Tips for South Mississippians to beat the heat
Are you trying to beat the excessive heat we’ve been experiencing this week? We sent WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone out in the high temps to see how some of you…
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Mississippi Aquarium hosts Penguin-A-Thon
On Wednesday night, the Mississippi Aquarium hosted Penguin-A-Thon: a Facebook live fundraiser that benefits the on-campus habitat for their group of African penguins. "African penguins are actually an endangered species, so it's really important…
"Your Barefoot Neighbor" launches Beds for a Year fundraiser for foster children
TikTok star Matthew Bounds, or as many know him as "Your Barefoot Neighbor", is hoping to unite the coastal community and his 1.5 million…
Suspects wanted for second-degree arson in connection to fire at Safe Mini Storage in Gulfport
Two suspects have been identified in connection to the fire at the Safe Mini Storage in Gulfport. Officials have been investigating the cause of the fire ever since flames broke out at…
Diamondhead man arrested in California in relation to 1977 cold cases
A Diamondhead man previously charged in a North Carolina cold case is now facing three murder charges in California dating back to the late 1970s. Warren Alexander facing these charges in Ventura County, California, just west of Los Angeles. Those…
Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack
VIENNA (AP) — Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the…
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Ryan Mahan to participate in Mississippi Aquarium Penguin-A-Thon
Join the Mississippi Aquarium for their Penguin-A-Thon Fundraiser later today! The event starts at 6 p.m. and its goal is to raise money for a permanent…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Lighthouse Park in Pascagoula for National Lighthouse Day
Did you know that today is National Lighthouse Day?! Today we highlighted just one of the few well preserved lighthouses along the coast of south Mississippi. The Round Island Lighthouse in Pascagoula has…
Fire at storage units on Highway 49 was deliberately set, fire chief says
A fire that damaged more than 30 units at Safe Mini Storage on Thursday was deliberately set, the Gulfport Fire Chief says. Gulfport Fire Department received a call around 4 a.m. August 1 from a passerby saying heavy smoke was…
Appeals Court upholds Stone County man's conviction of sex crime against a child
A Stone County man convicted of sex crimes against a child has had an appeal for a new trial denied by the state court of appeals. 69-year-old Michael Alexander was indicted in 2020 and found guilty after a two-day trial…
Gulfport Police Department hosts National Night Out
The Gulfport Police Department invited the community to a night of fun and fellowship in its National Night Out event on Tuesday. The event encouraged community togetherness and, as GPD Public…
Man found dead on roadway in Gulfport
Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently searching for a suspect in the killing of a man who was found dead on the side of the road in Gulfport. Deputies…
Amtrak to resume service on Mississippi Gulf Coast
Amtrak passenger rail service will soon resume on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Mobile City Council voted this morning to approve three resolutions that will enable the Mobile…
Vancleave man pleads guilty to sex crime against child
A Vancleave man will serve 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to a sex crime against a child. District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath said Monday that 30-year-old Jack Douglas Hart pleaded guilty to one count of touching a child…
Harvard-grad Gabby Thomas sprints to 200-meter gold medal for the United States
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — Gabby Thomas sped to the victory in the women’s 200 meters at the 2024 Olympics on Tuesday night, finishing in 21.83 seconds — finishing by a wide margin in a sprint — to add a gold…
U.S. runner Cole Hocker wins gold in men's 1500m run
Cole Hocker set a new Olympic record with a time of 3:27.65 and took home the gold in the Men's 1500 meter run on Tuesday. His teammate, Yared Nuguse came on late to grab the bronze at 3:27.80, just edged…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center in Biloxi informing you about the upcoming Citizens Academy
Ever wonder what's it like to be a police officer or maybe how officers work with the community? Well, sign up for the 4th annual Biloxi Police Citizens Academy and find…
Mobile passes resolutions that will resume Amtrak's Gulf Coast passenger service
The Mobile City Council passed three resolutions Tuesday that would bring passenger rail service back to the Gulf Coast. The city, the Port of Mobile and Amtrak reached an agreement on July 24 that would provide for funding and the…
Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, AP sources say
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate on Tuesday, according to three people familiar with the decision. In choosing Walz, she is turning to a Midwestern governor,…
Being prepared during hurricane season
Harrison County Emergency Management Director Matt Stratton is in the studio to talk about hurricane preparedness. Statton said August and September are the busiest times of the year for storms that…
Artillery Shell Found in Local Neighborhood
A Jackson County neighborhood was on lockdown for several hours today, not letting residents in after an artillery shell was found in a yard while a neighbor was cutting his…
Three Gulfport men plead guilty to roles in New Year’s Eve shootout
Three Gulfport men plead guilty to their various charges for their roles in a deadly 2021 New Year’s Eve shooting. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced that Latavion Bland (23), Vincent Armstrong (21), and Mario Clark (26), all of Gulfport,…
Juvenile in custody in relation to soft lockdown at West Harrison High School
According to Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley, one suspect is in custody in relation to a soft lockdown at West Harrison High School Monday. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office says the lockdown was precautionary in nature after a threat was…
Suspect in aggravated assault case turns himself in to Gulfport Police
A suspect wanted on six counts of aggravated assault has turned himself in to Gulfport Police. 19-year-old Jabari Whitehead is in the Harrison County jail with bond set at $600,000 after surrendering to Gulfport Police this morning. He was booked…