Sign of the Times
The Mississippi Department of Transportation reminds political candidates that putting campaign signs on highway right-of-ways is illegal.
Author: WXXV Staff
Kemper Plant Costs Increase
The cost of Mississippi Power’s Kemper County plant is projected to go up another 9 million dollars, according to our media partner, the Sun Herald.
Family Enrichment Center Opens in Gulfport
Climb CDC, along with help from the mayor and the Gulfport Police Department, cut the ribbon on their new family enrichment center.
No More Motor Vehicle for Hire?
Today was a small victory for independent taxi cab drivers on the Coast.
Interview with Pascagoula Parks and Recreation Director Darcie Crew
The city of Pascagoula will soon be making improvements to their athletic facilities using a proposed 10 million dollar bond.
New Flag for Pascagoula Resident
A brand new Mississippi state flag is now flying again at Robert Coman’s house in Pascagoula.
Boy Scouts to Allow Gay Troop Leaders
Another victory for the LGBTQ community in its battle for equal rights: the Boy Scouts of American announced it will allow gay troop leaders.
Mississippi Phosphates Releasing Pollutants
Mississippi Phosphates has been fined repeatedly in recent years for releasing acid into the air and water at its Bayou Casotte plant.
Six Suspects with Gang Ties Appeared in Court
The six suspects with ties to the Simon City Royals street gang made their initial appearances in a Jackson County courtroom today.
Fatal Car Accident in Harrison County
A Gulfport man is dead and a woman is fighting for her life after a horrific single vehicle accident occurred overnight.
Hurricane Katrina in Black and White
A decade after Hurricane Katrina, one photographer is showing the pictures she took right after the disaster at Hancock County libraries.
Larcher Boulevard Closed this Week
The main road outside of Keesler Air Force Base is closing this week due to construction.
War on Street Gangs
A St. Martin woman is expected to make a full recovery after being kidnapped and beaten by six people with ties to the Simon City Royals gang, bringing light to the issues of street gangs in Mississippi.
2015 Miss Hospitality Pageant
This weekend, 29 women from throughout the state will be competing for the coveted title of Miss Hospitality.
Biloxi Man Hits Big on Penny Slots at Palace Casino
A Biloxi man is thousands of dollars richer after hitting big on a penny machine at the Palace Casino Resort over the weekend.
Order Gives BP 30 Days to Pay Settlements
An order issued today by a U.S District Judge gives BP 30 days to pay out its settlements from the 2010 oil spill.
Some Military Facilities are now Armed
As the nation still grieves the deadly July 16th attacks on the military facilities in Tennessee, Governor Phil Bryant is making sure Mississippi military facilities are prepared.
Bank Robber Captured
The man accused of a bank robbery over the weekend at Hancock Bank in Pascagoula was captured today in Fort Worth, Texas.
Victim in Fatal Jackson County Crash Identified
The man who died in a single vehicle accident on interstate 10 in Jackson County yesterday has been identified as 47-year-old Timothy Michael Strege.
Pascagoula Man’s State Flag Burned in Driveway
A Pascagoula man woke up this morning to find his Mississippi flag burned and the words ‘blacks rule’ spray painted in his driveway.
Southern Miss Hosts 17th Annual Beach Bash at the Gulf Park Campus
Southern Miss fans got a chance to mingle with head football coach Todd Monken, players and cheerleaders.
Burglary Suspect Arrested in D’iberville
D’iberville police have arrested a burglary suspect after a string of recent burglaries.
CASA Holds School Supplies Drive
Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA, takes an initiative to collect school supplies for children in foster care.
Vintage Posters for Sale
With this year’s Biloxi Seafood Festival approaching and Christmas in the Pass not too far away, both Biloxi and Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce need to sell off their old posters.
D’iberville Middle School Students Graduate from the D.A.R.E Program
It’s still summer time but some dedicated D’iberville Middle School students graduated today. Eighty students successfully completed the school’s third annual D.A.R.E program.
Harrison County Coroner Gary Hargrove Remembers Hurricane Katrina
Two hundred and thirty one: that’s the number of people killed in Mississippi during Hurricane Katrina and one man was put in charge of it all.
