Miss Mississippi visits WXXV
Just a few short weeks ago, a new Miss Mississippi was crowned in Vicksburg, and now we're hearing directly from her on what she has planned over the next year. Miss…
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Will construction on Mississippi roads impact emergency evacuations?
Hurricane Beryl is forecasted to enter the Gulf of Mexico on Friday. While the track of the storm is still uncertain, we want our viewers to feel…
Staying safe around fireworks
Battalion Chief Joe Bates of the Biloxi Fire Department visited WXXV News 25 to talk about firework safety ahead of the 4th of July holiday. Bates says it is always important to…
Gulfport PD searching for man wanted in connection with December shooting
On December 17, 2023, at approximately 7:26 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the area of 3318 39th Avenue in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Through the course of the…
Biloxi man sentenced to 80 years for sexual battery of children
Biloxi, Mississippi – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that 37-year-old Quincy Allen Hall, of Biloxi, Mississippi pled guilty yesterday to two counts of Sexual Battery, one count of Child Exploitation and one count of Touching of a Child…
Woman charged with taking money from bank account without permission
A caregiver is accused of taking money from a victim's bank account without permission. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller said 54-year-old LIsa McGhee of Biloxi was charged with exploitation of a vulnerable person. She was taken to the Harrison County…
Federal judge halts Mississippi law requiring age verification for websites
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday blocked a Mississippi law that would require users of websites and other digital services to verify their age. The preliminary injunction by U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden came…
South Mississippians find ways to beat the heat
Feels-like temperatures in South Mississippi on Monday were well over 100 degrees, with many more days of extreme heat on the way. This can be concerning for families, especially…
Welcome Reporter Lucas Warren to the WXXV News Team
Welcome WXXV News 25’s newest Reporter Lucas Warren to the South Mississippi team! He comes to us from North Carolina, but has New York City roots. Lucas wants to know everyone on the Coast, if you see him out reporting…
Tests being run to identify body found in Pearlington
The state Medical Examiner's Office is conducting tests on a body found in Pearlington on Friday. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said the lab is taking DNA from the remains found near 9th Avenue should help identify the person. Adam…
US Supreme Court Latest: Court sends Trump’s immunity case back to lower court
The U.S. Supreme Court justices have sent Donald Trump’s immunity case back to a lower court in Washington, dimming the prospect of a pre-election trial. In a historic ruling, the justices said for the first time Monday that former presidents…
Amazing Women of South Mississippi: Highlighting Taja Cunningham
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 spotlighting Taja Cunningham from…
Mississippi sets new laws on Medicaid during pregnancy, school funding, inheritance and alcohol
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 10:53 AM CDT, June 28, 2024 Share JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is enacting several new laws, including one that says sign language courses may replace foreign language courses for students to earn credit toward high…
Hurricane Beryl strengthens into a Category 4 storm as it nears the southeast Caribbean
BY DÁNICA COTO SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Beryl strengthened into what experts called an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm as it approached the southeast Caribbean, which began shutting down Sunday amid urgent pleas from government officials for…
IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding in Mississippi
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced today tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 8, 2024. These taxpayers now have until Nov. 1, 2024,…
St. Martin teacher receives free classroom makeover of her dreams
Avery Warrick is a 2nd grade teacher, and as she heads into her third year teaching she has an entirely new classroom ready for her. Warrick…
MDOT advises drivers of road closures for work, inspections
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is advising drivers of some closures this weekend. Kiln-Delise Road at Interstate 10 will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews perform work on the bridge deck…
Biloxi Ward 4 candidates talk goals
On July 9th, Ward 4 residents will cast their final votes for the open city council seat in Biloxi. Two candidates will be on the ballot: Jamie Creel and Rodney…
MEMA, FEMA open Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Hancock County to help survivors affected by the April 8-11, severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding. The center is located at the Hancock County Tax…
Vancleave man arrested on multiple counts of child pornography and sexual battery of a minor
A Vancleave man is jailed in the Jackson County Adult Detention Center on multiple counts of child pornography and sexual battery of a minor that have allegedly occurred since 2014. Sheriff John Ledbetter says after getting information from a citizen…
The Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho for now in a limited ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for Idaho hospitals to provide emergency abortions, for now, in a procedural ruling that left key questions unanswered and could mean the issue ends up before the conservative-majority court again soon. The ruling came…
Former Saint Steve Gleason to receive Arthur Ashe Award at ESPYs
Former Saint Steve Gleason will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at this year's ESPY Awards. The ceremony is July 11. Gleason, who blocked punt against the Atlanta Falcons in the team's first game back in the Superdome after…
Salvation Army updates on needs around the coast
Morgan Shiyou, the Marketing Coordinator of the Salvation Army, joins WXXV News 25 in the studio to discuss the organization's needs. Shiyou encourages the community to donate…
Gautier man charged with stealing vehicle, fleeing from deputies
A Gautier man is facing charges related to a stolen Mercedes. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said 24-year-old Nicholas Larmon Streel is charged with possession of stolen property, felony fleeing and possession of a controlled substance. He was taken to…