Super Bowl 59: WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is in New Orleans with a preview of today's festivities
Super Bowl Week is officially here and just down the interstate in New Orleans, the festivities are in full force. WXXV News 25’s…
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Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China
By JOSH BOAK and CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Updated 9:51 AM CST, February 3, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump that the planned tariffs are on hold for a month, a statement…
Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs arrive to New Orleans International Airport one week away from Super Bowl 59
Super Bowl week is officially here. The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles have made their way to the Big Easy as both teams landed…
NCBC Gulfport to Participate in Annual Navy Force Protection Exercise
NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER GULFPORT, Miss. — Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport will participate in an annual force protection exercise Feb. 3-14, 2025. Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025 (CSSC25) is conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy…
List of 2025 Municipal Election Candidates in South Mississippi
The qualifying deadline for 2025 municipal elections in South Mississippi has passed. Here is a list of each candidate that qualified. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more candidates are announced. OCEAN SPRINGS: Mayor: Kenny Holloway…
Memorial Health System Completes Acquisition of Merit Health Biloxi
GULFPORT, Miss. (January 31, 2025) – Memorial Health System has officially completed its acquisition of Merit Health Biloxi. This milestone marks the transition of Merit Health Biloxi’s hospital operations, medical office building with an array of clinic suites, medical clinics…
Vancleave man pleads guilty to driving drunk, killing girlfriend
A Vancleave man will spend 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to DUI in the death of his girlfriend. 36-year-old Michael Grimes was sentenced Friday to 25 years, with 22 to serve and 3 years of post-release supervision in…
Long Beach man charged with multiple car, home burglaries
A Long Beach man has been charged with multiple counts of burglary. 29-year-old Deqwaevious Jones was arrested Thursday and charged with three counts of burglary of a vehicle and two counts of burglary of a residence. He was taken to…
Man wanted in Gulfport manslaughter case turns himself in to police
Gulfport Police say a man wanted for manslaughter in a case dating back to this past November is now in custody. 27-year-old Ellis Townsend turned himself in to police on Friday. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and…
Exclusive first look inside the Buc-ee's in Harrison County
The highly anticipated Harrison County Buc-cee's location is getting closer to opening day with the outside of the store looking more and more like the Buc-cee's we…
Boys from Pascagoula High School face off in the Mr. Goula Pageant
Seventeen junior and senior boys hitting the stage on Thursday, all of them believing they had what it took to be the next…
Candidate Conversations: Shannon Grace Pfeiffer
Shannon Grace Pfeiffer stopped by the WXXV studio to talk to Grant Chighizola about her candidacy for the Ward 4 seat on the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen.
Gulfport PD searching for man wanted for manslaughter
Gulfport Police are searching for a man wanted for manslaughter in a case dating back to this past November. Gulfport Police say Ellis Townsend assaulted a 75-year-old just before 11:30 the morning of November 18th, 2024. Townsend was on duty…
Inside Keesler Air Force Base: The Training and Safety Behind Every Flight
The Air Force works closely with the Federal Aviation Administration to coordinate operations and ensure seamless use of shared airspace. The line of communication with the FAA is…
Mississippi man identified as victim in fatal passenger jet and Army helicopter crash
One of the victims in the fatal collision between the passenger jet and Army helicopter in Washington, D.C. has been identified as a Mississippi man. According to The Macon Beacon, Noxubee County native Andrew Eaves was among the military…
Silver Alert: Kathryn Alanna Walker last seen in Stone County
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has activated the Silver Alert notification on behalf of the Stone County Sheriff’s Office. Kathryn Alanna Walker of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was last seen on Friday, January 17, at about 2 p.m. in the area of…
Legalized online sports betting advances in Mississippi Legislature
A panel of Mississippi lawmakers approved a bill Wednesday that would permit mobile sports betting, a move proponents say would satisfy strong consumer demand and produce millions in new tax revenue. House Gaming Chairman Rep. Casey Eure, R-Saucier, is trying again to…
Iconic 'As Tears Go By' singer Marianne Faithfull dies at 78
By David K. Li and Austin Mullen Singer Marianne Faithfull, one of the most prominent female voices of the British Invasion, died Thursday in London, her spokesperson said. The “As Tears Go By” singer was 78. "It is with deep sadness that we announce…
Progress on I-10 projects in South Mississippi
You probably see all the road work projects on the Gulf Coast when driving. MDOT Public Information Officer Anna Ehrgott is studio with an update on how these projects…
Live updates: All passengers feared dead after American Eagle jet and Army helicopter collide and crash into Potomac River
By Marlene Lenthang Despite a mammoth search-and-rescue operation, Fire and EMS Chief John A. Donnelly said during a press conference early Thursday that there were not believed to be any survivors from the midair collision over the Potomac River. “We are now at a…
Ahead of the Super Bowl, The Driving Scotsman is picking up fans heading to the big game
With a minivan, a Scottish tammie hat, and an accent to match, there’s one man here on the coast who has got your back with a…
Best Wing Spots on the Coast for Super Bowl Sunday
With Super Bowl Sunday quickly approaching we all are starting to make preparations for the big game. Nothing pairs better with football than a good chicken…
False posts going around social media about serial killer, murder of officers in Pascagoula
Pascagoula police are alerting residents about a scam going around. The department says to be aware of posts going around social media…
Rotary Club addresses State of Jackson County
The Rotary Club of Pascagoula met to discuss issues affecting the area, including safety concerns about Highway 609. Highway 609 is prone to car accidents in Jackson County, which…