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Man wanted in Ocean Springs for making terroristic threats
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs Police is asking for help locating a suspect. Desman Mikell is being charged with terroristic threats after being accused of threatening…
170 Mississippi foster students denied college scholarship weeks before start of semester
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- Imagine spending months preparing for college, only to learn weeks before the semester starts that the scholarship you were counting on…
Quiet stretch ahead, but we're keeping the heat around
Overnight, skies will remain mostly clear with lows settling into the mid-70s. Wednesday through Saturday will feature highs in the lower 90s each afternoon, with only a 20% chance…
Beau Rivage gives Gulf Coast students a back-to-school boost with supply donations
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- As students head back to the classroom, the Beau Rivage is helping make sure they have the supplies they need…
Operation Muddy Waters leads to arrests in Mississippi child predator crackdown
The Attorney General’s Office announced the results of a statewide operation targeting online child predators and sex offenders. Operation Muddy Waters was a two-week crackdown…
One injured in afternoon shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One person was injured in an afternoon shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police say it happened on 34th Street near 8th Avenue just before 4 Tuesday afternoon. The person shot was taken to the hospital and is in…
Jackson County man sentenced for child exploitation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Jackson County man will spend three decades behind bars after pleading guilty to a child exploitation charge. Twenty-six-year-old Dylan McDaniel of Ocean Springs was sentenced Monday and will serve this sentence without the possibility of…
Bone Thugs N Harmony performance at Beau Rivage canceled
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Beau Rivage Resort & Casino has announced the cancellation of the Bone Thugs-N-Harmony performance scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, due to unforeseen circumstances. Patrons who purchased tickets for the event will receive refunds through the same method…
Illinois man charged with making threats against witness connected to Nolan Wells investigation
An Illinois man is accused of making violent threats against witnesses in the ongoing Nolan Wells death investigation. According to a criminal complaint filed…
President Trump approves disaster declaration for South Mississippi flooding
President Trump has approved Mississippi’s request for a major disaster declaration for the South Mississippi counties impacted by flooding from the remnant of Tropical Storm Arthur. Individual…
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch launches run for governor
Another Mississippi elected official has announced their run for governor in the 2027 elections. Republican Attorney General Lynn Fitch officially launched her bid for the governor’s mansion…
Harrison County Library System holds open house showcasing library resources, programs
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Harrison County Library System hosted a community open house for its Biloxi libraries on Monday, inviting residents to discover everything…
Looking hot but mostly dry this week
Tonight will be clear and comfortable by August standards, with lows falling into the low and mid 70s. Sunshine returns on Tuesday, sending afternoon temperatures into the mid 90s.…
Tropical Update: August off to a quiet start
As we're now a few days into the month of August, this is the time when the Atlantic hurricane season begins to see a gradual increase in activity.…
Stone County organizations working to help Hood Industries employees after mill closure
More than 250 workers are expected to lose their jobs when Hood Industries permanently closes its Wiggins plywood mill at the end of August.…
Stone County students celebrate first day at brand-new Stone High School
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday marked a major milestone for Stone County students as they walked through the doors of the brand-new Stone High School…
Moss Point School District names Dr. Michael Battle as superintendent
MOSS POINT, Mississippi — The Moss Point School District Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Michael Battle to serve as the district’s next superintendent. Dr. Battle brings more than 20 years of experience in public education as a teacher, principal,…
Biloxi man sentenced to life in prison for killing neighbor after dominoes game dispute
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of killing his neighbor during an argument over a dominoes game. A Harrison County jury found 60-year-old Julius Taylor Jr. guilty of…
Michigan reports first 2 US deaths in outbreak of cyclospora
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan in the first confirmed deaths in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite, state health officials announced Monday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both…
Pascagoula Youth Baseball 6U All-Stars bring Diamond Youth Baseball World Series Championship home
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-A youth baseball championship is headed back to the Mississippi Gulf Coast after more than 50 years. The Pascagoula Youth Baseball 6U All Star Team has won the 2026 Diamond Youth Baseball World Series, bringing the DYB World…
Gulfport Police Department celebrates National Night Out with community
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department hosted a National Night Out event Tuesday evening at the Barksdale Pavilion in Jones Park. The free, family-friendly event featured…
Attorney Ben Crump releases statement on nursing complaint filed against Christine Wells Wonsley
Attorney Ben Crump is speaking out after claims of professional misconduct were apparently made against the mother of Nolan Wells to the Mississippi Board of Nursing. Crump says the complaint made against Christine Wells Wonsley were made by an anonymous…
Hook’em for Heroes Charity event returns to South Mississippi
We are talking about an event that brings the community together while giving back to some of the people who give so much to us. The third…
Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce discusses possible north-south corridor
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Harrison County, there are currently only three north-south corridors connecting the interstate to Highway 90. We have I-110 in Biloxi along with Cowan-Lorraine Road…
Brothers charged with armed robbery of store in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)-Two men are behind bars after an armed robbery at a Picayune convenience store early Wednesday morning. Officers responded just after midnight to Petro Plus on Memorial Boulevard after a reported robbery at knife-point. The suspects fled before…
Man charged with sexually assaulting a child in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In George County, a 19-year-old is charged with sexually assaulting a child. Brenten Chavers is charged with two counts of sexual battery after turning himself into deputies last week. His arrest comes after a lengthy investigation,…
Man wanted in Ocean Springs for making terroristic threats
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs Police is asking for help locating a suspect. Desman Mikell is being charged with terroristic threats after being accused of threatening…
Pearl River County School District participates in active shooter training
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County School District participated in the Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events course last week. The program equips…
170 Mississippi foster students denied college scholarship weeks before start of semester
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- Imagine spending months preparing for college, only to learn weeks before the semester starts that the scholarship you were counting on…
Sparklight donating to nonprofits across South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Sparklight is donating $10,000 this week to local charities. Tuesday afternoon in Gulfport, the company presented the Wayfinder Initiative with a $7,500 grant. The donation supports…
Beau Rivage gives Gulf Coast students a back-to-school boost with supply donations
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- As students head back to the classroom, the Beau Rivage is helping make sure they have the supplies they need…
Operation Muddy Waters leads to arrests in Mississippi child predator crackdown
The Attorney General’s Office announced the results of a statewide operation targeting online child predators and sex offenders. Operation Muddy Waters was a two-week crackdown…
Goodwill of South Mississippi relocating Gulfport store to larger location, expanding services
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A popular Gulf Coast thrift store is getting a major upgrade. Goodwill of South Mississippi is preparing to move into a…
One injured in afternoon shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One person was injured in an afternoon shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police say it happened on 34th Street near 8th Avenue just before 4 Tuesday afternoon. The person shot was taken to the hospital and is in…
Jackson County man sentenced for child exploitation
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Jackson County man will spend three decades behind bars after pleading guilty to a child exploitation charge. Twenty-six-year-old Dylan McDaniel of Ocean Springs was sentenced Monday and will serve this sentence without the possibility of…
Bone Thugs N Harmony performance at Beau Rivage canceled
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Beau Rivage Resort & Casino has announced the cancellation of the Bone Thugs-N-Harmony performance scheduled for Friday, Aug. 7, due to unforeseen circumstances. Patrons who purchased tickets for the event will receive refunds through the same method…
‘A Night in Blue and Red’ Gala honoring first responders
A special gala is bringing the community together to honor the lives, service, and sacrifices of our first responders. Here to tell us more about ‘A…
Pet of the Week: Alyx is looking for a forever home
Every Tuesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us is Maridee Mallette to tell us about our…