Gulfport Police and Fire take ‘ALERRT’ training
Members of the Gulfport Police and Fire Departments are working together to perfect their response to active shooter situations by taking part in a new training program called ‘Advanced…
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Mars, maker of M&M’s and Snickers, to buy Cheez-It owner Kellanova for nearly $30 billion
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and DEE-ANN DURBIN M&M’s maker Mars is buying Kellanova, the maker of Cheez-Its and Pop-Tarts for nearly $30 billion, vastly expanding the number of household-name brands under one roof. Kellanova was created last year when the Kellogg Co. split into three companies.…
Essential Fundraising for Anniston Elementary PTA
Anniston Elementary in Gulfport hosted a spaghetti supper Tuesday night to raise some much needed funding for their PTA. Funds from these events are crucial for Anniston students as well as…
"A Latte Friends" and its Superstars set to open soon
They say superstars are seen in Hollywood on the big screen or on the court during a big game at Madison Square Garden. But what if you knew that Superstars -- 19…
Amazing Women of South Mississippi: Spotlighting Frances McGill
WXXV News 25 continues its segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’ This week we are spotlighting Francis McGill. She has…
Former Biloxi councilman sentenced to six years in drug case
Former Biloxi Councilman Robert L. Deming will spend six years in federal prison after pleading guilty in a drug case from 2023. Deming faced up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to…
Suspect used machete to steal jewelry at Gulfport gas station
Gulfport police say a man holding a machete threatened to use the big knife in a robbery. He’s now behind bars, sitting on a half million-dollar…
Bay St. Louis to hold special election for Ward 5 council seat
Bay St. Louis will hold a special election next month to fill the unexpired term of Ward 5 Councilman Buddy Zimmerman. The city posted a notice on its social media on Monday to announce the election to be held September…
Kai's Give Back Gala to benefit Women's Resource Center
Kai's Give Back Gala has been a popular charitable event on the Gulf Coast for many years, and it returns this Saturday to benefit the Women's…
Kiln man charged with murder after man dies following bar fight
A Kiln man has been charged with second-degree murder after a man died as a result of wounds from a bar fight. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 53-year-old Robert Hammac was arrested Monday on the charge. He was taken…
Bluey and Bingo meet and greet at Mississippi Aquarium
Popular cartoon stars Bluey and Bingo made their return to the Mississippi Aquarium. Long lines of children and their parents were wrapped around the campus at the…
City of Long Beach celebrates 119 years
The City of Long Beach celebrated its 119th birthday Saturday morning! “First of all, we are celebrating 119 years with the City of Long Beach, incorporated this day on…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Grit + Grind Coffee in Pass Christian
It's the start of another week and was a good day to grab a cup of coffee on your way to work this morning. Grit + Grind Coffee is just one of…
12-year-old killed in shooting in Jackson County
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a reported accidental shooting death of a 12-year-old boy in the Helena community. The shooting happened at the family home in the early morning hours Monday. Investigators are awaiting autopsy and lab results.…
WXXV News 25 salutes Olympian Devin Booker
The 2024 Olympics in Paris are a wrap, and several great athletes with ties to Mississippi represented Team USA and other countries on the world stage. Special thank you to Sam…
UPDATE: Long Beach man in standoff with police found dead
A man engaged in a standoff on Sunday afternoon in Long Beach had been found dead. Long Beach Police chief Billy Seal confirmed the death to WXXV, saying the…
A’ja Wilson, US women hold off France to win eighth straight Olympic basketball gold meda
PARIS (AP) — A’ja Wilson scored 21 points and the U.S. women’s basketball team survived the biggest challenge of its unprecedented run to eight straight Olympic gold medals with a 67-66 win over France at the Paris Games on Sunday.…
Father-son argument leads to shooting
A Gulfport man is in jail, charged with shooting his father during an argument. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said 54-year-old Jeffrey Swilley was charged with aggravated domestic assault against a vulnerable adult, felony DUI, two counts of possession of…
Deputy Director Anthony Johnson talks about wildfires in Jackson County
WXXV News 25's Brooke Parker spoke with Jackson County's Office of Emergency Services Deputy Director Anthony Johnson on the wildfires in Jackson County.
Update on Jackson County's wildfires
WXXV News 25's Brooke Parker went to Jackson County for the latest on the wildfires and how crews are working to contain the blaze. [blox_vms account="WXXV" key="8549b07c7127acde201509be4c67b9c6ccb75772" vtitle="Update…
Man found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in Moss Point
On Tuesday, August 6th at 11:30 p.m., Moss Point police were dispatched to Howze Street where they discovered a deceased man inside of the residence. According to police, the man was…
Gulfport man arrested in Madison also wanted for crimes in Hattiesburg
A Gulfport man suspected of stealing a vehicle in Hattiesburg led Madison Police on a chase through the city before being taken into custody. 18-year-old Montoya Motley was charged in Madison with felony fleeing, two counts of receiving stolen property,…
Mississippi Airman Accounted for from WWII
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Alvin R. Scarborough, 22, of Dossville, Mississippi, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for Sept. 21,…
Wiggins man charged with arson in fires set at LDS church says he was 'called to take action'
A Wiggins man indicted on two counts of arson for allegedly setting fire to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Wiggins said he was told to set the fires by Jesus. 35-year-old Stefan Day, also known…