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Seabees compete in ‘Black Hell Squad’ in honor of squadron that served during WWII
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Naval Construction Battalion Center’s annual Black Hell Squad event was held Friday morning, bringing Seabees together to honor…
Local TikTok creator set to open new restaurant in Downtown Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A new restaurant owned by local TikTok creator Matthew Bounds, also known as ‘Your Barefoot Neighbor’ is almost open for business in…
Judge declares a mistrial in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial after jury says it is deadlocked
By JENNIFER PELTZ NEW YORK (AP) — Harvey Weinstein ’s rape retrial ended in a mistrial Friday after the jury deadlocked. While the former Hollywood mogul has been convicted of other sex crimes on two U.S. coasts and remains behind bars, the mistrial…
Hometown History: The Charnley-Norwood House
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- For over 130 years, a home sitting just off the water in Ocean Springs has weathered powerful storms, influenced modern architecture, and held stories of the Mississippi…
17-year-old arrested, charged with aggravated assault in Gulfport shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -The Gulfport Police Department arrested a 17-year-old in connection to a shooting that left one man injured. On May 14, officers responded to the 3300 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard following reports of a shooting.…
WXXV in reduced power mode, some viewers may experience outages
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A quick note for viewers of WXXV, starting at 9 a.m. this morning and lasting until 4 p.m., the station will be in…
MHP investigating fatal single-vehicle crash on I-59 in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that happened on I-59 in Pearl River county on Thursday morning. According to MHP, a vehicle was traveling south on I-59 around 6:00am when it ran…
Another pleasant night, but moisture will make a gradual comeback
Skies will stay mostly clear overnight with temperatures falling into the lower 60s and upper 50s, as light winds shift out of the east after midnight. Friday brings another round of…
Singing River Health System celebrates Project SEARCH Class of 2026 graduation
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System’s Pascagoula Hospital hosted a graduation ceremony for the Project Search class of 2026. Four students were recognized after…
Woodside Wildlife Rescue in Pass Christian earns federal permit to expand bird rehabilitation
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Woodside Wildlife Rescue in Pass Christian has reached a major milestone after receiving its federal wildlife rehabilitation permit. This…
Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out
By MARK SHERMAN, GEOFF MULVIHILL and MATTHEW PERRONE WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues. The court’s order allows women seeking abortions to continue obtaining the drug,…
Two Coast Senators appointed to serve on newly created redistricting committee
The Mississippi Senate is following the state House’s lead in creating a special committee focused on the issue of redistricting. Two South Mississippi state senators are members of this committee, put into place by Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann. Brice Wiggins…
Community gathers in Biloxi to honor fallen law enforcement officers
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi community gathered to honor the life and sacrifice of fallen officers during a memorial ceremony Wednesday. Family members and residents gathered…
Seeing Termites swarm around your lights? Gulf Coast experts say it’s swarming season
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you noticed termites swarming around your lights, you’re not alone. Across the Gulf Coast, experts say we’re in the peak of…
MDEQ approves Gulfport interconnecting road project facing opposition from community
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The City of Gulfport is advancing in their efforts to build a north-south interconnecting road project which is expected to improve transportation…
Clocking In With Spencer Checks Out What’s Brewing Locally
It’s time to see what Spencer is brewing up at the Beachy Bean Bar on this edition of Clocking In With Spencer. Grab a…
Picayune Police investigating suspected homicide
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)-- Picayune Police are investigating what they believe to be a homicide case after they found a man dead at a home Wednesday afternoon. The victim has been identified by police as Eddie Lawrence Jenkins. The body of…
Fentanyl strike force in Mississippi results in dozens of arrests, ICE detainers
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of two recent fentanyl strike force operations in Mississippi. The operations happened in Meridian on May 7…
Traffic alert: Parts of Popp’s Ferry Road in Biloxi to see lane closures Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Heads up for drivers in Biloxi. Popp’s Ferry Road from Atkinson Road to Pass Road will have intermittent lane closures…
