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Pascagoula police warn of active warrant scam
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula police are making the public aware of a scam going around right now across the city. Scammers are sending texts and emails, claiming to be…
January's Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: North Gulfport Elementary's Drapundra Anderson
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. January's…
1/30 - Bitterly cold weekend ahead
Tonight will be cold and breezy, with clearing skies, lows in the upper teens and low 20s, and wind chills in the teens to single digits. Make sure to allow faucets to drip overnight…
Relief efforts continue to increase for North Mississippi
Recovery efforts in North Mississippi continue to increase as more roads become accessible and things have started to thaw out a bit. With help from the Mississippi National…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting near 28th Street and 15th Avenue
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is investigating a shooting in the area of 28th Street and 15th Avenue. Police say one person is in critical condition. This is an ongoing investigation.
Local educators receive Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ten Mississippi teachers are getting more than just applause for their hard work, they’re also getting cash to bring creative ideas into their classrooms.…
Ocean Springs PD searching for missing vulnerable person
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing vulnerable person. Lois Martin reported her daughter, 58-year-old Angela Ashcroft, as missing on January 30, 2026. Ashcroft has not been heard…
Local nursery shares tips to protect plants during cold weather
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A sudden frost can damage certain plants, but with a little preparation, they can survive freezing temperatures. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley…
Donation drive for residents impacted by winter storms
Cities in South Mississippi are collecting donations for those impacted by the winter storms in North Mississippi. The cities of Long Beach, Gulfport, and D'Iberville are collecting donations for Coldwater, Mississippi. They are collecting bottled water, hygiene products, canned goods,…
Cold weather shelters opening this weekend
Ahead of more extreme cold this weekend, warming centers on the Coast are opening again this weekend. Harrison County’s shelters at the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center and Salvation Army Center of Hope will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The…
Arrest made in 2024 death investigation in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County sheriff’s investigators have arrested a man in connection to the 2024 death of a Moss Point woman. David Mitchell is charged with one count of tampering with physical evidence and one count of desecration…
MDOT clearing ice and snow
A historic winter storm slammed North Mississippi this week. A dangerous combination of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures has created a nightmare scenario on roads and highways. Parts of 1-55 and…
Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art awarded grant to restore, update Pleasant Reed House
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A historic Biloxi landmark is getting new life thanks to a grant aimed at preserving Mississippi stories ahead of America’s…
Dogs rescued from house fire in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport fire crews battled a mid-day house fire in north Gulfport and rescued a number of dogs in the process. The fire was at the corner…
Democrats, White House strike spending deal that would avert government shutdown
By MARY CLARE JALONICK, KEVIN FREKING and SEUNG MIN KIM Associated Press Democrats and White House have struck a deal to avert a partial government shutdown and temporarily fund the Department of Homeland Security as they negotiate new restrictions for…
Man arrested in George County on charges of sexual battery of a child
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A man is behind bars in George County on charges of sexual battery of a minor child. The George County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Christian Dykes of Mobile, Alabama on that charge. Following an initial court…
Four more deaths confirmed due to weather related impacts in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the state of Mississippi continues to work with county, state, federal, and private sector partners to respond to the severe winter weather impacting the state. Four more deaths have been reported…
Wiggins PD seeking information in vandalism case
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Police Department is asking for help in a case that started last Friday. Police saying multiple businesses were vandalized with spray paint. Police are…
Biloxi Police Chief’s first week on the job
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It has been a week since Biloxi’s new Chief Chris De Back was appointed by the city council. WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard sat down…
Third person arrested in connection with Picayune shooting
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- We have an update on the shooting investigation in Picayune involving teens, a third person has been arrested. Detectives went to Slidell in an attempt to find the third individual. He was located in Lacombe, Louisiana by…
Pass Christian School District holding career fair
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian School District is hosting a career fair in February. The career fair takes places February 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Pass Christian High School. The event is open to anyone…
Shuckers to celebrate Biloxi with 228 Day
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Shuckers have announced that the team will celebrate Biloxi and the Gulf Coast with 228 Day. The fun takes place on February 28 at Keesler Federal Park, beginning at 5 p.m. It is free and…
City of Hattiesburg unveils another mural
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Hattiesburg is one step closer to their 100 mural goal. Mural 69 was unveiled on Wednesday created by Mississippi artist Gavin Bird. This creation…
Community invited to chat with new Moss Point police chief
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department is inviting the community for a chat with the chief. Chief Dennis Stevenson invites everyone to the…
Two Coast ports receive federal funds
President Trump has signed an appropriations bill into law that earmarks money for two Mississippi Coast ports. The Fiscal Year 26 Energy and Water Development Bill will send $6.7 million…
Four Biloxi firefighters receive promotions
The Biloxi Fire Department is sharing news that four firefighters have been promoted to lieutenant. Those include Spencer Cosper, Conner Kelly, Mike Hill, and Austin Strawn. Biloxi fire says these four…
Recreational fishing season for Red Grouper to close February 1 through April 1 in Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced that the recreational fishing season for Red Grouper will be closed in Mississippi territorial waters. The closure runs from Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. local time…
Miles that Matter-Community Fun Run in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-Here’s one event that is not this weekend, but a few weeks away that way you can train and prepare to win the…
Officials cut the ribbon on Pass Christian Fire Station 1
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Fire Department celebrated the renovation of Fire Station 1 Thursday. The station carries the name of the Jerry Andersen…
UPDATE: Two arrested in Friday shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Police have arrested two teenage boys in connection to a shooting on 28th Street Friday night. The 14 and 16 year old teens are each facing one count of Aggravated Assault. That shooting happened just after…
Lizana Elementary Journey students deliver pet supplies
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Journey students from Lizana Elementary School just delivered their pet supply drive donations to the Humane Society of South Mississippi this week. This also marks five…
Mississippi has the highest rate of uninsured drivers
Mississippi has the highest rate of uninsured drivers in the country. That’s why lawmakers are revisiting a policy they scrapped nearly a decade ago. Justin Glowacki with the…
Pascagoula police warn of active warrant scam
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula police are making the public aware of a scam going around right now across the city. Scammers are sending texts and emails, claiming to be…
Coast mayors, Extra Table team up for 2026 March of the Mayors
A yearly South Mississippi program to combat food insecurity in our cities officially kicked off its 2026 campaign today. March of the Mayors is…
Bus driver shortage in some Mississippi school districts
Mississippi schools are facing a shortage of bus drivers, leading to delayed routes, lost classroom time, and added stress for families. Bibhas Pantha with the Roy Howard Community…
Krewe of Shoe-Be-Boozie Box Parade rolling in Gulfport
The Krewe of Shoe-Be-Boozie is hosting their box parade. Margaret Jackson and Alyssa Nugent join us with details. The Shoe-Be-Boozie parade takes place Saturday, February 7 at 3…
January's Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: North Gulfport Elementary's Drapundra Anderson
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. January's…
Toy Fest taking over Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg
A toy convention is taking over the convention center in Hattiesburg on February 7. Michael Keith and Eric Stewart join us with the details.