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Missing 85-year-old Alabama man located safely
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Eighty five-year-old Moses Johnson out of Alabama has been located safely. He is now with law enforcement.
18-year-old arrested, charged with homicide in death at Gulfport apartment complex
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- An 18-year-old is behind bars, charged with homicide in connection to an investigation at a Gulfport apartment complex where an 18-year-old man was found dead in a car in February. On March 8, Ulrick Lamont Ellis of…
Education bills in the 2026 Legislative Session
There is about a month left in the Mississippi Legislative Session. Going in, education, specifically school choice, was expected to be the big-ticket item. The House and Senate came…
State treasurer gives update on unclaimed money
State Treasurer David McRae released a new update Thursday on his continuing efforts to return unclaimed money to Mississippians. So far this year, the State Treasury has returned more…
George County Sheriff’s Office receives grant to upgrade 911 dispatch system
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office shared that Congressman Mike Ezell visited George County recently. Sheriff Mitchell Mixon shared Ezell helped secure a grant funding…
Biloxi Shuckers hosting tryouts to sing National Anthem at games
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Shuckers are hosting auditions to sing the National Anthem at games. You have until April 30 to send in an entry.…
Picayune man facing 17 felony counts after being accused of taking unlawful images with a hidden camera
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Picayune man is behind bars and facing 17 felony charges following a year-long investigation into images taken of people…
Mississippi lawmakers considering bill to limit public access to bridge reports
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Mississippi lawmakers are considering a bill that would change whether certain roadway safety reports can be released to the public.…
City of Biloxi to reduce printing of monthly newspaper
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is set to stop monthly mailing of its newsletter ‘B-News Monthly.’ The change is set to take place after the…
Absentee voting deadline this weekend for primary election
As we move closer to primary election day, we have some reminders about absentee voting and deadlines. County Circuit Clerk Offices will be open Saturday, March 7 from…
Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating discusses downtown development
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport’s Downtown scene is going to change dramatically. The historic Markham Hotel will open in the coming months after a long restoration process. Work is underway…
Upgrades coming to Biloxi VA Medical Center
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Veterans along the Mississippi Gulf Coast may soon see improvements when visiting their local VA facilities. The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System has announced a…
President Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin
President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Trump made the announcement on social media on Thursday, two days after Noem faced a grilling…
Candidate Conversations: D. Ryan Grover running for Congress
WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears is sitting down with candidates ahead of March’s primary election. Democratic candidate for Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District D. Ryan Grover stopped by the…
'Save the Debt' petition pushes for $18M bond issue on ballot for Biloxi voters
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- A petition called ‘Stop the Debt’ is circulating as the Biloxi City Council announced they are seeking a…
Body of missing boater recovered near Petit Bois Island
The body of a missing boater was located and recovered near Petit Bois Island just before noon Wednesday. According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, 54-year-old Travis…
Charges upgraded in February shooting in Gulf Park Estates community
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- There are new details and new charges in the investigation into a shooting at a Gulf Park Estates home in late February. You may recall that these men, Christopher Landry and Glen Barton, were initially arrested…
Ocean Springs High School hosting DUI Education Exercise
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District is sharing the high school will be conducting a DUI education exercise today. That exercise is being conducted with the district's police department, city police, fire department and other agencies. District…
St. Patrick Catholic High students join in local conservation efforts
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- St. Patrick Catholic High School students joined in on local conservation efforts by attaching oyster shells to an artificial reef. WXXV News 25’s…
City of Diamondhead moving forward with plans to create police force
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Diamondhead is one step closer to having its own police department. Tuesday night, city leaders voted to move forward…
Touch-a-Truck returns to Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Chamber’s big yearly event returns to the heart of downtown. Here to tell us more about Touch-a-Truck and what it’s all about is Anna…
Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 10
Voters will be heading out to vote in Mississippi for primary elections in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate and House races. Polls on Election Day will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Here is a rundown of candidates appearing on…
Two juveniles arrested after threats made to St. Martin North Elementary School
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two juveniles have been arrested in connection to threats made against a Jackson County elementary school on Friday, according to the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. St. Martin North Elementary school went into lockdown after a suspicious…
Indictments issued for fentanyl overdose death in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Harrison County, a grand jury has indicted two men on charges related to a deadly fentanyl case. Christopher Bunch and Ashton Hickman are now facing charges of fentanyl delivery resulting in death and conspiracy to…
Crash involving CTA bus in Gulfport injures 4
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- A two-vehicle crash in Gulfport involving a Coast Transit Authority bus left four people injured on…
D’Iberville couple convicted on drug charges
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A D’Iberville couple has been convicted of drug possession and trafficking charges by a Harrison County jury. Forty-three-year-old Jayson Wathern was found guilty on the possession of a controlled substance charge and 45-year-old Ashleigh Wathern was found…
Coast mayors come together for March of the Mayors packing party
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Friday marked the final day of the March of the Mayors food drive as mayors and volunteers came together for a big…
Missing 85-year-old Alabama man located safely
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Eighty five-year-old Moses Johnson out of Alabama has been located safely. He is now with law enforcement.
Pascagoula Panthers celebrating state championship with parade
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Panthers boys basketball team won the state championship game and now it is time to celebrate! The community is encouraged to come out to…
18-year-old arrested, charged with homicide in death at Gulfport apartment complex
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- An 18-year-old is behind bars, charged with homicide in connection to an investigation at a Gulfport apartment complex where an 18-year-old man was found dead in a car in February. On March 8, Ulrick Lamont Ellis of…
Education bills in the 2026 Legislative Session
There is about a month left in the Mississippi Legislative Session. Going in, education, specifically school choice, was expected to be the big-ticket item. The House and Senate came…
Moss Point fire stations receive numbers
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point shared that for the first time ever, all four fire stations have their official station numbers posted on the outside. Station…
State treasurer gives update on unclaimed money
State Treasurer David McRae released a new update Thursday on his continuing efforts to return unclaimed money to Mississippians. So far this year, the State Treasury has returned more…
Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosting Breakfast with Biloxi Mayor
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Breakfast with Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich. The breakfast event takes place March 17…
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi Ocean Springs holding annual Children’s Art Contest
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs announced its annual children’s art contest. This year’s theme is ‘Once upon a Gala,’ celebrating each child’s story. The…
Ocean Springs Police Captain named First Responder of the Year
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce recognized Ocean Springs Police Department’s Captain Brian Kestner. He received the chamber’s First Responder of the…
Ocean Springs Police officer nominated for Officer of the Year
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Officer Adam Carter of the Ocean Springs Police was recognized as a nominee for First Responder of the Year in the police…
Ocean Springs Fire Chief named First Responder of the Year
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Chief A.J. Fitch took home the First Responder of the Year Award. He was recognized during the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce’s annual…