Traffic Reminder: Exit 16 ramp closure in Hancock County
A traffic reminder now for drivers in Hancock County. Exit 16 in Diamondhead closed earlier this morning as work is done to transform the ramp from one…
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The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign around the Coast
It’s that time of year and the Salvation Army has set up its Red Kettles around South Mississippi.…
Police investigating two shootings in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs police responded to two shootings on Sunday with one of the suspects still on the loose. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is in Ocean Springs with more.…
New Music Monday: Kesha creates record label, Jesse Roper releases new songs, Christmas song turns 40
Another new week means another entry of New Music Monday! In entertainment news, Kesha creates a record label, Canadian singer Jesse Roper releases two…
Ocean Springs Police investigating shooting over botched robbery
Ocean Springs Police are investigating a late night shooting at the Blu Heat Hookah Lounge that apparently started over a botched robbery. Officers responded about 10:22 p.m. to the lounge about a report of about 15 rounds being fired at…
Fight at local bar leads to shooting, arrest
A Pascagoula man is in jail, charged in a shooting on Sunday at the Julep Room on Washington Avenue. Ocean Springs officers were called to the bar in response to a fight. When they arrived, they found one person had…
Stealth destroyer to be home for 1st hypersonic weapon on a US warship
By DAVID SHARP The U.S. Navy is transforming a costly flub into a potent weapon with the first shipborne hypersonic weapon, which is being retrofitted aboard the first of its three stealthy destroyers. The USS Zumwalt is at a Mississippi shipyard…
Record Store Day Black Friday Special Report
Entertainment reporter Brent Evans brings you an inside look into Record Store Day Black Friday, and showcases some of the new music you can grab on vinyl.
Good Bros. Seafood host thanksgiving meal in Moss Point
Good Boys Seafood in Moss Point did their part to spread holiday cheer, as they provided a full traditional meal and desserts to those in need on Thanksgiving.
Suspect in Gulfport double homicide arrested
Gulfport Police announced that the suspect in a double homicide has been arrested. Christopher Davis was taken into custody just before 7 p.m., a police spokesman said. “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the community for the invaluable tips and…
Young girl from Make-a-Wish flips the switch for Harbor Lights Festival and Otter Trotter 5k
On Wednesday night runners from the Mississippi's Aquarium's Otter Trotter 5k and Fun Run made their way around Jones Park, illuminated by the festive displays of the Harbor Lights Festival. However this…
Gulfport mayor vetoes decision to restrict firearms in City Hall
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes has vetoed the council's decision to restrict firearms…
Rack Room Shoes employee spreads joy to family in Pascagoula
One employee at Rack Room Shoes in Pascagoula has helped a family with an autistic son accomplish his goal this holiday season. "J"…
Gulfport Police searching for suspect in double-homicide case
Gulfport Police are searching for a suspect in a double homicide. 51-year-old Christopher Antoine Davis has been identified as the suspect. He is about 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds with salt-and-pepper…
UPDATE: St. Pe' wins Court of Appeals District 5 runoff
Amy St. Pe' has been declared the winner of the Court of Appeals District 5 runoff election by the Associated Press. With 97 percent of the vote reporting…
Body found off the coast of Biloxi identified as missing shrimper
A 75-year-old shrimper from Biloxi who went missing on Sunday has been found. Richard Kopszywa was found by a paddleboarder about 10:11 a.m. on the north side of Deer Island near the beach, according to the Coast Guard. Harrison County…
Business owners talk about Small Business Saturday
Small business owners Lauren Broussard of Broussard's Barber Shop and Rachel Kelley from Cornerstone Boutique talk about the importance of Small Business Saturday, which always follows…
Sherral's Diner to be featured on America's Best Restaurant
Jeremy and Jennifer Hepler, the owners of Sherral's Diner in Carriere, joined WXXV in studio to talk about being asked to have their restaurant featured…
Dolphins rarely found near Coast get stranded, die at Petit Bois Island
A pod of four adult dolphins rarely seen in this area were found dead at Petit Bois Island on Saturday, according to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. The dolphins, Pantropical Spotted Dolphins, usually are found in deeper waters. "We've…
Biden proposes requiring Medicare, Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs
By Evan Bush The Biden administration plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to offer coverage of weight loss medications for patients seeking to treat obesity. The new rule, which was proposed by the administration on Tuesday, would dramatically expand access to…
Polls across South Mississippi open on Tuesday for Court of Appeals Dist.5 runoff
On Tuesday polls across South Mississippi will open for the runoff election to decide the next judge for the Court of Appeals District Five. Both Amy St. Pe' and…
75-Year-Old man missing off Biloxi shore
The search for a 75-year-old man who went missing off the coast of Biloxi continues as the Coast Guard and Law Enforcement keeps looking. WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren was…
Pascagoula School Bus Crashes into New York Pizza Building
A bus carrying students from Pascagoula High School’s band program collided with a southbound vehicle, causing the bus to crash into the New York Pizza building. The driver and four students sustained minor injuries and were treated at a local…
Court agrees with ban on medical marijuana advertising in Mississippi
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Medical marijuana businesses in Mississippi don’t have the right to advertise on billboards or other places because marijuana itself remains illegal under federal law, an appeals court says. The owner of a medical marijuana dispensary argued that…