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Piney Woods School responds after release of Hancock High students from ICE custody
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Rankin County School where Hancock high exchange students Israel and Max Mokoka originally attended classes has released a statement regarding their recent detention in ICE custody. Piney Woods School leaders released the following statement: "The…
Port of Gulfport awarded $11M federal grant for infrastructure upgrades
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Port of Gulfport is receiving more than $11 million in federal DOT grant money to upgrade infrastructure on site. The money comes from the 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program and will support a $24 and a…
President Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's latest proposal to end war with US
ISLAMABAD (AP) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries. “They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what…
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter: The case of Justin Tubbs
For our April edition of Cold Cases with Chloe Carter, Chloe takes us to Harrison County. That’s where the disappearance of a man nearly 20 years…
Speaking with Ice Cube ahead of his performance in Gautier
Right now, we are joined by a global icon who is still trailblazing his way to the top. You may have grown up with this Rock…
Man arrested for Thursday shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man is now behind bars after a Thursday afternoon shooting that left one person injured. Thirty-four-year-old Christopher Clark is charged with one count of aggravated assault. Police say that shooting happened just before 1:30 Thursday…
Governor Reeves announces federal funding to expand youth mental health services
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-More than $13 million in grant money has been earmarked to expand mental health services for Mississippi’s youth. Governor Tate Reeve’s office says…
4/30 - Sam's Thursday night forecast
A wet pattern settles in for tonight with showers and a few thunderstormspossible. Rain tapers some overnight, but clouds stick around with lows near 61. Showers and storms remain likely…
Singing River Health System celebrates surgery milestone at Ocean Springs Hospital
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Singing River Health System marked a milestone at its Ocean Springs hospital. The health system says that 5,000 Da Vinci Robotic surgeries…
Chevron doubling local oil processing output with crude oil from Venezuela
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- One South Mississippi refinery is ramping up operations as it continues processing crude oil from Venezuela, part of a broader…
Hancock High brothers detained by ICE set to return home to Diamondhead
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock High students Israel and Max Makoka are coming home to Diamondhead after being detained by ICE. Their host mother, Gail Baptiste, confirmed the news to us this afternoon. The brothers were taken into ICE custody…
President Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
By LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed legislation funding much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, ending the longest agency shutdown in history. The White House had warned that temporary funding Trump had tapped to pay…
Clocking In with Spencer: Necaise Tree Service
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- News 25’s Spencer Pullen is heading out to see if he has what it takes to be a member of the crew as he works alongside…
Louisiana congressional primaries suspended as a result of Supreme Court ruling, state officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana’s congressional primaries won’t be going forward as scheduled in May, as a result of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a majority Black congressional district, the state’s top elected officials said Thursday.…
Community concerned as Hancock High exchange students in ICE custody
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- It's been just over a week since two Hancock High School foreign exchange students were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration…
Coastal Family Health Center receives grant to expand infectious disease care
Coastal Family Health Center leaders are reacting to the recent news that the center has been awarded national funding to expand local care for certain…
Mississippi launches Work and Save Program to help residents build retirement savings
About 38 percent of Mississippians don’t have any savings at all, let alone retirement savings. The legislature passed the Work and Save Program. It…
Pedestrian killed in late-night crash on HWY 57 in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — A pedestrian was killed Monday night after being struck by a vehicle on Highway 57 near Robinson Still Road, according to the Gautier Police Department. Officers responded to the crash at approximately 11:00 p.m. on April…
Coast Guard suspends search for South Mississippi man
The search for a South Mississippi man who apparently fell off a fishing vessel in the Chandeleur Sound earlier this week has been suspended. Coast Guard officials say that search was suspended around 8:21 Wednesday night. The family of 55-year-old…
Biloxi man facing child grooming charges in Jackson County
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- More details are coming out about another child grooming case in Jackson County. Jared Boswell of Biloxi is charged with one count of grooming a child and one count of enticement of a child. The charges come…
Pascagoula-Gautier Superintendent graduates from inaugural Mississippi Superintendent Institute
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula Gautier School District Superintendent Dr. Caterria Payton graduated from the inaugural Mississippi Superintendent Institute. This is a professional development program designed to elevate…
Pascagoula High School Yearbook earns national recognition
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The yearbook staff at Pascagoula High School has earned national recognition for their 2025 yearbook. The yearbook appeared in ‘Possibilities,’ a collection that highlights and celebrates…
Local father shares important message with high school seniors preparing to graduate
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A local father is turning one of the worst days of his life into a message of hope. William Henson…
Climb CDC celebrates grand reopening in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport organization dedicated to helping local youth celebrated its grand reopening Friday. Located at the former Gaston Point Elementary School, Climb CDC is renewing its…
West Harrison High hosts Prom Promise event, shows real-life consequences of distracted driving
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A powerful and emotional lesson unfolded Friday at West Harrison High School. Students took part in the 2026 Prom…
Ingalls Shipbuilding hosts signing day for Shipbuilder Academy graduates
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilder Academy marked a major milestone in Pascagoula as high school seniors across the Coast were honored for finishing their training and stepping…
Piney Woods School responds after release of Hancock High students from ICE custody
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Rankin County School where Hancock high exchange students Israel and Max Mokoka originally attended classes has released a statement regarding their recent detention in ICE custody. Piney Woods School leaders released the following statement: "The…
Charlie’s U-Pik offering mixed box fresh produce pickups through June
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s officially mixed box season for Charlie’s U-Pik. Until the end of June, fruits and vegetable boxes are being offered for pick up.…
7th annual blood drive honoring Fallen Officer Robert McKeithen set in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A blood drive honoring Officer Robert McKeithen is being hosted on May 5th. This is the seventh edition of the drive,…
City of Moss Point hosting annual River Jamboree
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is gearing up for one of its biggest community events of the year. The annual River Jamboree is set…
Stone County Sheriff’s Office warns of jury duty scam targeting residents
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Stone County Sheriff’s Office is sharing that a scam is going around the area. Law enforcement officials say scammers are contacting…
Pascagoula Police warn of phone scam impersonating chief, spoofing department number
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula Police Department is sharing details about a scam, specifically naming Chief Terry Scott. The department says the caller claims to be part of the…
Port of Gulfport awarded $11M federal grant for infrastructure upgrades
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Port of Gulfport is receiving more than $11 million in federal DOT grant money to upgrade infrastructure on site. The money comes from the 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program and will support a $24 and a…
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter: The case of Justin Tubbs
For our April edition of Cold Cases with Chloe Carter, Chloe takes us to Harrison County. That’s where the disappearance of a man nearly 20 years…
Speaking with Ice Cube ahead of his performance in Gautier
Right now, we are joined by a global icon who is still trailblazing his way to the top. You may have grown up with this Rock…
Man arrested for Thursday shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man is now behind bars after a Thursday afternoon shooting that left one person injured. Thirty-four-year-old Christopher Clark is charged with one count of aggravated assault. Police say that shooting happened just before 1:30 Thursday…
Jackson County Heart Walk still scheduled for Saturday
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The American Heart Association’s Jackson County Heart Walk is still scheduled for this Saturday, May 2 at Beach Park in Pascagoula. However, due to…
Moss Point moves River Jamboree Saturday events due to weather
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Plans have changed for the River Jamboree 2026 in Moss Point due to weather. All Saturday events are now moved to Sunday,…