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Burn bans take effect in parts of South Mississippi
Burn bans are going in effect in some parts of South Mississippi. The Wiggins Fire Department is alerting residents that Stone County is under a burn ban…
Multiple agencies perform water rescue in Bay St. Louis on Saturday
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday, the Bay St. Louis Fire Department responded to a boater in distress after his boat sank. The person…
Picayune Police searching for suspect in weekend shooting
Picayune, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing details on a shooting incident that happened on Saturday. According to police, officers were dispatched to an incident on 6th Avenue near Forest Street around 9 PM. No one was reported…
Clear nights and sunny skies on tap for south Mississippi
We are in for a beautiful stretch of fall weather this week, with plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures expected through early next week. Tuesday through Friday will bring…
Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney discusses ‘Strengthen Mississippi Homes’ program
A group, including Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, gathered at a home in Biloxi. A new roof was put on the house as part of the ‘Strengthen…
West Harrison High School ranked #2 high school in Mississippi
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- West Harrison High School is earning statewide recognition, ranking among the best in the state. West Harrison High School earned the number…
104th annual Jackson County Blue Ribbon Fair returns
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Blue Ribbon Fair is back in Pascagoula for another year of rides, live entertainment, and family favorites. Now in its 104th…
Mississippi AG says officer’s force was justified during shoplifting call in which boy was killed
By SOPHIE BATES Mississippi’s attorney general says a Senatobia police officer was justified in the use of force during a June shoplifting call that ended in the fatal shooting of a 1-year-old boy. The conclusion of the state’s investigation into…
Game Ball of the Week: D’Iberville Warriors win week eight game ball
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- For week eight of Friday night football, the D’Iberville Warriors are the winners of our Game Ball of the Week again…
Swings at Long Beach Gateway temporarily removed
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Long Beach is alerting residents that the swings at the gateway are being temporarily removed as a safety precaution. The city says they…
Former Biloxi Councilman George Lawrence dies
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is mourning the loss of a longtime civic leader. Former City Councilman George Lawrence has died. Lawrence was first elected to the council…
School districts investigating social media threats
Multiple school districts say a potential security threat tied to a social media post is under investigation. The post began circulating overnight, impacting Gulfport, Harrison, and Jackson County school districts. Local, state, and federal authorities are investigating the source of…
NFL: Steelers-Saints game in Paris still on despite civil unrest
The game in Paris between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints remains scheduled as planned despite civil unrest in the French capital, the NFL said Sunday. The teams are set to play next Sunday at Stade de France in…
Kamala Harris coming to Mississippi to campaign for Scott Colom
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV)- Former Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to travel to Mississippi Thursday, October 22, to campaign with District Attorney Scott Colom. Harris and Colom will hold a rural healthcare roundtable in Clarksdale at 1:30 p.m. The campaign says…
City of Moss Point planning stormwater park to reduce flooding
The City of Moss Point is planning a new stormwater park to help reduce neighborhood flooding and improve water quality. The project would turn a vacant…
Pearl River Community College seeks Pell eligibility for short term job training
For people looking to change careers, the cost of training can be a barrier. Now, Mississippi’s community colleges are getting $8.5 million in federal funding to prepare…
Gulf Coast Brotherhood honors fallen George County first responders
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Brotherhood Ride organized a memorial ride recently, honoring EMT Katie Pipkins and Deputy Jeremy Malone. Riders traveled through George County to…
Amtrak to add stop in Ocean Springs for Peter Anderson Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Amtrak will make a special stop in Ocean Springs for the Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival. The temporary stop will…
Mississippi AG Commissioner renews call for gasoline relief
Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson is renewing his calls to state lawmakers to suspend Mississippi’s fuel tax through the end of the year. The request comes after the…
Looking sunny, but feeling much cooler across South Mississippi
We'll see partly cloudy skies tonight as temperatures fall into the low and mid 50s, but brisk north winds will pick up through the evening, making it feel a…
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding awarded contract modification for DDG 1002 Sea Trials
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding has been awarded a $99 million contract modification from the Navy to conduct Sea Trials for the Lydon B. Johnson,…
New lanes of I-10 now open to traffic in Harrison and Hancock counties
New lanes are now open on I-10 as the widening project in Harrison and Hancock counties continues to make headway. Major progress has…
Former Biloxi Police Chief Bruce Dunagan passes away
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is mourning the loss of former Biloxi Police Chief Bruce Dunagan. Dunagan dedicated 37 years to law enforcement, working his way through the ranks before becoming chief of the Biloxi Police Department. He…
Landowner demands answers after claims that construction crews damaged his land
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport property owner is demanding answers after he says construction crews building a St. Jude Home damaged his land. The property…
Burn bans take effect in parts of South Mississippi
Burn bans are going in effect in some parts of South Mississippi. The Wiggins Fire Department is alerting residents that Stone County is under a burn ban…
Multiple agencies perform water rescue in Bay St. Louis on Saturday
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday, the Bay St. Louis Fire Department responded to a boater in distress after his boat sank. The person…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis previews upcoming Halloween events
Halloween is a little over a week away and Coast organizations are getting into the spirit. Throughout the week and next, spooky events and fun fall activities…
Boating season winds down as Long Beach Harbor reopens: tips for putting your boat away
It has been a big week at the Long Beach Harbor. City leaders cut the ribbon on phase one of the $4 million Gateway Project, and the Jim Simpson Pier is open again for the first time since Hurricane Zeta…
Picayune Police searching for suspect in weekend shooting
Picayune, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing details on a shooting incident that happened on Saturday. According to police, officers were dispatched to an incident on 6th Avenue near Forest Street around 9 PM. No one was reported…
Pass Christian home saved due to early detection
Pass Christian, Miss. (WXXV)- Last week, the Pass Christian Fire Department responded to an alarm activated by a smoke detector in a home. When firefighters arrived, they found a pot left on the stove with the contents inside burned. Fortunately,…
Island of Misfits Halloween Spectacular at Red Barnett Senior Center
Get ready for a spooky celebration as the Red Barnett Senior Center presents its Island of Misfits Halloween Spectacular. We’re talking festive fun, Halloween spirit, and…
Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney discusses ‘Strengthen Mississippi Homes’ program
A group, including Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, gathered at a home in Biloxi. A new roof was put on the house as part of the ‘Strengthen…
West Harrison High School ranked #2 high school in Mississippi
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- West Harrison High School is earning statewide recognition, ranking among the best in the state. West Harrison High School earned the number…
School Safety Expert Says Every Threat Must Be Taken Seriously
A threatening social media post placed several Coast school districts on high alert Monday morning, prompting an immediate law enforcement response and investigation. School threats often…
104th annual Jackson County Blue Ribbon Fair returns
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Blue Ribbon Fair is back in Pascagoula for another year of rides, live entertainment, and family favorites. Now in its 104th…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department warning residents of phone scam
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is warning about a phone scam going around impersonating members of the department. The scammers claim to have…
MGCCC Perkettes perform at Superdome during Saints game
The MGCCC Perkettes took their talents to the NFL stage on September 27th. The group performed at the Caesars Superdome during the Saints halftime show. The show was…
Old Spanish Trail at Isle of Pines in Gautier closing for sewer tie in
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier is giving a heads up when it comes to a traffic alert this week. On October…