Gulfport Police Department still searching for suspect in shooting
Gulfport police are still searching for a suspect connected to a Monday morning shooting. WXXV's Brooke Parker has been collecting information on this case and brings us the latest.
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Gulfport man sentenced to life for first-degree murder
A Gulfport man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the 2021 death of another man. Fifty-three-year-old Phillip Collins was initially arrested back in November 2021 after the daughter of James…
Ocean Springs Fire Chief announces retirement
Ocean Springs, MS –Fire Chief Derek McCoy has announced that he will retire from the Ocean Springs Fire Department on May 10, 2024. He has 26 years of experience in the fire service. After graduating from the Fire Academy 1998,…
EXCLUSIVE: Student speaks out after incident at Picayune High School
A Picayune High student is speaking out after she was one of more than 20 students arrested following an incident on school property last week. Now, this…
Harrison County School District names new superintendent
Harrison County School District has a new leader. The school board named current West Wortham Elementary and Middle School Principal William Bentz to be the district’s new superintendent Monday. Bentz replaces…
Suspect wanted in fatal Gulfport shooting, victim identified
The Gulfport Police Department is searching for a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting Monday morning. On May 6, 2024, at approximately 1:21 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 9100 block of Highway 49 in reference…
New Evacuation Zones in Harrison County
In preparation for the 2024 hurricane season, Harrison County announces the implementation of new hurricane evacuation zones: Zones A, B, and C. Maps of the new zones can be accessed…
2024 Graduation dates and times
Graduation season is almost here and we've got all of the dates for the ceremonies: May 8 MGCCC -- Mississippi Coast Coliseum (adult education), 7 pm May 9 MGCCC – Mississippi Coast Coliseum (nursing pinning ceremony), 9 am MGCCC –…
Governor Reeves Proclaims Hurricane Preparedness Week May 5 – May 11, 2024
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – Governor Reeves declared May 5 – May 11, 2024, Hurricane Preparedness Week for the State of Mississippi. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urges citizens to prepare for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Last year, The Atlantic basin…
Victim identified in Gulfport officer-involved shooting
JACKSON, Miss. – Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed that one person is dead after an officer involved shooting in Gulfport on Saturday. According to Switzer, the victim has been identified as 27-year-old Kendrall Tate of Gulfport. The Mississippi Bureau…
Acadian Ambulance honors Mississippi Paramedic and EMT of the Year
May 3, 2024 - Each year, Acadian Ambulance recognizes its exceptional paramedics and EMTs for their tireless work ethic and dedication. From across the company’s four-state service area, 32 paramedic and EMT finalists were nominated by their peers for displaying exemplary…
Harrison County School District celebrates School Lunch Hero Day
Today is National School Lunch Hero Day and students at Bel Aire Elementary in Gulfport celebrated by making the day special for food service workers at the…
Two arrests made in burglary of Pass Christian gun store
Two arrests have been made in connection with the break-in and burglary of the Gun Ho Range & Firearm Store on April 13. Pass Christian Police Chief Daren Freeman said 18-year-old Morris Miller Jr. of Slidell, Louisiana, and a…
Medicaid expansion effort collapses in Mississippi Legislature
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 8:19 PM CDT, May 2, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Medicaid expansion efforts fizzled and died Thursday in Mississippi because top lawmakers could not agree on a final proposal to send to the House and Senate. This…
Moss Point student pilots cruising the skies
Following up on a story we first brought you in January, Moss Point High students are soaring to new heights through the school district’s new aviation academy. If you…
Lawmakers continue discussions as legislative session extended
Lawmakers in Jackson now have more time to compromise on appropriation and revenue bills as the adjournment of legislature has been extended until May 14th. WXXV News 25’s Ethan…
Victim identified in possible drowning in George County
Saturday, April 27, 2024, the George County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the Escatawpa River Bridge on Highway 612 in reference to a possible drowning. Rescue Divers from George County Search and Rescue Dive Team were able to…
New law allows military families to choose school for children
A bill that passed through the legislature earlier in the session will allow military families to choose where their children will attend school. House Bill 1341…
Biloxi Councilman Robert Deming pleads guilty to one charge in drug case
There are new developments in the federal case involving Biloxi City Councilman Robert Deming. Deming pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court Wednesday on one…
WXXV’s Ethan Krauss reports from Jackson on the state legislative session
A few bills are still alive in the state legislature ahead of today’s adjournment. WXXV’s Ethan Krauss has the story from Jackson. Watch the video…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Mendenhall
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Mendenhall Police Department that happened Thursday morning. A Mendenhall police officer was booking a subject on domestic violence charges at the police station when an altercation occurred between…
Medicaid expansion discussions could fall apart Mississippi
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 8:16 AM CDT, May 2, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The first serious effort by Mississippi’s Legislature to expand Medicaid appeared to be crumbling Thursday as leaders argued over whether to let voters decide the issue.…
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
BY PETER SMITH CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers. Delegates voted 692-51 at their General Conference —…
Mississippi Medicaid expansion plan could struggle for bipartisan support, Democratic leader says
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Medicaid expansion plan endorsed by leaders in the Republican-led Mississippi Legislature could struggle for bipartisan support because it includes a work requirement that is unlikely to receive federal approval, the state House Democratic leader…