Car Wreck in Harrison County Leaves Two Injured
A major accident in Harrison County happened after 5 o’clock on HWY 49 near Mississippi 53.
Author: WXXV Staff
Ingalls Shipbuilding Opens New Family Health Center for Employees
For the first time in their existence, Ingalls will now be offering full service healthcare to its employees and their dependents through the Ingalls Family Health Center.
Live Interview with Shuckers Rightfielder Michael Reed and His Father
While the Shuckers are gearing up for tonight’s game, they’re also planning big things for Sunday. News 25’s Katarina Luketich joins us live from MGM Park with a look ahead at this weekend’s Father’s Day festivities.
Death Penalty for Man Found Guilty in 2013 Murder
A 30 year old man found guilty of capital murder in Harrison County was sentenced to death today.
One dead, Two Hospitalized in Bay St. Louis Shooting Last Night
An overnight shooting in Bay St. Louis leaves one man dead and two others hospitalized.
Autopsy Results for Waveland Woman Found in Ditch
An autopsy reveals 23 year old Shelby Luciano, who was found dead in a ditch Thursday morning, died of blunt force trauma.
Amtrak Passenger Rail Service Could be Coming Back to the Coast
“All Aboard” could be a cry heard once again along South Mississippi cities that is if Federal officials get on board with a drive to bring passenger rail services back to South Mississippi.
Biloxi City Officials Look to Stop Mississippi Power Rate Hikes
What originally started out as an estimated $2.2 billion for the Kemper Power plant is now costing $6.1 billion. To compensate for costs, Mississippi Power has increased its customer’s monthly rates. Now, the city of Biloxi and other small business owners are looking to hold Mississippi Power more accountable.
Singing River Health System to Submit Pension Proposal
Singing River Hospital System plans to submit a pension plan proposal to the courts in hopes of resolving its retirement benefits crisis.
Mississippians Could Lose Financial Aid for Health Insurance
Fourteen thousand South Mississippians would lose federal financial aid used to buy health insurance if the Supreme Court strikes down part of the Affordable Care Act.
Live Interview with Shuckers Centerfielder Tyrone Taylor
The Shuckers are in action tonight against the Montgomery Biscuits in the second game of this homestand.
Early Morning Fire Destroys West Harrison County Home
A West Harrison county home was destroyed in a fire early this morning.
Law Enforcement Conference Hopes to Educate Officers on How to Identify Hate Crimes
Law enforcement gathered today at their Annual Police Chief’s Conference to discuss how to identify hate crimes.
Waveland Woman Found Dead
A Waveland family is grieving tonight and authorities are looking for answers after the shocking death of 23 year old Shelby Luciano.
Commissioner Mike Chaney on Wind Insurance Rates
Wind Insurance is an issue important to very many here on the Coast and the recent passing of the Clarity Act has been seen as an important step to fairer insurance rates.
Missing Cockatoo Returned Safely
Max A Boo the missing Waveland Cockatoo has been returned to his owners.
Passenger Rail Service Could Be Arriving on the Coast
The return of a passenger rail service could be on its way to the Gulf Coast.
Special Weather Presentation Teaches Kids about Meteorology
Kids at the William Carey Gifted Summer Program have been studying weather as part of their focus on STEM learning. Today they heard a special presentation from our own meteorologist, Ryan Mahan.
The Gulf of Mexico Alliance Works Together to Take Care of the Gulf of
Hundreds of years after the French first settled in South Mississippi, the Gulf of Mexico is still vitally important to our economy. Groups from the five Gulf States are working to make it even better.
Upper Level Areas Finished in MGM Park
Tonight fans showed up to watch the Shuckers start their second homestand and MGM Park was a little different.
Salvation Army Resource Room Looks to Help People in Need
The Salvation Army also partnered with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the Win Job Center to offer GED classes and help people find the resources to find jobs.
Graveline Bridge in Jackson County to be Renovated
A small bridge in Jackson County on Graveline Road at LaMotte Bayou will soon receive a much needed makeover.
Pass Christian’s Breakfast with the Mayor
Mayor Chipper McDermott took office in 2006, just one year after Katrina pummeled this small coast city, wiping out many homes, businesses and properties and the residents who owned them.
Mississippi Association of Supervisors Convention Took Place Today
County Supervisors from all over the state of Mississippi are in Biloxi this week for the 86th Annual Mississippi Association of Supervisors Convention.
Biloxi High Hires New Baseball Coach
Today, the Biloxi Public School District introduced Coach Eddie Lofton as the one to lead Indian Nation this season.
Live at MGM Park with Tim Bennett
The Biloxi Shuckers are back at MGM Park for their second homestand of the season. They will be facing off against the Montgomery Biscuits.
