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Progress continues on the Long Beach Harbor
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Long Beach will soon begin construction on the next phase of the Long Beach Harbor. A private showing was held for city officials,…
Joseph T. Jones Building renovations complete in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport leaders marked the reopening of a historic downtown building. The Joseph T. Jones Building recently received a number of upgrades, including new stairs, floors,…
Fishermen sue Mississippi over plan to lease oyster reefs
By SOPHIE BATES Updated 4:37 PM CDT, May 5, 2025 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A group of more than 20 fishermen, led by Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United Inc., a nonprofit trade organization, are suing the state over its attempts to lease…
Remembering fallen Long Beach officers
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Today marks a somber anniversary in the City of Long Beach. It was on this day 27 years ago that two Long Beach police officers were tragically…
Two arrested in home invasion in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies released new details on a late March robbery in which one victim was attacked with a machete. Two arrests have…
Homeland Security chief says travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps
WASHINGTON (AP) — Travelers who aren’t REAL ID compliant by the upcoming deadline this week will still be able to fly but should be prepared for extra scrutiny, the head of Homeland Security said Tuesday. Kristi Noem told a Congressional panel that 81%…
Gautier man sentenced to 20 years for sex crimes involving a minor
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gautier man will spend two decades behind bars on sex crimes charges involving a minor. Twenty-three-year-old Josemany Francois will…
One dead after Monday night shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We have new details in an overnight shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police now say the victim in this shooting has now died. Details are still limited, but we do know the shooting happened just after 9:30 Monday…
Keesler Air Force Base hosting readiness exercise
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force Base is conducting a readiness exercise this week. On Wednesday, May 7, the 81st Training Wing will conduct their base-wide…
NEW VIDEO: Multiple people arrested in illegal cockfighting ring in Harrison County
VIDEO, PHOTOS COURTESY OF HOMELAND SECURITY Gulfport, Miss. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, jointly with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other partners, executed search warrants involving illegal immigration, cockfighting and other criminal activity in South Mississippi on May…
Operation Magnolia results in apprehension of 48 illegal aliens
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Border Patrol’s New Orleans Sector conducted targeted enforcement operations with Homeland Security Investigations and local law enforcement partners under Operation Magnolia to identify, apprehend, and prosecute illegal aliens traveling across the Interstate-10 corridor in Mississippi. “If you…
Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- May 5th marks the second day of Hurricane Preparedness Week in the Magnolia State. Day two focuses on preparations ahead of hurricane season. The state’s emergency management agency…
Brandon Box Community Pet Clinic opens after renovations
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - The Humane Society of South Mississippi opened its new and improved Brandon Box Community Pet Clinic. This newly renovated space offers low-cost, high-quality spay/neuter…
Legacy Park wins appeal against Singing River
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Legacy Park development in Gautier recently announced they’ve won an appeal brought on by Singing River Hospital. In a Facebook post, the developers called the…
Gulf Coast Vietnamese Narrative Exhibit at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi held a reception for their new Gulf Coast Vietnamese Narratives…
Lucedale man charged with manslaughter
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Lucedale man is charged with manslaughter after a Friday shooting. Thirty-eight-year-old George Buckley was killed in that shooting Friday night which happened on CF Ward Road. Twenty-year-old…
Good Brothers Seafood hosting clothing exchange for children
Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- Good Brothers Seafood in Moss Point is hosting a children's clothing exchange and giveaway this weekend. Edward Good and Edward Burkes are here…
Sixth annual Officer McKeithen Blood Drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department honored a fallen officer by partnering with the American Red Cross. The sixth annual Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood…
Interview with National Hurricane Center Talks 2025 Season
As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, forecasters are cautioning that while early predictions suggest a potentially active season, it’s still too early to know exactly what to…
State Supreme Court sets execution date for man sentenced in murder of Gulfport banker's wife
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Supreme Court has issued an order setting an execution date for Richard Gerald Jordan. That date is set for June 25, 2025. Jordan is facing the death sentence for the 1976 capital murder and kidnapping of…
Lynn Parkhill Memorial Scholarship Fund
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- There was a special reception Tuesday evening in Gulfport to celebrate a new scholarship for high school students, but also to remember the life of a man who…
Gulfport Ward 6 Candidate residency dispute
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport Ward 6 City Council incumbent R. Lee Flowers challenged the candidacy of his opponent Carrissa Corbett. The Gulfport Municipal Election Commission met Tuesday before a full house…
No pope chosen as black smoke rises from Sistine Chapel
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Black smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first ballot of the conclave to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church. The smoke billowed out at…
Lockdown lifted at Keesler Air Force Base
EDITORIAL NOTE: During the attached live report, 81st Training Wing Commander, Col. Billy Pope, was incorrectly referred to as 'Captain' Billy Pope. We apologize for the error. KEESLER…
Checking in with Hurricane Hunters
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We all know hurricane season is coming up fast. On Tuesday, Hurricane Hunters stationed here on the Coast shared insights with us on how their five members team…
Progress continues on the Long Beach Harbor
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Long Beach will soon begin construction on the next phase of the Long Beach Harbor. A private showing was held for city officials,…
Intermittent road closure on Pass Road in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, city officials announced intermittent road closures for part of Pass Road. The eastbound and westbound lanes of Pass Road at Hickory Road will…
Road closure extended for O’Neal Road in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport issued an extended road closure, impacting citizens and businesses on O’Neal Road. The section of O’Neal Road between Highway 49 and…
Fire department asking for help naming engine serving William Carey area
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)-Calling all William Carey students and alum! The Hattiesburg Fire Department is asking the WCU community to help name the newest fire engine.…
Joseph T. Jones Building renovations complete in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport leaders marked the reopening of a historic downtown building. The Joseph T. Jones Building recently received a number of upgrades, including new stairs, floors,…
New Coast-themed app launched
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A South Mississippi-centric mobile app has officially launched with the goal of helping people discover more of our region’s natural beauty. ‘Let’s Go! Explore Gulf Coast’ is an app…
Fishermen sue Mississippi over plan to lease oyster reefs
By SOPHIE BATES Updated 4:37 PM CDT, May 5, 2025 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A group of more than 20 fishermen, led by Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United Inc., a nonprofit trade organization, are suing the state over its attempts to lease…
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Understanding Forecast Information
Day three of Mississippi’s Hurricane Preparedness Week is here. The topic for today is understanding the forecast information. MEMA officials urge you to rely on forecasts from the National Hurricane…
Remembering fallen Long Beach officers
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Today marks a somber anniversary in the City of Long Beach. It was on this day 27 years ago that two Long Beach police officers were tragically…
Two arrested in home invasion in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies released new details on a late March robbery in which one victim was attacked with a machete. Two arrests have…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Major delays on Hwy 49 Northbound
GULFPORT, Miss.- A traffic note, there are major delays on Highway 49 northbound near Lyman, especially between South Swan Road and Duckworth Road. One of our reporters who passed the scene says a downed powerline appears to be the cause…
Gautier man sentenced to 20 years for sex crimes involving a minor
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gautier man will spend two decades behind bars on sex crimes charges involving a minor. Twenty-three-year-old Josemany Francois will…
Human Trafficking Operation 806 completed
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of a human trafficking operation. Attorney General Fitch said her office is committed to eliminating human trafficking and is focused on helping these…