Mississippi Special Session on Supreme Court redistricting canceled
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The special legislative session that was set to begin next week to discuss the redrawing of state Supreme Court districts has been called off. The cancellation comes after the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Monday vacated the…
City of Moss Point honors the life of Officer Larry Lee
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point honored the life of Officer Larry Lee. City officials and Chief Dennis Stevenson came out as a wreath was placed at his grave. The department says it was a day to…
Tobacco use and stress: MSDH recommends healthier alternatives for stress relief
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- While many Americans reach for tobacco when feeling stressed, it turns out the habit may actually be making the problem worse. We spoke with Darrius Moore, a Public Health Program Specialist…
Department of Public Safety opens new headquarters as agency consolidates divisions
In 2019, construction began on a new $70 million state of the art Mississippi Department of Public Safety Headquarters in Pearl, just outside of Jackson. The…
Federal grant awarded for infrastructure improvement project at Port of Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Port Authority has been awarded $11.25 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Infrastructure Development Program. The port has received an…
Former Gulfport officer charged in prostitution solicitation investigation
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A former Gulfport police officer has been charged in a prostitution solicitation investigation. Gulfport Police Chief Adam Cooper released a letter Friday about the matter, saying Kurwin Smith resigned from his position and is no longer employed…
Seabees compete in ‘Black Hell Squad’ in honor of squadron that served during WWII
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Naval Construction Battalion Center’s annual Black Hell Squad event was held Friday morning, bringing Seabees together to honor…
‘Summer of 56: Elvis on the Coast’ event celebrates all things King of Rock and Roll
You’re going to want to put on your blue suede shoes and get ready to go, cat go. Summer is…
St. Clare Seafood Festival returns to Waveland for three days of fun
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual festival is happening in Waveland soon! The St. Clare Seafood Festival offers three days of fun beginning May 22.…
Developers break ground on new medical park in Woolmarket
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Developers broke ground Thursday on a new medical park in the Woolmarket area. The Tomaston Medical Park will be located right off the I-10…
WXXV’s Asia Ellis stops by the Seabees Base as they host Black Hell Squad event
The Naval Construction Battalion Center hosted an annual event Friday morning. The Black Hell Squad event kicked off at 6 a.m. It’s a training exercise honoring the legacy of Seabees…
D’Iberville State of the City highlights growth, traffic upgrades and major projects
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Community members gathered at the D’Iberville Community Center as city leaders shared major updates on traffic improvements, public safety, and quality…
Local TikTok creator set to open new restaurant in Downtown Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A new restaurant owned by local TikTok creator Matthew Bounds, also known as ‘Your Barefoot Neighbor’ is almost open for business in…
Hometown History: The Charnley-Norwood House
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- For over 130 years, a home sitting just off the water in Ocean Springs has weathered powerful storms, influenced modern architecture, and held stories of the Mississippi…
17-year-old arrested, charged with aggravated assault in Gulfport shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -The Gulfport Police Department arrested a 17-year-old in connection to a shooting that left one man injured. On May 14, officers responded to the 3300 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard following reports of a shooting.…
WXXV in reduced power mode, some viewers may experience outages
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A quick note for viewers of WXXV, starting at 9 a.m. this morning and lasting until 4 p.m., the station will be in…
Pascagoula Police remember fallen officers
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Police departments across Jackson County took time Thursday to remember fallen officers. In Pascagoula, wreaths were placed at the graves of four officers: Major Nathanial Smith, Officer Terry Byrd, Officer Jeffrey Rugheimer, and Officer Stephan Huckaby. This…
Gulfport Police Department investigating shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened in the 3300 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard near the Isiah Fredericks Community Center. According to police, it happened around 9:13pm on Thursday. GPD says…
Youth Skate Clinic set for this weekend at Biloxi DIY Skate Park
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association announces another youth skate clinic is taking place this weekend. All interested need to head to…