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Ingalls launches future USS George M. Neal
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding successfully launched the future guided missile destroyer George M. Neal on Wednesday. It’s the fourth flight three Arleigh burke class destroyer to be built…
Dredging operations set to begin in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A head’s up for boaters in Pascagoula, dredging operations near the Pascagoula Harbor are set to begin soon. The Army Corps of Engineers say that work…
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery announces new director
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pascagoula, there will be a change in leadership soon at Chevron’s Pascagoula Refinery. Marissa Badenhorst will take over as refinery director of both the Pascagoula and…
Moss Point Parks and Rec Department wins six awards
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point Mayor Billy is back with another edition of River City Chat on his Facebook page. In this video, he was joined…
Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast hosts "The Promise" as part of Easter weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- One Coast church is looking to spread the story of the Easter holiday through a major production. Pentecostals…
Win for Coast oyster fishermen
A press conference was held Friday by Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United at the Pass Christian Harbor. The group announced a legal victory after a Harrison County judge ruled in their favor.…
4/3 - Sam's Friday Night Forecast
Expect a warm and quiet night with mostly cloudy skies and temperatures falling to around 68. Saturday will be another humid day, with a mix of sun and clouds, and…
Mississippi Power dedicates workforce training center to former leader
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power honored a former leader with a new name for a facility that helps train the next generation of energy workers in South…
South Mississippi mourns the loss of Jackson County Sheriff Deputy Jimerson
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Tributes are pouring in across South Mississippi after a Jackson County sheriff’s deputy was killed in the line of duty. Deputy…
Final beam lifted in place for Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Leaders from Mississippi State University and Keesler Air Force Base celebrated the final beam being lifted into place for a…
The Downtowner breakfast restaurant to soon open in old Triplett Day building in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- A new breakfast restaurant will soon open inside an iconic Downtown Gulfport building. The Downtowner is expected to open its…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office remembers fallen Deputy Michael Jimerson
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says Deputy Michael Jimerson was committed to his community. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with the sheriff about…
Artemis II’s moon-bound astronauts capture Earth’s brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind
By MARCIA DUNN CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The Artemis II astronauts have captured our blue planet’s brilliant beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon. NASA released the crew’s first downlinked images Friday, 1 1/2 days into the first astronaut moonshot in more than half…
Stone County officials urging caution at stop signs following deadly train accidents
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- In the wake of a deadly train accident in Stone County that claimed the lives of five people…
MDE installing new accountability rules for measuring student success
The Mississippi Department of Education says new accountability rules are in effect for measuring student success this school year, under tougher standards due to Mississippi student success in the past decade. Because the bar is being raised, those grades won’t…
Holy Week in South Mississippi
Holy week is a time many Christians consider the most important week of their faith. Holy week marks the final days of Jesus Christ's life, beginning with Palm Sunday and leading…
Senator Hyde-Smith pushes rural health bills
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is backing new legislation in the Senate aimed at improving rural health care access. The Rural Health Innovation Act would create two federal grant programs to…
Law enforcement using license plate cameras
More Mississippi law enforcement agencies are expanding their reach with license plate cameras. It’s a growing trend that law enforcement says helps departments operate more efficiently. Justin Glowacki with the…
Funeral arrangements for Jackson County deputy killed in line of duty
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes released service details for Jackson County Deputy, Michael "Mike" Jimerson, who was killed while responding to a disturbance in St. Martin on Wednesday night. The funeral service for Jimerson will be held…
UPDATE: Woman involved in deadly Jackson County deputy-involved shooting identified
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- The woman who shot and killed a Jackson County sheriff's deputy late Wednesday night has been identified by the Jackson County Coroner's Office. Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. tells WXXV that 27-year-old Maley Elizabeth Ross also died…
Southern Mississippians celebrate Easter Sunday
Many South Mississippians made their way to church Sunday to mark the Easter commemoration. Churches across all Christian denominations held multiple services as people celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ. For…
Ocean Springs Fire Department celebrates Easter with family
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The crews with the Ocean Springs Fire Department were able to enjoy Easter fun with their families. The department operates 24 hours a day,…
Woman arrested on sexual battery of a child charge in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A woman is behind bars in Ocean Springs on child sex crime charges. Twenty-year-old Alexis George was arrested and charged with sexual battery of a child. This arrest stems from an ongoing investigation where a 15-year-old…
Two men arrested in Biloxi after attacking man who allegedly killed puppy
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Two Biloxi men are behind bars for assaulting a person who apparently stomped a puppy to death. Biloxi Police say Matthew Bolton and Austin Delano are charged with aggravated assault in this case. Investigators say the death…
City of Gautier hosting Ward 4 listening session
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier announces their next listening session, this time geared towards Ward 4. City Manager Carlos Moulds will be meeting with residents to…
Picayune Police Department rolls out special cruiser for Autism Awareness Month
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- April is Autism Awareness Month, the Picayune Police Department shared pictures of their special cruiser. The department says it is a time…
Mississippi Sound Coalition to unveil study findings at supervisors meeting
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Sound police proposals and studies will be presented to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors Monday morning. Scientists with the Northern…
Ocean Springs High Hope Squad receives grant
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs High School Hope Squad has been working hard to be a mental health support group, reaching more than 2,000 students in total.…
MGCCC and USM partner to expand degree pathways
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi are teaming up to offer more degree pathways at the Gulf Park Campus in Long Beach. The…
Home of Grace opens women’s fitness center
Home of Grace Women’s Campus hosted a ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of its new state of the art fitness center. The addition is part of a broader…
Ingalls launches future USS George M. Neal
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding successfully launched the future guided missile destroyer George M. Neal on Wednesday. It’s the fourth flight three Arleigh burke class destroyer to be built…
Dredging operations set to begin in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A head’s up for boaters in Pascagoula, dredging operations near the Pascagoula Harbor are set to begin soon. The Army Corps of Engineers say that work…
‘Operation Safe Streets’ kicks off in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point is launching a new collaborative effort between the city’s police and parks and rec departments called ‘Operation Safe Streets.’ City leaders say…
MS Dept. of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks proposing wild turkey habitat project
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is rolling out new projects to improve conditions for turkey habitats. The state is proposing more…
Humane Society of South Mississippi spotlighting ‘Project Dogs’
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- For the entire month of April, the Humane Society of South Mississippi will be featuring their special Project Dogs. Thanks to a donation by…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport helps paint fence at Harrison County Youth Court
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport helped add some beauty to the Harrison County Youth Court. Members went out last weekend, painting…
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery announces new director
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pascagoula, there will be a change in leadership soon at Chevron’s Pascagoula Refinery. Marissa Badenhorst will take over as refinery director of both the Pascagoula and…
Wiggins PD holds annual Mayor Joel Miles Memorial Basketball Tournament
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Police Department hosted their annual Mayor Joel Miles Memorial 3 versus 3 Basketball tournament last Saturday. The department says this tournament…