Papa John’s Raised Nearly $3000 for Officer Williams
Today, we have an update on Gulfport police officer Shawn Williams and the fundraisers going on to help pay for his medical expenses.
MS Governor Candidate Dr. Valerie Short Stopped By the Coast
Today,Dr. Valerie Short, a Democratic candidate for Governor, made a stop on the Coast for a meet and greet.
Wiggins to Begin Selling Alcohol on Sundays
Starting this weekend, Wiggins convenience stores and restaurants can sell beer and light wine on Sundays from noon until 11 p.m.
Interview with USM Linebacker David Bertucci
Tonight, Southern Miss fans will get a chance to mingle with head football coach Todd Monken and some players.
Strengthening Background Checks
Officials say the gunman responsible for killing two women and wounding nine people in Lafayette had a history of mental illness, re-opening the conversation about gun laws.
Update on Lafayette Theater Shooting
Survivors of Thursday night’s movie theater shooting in Louisiana say it was a chaotic scene.
Staying Safe When Tragedy Strikes
While the tragedy unfolded in neighboring Louisiana, local law enforcement tells News 25 how you react in a situation like this can mean the difference between life and death.
Long Beach Woman Found Guilty of DUI Causing Death
A Long Beach woman was found guilty today of a DUI accident causing a death.
Deadly Shooting in Lafayette, Louisiana
On the phone with us tonight is Linda Fairchild, who is also in Lafayette at a nearby theater when this shooting happened.
Port of Gulfport Aims to Foster More Overseas Trade
Within the next couple of years, we could begin to see more produce moving through the Port of Gulfport as they build additional trade relationships overseas.
Deadly Theater Shooting in Louisiana
Breaking news: A shooting in a movie theatre in Louisiana tonight.
Volunteers Needed for Special Olympics Mississippi
The Institute for Disability Studies at the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus has partnered with Special Olympics Mississippi to host the Area Three Games in August.
Mayor Gilich Recognizes Group of Volunteers from Boston
After his event at the Hard Rock, Mayor Gilich made his way to the Biloxi Visitor’s Center to recognize a group of volunteers from Boston.
The Land Trust Benefit at the Beau Rivage
Over 250 environmentalists gathered at the Beau Rivage tonight in a benefit for the Land Trust.
Fire in Ocean Springs This Morning
The Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to a house fire on Forest Hill Drive around 6:45 this morning.
Crash Near Mile Marker 36
If you were driving westbound on Interstate 10 near Gulfport this evening, you may have been backed up for quite some time.
Gulfport Sportsplex Hosts United States Fast Pitch Southern National Championship
Softball teams from all over the country have gathered in Gulfport to compete for the United States Fast Pitch Southern National Championship.
2015 Biloxi Seafood Festival Poster Unveiled
The 34th annual Biloxi Seafood Festival is right around the corner and today, the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce unveiled this year’s festival poster.
Biloxi Residents Have Breakfast with the Mayor
Mayor Gilich laid out plans for the city at today’s ‘Breakfast with the Mayor’ event put on by the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce.
Fundraiser for Officer Williams
Two Papa John’s locations in Gulfport held a fundraiser today for Officer Shawn Williams.
Stolen Law Enforcement Weapons Recovered
A routine Moss Point traffic stop resulted in the finding of two stolen law enforcement weapons.
Fox Orders Another Helping of “Masterchef” and Judges Gordon Ramsay, Graham Elliot and Christina Tosi Will Return to the Hit Culinary Show
Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) has ordered a seventh season of the hit cooking competition series MASTERCHEF. Additionally, all three judges, including veterans Gordon Ramsay and Graham Elliot, as well as newcomer Christina Tosi, will return to the MASTERCHEF judging panel.
Preventing Jail Breaks on the Coast
Today, a Perry County inmate was captured after escaping from jail. This is just one of multiple jail breaks this month in Mississippi alone.
Biloxi Police Seek Information in Armed Robbery
The Biloxi Police Department is searching for a black male after an armed robbery in Biloxi this afternoon.