Bodies of Missing Men Found in Wolf River
Families are grieving today after the bodies of boaters who went missing last night were found early this morning in the Wolf River.
Sci-Fi Movie and Reality Show to Start Shooting in Gautier
An estimated 4.9 million barrels of oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico after the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010 and producers of a new film hope to bring awareness to the problems the spill still causes today.
Corchis Out at MGM Resorts International’s Southern Operations
An unexpected shakeup in leadership at the MGM Resorts International’s Southern Operation announced today the departure of longtime president and chief operating officer, George Corchis Junior.
Residents Ask City of Biloxi to Preserve House for Historical Purposes
Just beside the Visitors Center on Porter Avenue, sits a house that survived Katrina and a house fire last July. Some residents who live near the property want to see the history of the house preserved.
Dad Arrested for Fire that Left Seven Year Old Daughter Dead
A 28 year old man is facing second degree murder charges after authorities say he is responsible for a house fire that killed his seven year old daughter.
George P. Corchis, Jr., No Longer President and COO of MGM Resorts International’s Southern Operations
George P. Corchis, Jr., President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM Resorts International's Southern Operations announced his resignation today.
Gulfport Receives National Recognition for Efforts in Helping Children Read
Gulfport is receiving national recognition for the community’s effort to help our children read.
MDOT Contraflow Drill Helps Prepare for Hurricane Season
When a hurricane hits and you’re forced to evacuate, the Mississippi Department of Transportation wants to make sure they’re prepared to help. That’s why they held a contraflow drill today.
Hurricane Hunters Work to Help Save Lives
Being able to rate and predict landfall of a storm like this can be hard for the National Hurricane Center, but that’s when the Hurricane Hunters take off. The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron also known as the Hurricane Hunters, fly directly into tropical storms and hurricanes to help save lives.
Missing Cockatoo in Waveland
A cockatoo bird named Max A Boo is on the loose in Waveland.
Suspect in Dirt Cheap Shooting Turns Himself In
The suspect in a January shooting in Gulfport turned himself into police today.
None Injured in Kitchen Fire in Gulfport
An elderly woman is safe after a fire broke out in her kitchen around 10 this morning.
Gulfport Asking Property Owners to Remove Slabs Left from Katrina
We’re nearing the 10 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and concrete slabs still occupy many empty properties throughout Gulfport. City leaders say enough time has passed and are calling on property owners to clean up their land.
Special Olympics Unified Relay Across America Brings ‘Flame of Hope’ to Mississippi
For the first time, Mississippians are carrying the ‘Flame of Hope’ across the state as part of the first ever ‘Special Olympics Unified Relay across America’.
Salvation Army Food Pantry is Looking for Donations
Nearly 700,000 Mississippians do not have enough to eat and the Salvation Army in Gulfport is always there to help. But now, the Salvation Army is in need.
A New Park will Soon Be Open in Biloxi
The finishing touches are being added to a new park in Biloxi just west of Porter Avenue and a stone’s throw away from the Biloxi Lighthouse.
Tourism Tax Looks to Increase Visitors to the Coast
Tourism is an important part of the Gulf Coast’s economy and a proposed tax in Jackson County will help more people than ever before find their way to South Mississippi as a vacation destination.
SRHS Retirees Say One County Worker is a Conflict of Interest
At today’s Jackson County Board of Supervisors meeting, the retirees asked for one county worker to step down, citing a conflict of interest, but the supervisors disagreed.
Former Harrison County Utility Authority Director Asks for his Case to be Dismissed
Former Harrison County Utility Authority Director Kamran Pahlavan who is currently facing federal charges says he served as an FBI informant for the investigation into corruption at the agency.
Blogger Involved in Unauthorized Video Shooting of Rose Cochran Sentenced
A blogger who pleaded guilty in a conspiracy to breaking into a nursing home and shooting unauthorized video of the ailing wife of a U.S. Senator was sentenced Monday to serve more than two years in prison.
Charges against Diamondhead City Manager to be Dropped
Perjury charges against Diamondhead City Manager Richard Rose are set to be dropped.
Man Accused of Murder and Dismembering to Represent Himself in Trial
A man accused of killing and dismembering a stripper out of the French Quarter and then dumping her body in the Gulf of Mexico, will act as his own attorney in his trial.
I-10 Wreck
All lanes of traffic on 1-10 near Canal Road are now moving smoothly after authorities cleaned up a two car accident this afternoon.
Shuckers Clinch a Playoff Berth
The Biloxi Shuckers have defeated the odds. A week after they finished their 54 game road trip, they have clinched the first half of the season, earning them a playoff bid.
