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Trump says one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by Afghan national has died
By JOSH BOAK, BEN FINLEY, ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) - President Donald Trump said that one of the two West Virginia National Guard members shot by an Afghan national near the White House…
40th Annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner feeds hundreds in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The 40th Annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner fed hundreds at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall on…
Deadline approaching for MEMA safe room grants
You only have a few days left to apply for MEMA’s residential safe room grant program. The program provides up to $3,500 to help Mississippians build a FEMA-complaint safe…
Class 6A High School Football South State Preview: Picayune Maroon Tide
The Picayune Maroon Tide are making their fifth consecutive South State appearance after rolling to a 52-20 victory over Hancock last Friday and practicing on…
Groundbreaking for new Home of Grace field
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Exciting times on the campus of Home of Grace in Vancleave with the groundbreaking of a new athletic field on site. The new softball field is…
Grant program to open for storm damage from tornados in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re a Moss Point resident who still has lingering home damage from the 2023 tornado or 2024 storms, there…
Feed my Sheep Soup Kitchen serves Thanksgiving meal
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- On Wednesday afternoon, the Feed my Sheep Soup Kitchen served Thanksgiving lunch to the less fortunate, fulfilling its ongoing mission of compassion and care. Volunteers…
The Gulfport Admirals are hosting the South State Championship this Friday night for their final game at Milner Stadium! Find out how they got there for the first time in 26 years.
Electric, dominant, consistent and relentless effort. These words come to mind when thinking about the 2025 season thus for the Gulfport Admiral football team. With their 45-10 win over Petal last…
Thanksgiving Travel Enforcement period begins
If you plan to hit the road later tonight or at some point over the next few days, you may see an increase in law enforcement on our Mississippi roads. Mississippi Highway Patrol’s yearly Thanksgiving Travel Enforcement Period kicked off…
Search suspended for missing pilots on Lake Pontchartrain
The search for the bodies of the pilot and student pilot presumed dead after their plane went down Monday night in Lake Pontchartrain has been suspended. Divers were out for much of the day today along with Coast Guard Search…
Two West Virginia National Guard members critically injured near White House, state’s governor says
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and GARY FIELDS WASHINGTON (AP) — Two West Virginia National Guard members who deployed to the nation’s capital were shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence. The West Virginia governor initially said…
Tanner Williams Bridge reopens in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Good news for drivers in northern Jackson County, a bridge crossing the Escatawpa River is back open. The Tanner Williams Bridge has been closed since June after an inspection found structural issues. County officials say the…
Biloxi church sells Christmas trees to change children's lives
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- A Biloxi church is giving back to children in need this holiday season with their annual Buy A Tree, Change A Life project.…
Statements from Ocean Springs mayor, alderman on special meeting regarding city attorney
Tonight, we are hearing from one of the Ocean Springs aldermen who did not attend Monday night’s special meeting called by Alderman Karen Stennis and Shannon Pfeiffer regarding their concerns about City Attorney David Harris. Ward 1 Alderman shared a…
Two occupants presumed dead after plane crashes in Lake Pontchartrain
A flight instructor and student pilot from a Gulfport-based flight school are presumed dead this evening after their Cessna plane crashed into the waters of Lake…
MDOT urges safe driving ahead of Thanksgiving
JACKSON, MISS. – Thanksgiving has long had the reputation of being one of the busiest travel holidays in the United States. This year, AAA estimates that 73 million Americans will travel to their Thanksgiving destination by car, that’s nearly 90…
Biloxi Police Department shares tip to protect yourself from skimming
The Biloxi Police Department is sharing information on how to protect yourself from card skimming. WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears sat down with Lt. Candace Young…
Biloxi Police searching for suspect in October stabbing case
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police are searching for a man wanted in an October stabbing case. An arrest warrant for aggravated assault and armed robbery has been issued for Dwight Peters. Peters is 50-years-old, 5’6”, and weighs around 200 pounds.…
No-show aldermen stall Ocean Springs meeting on city attorney conduct concerns
