BY ERIC TUCKER Updated 9:57 AM CDT, July 30, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — The acting director of the Secret Service said Tuesday he “cannot defend” why the roof used by the gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump…
MDOT has begun work on a pedestrian walkway in Gulfport. The walkway will run along Highway 49 from Turkey Creek to just north of Creosote Road. Crews from Necaise Construction are working on drainage right now at about Lafayette Street…
A unique inclusivity playground is set to open soon in Gautier, but this type of playground is far from your typical structure of slides, rock walls and swings. "An inclusion playground is…
A Hancock County grand jury has cleared a Hancock County deputy involved in a shooting in December 2022. The state Attorney General issued a statement Monday morning announcing the…
Coast residents now have access to an urban forest in Long Beach. The City of Long Beach held a press conference for a new urban forest now open to…
Wild Acres Hands-On Animal Experience, offers a unique opportunity to interact with a variety of exotic animals. The facility hosts a range of events and specialized experiences that cater to both…
WXXV News 25 continues its new segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’ This week we are spotlighting Stephanie McClure. She…
A Hancock County grand jury has cleared a Hancock County deputy involved in a shooting in December 2022. The state Attorney General issued a statement Monday morning announcing the grand jury found that there was "no criminal conduct on behalf…
On Sunday, Handsboro Baptist Church celebrated 150 years of worship in Gulfport. The special day was one of spiritual awakening for its members and a historical milestone as the oldest…
"We had such a great foundation here in Soria City. It was a strong sense of community and love here in the community. The people here, were instrumental in all our lives,"…
Stepping into Downstage Productions Theatre in Gulfport, it's easy to see that the small production group has had plenty of success by the show posters lining its back wall. The theatre's latest show?…
A Mandeville, Louisiana, man died in a late-night crash on Highway 607 in Hancock County. A Volkswagen driven by 38-year-old Sarah Saunders of Pearl River, Louisiana, was traveling southbound on Highway 607 when it collided with a Chevrolet truck driven…
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer- involved shooting involving Gulfport Police . the incident happened Saturday when officers responded to Church Street on a call for service. Upon arrival, officers encountered a subject who pointed a weapon…
The Gulfport City Council voted Friday to approve new precincts for future city elections ahead of a looming deadline. The city faced a July 31st deadline to get…
We have some exciting news here at WXXV News 25 to share with you this evening. A familiar face to South Mississippi is returning to the…
Welcome back Ryan Mahan as WXXV’s new Chief Meteorologist! Ryan will be back on the air in the next few days delivering the forecast from where you live! Be sure to re-welcome him to your televisions on WXXV! Good to…
You can watch the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on WXXV NBC. The opening ceremony took place in the heart of Paris. For a full schedule of events, click here. Tune in to our Olympic Zone featuring Sports Director Jevan McCoskey…
A Vancleave man will serve 9 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing more than 83,000 images of child pornography. U.S. Judge Sul Ozerden sentenced 68-year-old Cameron "Cam" Cotrill on Friday. He will serve 9 years with 10 years…
Some much needed improvements have been taking place for some time now at the A.J. Holloway Sports Complex and the finish line is in sight! Work at the sixty-eight-acre complex is nearing…
The U.S. Senate is one step closer to passing a transportation budget for fiscal year 2025, a budget that would provide major funding for…
A home was destroyed in an overnight fire on Cable Bridge Road. Harrison County Fire Rescue and the sheriff's department responded to the fire. No one was living in the home at…
PARIS (AP) — Arsonists attacked France high-speed rail network early Friday, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the rest of France and Europe for some 800,000 people, including Olympic athletes heading to the grand opening ceremony of the Games in the evening.…
One program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is offering a 15-week welding program. The classes are offered at no cost. The school says the program is being offered to prepare…
The Gulfport City Council is set to finalize new voting precincts and polling places ahead of next year’s city elections. The council is taking up the issue in a…