Potential dangers surround "Back to School" social media trend
Binders and pencils are flying off the shelves, yellow buses are on the roads and swimming pools are suddenly a bit quieter. That means one thing... back to school…
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A complete list of Paris Olympics medal winners
PARIS (AP) — The 2024 Olympics are done. The United States led the final medal standings with 126 total medals, ahead of China (91), Britain (65) and France (64). Below is a list of all the medal winners, day by day. Sunday,…
Mississippi man charged with threatening Jackson County judge
A Cleveland, Mississippi, man is in Jackson County jail, accused of threatening a Chancery Court judge. Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said 38-year-old Jeffery Miles was arrested July 19 in Illinois and returned to Jackson County on Monday. He has…
Simone Biles and U.S. women win gold in team gymnastics event
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team is golden once again. After winning the team silver medal in Tokyo, Simone Biles led Team USA back to the top of the Olympic podium in Paris on Tuesday. In doing so, Biles became the…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the Biloxi Lighthouse for MSD World Day
Today is not only Tuesday, but it is also Multiple Sulfatase Deficiency World Day! MSD World Day is observed to raise awareness about this rare and devastating genetic disorder. The goal of today…
Coast Guard rescues boaters stranded on Horn Island
The Coast Guard's Pascagoula station rescued a pair of boaters Monday who were stranded on Horn Island overnight. The Coast Guard received a call about 10 a.m. from one of its air crews that had spotted a 14-foot aluminum boat…
Acting Secret Service boss says he ‘cannot defend’ why roof in Trump rally shooting was not secured
BY ERIC TUCKER Updated 9:57 AM CDT, July 30, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting director of the Secret Service said Tuesday he “cannot defend” why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump…
Work begins on pedestrian walkway along Highway 49 in Gulfport
MDOT has begun work on a pedestrian walkway in Gulfport. The walkway will run along Highway 49 from Turkey Creek to just north of Creosote Road. Crews from Necaise Construction are working on drainage right now at about Lafayette Street…
Inclusivity playground set to open soon in Gautier
A unique inclusivity playground is set to open soon in Gautier, but this type of playground is far from your typical structure of slides, rock walls and swings. "An inclusion playground is…
Grand jury clears Hancock County deputy in 2022 shooting, family continues civil case
A Hancock County grand jury has cleared a Hancock County deputy involved in a shooting in December 2022. The state Attorney General issued a statement Monday morning announcing the…
Urban forest now open in Long Beach
Coast residents now have access to an urban forest in Long Beach. The City of Long Beach held a press conference for a new urban forest now open to…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience in McHenry
Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience, offers a unique opportunity to interact with a variety of exotic animals. The facility hosts a range of events and specialized experiences that cater to both…
Amazing Women of South Mississippi: Highlighting Stephanie McClure
WXXV News 25 continues its new segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’ This week we are spotlighting Stephanie McClure. She…
Grand jury clears Hancock County deputy in 2022 shooting
A Hancock County grand jury has cleared a Hancock County deputy involved in a shooting in December 2022. The state Attorney General issued a statement Monday morning announcing the grand jury found that there was "no criminal conduct on behalf…
Gulfport Church Celebrates 150 Years of Worship
On Sunday, Handsboro Baptist Church celebrated 150 years of worship in Gulfport. The special day was one of spiritual awakening for its members and a historical milestone as the oldest…
Historical marker unveiled for Soria City Community in Gulfport
"We had such a great foundation here in Soria City. It was a strong sense of community and love here in the community. The people here, were instrumental in all our lives,"…
Downstage Productions Theatre presents "Gilligan's Island"
Stepping into Downstage Productions Theatre in Gulfport, it's easy to see that the small production group has had plenty of success by the show posters lining its back wall. The theatre's latest show?…
UPDATE: Mandeville man dies in two-vehicle crash in Hancock County
A Mandeville, Louisiana, man died in a late-night crash on Highway 607 in Hancock County. A Volkswagen driven by 38-year-old Sarah Saunders of Pearl River, Louisiana, was traveling southbound on Highway 607 when it collided with a Chevrolet truck driven…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Gulfport
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer- involved shooting involving Gulfport Police . the incident happened Saturday when officers responded to Church Street on a call for service. Upon arrival, officers encountered a subject who pointed a weapon…
City of Gulfport adopts changes to its voting precincts
The Gulfport City Council voted Friday to approve new precincts for future city elections ahead of a looming deadline. The city faced a July 31st deadline to get…
Ryan Mahan rejoins the WXXV Weather Team as Chief Meteorologist
We have some exciting news here at WXXV News 25 to share with you this evening. A familiar face to South Mississippi is returning to the…
Welcome back Ryan Mahan as WXXV Chief Meteorologist!
Welcome back Ryan Mahan as WXXV’s new Chief Meteorologist! Ryan will be back on the air in the next few days delivering the forecast from where you live! Be sure to re-welcome him to your televisions on WXXV! Good to…
WATCH the 2024 Paris Olympics on WXXV NBC
You can watch the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on WXXV NBC. The opening ceremony took place in the heart of Paris. For a full schedule of events, click here. Tune in to our Olympic Zone featuring Sports Director Jevan McCoskey…
Vancleave man to serve 9 years for possession of child pornography
A Vancleave man will serve 9 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing more than 83,000 images of child pornography. U.S. Judge Sul Ozerden sentenced 68-year-old Cameron "Cam" Cotrill on Friday. He will serve 9 years with 10 years…