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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…
Lucedale man sentenced in 2024 murder case in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Lucedale man has been convicted in a deadly 2024 shooting outside a Jackson County bar. Twenty-three-year-old Charles Mason IV was found guilty by a Jackson County jury of first-degree murder and four counts of aggravated…
Humane Society of South Mississippi takes in dogs after hoarding case
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is sharing details after a hoarding case in Gulfport. A total of 39 small breed dogs…
ICE issues statement on detention of Hancock High students
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New details are coming in for the case of two Hancock High students who are being held in ICE custody due to a visa issue. ICE officials are now responding to the matter. As we’ve reported,…
Supreme Court weakens key tool of voting rights law in Louisiana case
By MARK SHERMAN WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana’s second majority Black congressional district in a decision that could open the door for Republican-led states to eliminate Black and Latino electoral districts that tend to favor Democrats and…
Community concerned after two Hancock High foreign exchange students taken by ICE
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Two Hancock High School foreign exchange students are in ICE custody due to alleged issues with their student visas -- an issue causing confusion and concern among the community. On April 21, everything changed for…
4/28 - Sam's Tuesday night forecast
Quiet and warm conditions continue tonight with mostly cloudy skies and lows around 70. Wednesday stays mostly dry and warm, with highs in the mid-80s and a slight chance of…
City of Biloxi shares update on Popp's Ferry Road expansion project
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi city leaders are providing more clarity on when the project connecting Popp’s Ferry Road to Highway 90 might be completed. Right…
Video shows Hancock County middle schoolers helping bus driver after medical emergency
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) Incredible video shows Hancock County middle school students springing into action after their bus driver passed out last week. The…
Remembering crime victims at annual candlelight vigil in South Mississippi
Local law enforcement leaders gathered Tuesday morning to remember and reconnect with victims of crime in our region. The annual Candlelight Vigil for…
Man captured after hours-long manhunt in Pearl River County
A man who ran from Pearl River County Sheriff’s deputies Tuesday was caught later that afternoon after an hours-long manhunt. Semaj Hall had arrived at the Pearl River County Jail to turn himself in on an indictment. Investigators say when…
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,…
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…
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…
Pass Christian Historical Society hosting annual Tour of Homes
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Historical Society is hosting their Tour of Homes this weekend. Joining us with more is Mark Oehmke. The tours take…
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…
Humane Society of South Mississippi hosting ‘Muttley Mayhem’ to support local pups
The Humane Society of South Mississippi’s Muttley Krewe is hosting its first ever ‘Muttley Mayhem,’ bringing the community together to help pups in a…
City of Pascagoula to host Free Flowin’ Fest
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula is playing host to Free Flowin’ Fest on May 9. Downtown Pascagoula will be taken over by music, food, and art. The fun takes…
Seniors invited to participate in 2nd annual Seniors got Talent
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County is inviting all seniors to come out and show off their talents! The Seniors Got Talent event takes place at the D’Iberville…
Fire crews work overnight fire in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team responded to a shop fire in the Vancleave area Wednesday night. The fire happening on Forest Crest Lane.…
Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to fire at Wasabi’s restaurant
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to a fire at a restaurant Wednesday afternoon. A call reported a fire at Wasabi’s Japanese…
97th Annual Blessing of the Fleet kicks off with poster unveiling, royalty introduction
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The kick off to 2026’s Blessing of the Fleet festivities took place Wednesday night at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in…
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…
Host mother speaks out after Hancock High students picked up by ICE
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- It’s been more than a week since two Hancock High School foreign exchange students were taken into custody by…
Gulfport Fire Department testing fire hydrants throughout the city
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department will be conducting fire hydrant testing and maintenance throughout the city soon. During this time, residents may notice temporary drops…
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…
Mississippi launches new rural healthcare initiative statewide
Mississippi’s new rural healthcare initiatives are now rolling out across the state. The state has created a rural health transformation program office, which reports to the office of the…