Grant Chighizola's new chapter at WXXV
Welcome Grant Chighizola to his new chapter at WXXV as the lead evening anchor and managing editor of WXXV News. Grant is a familiar face at the station as the morning anchor for…
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Court approves annexation plan in Ocean Springs
The City of Ocean Springs gets a win in court in its quest to annex land on the eastern boundaries of the city limits. In a post of Facebook, Jackson County Supervisor Randy Bosarge saying the court-approved plan is now…
Mobile man taken into custody in George County charged with carjacking and kidnapping
During the early morning hours of Sunday, April 21, 2024, the George County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a female reporting that her vehicle had been taken. Inside of the vehicle was an adult passenger and the victim’s three…
Jury scammers target the area
Beware! You may be the target of a juror scam. In the Southern District of Mississippi which includes metro-Jackson and all counties and municipalities along and south of Interstate 20, a number of people have received phone calls and/or emails…
Singing River Hospice of Light to Host Veteran Resource Fair
Ocean Springs, Miss. - Singing River Hospice of Light will host a veteran resource fair on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. The event will offer veterans, active-duty personnel, and…
Alabama woman dies in crash in Jackson County
An Alabama woman who died in a crash in Jackson County has been identified. Missossippi Highway Patrol spokesman Cal Robertson said 25-year-old Kayla Winstead of Irvington, was driving a Mustang south on Highway 613 in Jackson County on Saturday afternoon…
Meridian man convicted of sex crimes against minor
A Meridian man was convicted this week of sex crimes against a juvenile. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 35-year-old Gary Rush was found guilty of sexual battery and two counts of touching of a child for lustful purposes by…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting Penguin House Party on May 3rd
Joining News 25 in the studio this morning are Diana Major and Nicole Martz. They brought Thumper the African Penguin to talk about the Mississippi Aquarium's Penguin…
Pass Christian School District State of the Education Address
Employees of the Pass Christian School District and community members met at the Cat Island Event Space for the school district's State of Education address. Superintendent Dr.…
D'iberville High Archery Back-to-Back-to-Back State Champs
Last week, the D’Iberville High Archery Team became back-to-back-to-back state champions. Archery is a game of precision; one small sway of the bow can be the keen…
Two vehicle crash on Highway 605 in Harrison County
State Troopers are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash that involves non-life-threatening injuries on Highway 605 at Three Rivers Road in Harrison County. One lane of travel is open. Road closed southbound 605 and Three Rivers Road. Drivers may…
ATF, NSSF offers reward in Gun Ho store burglary
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) New Orleans Field Division in conjunction with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) today announced a combined reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the…
Allman Brothers Band co-founder and legendary guitarist Dickey Betts dies at 80
By STEVEN WINE and RUSS BYNUM Associated Press Guitar legend Dickey Betts, who co-founded the Allman Brothers Band and wrote their biggest hit, “Ramblin’ Man,” has died. He was 80. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer died at his…
Two die in crash on Highway 11 in Pearl River County
Two people died Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 11 in Pearl River County. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said troopers responded about 12:30 p.m. to a crash involving two vehicles. A 2014 Honda driven by 57-year-old Lisa Stockstill…
Marina cut from project in Ocean Springs
A marina was recently cut from a planned development project in Ocean Springs. The marina was cut after Ocean Springs residents made it clear they did not want to…
Biloxi man arrested on aggravated assault charge
On Monday, February 26, 2024, Biloxi Police responded to the 2300 block of Pass Road in reference to a fight in progress. While responding to the area, the Biloxi Communications Center received a report that one of the people involved…
Gulf Grove Apartment residents order to vacate after condemnation
"I know we got to go. We're in the street regardless." This was Maribel Castillo's first reaction to seeing the notice to vacate her home of 15…
New ALDI location opening in Pascagoula
We have some exciting news for residents of Pascagoula! A new ALDI is opening next week. The store will be opening on Denny Avenue next Thursday, April 25. The grand opening kicks off at 9 AM, the first 100 customers…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. gives a LIVE look ahead to Fan Fest
A lot of fantasy coming to Bay St. Louis this weekend. Hancock County Library System's Fan Fest 2024 is all day Sunday, April 21st at the Community Hall on Blaize Avenue. WXXV's Everett…
Saucier man jailed after allegedly stabbing mom's boyfriend
A Saucier man is in jail after allegedly stabbing a victim during a fight. Sheriff Matt Haley said 23-year-old Damien Triplett is charged with domestic violence, aggravated assault. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set at…
Community leaders honored at 2024 One Coast Awards ceremony
If you were in the Beau Rivage this morning, you may have heard rounds of applause and hoorays from the One Coast Awards as they honored community…
Some believe over-policing at Black Spring Break makes visitors feel unwelcome
Now that Spring Break Weekend is in the rearview mirror, promoters of the annual Coast event are speaking out on how the weekend played out for visitors.…
Harrison County Fire Rescue responds to flipped car
On Monday, Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to a car that flipped down an embankment. These are photos from the fire rescue’s Facebook page. According to their post,…
Biloxi councilman plans to change plea in federal drug case
The attorney for a Biloxi councilman indicted on federal drug charges filed paperwork Monday to say his client plans to plead guilty. W. Fred "Dub" Hornsby filed the plea change Monday in U.S. District Court. His federal trial was scheduled…