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Two arrested for stealing veterans’ memorial plaques from Hancock County cemeteries
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Two men have been arrested after several veterans’ memorial plaques were stolen from gravesites at three cemeteries in Hancock County. Fifty-nine-year-old Steve Berry is charged with three counts of grand larceny, while 59-year-old Ronald Verdon is charged…
Helicopter tour company offers a look at the MS Gulf Coast from the sky
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) --A helicopter tour company just made its way to the coast, offering locals and visitors the chance to see our…
Warm and humid with better rain chances to end the week
Wednesday will be mostly sunny and warm, with highs near 92°. A few showers or thunderstorms could pop up during the afternoon, but most locations should stay dry. Thursday…
Public hearing for Gulfport budget set for Wednesday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport city leaders are expected to continue their budget discussion during a public hearing Wednesday. Mayor Keating says this year’s budget is balanced and includes…
Hancock County organizations team up to expand access to Dolly Parton Imagination Library
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A new initiative is underway in Hancock County to help more children discover the joy of reading. The Hancock…
Deputies investigating fatal crash in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County deputies have released new details about a deadly single-car crash in the Rocky Creek community over the weekend. It happened just before 9:15 last Saturday night on Rocky Creek Road. Kandice Shivers of Lucedale…
Rev. Al Sharpton responds to lawsuit threats related to Nolan Wells death investigation
Al Sharpton and his attorneys are responding to threats of a lawsuit from three of the men who were on Horn Island with Nolan Wells on July 4. In a 15-page response dated August 31, Sharpton’s attorneys argue he never…
Mississippi marks Overdose Awareness Day, highlights life-saving resources
Earlier this week, Governor Tate Reeves declared August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day in Mississippi. Monday, state and health leaders came together to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day.…
Connected Living with C Spire: Preparing your home for football season
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Football season is almost here. C Spire is offering tech tips to help you get ready to watch your favorite teams…
Opioid settlement grant applications open on MSAG website
Applications opened Monday for Mississippi organizations seeking funding through the state’s 2026 Opioid Settlement Grant program. Attorney General Lynn Fitch says applications can now be submitted online through…
Golfers hit the links for third annual ‘Pars for Penguins’ tournament
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Golfers hit the links Monday morning for a good cause, helping the Mississippi Aquarium raise money for a penguin habitat. The third…
Gulf Coast Community Ministries holds food drive to support families in need
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulf Coast Community Ministries held a food drive over the weekend, working to make sure people in need have access to food…
Long Beach Police investigating deadly hit-and-run
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach police are asking for your help in solving a deadly hit and run that happened over the weekend. Police say 36-year-old Jimmy Mero was found lying in the road on First St., west of…
Four arrested in Operation Payback unemployment fraud investigation
Four people are accused of using stolen identities of Mississippi inmates to fraudulently collect unemployment benefits. State Auditor Shad White says Felisa Suggs, Nathanial Cole, P’Trance Fields, and Kavisia Blaylock have been arrested as part of ‘Operation Payback.’ Investigators say…
Game Ball of the Week: Gulfport Admirals win week one Game Ball
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday morning, we celebrated our first Game Ball of the Week winners with a celebration at Gulfport High School. The Game…
Social Media and Youth Mental Health: Breaking down the Meta settlement
In the wake of Meta’s settlement with 48 states over claims the tech giant designed its platforms to be addicting and harmful to youth, the…
Arrests made in elder abuse investigation in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two George County residents are facing charges following an investigation into the alleged neglect of an elderly vulnerable person. George County Sheriff’s Investigators say Robert Leonard and Mary Bernadette Leonard of the Howell community are each…
Harrison County School District resource officer honored by sheriff’s department
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is sharing one of their school resource officers has been honored by the sheriff’s department. Deputy Christopher…
Coast Transit Authority releases Labor Day holiday schedule
Coast Transit Authority will observe the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7, 2026. CTA fixed route bus service will operate on a Sunday time schedule on Monday, September 7. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. The CTA…
Gulfport Water Department scheduled maintenance to impact payment options
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gulfport is warning residents about an upcoming system maintenance. On September 3 and 4, maintenance will be taking place at the Gulfport…
Mississippi Power sharing details on upgrades in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power is sharing details on reliability upgrades happening in Jackson County. Crews have been working day and night along Highway 90 in…
Coast Electric hosting energy fair at Gulfport and Biloxi offices Thursday
Coast Electric is hosting an energy fair at their Gulfport and Biloxi offices Thursday. The Gulfport office is located on Highway 49 while the Biloxi office is located on Cedar Lake…
Gulf Ship to invest $43 million in Gulfport shipyard
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A shipbuilding company with a presence here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is expanding its Gulfport operations. Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Development…
Art & Soul Experiences yoga studio now open in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A new yoga studio in Gulfport is giving the community a space to focus on their wellness with classes designed for different ages,…
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley discusses license plate cameras
A lot of people are talking about cameras used by law enforcement to read license plates. Flock cameras have been in the news. Flock is just a…
Man charged in deadly hit and run in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach police have made an arrest in connection to a deadly hit and run this past weekend. Eric Smith is charged with leaving the scene of an accident-causing death. The hit-and-run happened the morning of…
Man charged for theft of electric scooters in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Pass Christian police made an arrest in a string of recent electric scooter thefts. Thirty-one-year-old Iman Stough is charged with grand larceny and possession of a controlled substance. The two scooters were found at Stough’s home…
35th annual MS Gulf Coast Blues and Heritage Festival returns to Gulfport
Coming up just a few weeks from now, a Gulfport music festival returns for its 35th year. The MS Gulf Coast Blues and Heritage Festival takes place September…
One month until 30th annual Cruisin’ the Coast
We are nearly a month out from a milestone edition of America’s Largest Block Party. Here to tell us about the 30th anniversary of Cruisin’ the Coast and…
Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum $10,000 drawdown
The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum is gearing up for its 41st annual $10,000 drawdown. The event is a fun filled evening celebrating the Gulf Coast while raising money…
Mississippi Lottery offering new games for September
With a new month comes new ways to win big. Savannah Tirey with the Mississippi Lottery is joining us with a look at the new games for September.
Biloxi City Council discusses budget changes
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi City Council gave residents a chance to weigh in on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget during a public hearing. Council members are expected to…
Two arrested for stealing veterans’ memorial plaques from Hancock County cemeteries
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Two men have been arrested after several veterans’ memorial plaques were stolen from gravesites at three cemeteries in Hancock County. Fifty-nine-year-old Steve Berry is charged with three counts of grand larceny, while 59-year-old Ronald Verdon is charged…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis brings us to new yoga studio in Gulfport
A new yoga studio is opening their doors in Gulfport. It’s called Art and Soul Experiences, offering classes and a free Sunday spiritual.…
Helicopter tour company offers a look at the MS Gulf Coast from the sky
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) --A helicopter tour company just made its way to the coast, offering locals and visitors the chance to see our…
Picayune Police Department warns residents of scam
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is warning against a scam going around. Citizens are receiving calls about an active warrant. Police warning the scammers are giving valid…
Acadian Ambulance celebrates 55 years of service
Acadian Ambulance marked 55 years of service and care Tuesday. The company was founded in 1971 with just two ambulances and eight medics. Today, Acadian has grown into the…
Public hearing for Gulfport budget set for Wednesday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport city leaders are expected to continue their budget discussion during a public hearing Wednesday. Mayor Keating says this year’s budget is balanced and includes…