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Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence receives funding from MSAG Office
The Mississippi Attorney General announced nearly $1.5 million for groups that help human trafficking victims, including one local organization. The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence will…
Three EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in Gulfport during Saturday morning storms
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)– The National Weather Service has confirmed three separate tornadoes touched down in Gulfport during severe weather early Saturday morning. All three tornadoes were rated EF-1, with winds ranging from 90 to 95 miles per hour. Fortunately, no…
President Trump, senior leaders evacuated after shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was reported uninjured and other top leaders of the United States…
Damage reports come in following early Saturday morning storms
HARRISON COUNTY/JACKSON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV)-- Initial damage reports from some agencies are coming in following a line of strong storms that moved…
Mississippi Institute of Higher Learning names new president
The state’s Institute of Higher Learning had a leadership change this week. The change happened during the board’s monthly meeting on April 16. The gavel was passed from…
4/24 - Sam's Friday night forecast
Tonight stays quiet for most of the evening, but clouds will increase overnight with showers and storms moving through after midnight. We have a marginal risk to see strong or…
Local man soars over the Coast in motorized glider
If you live near the beach, walk or ride a bike on the boardwalk, or just drive down Highway 90, there’s a chance you may have seen…
Pascagoula police chief talks department growth
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula’s police chief spent much of the morning Friday talking about policing in the Flagship City at the Jackson County Chamber’s latest area council. Chief Terry Scott…
Fallen coast deputy’s name added to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in D.C.
A Jackson County sheriff’s deputy who died in a crash last October will be memorialized at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial next month. Deputy Joshua Brashears died after his patrol vehicle collided with horses on Highway 15 near the…
Pascagoula police officer fired after being charged with child abuse in Mobile County
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-A Pascagoula police officer has been fired after being arrested in Mobile County on child abuse charges. Officials with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that Thomas Horn is the officer in question and was booked on…
Alabama man faces child abuse, sexual battery charges following years-long investigation in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-An Alabama man is facing charges of child abuse and sexual battery for incidents that happened in George County over the course of several years. Forty-nine-year-old Tony Fairley of Baldwin County is now awaiting extradition back to…
Behind the Badge: Gulfport PD Narcotics Unit
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- From drugs to guns, these Gulfport police officers patrol undercover to keep crimes off the streets. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley joins their narcotics team for…
Local 13-year-old musical prodigy plays every instrument in debut song
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- A local 13-year-old musical prodigy with big dreams is releasing his own songs and performing across the coast. We sat down…
Memorial Health System encourages Mississippians to become organ donors
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- April is known as National Donate Life Month, a time to celebrate and honor those who have given the gift of life through organ…
The Markham Hotel celebrates official reopening with ribbon cutting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- After years of renovations, an iconic Gulfport fixture is now back to its former glory. The Markham Hotel was established in 1926…
Update on City of Biloxi beautification efforts
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is looking to the future with a new plan to enhance its coastal beauty. City council members met Tuesday to discuss a…
Ocean Springs board to move forward on bike safety plan
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A 2018 Jackson County bicycle, pedestrian, and trails master plan is officially back on the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen’s agenda. The…
Gulfport High robotics team competing in World Championship
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A local high school robotics team is headed to the world stage after an impressive season of competition. Gulfport High School’s Team Fusion 364 has…
Stone County man’s first-degree murder charge upheld by state supreme court
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Stone County man convicted of killing his mother will remain behind bars after the state’s highest court upheld his conviction. In a ruling released Thursday, the Mississippi Supreme Court affirmed the first-degree murder conviction of…
Florida woman arrested in Harrison County for cocaine trafficking
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Florida woman is facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop on I-10 Wednesday led to the recovery of more than six pounds of cocaine. Amy Broadt of Fort Walton Beach is charged with aggravated…
Bayou View Middle School students receive STEM grant
Sparklight has awarded one Coast school with a STEM grant. The lucky recipient is Bayou View Middle School in Gulfport. The grant is part of Sparklight’s Dream Bigger…
Humane Society of South Mississippi hosting ‘Muttley Mayhem’ event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is hosting a special party for the pets waiting on forever homes! This is the first event of…
Teen dies in Bay St. Louis single-vehicle crash
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- An 18-year-old from Bay St. Louis died in a single vehicle crash on Sunday. Hancock County Coroner Jeff Hair confirmed that the crash took place in Hancock County at Maple and Oak streets at…
Moss Point educators recognized by Mississippi Department of Education
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Moss Point School District shared two of their own were recognized by the State Department of Education. Billy Carroll has been named as…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department welcomes newest K9 team
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is celebrating its newest K9 team. K9 Diller and Deputy Leonard have completed all training and…
Mississippi Department of Public Safety cuts ribbon on new facility
PEARL, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has officially moved into its new headquarters. The brand-new building in Pearl allows all 11 divisions of the…
Annual summer meal program set to return to Biloxi School District
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi School District is hosting its annual summer meal program soon. The district’s free meal program runs from June 1 through July…
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence receives funding from MSAG Office
The Mississippi Attorney General announced nearly $1.5 million for groups that help human trafficking victims, including one local organization. The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence will…
Three EF-1 tornadoes confirmed in Gulfport during Saturday morning storms
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)– The National Weather Service has confirmed three separate tornadoes touched down in Gulfport during severe weather early Saturday morning. All three tornadoes were rated EF-1, with winds ranging from 90 to 95 miles per hour. Fortunately, no…
Home repair pre-application window opens soon for Gulfport residents
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Applications for an emergency home repair program in Gulfport open soon. This program is designed to help Gulfport homeowners with important home repairs. Those…
Long Beach Fire Department tests out new equipment
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department spent the weekend testing out new cutting blades. The C Shift welcomed Diablo Blades on Saturday and received hands-on…
New process at the Keesler Medical Center Pharmacy
The Keesler Medical Center Pharmacy is now doing fill-in advance. This allows staff to activate prescriptions for you. Anyone picking up at the pharmacy can expect a text…
Lucedale firefighter recognized by rotary club
The Lucedale Fire Department announced a member of their department was honored by the Rotary Club. Trey Hill brings experience in both firefighting and emergency medical response. He has served…
Lucedale police officer recognized by rotary club
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Police Department announced the Rotary Club has recognized one of their own for service and commitment to the community. The honor goes to Officer…
Hattiesburg Zoo debuts three new spider monkeys
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes three new arrivals. The three new baby spider monkeys are named Cider, Holly, and Juniper. They made their debut to the public…
Gulf Coast Community Foundation receives reaccreditation
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has recently received reaccreditation with the highest standard of philanthropic excellence. These standards establish legal, ethical, and effective practices for community foundations everywhere. President and…
Damage reports come in following early Saturday morning storms
HARRISON COUNTY/JACKSON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV)-- Initial damage reports from some agencies are coming in following a line of strong storms that moved…
Mississippi Institute of Higher Learning names new president
The state’s Institute of Higher Learning had a leadership change this week. The change happened during the board’s monthly meeting on April 16. The gavel was passed from…