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Two members of the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen called a special meeting of the board for Monday afternoon to…
Fire officials share holiday cooking safety tips
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With Thanksgiving a few days away and many families are prepping to cook some of their favorite meals, we decided to check with one of…
‘Officially a Space Cowboy:’ Make-A-Wish child launches MSU rocket
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Six-year-old Christopher Best of Flora loves everything about space. Diagnosed with the congenital condition known as Pierre Robin sequence, his Make-A-Wish request was simple—he wanted to experience anything and everything to do with rockets. This fall, that wish came…
The City of Ocean Springs holding annual Tree Lighting
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual holiday tradition continues in Ocean Springs. The City of Ocean Springs is inviting the community out to their annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The lighting takes place Thursday, December 4 from 6 p.m. to 8…
Pearl River County SPCA announces completion of Rainbow Bridge Memorial
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County SPCA’s Rainbow Bridge Memorial is now complete. This special space located in Picayune’s Shay Park serves as…
Full day of holiday fun in the City of D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The holidays are beginning across the Coast and the fun is kicking off in D’Iberville with a ton of events! On December 6, the holiday festivities run all day. Beginning at 9:30 until 10:30 a.m., Santa Paws…
Biloxi holding annual Christmas Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse
An annual holiday tradition continues in Biloxi. On December 4, the city will be holding the Christmas Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse. That takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the lighthouse across from the Biloxi Visitors Center. The…
Winners announced for Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The winners for the 47th annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival presented by Blue Moon have been announced. Each year, awards are given to top exhibitors at the festival. Judges explore the festival and evaluate each…
Groundbreaking for Ice House site development in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula broke ground on new development on a historic site in the city. New restaurants, retail space, and living units will be…
IMMS receives 16 cold-stunned sea turtles
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This week, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies received a new delivery of cold-stunned sea turtles from the New England Aquarium. Sixteen Kemp’s Ridley Turtles arrived via…
UPDATE: Identity of instructor pilot on downed plane in Lake Pontchartrain released; volunteer search efforts continue
We now know the identity of one of the Mississippi Gulf Coast-based pilots onboard the Cessna plane that went down while over Lake Pontchartrain Monday night. Apollo Flight Training owner Michael Carastro told WXXV Friday that 30-year-old Taylor Dickey was…
Holiday events across the Coast
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and all the fun holiday festivities are beginning to kick off across South Mississippi. If you have an event you’d like to submit, please email us at news@wxxv25.com News 25 will continue…
Department of Public Safety accepting applications for multiple programs
The State Department of Public Safety is accepting applications for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and the Jag Court Program. These grants support local law…
Salvation Army offering option to donate via Virtual Red Kettle
The Salvation Army of Mississippi is starting something new this year. It’s a modern-day twist on the classic Red Kettle called ‘Virtual Red Kettle.’ The virtual…
40th Annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner feeds hundreds in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The 40th Annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner fed hundreds at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall on…
Deadline approaching for MEMA safe room grants
You only have a few days left to apply for MEMA’s residential safe room grant program. The program provides up to $3,500 to help Mississippians build a FEMA-complaint safe…
HSSM offering adoption fees through ‘Black Fur-Day’ special
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is having a Black ‘Fur-Day’ doorbuster sale where adoptions for animals with black fur get a free dog buddy…
Sparklight makes donation to local food bank
Sparklight made a donation of $1,500 to the Catholic Charities of South Mississippi food bank to help feed local families. The funds will help the nonprofit respond to the…
Groundbreaking for new Home of Grace field
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Exciting times on the campus of Home of Grace in Vancleave with the groundbreaking of a new athletic field on site. The new softball field is…
Grant program to open for storm damage from tornados in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re a Moss Point resident who still has lingering home damage from the 2023 tornado or 2024 storms, there…