Update: Body of 17-Year-Old Found in George County
We are learning more after search crews found the body of a George County teen who apparently drowned in the Pascagoula River. The body of 17-year-old Jakeob Mullen…
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Biloxi buys Ohr-O'Keefe Museum, leases property to management company
The City of Biloxi has bought the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art and entered into a lease agreement on the property for management. The city council voted unanimously Tuesday night to buy the property for $1 and then leased the property…
16-year-old arrested after threats put Harrison Central High on 'soft' lockdown
A 16-year-old has been arrested in connection to threatening phone calls made to Harrison Central High on Wednesday, causing the school to go into another…
Shooter kills 4 at a Georgia high school and a 14-year-old student is in custody, officials say
WINDER, Ga. (AP) — A shooter at a Georgia high school killed four people on Wednesday, authorities said, sending students scrambling for shelter in their classrooms — and eventually to the football stadium — as officers swarmed the campus and…
Body of 17-year-old who went missing Monday in George County river is recovered
A 17-year-old who went under water while swimming in the Pascagoula River on Monday afternoon has been recovered. Sheriff Mitchell Mixon said 17-year-old Jakeob Mullin was found about 9:42 p.m. Tuesday about a quarter mile from where he was last…
Pass Christian locals express their opinions over concrete boardwalk along Hwy-90
On Tuesday evening at the Pass Christian City Hall, officials allowed locals residents to voice their opinions concerning the construction of the concrete boardwalk along Highway-90, a matter which has residents in…
Mega Million Jackpot at $681 Million
We all dream about what we’d do if we won the lottery. Even though it feels impossible sometimes you have to test your luck. With the Mega Millions jackpot at…
Gulfport Fire Department swears in honorary firefighter
A couple of Coast celebrities went to the Gulfport Fire Station for a special swearing in ceremony. Romeo Weaver was sworn in by Chief Billy Kelley earlier Tuesday morning.…
2024 Labor Day holiday travel period concluded
Jackson, Miss -The Mississippi Highway Patrol concluded the 2024 Labor Day Holiday Travel Period on Monday, September 2nd at midnight. The travel period began on Friday, August 30th, at 6:00 a.m. The Mississippi Highway Patrol issued a total of 7,123…
Sixth Street Museum District’s Generations Strong Wall receives three American Advertising Awards from the American Advertising Federation District 7
Hattiesburg, MS (September 3, 2024) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – The Sixth Street Museum District’s Generations Strong Wall design and presentation has received three American Advertising Awards. The American Advertising Awards are the pinnacle of creative excellence in the ad industry,…
Pearl River County man accused of selling employer's livestock for personal gain
A Pearl River County man is accused of selling his employer's cattle and pocketing the profit. 39-year-old Mark Inman Jr. turned himself in Monday to the Pearl River County jail on two warrants for felony false pretense. He has since…
WXXV Exclusive: Mississippi residents bring clean water to Honduras
WXXV News 25's Ethan Krauss traveled to Honduras with the non-profit organization Partnership for Clean Water and Education. The organization brings clean water…
Meggan Monday: Nursing Honor Guard honoring those in the profession
When we're sick or injured, nurses are on the front lines to make sure we get well. Today, we're going to take you to a…
Mississippi Aquarium welcomes their millionth guest
The number one million means a lot of one family at the Mississippi Aquarium. Sophia Neves and the Powers family found out about their fame during what they thought would…
14-year-old charged with murder in death of 16-year-old
A 14-year-old has been charged in the shooting death of a 16-year-old in Harrison County On Sunday. Sheriff Matt Haley said that at about 2:30 p.m. Sunday, deputies responded to the 13000 block of Robindale Road in Gulfport for…
Harrison County battles house fire Saturday night
Harrison County Fire Rescue and two other departments battled an house fire on Saturday night. Gulfport Fire Department and CRTC also responded in Harrison County. The house was fully involved when units arrived. No one was home at the time…
Four arrested after shooting at Gulfport airbnb
Gulfport Police have made arrests after responding to a report of a shooting at an air B&B early Saturday morning. Police have arrested four suspects: Tedric Antonio Owens, 35, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, one count…
MDOT kicks off Road to Game Day 2024
JACKSON, MISS. – Hey, football fans! Gearing up for the season requires a game plan, and through the “Road to Game Day” campaign, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is sharing its playbook to get you to kickoff safely. To avoid congestion…
Traveling over Labor Day weekend? Have a back-up plan for cancellations and delays, and be patient
By DAVID KOENIG Updated 7:48 AM CDT, August 26, 2024 Share Many children have gone back to school in the U.S., and the days are getting shorter, but there is still one more excuse to use the swimsuits and beach towels…
A Latte Friends begins training ahead of grand opening
A D’Iberville coffee shop that we introduced you to a few weeks ago has begun training its superstars. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more from A Latte Friends. When we last…
Moss Point man to serve 40 years for killing man when he was 15
A Moss Point man will spend 40 years in prison for a murder he committed when he was 15. Judge Calvin Taylor sentenced 18-year-old Korey Monroe on Thursday for the January 18, 2021 murder of 18-year-old Caleb Lett. He must…
Sheriff's Department lifts lockdown at Harrison Central
Harrison Central High School was on lockdown for about an hour Friday as a precautionary measure after a threatening phone call came in to the school. District spokeswoman Trang Pham Bui confirmed the lockdown and said notification went out to…
Gulfport Police Department holds gun safety class
Gulfport Police hosted an introduction to gun safety course. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel takes a look at how it is providing essential training for gun owners.
Mississippi Highway Patrol Labor Day Travel Period
Jackson, Miss -The Mississippi Highway Patrol is preparing for the last summer holiday, with the 2024 Labor Day holiday travel period. This is set to begin on Friday, August 30th, at 6:00 a.m. and conclude on Monday, September 2nd, at…