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Governor Reeves names new Department of Public Safety Commissioner
Governor Tate Reeves has appointed a new commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Bo Luckey will take over the position effective immediately, replacing Sean Tindell. Tindell will remain with the department through November 30th to help with the…
Biloxi Fire Department’s ‘Fill the Boot’ Fundraiser wraps up
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Biloxi Fire Department wrapped up its annual Fill the Boot Fundraiser Thursday afternoon. Firefighters have spent the last few days at major intersections in…
Clocking in with Spencer: What it takes to be a paranormal investigator
They say some jobs can be scary, but this week, Spencer Pullen took that to a whole new level. For this week’s Clocking in with Spencer, he traveled to Vicksburg, Mississippi to…
Woman killed in crash on I-59 in Pearl River County
Pearl River County, Miss. – On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County. A 2016 Kia Sedona driven by 77-year-old Barbara Haralson, and…
Keesler Federal Mississippi Coast Marathon unveils 2026 finisher medals
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 11th annual Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is expected to bring thousands of runners to the Coast this December. With the race…
High School marching bands participate in 58th annual State Marching Evaluation
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- High school marching bands from across the region brought the music and school pride to Gulfport’s Milner Stadum for the state marching…
South Mississippi school districts earn high marks under tougher state accountability standards for 2025-26 school year
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — Several South Mississippi school districts are among the state's highest-performing under newly released accountability grades from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). The grades, released Thursday for the 2025-2026 school year, mark the first time Mississippi…
Mobile man sentenced for 2024 kidnapping in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Mobile man will spend 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to carjacking and kidnapping in George County. Thirty-seven-year-old Demetrius Young stole a woman’s vehicle with three children still inside in April 2024. Authorities say…
Biloxi school bus, Ocean Springs police car involved in wreck on Highway 90 in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs Police Chief Steven Dye is confirming with WXXV that a Biloxi school bus and a Ocean Springs police car were involved in a crash on Highway 90 Thursday morning. The crash happening at the…
William Carey University breaks ground on student housing at Tradition campus
William Carey University continues to expand its Tradition campus in Harrison County. A groundbreaking was held on new townhomes to provide student housing on Wednesday.…
Staying warm for now, but changes come this weekend
Tonight is looking clear and mild across South Mississippi, with temperatures dropping to around 68 degrees. We could see some fog develop toward daybreak Thursday morning, so keep that…
Barnes & Noble teaming up with Elijah’s Closet for Holiday Book Drive
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A trip to the bookstore could help make the holidays a little brighter for children across South Mississippi. Barnes & Noble…
Tropospheric Conditions Affect UHF & VHF Signals Across the Coast
Often in the spring and fall television and radio signals on the MS Gulf Coast can be adversely affected by a meteorological event known as tropospheric ducting. Here is a technical explanation for what is causing spotty signals in our…
Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner pushes back over proposed water rules
Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson is pushing back against proposed new state water regulations. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is considering rules that would expand oversight…
Long Beach High School is in the running for T-Mobile’s Friday Night Lights 5G Competition
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach High School is playing for more than a win on the field. The Bearcats are…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports gives individuals with disabilities a day of fishing and fun
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) -- Mississippi Gulf Coast Buddy Sports hosted their 7th annual Fishing With Buddies event in Pass Christian…
State Senator Jeremy England discusses Mississippi redistricting
Mississippi lawmakers could be called to Jackson in November for a special session looking at redistricting. A Legislative Select Committee has been holding public hearings on redrawing legislative and…
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church hosts annual First Responder Luncheon
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- First responders are always there when the community needs them. Today, it was the community’s turn to serve them. A local church showed…
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
By NICOLE WINFIELD and COLLEEN BARRY ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis…
Rape suspect faces new charges in separate case in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man is facing additional charges in an ongoing sexual assault investigation. Police say 23-year-old Jasean Carroll was arrested in September on rape charges after being accused of sexually assaulting two women. On Monday, Carroll was…
Breast Cancer Awareness Walk in Gulfport Saturday morning
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport District 4 Supervisor Kent Jones is hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday. The walk starts at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, October 17 at…
Texas guest wins a $100,000 Jackpot at IP Casino Resort Spa
BILOXI, Miss. – A lucky Texan will return home from the IP Casino Resort Spa as a big winner from a jackpot worth an even $100,000. “Justin” was playing IGT Double Top Dollar™ when the $50 bet yielded the $100,000…
Singing River Academy celebrate graduates
Dozens of new healthcare workers are entering the workforce after graduating from the Singing River Healthcare Academy Thursday. The academy recognizes apprentices who completed training in several high-demand healthcare fields, including…
State Supreme Court upholds Jackson County man’s life sentence
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld three life sentences for a Jackson County man convicted of multiple felonies. Tony Howard Jr. was convicted…
Mississippi Emerge Center for the Blind hosts White Cane Safety Day Walk
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A walk in Long Beach is shining a light on independence, accessibility, and safety for people who are blind or…
Hometown History: Evergreen Cemetery
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Evergreen Cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Ocean Springs, and it holds centuries of stories from prominent people who helped to build the Gulf Coast into what…
Governor Reeves names new Department of Public Safety Commissioner
Governor Tate Reeves has appointed a new commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. Bo Luckey will take over the position effective immediately, replacing Sean Tindell. Tindell will remain with the department through November 30th to help with the…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis previews Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational
The Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational is set to kick off later today. Teams will be taking to the green until Monday. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis…
Harrison County fire crews respond to Thursday fire, one person brought to the hospital
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Fire Rescue team and Gulfport Fire Department responded to an early afternoon fire on Thursday that brought one person to the hospital. Crews responded to a mobile home off Canal Road around 3:30 PM.…
Second Liner’s Mardi Gras Club hosting Queens’ Tea
The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club is putting on a new event later this month, designed for the ladies. Here to tell us about the inaugural Queens’ Tea…
Mullet Fest returns to Gautier this weekend
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gautier tradition returns to Nature’s Playground this weekend. Here to tell us more about what’s on tap for the Mullet Festival is Wesley Ward. The…
Ocean Springs Rotary hosting 5K R.A.C.E this weekend
This Saturday will be a night of running and fun over in the City of Discovery. Here to tell us more about how you can partake in Ocean…
10th annual Gulf Coast Equality Fest returns to Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A decade of diversity, inclusion, and celebration. The Gulf Coast Equality Fest is marking its 10th anniversary Saturday, October 17th at Harrah’s Gulf Coast.…
Mississippi Power hosting Household Hazardous Waste Collection event
Getting rid of household hazardous waste isn’t always as simple as tossing it in the trash. That’s why Mississippi Power is teaming up with Harrison County once again…
Biloxi Fire Department’s ‘Fill the Boot’ Fundraiser wraps up
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Biloxi Fire Department wrapped up its annual Fill the Boot Fundraiser Thursday afternoon. Firefighters have spent the last few days at major intersections in…
Clocking in with Spencer: What it takes to be a paranormal investigator
They say some jobs can be scary, but this week, Spencer Pullen took that to a whole new level. For this week’s Clocking in with Spencer, he traveled to Vicksburg, Mississippi to…
Woman killed in crash on I-59 in Pearl River County
Pearl River County, Miss. – On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County. A 2016 Kia Sedona driven by 77-year-old Barbara Haralson, and…
Keesler Federal Mississippi Coast Marathon unveils 2026 finisher medals
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 11th annual Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is expected to bring thousands of runners to the Coast this December. With the race…