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Ben Crump, Maxine Waters renew call for federal investigation into death of Nolan Wells
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (WXXV)— Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters and leaders from the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) are set to join the family of Nolan Wells on Monday to renew calls for a federal…
Stone County Economic Development Partnership honors MGCCC
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is receiving an award from the Stone County Economic Development Partnership. MGCCC has been named Educator of the Year. The school says the recognition…
Grand opening set for Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A major project in the City of Long Beach is nearly complete. City leaders will mark the occasion with an upcoming ceremony. The gateway…
CTA shares Cruisin’ the Coast fixed bus schedule
As Cruisin’ the Coast rolls into the Gulf Coast, drivers aren’t the only ones making changes to their routes. The Coast Transit Authority is announcing several service changes during the event due to excessive traffic along Highway 90 and Pass…
Two separate fatal crashes leave four dead in Pearl River and Harrison Counties
(WXXV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating two fatal crashes that happened Friday in Pearl River and Harrison counties, leaving four people dead. According to MHP, the first crash occurred around 6 a.m. Friday on Highway 43 in Pearl…
Mississippi receives grant to boost youth suicide prevention and mental health support
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health has received a five-year federal grant to strengthen youth suicide prevention efforts across the state. The program will…
Hancock County moving forward with plans for new animal shelter
Hancock County is moving forward with plans to replace its aging animal shelter. Overcrowding, drainage problems, and poor ventilation are putting a strain on the facility.…
Wet Weekend Ahead for South Mississippi
Showers and thunderstorms are likely again tonight, and could continue into the early morning hours on Saturday. Low temperatures will be around 73 degrees, with rainfall amounts generally between a quarter and half…
Death investigation underway in D’Iberville after body found along I-110 North
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A death investigation is happening in D’Iberville after a body was found along I-110 north Friday afternoon. According to D’Iberville police, the call came in around 3 p.m. Police say a person was found dead under the…
Sand bags locations opening in South Mississippi
Sandbag locations are opening across South Mississippi in anticipation of this weekend's weather. The City of Gulfport is offering self-serve sandbags to residents with distributions from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. through the weekend, as needed, and as weather conditions…
Three arrested in fentanyl bust Thursday in Harrison County
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Three Gulfport men are behind bars after a fentanyl bust this week in Harrison County. Narcotics Investigators have labeled 39-year-old William Harris, 33-year-old P’Trance Fields, and 37-year-old Marcus Price as suspected mid-level fentanyl distributors. Deputies tried to…
Father and son arrested on criminal complaint in suspected connection with the death of one of two students at the University of Mississippi
OXFORD, Miss. – Last week, a criminal complaint was filed charging Yahya Mohamed Mosleh, 51, and Islam Yahya Mosleh, 18, a father and son, with possession with the intent to distribute controlled substances in connection with a death investigation of…
State Department of Health offers affordable mammogram options
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and health experts say early detection can save lives. The Mississippi State Department of Health is encouraging women to stay proactive with…
Discussing immigration and midterms ahead of President Trump’s rally in Mobile
President Trump is set to appear at a rally Friday night in Mobile ahead of the midterms. We’re breaking down some of the issues that…
Senator Hyde-Smith introduces bill on shrimp imports
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is introducing new legislation aimed at protecting South Mississippi shrimpers from a surge in imports from Ecuador. If passed, the ‘Ecuador Shrimp Tariff Act’ would phase…
Showers and storms continue into the weekend
A much wetter pattern sets up for the weekend, with rain chances ramping up Friday and staying high through Sunday. We could see several rounds of showers and thunderstorms,…
Community celebrates opening of new Chick-fil-A on Pass Road in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The wait is finally over for Chick-Fil-A fans in Biloxi. A new location on Pass Road is now open and hundreds…
Two charged for shooting into a crowd in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Two people are behind bars after Gulfport police say they fired a gun near a group of bystanders. Police arrested 25-year-old Marc Samuel Humphrey II and 22-year-old Mackenzie Alexis Humphrey Thursday. The arrests stem from an incident…
