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Custom services available at Trent Lott International Airport in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New services are available for pilots and flyers at Trent Lott International Airport in Jackson County. Airport leaders, along with Southern…
Fire officials ask community to avoid outside burning
Now that we are under a red flag warning for much of the day Saturday, South Mississippi fire departments are asking residents to avoid any outdoor burning, including…
Athletes compete in the 2026 Class Endurance USA Triathlon in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast is welcoming athletes from around the world for a high energy weekend of competition. WXXV’s Asia Ellis takes us inside…
Five dead, one injured in crash involving train and van on Highway 49 in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- Law enforcement officials are investigating a crash involving a train and van in northern Stone…
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…
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…
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…
Mardi Gras museum director honored for her service
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, Mardi Gras Museum Manager Abrezza Thomas was recognized at Tuesday’s city council meeting. She is leaving the position to start a new role…
Mississippi Heroes launches ‘Ramp it up 100’ initiative
The Mississippi Heroes organization is launching a new initiative as they continue to build more and more wheelchair ramps for more Coast residents in need. The organization, through…
Long Beach High CTE students help install flagpole
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach High School CTE is getting a shoutout. The students are being commended for their hard work and dedication installing a new…
Jackson County man arrested for hitting firefighter with his vehicle
LATIMER, Miss. (WXXV)-- A Jackson County man is facing felony charges for hitting a firefighter with his vehicle as fire crews worked a forest fire in the Latimer area Saturday evening. 83-year-old Tommy Broadnax is charged with Simple Assault on…
George County Sheriff’s Office welcomes new deputies
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office welcomes two new deputies. Deputies Austin Livingston and Charlie Bennett graduated from the Southern Regional Public Safety Institute. The sheriff’s…
Lucedale Police Department welcomes new officer
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Police Department shares they have a new officer in their ranks. John Johnson Jr. graduated from the Southern Regional Public Safety Institute last week. The…
Progress continues on new Stone High School campus
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County School District is giving an update to their new high school campus. This time, we’re going inside one of the classrooms:…
Flint Creek employees honored after saving boater
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Flint Creek Water Park employees are being honored for action taken last week. A boating accident was reported at the water park last week. Park Manager…
Details released about Ocean Springs 2026 Façade grant program
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs has released details about the 2026 Façade grant program for local businesses. It’s happening in partnership with the Mississippi Power…
Progress continues on Long Beach Harbor repair work
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach city leaders have released some new details on the repair work being done at the Long Beach Harbor. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann…
Custom services available at Trent Lott International Airport in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New services are available for pilots and flyers at Trent Lott International Airport in Jackson County. Airport leaders, along with Southern…
A look inside the Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Over in Long Beach, crews are giving a look at the city’s gateway project. This work will enhance the entrance to the city, creating…
Long Beach Fire Department scheduled to test fire hydrants
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The Long Beach Fire Department is notifying residents about upcoming fire hydrant testing set to begin next week. This is state-mandated testing and is…
Community members raise funds for Kroc Center at Taste of South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Salvation Army Kroc Center’s biggest fundraiser of the year happened in Biloxi Thursday night. Taste of South Mississippi organizers say…
Fire officials ask community to avoid outside burning
Now that we are under a red flag warning for much of the day Saturday, South Mississippi fire departments are asking residents to avoid any outdoor burning, including…
Athletes compete in the 2026 Class Endurance USA Triathlon in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast is welcoming athletes from around the world for a high energy weekend of competition. WXXV’s Asia Ellis takes us inside…
Gulf Coast Fair officially opens at Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Fair kicked off at the Coast Coliseum Thursday afternoon. From carnival rides and games to funnel cakes and corn dogs, this year’s…
USM hosting Envision Gulf Park event
The University of Southern Miss is hosting its annual Envision Gulf Park soon. Envision Gulf Park takes place on April 10 in Long Beach. Sara Williams join us in studio with…