAN, GEOFF MULVIHILL and MATTHEW PERRONE The Supreme Court is leaving women’s access to a widely used abortion pill untouched until at least Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, mifepristone, to take…
Trump Administration reclassifying medical marijuana, local businesses react
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- President Donald Trump’s move to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug could reshape the cannabis industry nationwide. For many years, medical…
Trump says he'll suspend federal gas tax to help address high fuel prices due to Iran war
By MATTHEW DALY WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he will move to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran war. The president cannot suspend the federal tax on his own.…
Firefighters battle Sunday afternoon house fire in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — Firefighters in Moss Point responded to a fire Sunday afternoon that left part of a home heavily damaged. According to the Moss Point Fire Department, crews were dispatched to Azalea Street around 4:45 p.m. on…
2 more passengers evacuated from cruise ship test positive for hantavirus
By MIKE CORDER THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Nations around the world on Monday repatriated passengers from a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and quarantined or isolated them, including a French woman and an American who tested positive. Passengers from the ship…
Training Exercise at Keesler Air Force Base to bring increased activity this week
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A head’s up for those of you who live and work near Keesler Air Force Base. You may notice an…
Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack pleads not guilty
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner while armed with guns and knives pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he attempted to kill President Donald Trump and fired a shotgun at…
Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship
TENERIFE, Canary Islands (AP) — Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship began flying home Sunday aboard…
Mississippi House Speaker White creates six new select committees
Mississippi House Speaker Jason White announced the creation of six new select committees tasked with making policy proposals for the 2027 legislative session. Those committees include ones focused on…
House fire in Ocean Springs Sunday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-- Ocean Springs fire crews spent Sunday morning battling a large house fire. When crews arrived to the home on…
Iran responds to US ceasefire proposal but Trump administration rejects it as ‘unacceptable’
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran sent its response to the latest U.S. proposal to end the Iran war via Pakistani mediators on Sunday, but U.S. President Donald Trump quickly rejected it in a social media post as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” —…
Gulfport City Council names pier after Ship Island Excursions founder
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport City Council has renamed a pier at the city harbor after a local legend. Tuesday, the council unanimously voted to adopt…
Road closure for 43rd Avenue in Gulfport scheduled
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Starting Monday is a road closure in Gulfport. 43rd Avenue between Central Street and 9th Street will be closed starting Monday. The closure begins at…
George County School District names two new assistant principals
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District is sharing two new assistant principals for the upcoming school year. Christina Havard and Coach Tyler Williams will…
Long Beach firefighter recognized by Gulfport Exchange Club
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- One Long Beach firefighter has been recognized for his work. Kelly Whitman was selected as ‘Firefighter of the Year’ by the Gulfport Exchange Club.…
The Gautier Police Department issue road safety reminders
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is reminding all residents that certain vehicles are not allowed on roadways. Those include mini bikes, dirt bikes, and four wheelers.…
Man found dead at Flint Creek Water Park Saturday morning
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)--Wiggins Police are investigating the death of a man found dead from a gunshot wound early Saturday morning at Flint Creek Water Park. Investigators say they got the call around 1:21 a.m. Once authorities arrived on scene, the…
Mississippi Power recognized at leadership conference
Mississippi Power was recognized with an award last week. The group received the ‘Excellence in Energy’ and ‘Community Leadership’ Award at the Southeastern Leadership Conference. The award was given to…
Law Enforcement carries ‘Flame of Hope’ through Pascagoula for Special Olympics
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Special Olympics Flame of Hope made a stop in Pascagoula as law enforcement officers continued their statewide torch run across the…
Road closure scheduled for Tuesday in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs drivers should plan ahead for a road closure starting Tuesday morning. Highway 90 will be closed between Bechtel Boulevard and Hanley Road…
Gulf Blue Innovation Week scheduled for late May
It’s almost that time of year again where leaders in South Mississippi’s blue economy will gather to discuss the future of technology and innovation on the Coast. Here…
MS to the Moon: NASA Stennis engine testing plays vital role in historic Artemis missions
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- NASA Stennis Space Center, sitting in Hancock County, acts as the largest rocket propulsion test site…
Diamondhead residents asked to report damage from Saturday’s rainfall
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- Diamondhead city leaders are asking residents to report any storm damage after Saturday morning’s heavy rainfall in the area. Officials say a large amount…
Gas stations navigate rising cost as pain at the pump continues
Mississippi drivers are paying nearly a dollar and a half more for gas than they were this time last year. Now, gas station owners are…
Body found near Chandeleur Islands identified as missing South Mississippi boater
The body recovered by St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s deputies near the Chandeleur Islands last week has been identified as missing South Mississippi boater Lam Tra. That’s according to Tra’s daughter, Jennifer, who confirmed the news to WXXV Monday evening. Tra…
From storm damage to major upgrades: Inside Long Beach Harbor’s transformation
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- When you look at the work being done at the Long Beach Harbor, it is a tale of two projects. Repairs…
Behind the Badge: A look inside Gulfport PD’s Criminal Investigative Division
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re getting a look inside the cases that don’t end when the cameras turn off. Detectives with the Gulfport Police Department say…
Keesler Air Force Base Celebrates National Police Week with Community Events
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Keesler Air Force Base is honoring law enforcement officers across South Mississippi with a week of events in celebration of National Police Week. The celebration begins May 11 and continues on May 12 with a police…
Local church giving back to Gulfport PD with appreciation lunch during National Police Week
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV)- Handsboro Baptist Church will open its doors to the Gulfport Police Department during National Police Week with a special police appreciation lunch on Wednesday, May 13. The lunch, held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., is designed…
Jeepin the Coast set to return to South Mississippi
Jeepin the Coast is taking over the Coast at the end of the month. The official kick off is May 27. Ahead of the fun, Jennifer Moran…
Trump Administration reclassifying medical marijuana, local businesses react
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- President Donald Trump’s move to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug could reshape the cannabis industry nationwide. For many years, medical…
Firefighters battle Sunday afternoon house fire in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — Firefighters in Moss Point responded to a fire Sunday afternoon that left part of a home heavily damaged. According to the Moss Point Fire Department, crews were dispatched to Azalea Street around 4:45 p.m. on…
Training Exercise at Keesler Air Force Base to bring increased activity this week
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A head’s up for those of you who live and work near Keesler Air Force Base. You may notice an…
Splash pads officially open in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As temperatures start to heat up across the Coast, Harrison County is giving families a fun way to cool down this summer. All county-maintained splash…
Mississippi House Speaker White creates six new select committees
Mississippi House Speaker Jason White announced the creation of six new select committees tasked with making policy proposals for the 2027 legislative session. Those committees include ones focused on…
House fire in Ocean Springs Sunday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-- Ocean Springs fire crews spent Sunday morning battling a large house fire. When crews arrived to the home on…