72-year-old man found safe in Stone County
The Stone County Sheriff’s Office reports that 72-year-old James Kirker has been located and is safe.
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Mississippi Power sending linemen to Texas to help Beryl victims
Mississippi Power is sending a team to help Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Over 160 linemen left the Magnolia State earlier this morning for Texas. They…
Brett Favre is asking an appeals court to reinstate his defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe
BY KEVIN MCGILL Updated 9:29 AM CDT, July 9, 2024 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Lawyers for retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre will ask a federal appeals court Tuesday to revive a defamation lawsuit Favre filed against a fellow Pro Football Hall…
Two people shot outside of Ocean Springs Police Department
The Ocean Springs Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened just outside of the police station on Monday. According to Ocean Springs Police Chief Ryan Lemaire, two people were shot following a dispute over a custody exchange. Chief Lemaire…
Wiggins Police investigating vandalism at church
Sunday morning, Wiggins officers were called out to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Hall Street for a report of a burglary. When officers arrived, they discovered graffiti throughout the interior of the building and observed where…
Biloxi Ward 4 Election Runoff is Tuesday, July 9th
Now to a reminder for Biloxi Ward 4 residents that special election run off for the vacant city council seat is Tuesday. Jamie Creel and Rodney McGilvary are…
The 2024 Independence Day holiday travel period concluded
Jackson, Miss -The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded the 2024 Independence Day Holiday Travel Period Sunday, July 7th, at midnight. The enforcement period began on Thursday, July 4th, at 6:00 a.m. The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued a total of 6,474…
95th annual Blessing of the Fleet Biloxi
An incredible tradition continued in Biloxi this weekend as the city held its 95th annual Blessing of the Fleet, celebrating the start of shrimp season. The event started with…
Amazing Women of South Mississippi: Highlighting Velma Barker
WXXV News 25 continues its brand-new segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’ This week we are highlighting Velma Barker to…
7/8 - Trey Tonnessen's "Beryl's Landfall" Monday Morning Forecast
Monday will be another suppressive day expected with heat continuing to be an issue. The only areas that should escape this will be where cloud cover…
Boomtown Casino Biloxi Celebrates 30th Year Anniversary in July
Biloxi, MS., June 12, 2024 – Boomtown Casino Biloxi is celebrating its 30th year anniversary on July 25, 2024. To celebrate this milestone, Boomtown will be hosting a party and concert featuring headliner, The Molly Ringwalds on Saturday, July 6,…
MHP investigating fatal accident in Pearl River County
On Thursday, July 4th, 2024, at approximately 11:39 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 13 in Pearl River County. A 1994 Jeep Wrangler traveled south on Highway 13 when it collided with a 2023…
Magnolia High alumni return to Moss Point for homecoming
The River City is hosting a huge homecoming, inviting back Magnolia High School alums from near and far to the city. “Come home so they can stay…
95th annual Blessing of the Fleet this weekend
The 95th Blessing of the Fleet is kicking off in Biloxi this weekend, celebrating the city’s shrimping and seafood industry. The coronation of the Shrimp Queen is this…
Ocean Springs man accused of firing into crowd at 4th of July party
An Ocean Springs man is accused of firing into a crowd during a Fourth of July party. Ocean Springs Police Chief Ryan Lemaire said 68-year-old Henry Andray is charged with our counts of aggravated assault. He was taken to the…
Man charged with stabbing grandparents in Gulfport home
A 23-year-old man is accused of stabbing his grandparents in Gulfport. Gulfport Police on Wednesday arrested Jordan Keith Campbell and charged him with two counts of aggravated domestic assault. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and bond was…
Fourth of July trivia with Grant Chighizola
On this day in 1826, our second president John Adams and our third president Thomas Jefferson - friends, political opponents, and two of our Founding Fathers - died just five…
OLG Crabfest kicks off in Bay St. Louis
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church kicked off its annual Crabfest in Bay St. Louis on Thursday. Many from far and wide came to celebrate the fourth and eat…
Beau Rivage offers fun for coastal visitors
The Beau Rivage is welcoming folks from all over the coast and country to come enjoy a fun-filled vacation. Mary Cracchiolo shows WXXV News 25 what is offered at…
New details emerge following capture of murder suspect in Harrison County
New details have emerged following a manhunt that ended with the capture of a murder suspect in Harrison County. 23-year-old Bricen Rivers was taken into custody at around…
UPDATE: Law enforcement agencies capture murder suspect in Harrison County
A suspect in a homicide case was captured just after 11 p.m. Wednesday night. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said. Bricen J. Rivers was charged with murder. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set at $1…
Family still missing loved one killed by drunk driver in 2011
This Fourth of July, someone, somewhere will make the decision to get behind the wheel drunk, risking the safety of others in the process. It's…
Gulfport man to serve 25 years for armed robbery
A Gulfport man will spend 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to the 2023 armed robbery of a Hardees restaurant. District Attorney Crosby Parker said 34-year-old Charles Brown pleaded guilty earlier this week. He was sentenced to 25 years…
Federal court orders some of Mississippi’s state legislative maps to be redrawn
A federal court has ordered Mississippi to redraw its 2022 state legislative maps in several areas after concluding those maps unlawfully dilute the voting strength of Black Mississippians. The ruling was issued Tuesday night and requires the creation of new…