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Keesler Air Force Base honors working dog with retirement ceremony
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force Base hosted a retirement ceremony for one of their four-legged soldiers. Durango is retiring after nine and a half years…
Local father shares important message with high school seniors preparing to graduate
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A local father is turning one of the worst days of his life into a message of hope. William Henson…
Climb CDC celebrates grand reopening in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport organization dedicated to helping local youth celebrated its grand reopening Friday. Located at the former Gaston Point Elementary School, Climb CDC is renewing its…
5/1 - Sam's Friday night forecast
A wet and unsettled night is on tap, with showers and thunderstorms bringing the potential for heavy rainfall, with up to an inch possible in spots, along with breezy northeast…
Ingalls Shipbuilding hosts signing day for Shipbuilder Academy graduates
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilder Academy marked a major milestone in Pascagoula as high school seniors across the Coast were honored for finishing their training and stepping…
Piney Woods School responds after release of Hancock High students from ICE custody
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Rankin County School where Hancock high exchange students Israel and Max Mokoka originally attended classes has released a statement regarding their recent detention in ICE custody. Piney Woods School leaders released the following statement: "The…
Port of Gulfport awarded $11M federal grant for infrastructure upgrades
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Port of Gulfport is receiving more than $11 million in federal DOT grant money to upgrade infrastructure on site. The money comes from the 2025 Port Infrastructure Development Program and will support a $24 and a…
President Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's latest proposal to end war with US
ISLAMABAD (AP) - President Donald Trump said on Friday that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries. “They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what…
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter: The case of Justin Tubbs
For our April edition of Cold Cases with Chloe Carter, Chloe takes us to Harrison County. That’s where the disappearance of a man nearly 20 years…
Speaking with Ice Cube ahead of his performance in Gautier
Right now, we are joined by a global icon who is still trailblazing his way to the top. You may have grown up with this Rock…
Man arrested for Thursday shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport man is now behind bars after a Thursday afternoon shooting that left one person injured. Thirty-four-year-old Christopher Clark is charged with one count of aggravated assault. Police say that shooting happened just before 1:30 Thursday…
Governor Reeves announces federal funding to expand youth mental health services
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-More than $13 million in grant money has been earmarked to expand mental health services for Mississippi’s youth. Governor Tate Reeve’s office says…
4/30 - Sam's Thursday night forecast
A wet pattern settles in for tonight with showers and a few thunderstormspossible. Rain tapers some overnight, but clouds stick around with lows near 61. Showers and storms remain likely…
Singing River Health System celebrates surgery milestone at Ocean Springs Hospital
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Singing River Health System marked a milestone at its Ocean Springs hospital. The health system says that 5,000 Da Vinci Robotic surgeries…
Chevron doubling local oil processing output with crude oil from Venezuela
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- One South Mississippi refinery is ramping up operations as it continues processing crude oil from Venezuela, part of a broader…
Hancock High brothers detained by ICE set to return home to Diamondhead
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock High students Israel and Max Makoka are coming home to Diamondhead after being detained by ICE. Their host mother, Gail Baptiste, confirmed the news to us this afternoon. The brothers were taken into ICE custody…
President Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
By LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has signed legislation funding much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, ending the longest agency shutdown in history. The White House had warned that temporary funding Trump had tapped to pay…
Clocking In with Spencer: Necaise Tree Service
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- News 25’s Spencer Pullen is heading out to see if he has what it takes to be a member of the crew as he works alongside…
Louisiana congressional primaries suspended as a result of Supreme Court ruling, state officials say
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Louisiana’s congressional primaries won’t be going forward as scheduled in May, as a result of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down a majority Black congressional district, the state’s top elected officials said Thursday.…
Community concerned as Hancock High exchange students in ICE custody
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- It's been just over a week since two Hancock High School foreign exchange students were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration…
George County Library donates to correctional facility
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office is giving thanks for a donation. The George County Library donated ten crates of books to the regional correctional facility.…
Gulfport Firefighter Lt. Andrew Dedeaux Retires After 18 Years of Service
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department announced one of their veteran firefighters is retiring. Lt. Andrew Dedeaux has served with the department for 18…
Hope Academy third graders raise money for Biloxi’s Elijah’s Closet through lemonade stand
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Elijah’s Closet in Biloxi is sharing a generous donation from one elementary class! Miss Hopkin’s third grade class from Hope…
Back Bay Mission receives donation from Mississippi Power to support people in need
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Back Bay Mission recently got a donation from Mississippi Power. Mississippi Power helped supply their food pantry with loads of…
One dead after Friday crash on I-10 in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-- A Louisiana man is dead after a Friday crash on I-10 near the Harrison-Hancock county line. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say 43-year-old Wilmer Rodriguez of Kenner, Louisiana was driving westbound just past the Kiln-DeLisle Road exit…
WCU School of Pharmacy announce Miss. Pharmacists Advocacy Council
William Carey University is launching a new student organization this spring. It’s the Mississippi Pharmacists Advocacy Council. The purpose is to stay up to date on policies affecting pharmacy practice and develop advocates for their profession. Students plan to do…
Biloxi’s Second Liners Mardi Gras Club awards over $13K in scholarships to local seniors
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club out of Biloxi is giving back to the community. High school seniors were honored…
City of Pascagoula receives American Advertising Award for Hurricane Katrina anniversary video
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula was presented with a copy of their American Advertising Award. This award is for the Hurricane Katrina 20th anniversary video the city…
Keesler Air Force Base honors working dog with retirement ceremony
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force Base hosted a retirement ceremony for one of their four-legged soldiers. Durango is retiring after nine and a half years…
Pascagoula-Gautier Superintendent graduates from inaugural Mississippi Superintendent Institute
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula Gautier School District Superintendent Dr. Caterria Payton graduated from the inaugural Mississippi Superintendent Institute. This is a professional development program designed to elevate…
Pascagoula High School Yearbook earns national recognition
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The yearbook staff at Pascagoula High School has earned national recognition for their 2025 yearbook. The yearbook appeared in ‘Possibilities,’ a collection that highlights and celebrates…
Local father shares important message with high school seniors preparing to graduate
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A local father is turning one of the worst days of his life into a message of hope. William Henson…
Climb CDC celebrates grand reopening in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport organization dedicated to helping local youth celebrated its grand reopening Friday. Located at the former Gaston Point Elementary School, Climb CDC is renewing its…
West Harrison High hosts Prom Promise event, shows real-life consequences of distracted driving
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A powerful and emotional lesson unfolded Friday at West Harrison High School. Students took part in the 2026 Prom…
Ingalls Shipbuilding hosts signing day for Shipbuilder Academy graduates
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilder Academy marked a major milestone in Pascagoula as high school seniors across the Coast were honored for finishing their training and stepping…
Piney Woods School responds after release of Hancock High students from ICE custody
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Rankin County School where Hancock high exchange students Israel and Max Mokoka originally attended classes has released a statement regarding their recent detention in ICE custody. Piney Woods School leaders released the following statement: "The…
Charlie’s U-Pik offering mixed box fresh produce pickups through June
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s officially mixed box season for Charlie’s U-Pik. Until the end of June, fruits and vegetable boxes are being offered for pick up.…
7th annual blood drive honoring Fallen Officer Robert McKeithen set in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A blood drive honoring Officer Robert McKeithen is being hosted on May 5th. This is the seventh edition of the drive,…