Clocking in with Spencer: Becoming a Scare Actor at Terror on the Coast
It’s that time of year when things get a little spooky and Spencer isn’t afraid to get in on the fun. For this…
Tune into WXXV News 25 for Thursday Night Showcase
Due to Friday’s rain chance, most high school football teams have moved their week six games to tonight. That means our Friday Night Showcase becomes the Thursday Night Showcase. Join Ansley and EJ tonight at 10 on WXXV NBC for…
City of Pascagoula issuing traffic alert ahead of Cruisin’ the Coast block party
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is giving a heads up when it comes to their Cruisin’ block party. That’s happening October…
Shuckers announce updated schedule for Hancock Whitney Classic
BILOXI, MS – The Biloxi Shuckers and Mississippi State Bulldogs have announced an updated schedule for the Hancock Whitney Classic due to expected severe weather. The Mississippi State-Auburn game has been rescheduled to Thursday, October 8, at 6:00 p.m. at…
Three arrested on drug charges in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office is sharing details on arrests made on August 11. The sheriff’s department and Picayune Police Department…
Harrison County Board of Supervisors asks for State CPS audit
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County leaders are calling for an immediate state investigation into child protection failures. The board of supervisors unanimously passed a resolution Monday calling on the governor, attorney general, and Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services to…
Mississippi Ms. Senior World contestant raising dyslexia awareness in the state
Our Mississippi representative to the Ms. Senior World Pageant is using her platform to spread awareness about dyslexia and what she’s doing to help those…
Game Ball of the Week: St. Martin Yellow Jackets win week six Game Ball
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV)- The St. Martin Yellow Jackets are game ball of the week winners again. After defeating the Biloxi Indians…
City of Moss Point preparing for Cruisin’ the River City
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mayor Billy Knight took to social media the first day of Cruisin’ the Coast, sharing details on Cruisin’ the River City. Mayor…
Cruisin’ the Coast kicks off with View the Cruise in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Despite weather conditions, fans showed up ready for another year of Cruisin’ tradition. Cruisin’ the Coast is underway and fans are already…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis previews Show and Shine Car Show in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Cruisin’ the Coast is here. Vintage cars can be seen all week rolling into our coastal cities. The…
Fifth Gulf Blue Cohort applications now open
Gulf Blue Navigator is now accepting applications for its fifth cohort, set to launch in 2027. The business accelerator helps blue-tech companies grow and bring new maritime technologies to…
Biloxi ends mailed BNews Monthly newsletter after 101 editions, moves online
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The October issue of BNews Monthly is arriving in mailboxes, marking a milestone. This is the 101st edition and the final one…
Lane closure scheduled for parts of Robinson Road in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is alerting drivers to a lane closure happening on Tuesday, October 6. A section of Robinson Road between Kencrest…
Ben Crump, Maxine Waters renew call for federal investigation into death of Nolan Wells
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (WXXV)— Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters and leaders from the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) are set to join the family of Nolan Wells on Monday to renew calls for a federal…
Stone County Economic Development Partnership honors MGCCC
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is receiving an award from the Stone County Economic Development Partnership. MGCCC has been named Educator of the Year. The school says the recognition…
Stone County Sheriff hosting town hall meeting
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart will be hosting a community town hall meeting on October 15. All are invited to come together, ask questions, share…
Senator Hyde-Smith announces grant to improve healthcare in the MS Delta
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is announcing two state organizations will benefit from an almost $3 million grant to improve healthcare delivery in the Delta. This is…
Gulf Coast Heart Walk raises funds for American Heart Association
The American Heart Association hosted a Gulf Coast Heart Walk on Saturday. The heart walk raised a total of $433,167 through donations. The original goal was…
Grand opening set for Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A major project in the City of Long Beach is nearly complete. City leaders will mark the occasion with an upcoming ceremony. The gateway…