Artificial Intelligence in Mississippi
AI, or artificial intelligence, has, is, and will change the way we work, live and play. Joining us from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is Dr. Kollin Napier, director of the Mississippi…
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Two arrested for assisting fugitives after escape from Orleans Justice Center
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana (WXXV)- Two more people have been arrested in connection with the escaped inmates from the Orleans Justice Center. According to the Louisiana State Police, investigators arrested 32-year-old Cortnie Harris of New Orleans and 38-year-old Corvanntay Baptiste of…
18-year-old injured in drive-by shooting in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- An 18-year-old man is recovering from a non-life-threatening wound after a drive-by shooting in Jackson County early Wednesday morning. Sheriff John Ledbetter says deputies responded to a home on Nevada Avenue in St. Martin and found…
New hotel and food hall bringing history to life in Downtown Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A major development in Downtown Ocean Springs has officially opened its doors. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more on what this will…
U.S. Army rolls onto Mississippi Gulf Coast with high-tech STEM trailer
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — The U.S. Army is making a unique kind of landing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast—by trailer. Packed with cutting-edge technology and…
Partners in Preparedness host 2025 conference at IP Resort in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - The Partners in Preparedness Association, or PIP, is hosting its 2025 conference at the IP Resort in Biloxi. The event is…
Fifth escaped inmate out of New Orleans captured; originally incarcerated for second degree murder
On Tuesday, 19 year old Corey Boyd was taken into custody in New Orleans. Boyd was one of ten inmates who escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on May 16. Boyd was originally incarcerated at the Orleans Justice Center…
Homeless man charged with attempted murder in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A homeless Vancleave man is charged with attempted murder in Jackson County. The man, identified as 21-year-old Austin Manry, allegedly assaulted another man on Monday, May 19. Sheriff John Ledbetter says when deputies arrived to the…
A maintenance worker is charged in connection with the New Orleans jail break
By JACK BROOK Updated 11:39 AM CDT, May 20, 2025 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans jail maintenance worker has been arrested on accusations that he turned water off to a toilet covering a hole in the wall that 10…
Fourth escaped inmate out of New Orleans captured; 6 still on the loose
On Monday Louisiana State Police announced they had captured 21-year old Gary C. Price, one of the ten inmates who had escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on May 16.…
‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign kicks off across the Coast
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Police departments across the Gulf Coast are announcing the start of their Click it or Ticket campaign. The campaign kicked off Monday…
Local family wins free roof installation from Daniels Roofing Solutions
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) - Thanks to Daniels Roofing Solutions and their Roof Rescue Winner Giveaway Contest, one lucky family was surprised with a free roof installation. In a random drawing, Ms. Cole and…
Three suspects charged with armed robbery in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Three suspects have been arrested in connection to an armed robbery in Biloxi. On May 18, Biloxi Police officers responded to Pass Road for an armed robbery. After speaking with the victim, officers were able to track…
Gautier PD investigating death of 18-year-old
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police are investigating a homicide in the area of Tally Court and Wellington Drive. On Monday, May 19, officers received a report of a person down in that area. Upon arrival, the officers found 18-year-old Kadarius…
George County Lady Rebels win MHSAA 6A Softball State Championship
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, the MHSAA 6A Softball State Championship games took place in Hattiesburg. The George County Lady Rebels were looking to claim their second…
Reward increased for capture of escaped New Orleans inmates as 7 remain on the lam
NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — Officials increased the reward for the capture of seven inmates who escaped from a New Orleans jail by fleeing through a hole behind a toilet as at least a dozen law enforcement agencies pressed their…
Biden has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
By JOSH BOAK Updated 6:42 AM CDT, May 19, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his office said Sunday. The finding came after the 82-year-old reported urinary symptoms, which led doctors to discover a nodule…
He's walked over 8,000 miles for mental health awareness and his latest stop was on the Mississippi Gulf Coast
731 days and over 8,000 miles, that’s how far Kyndal Ray Edwards or better known as, A Walking Testimony, has been walking across the United States. Equipped with a cart that spells…
Pascagoula resident sets sail to circumnavigate the earth
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- Earlier this month, one Pascagoula resident set sail on an ambitious voyage. Nelson Walker's goal is to circumnavigate the world by boat, learning to sail…
New Orleans warns of eleven escaped inmates, manhunt currently underway
New Orleans, LA. (WXXV)- According to media outlets out of Louisiana, eleven inmates have escaped from the Orleans Parish Jail and a manhunt is currently underway. Jail officials learning about the escape during rollcall. All escaped inmates should be considered…
Gautier Mayoral Candidate Casey Vaughan in studio
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- News 25 is keeping an eye on city elections on June 3. We’re concentrating on a few mayoral races, including Gautier. In the WXXV Studio Incumbent…
Gulfport unveils a Rainbow Memorial Bridge
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport held an unveiling event for their Rainbow Memorial Bridge on Wednesday. This will serve as a memorial for all pets who left a…
Gautier Mayoral Candidate Phil Torjusen in studio
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- News 25 is keeping an eye on city elections on June 3. We’re concentrating on a few mayoral races, including Gautier. In the WXXV Studio Former…
Ocean Springs School District names new Assistant Superintendent
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District has announced their new assistant superintendent. Justin Sutton has been named the next assistant superintendent of the district. The…