Officials to break ground on Popp's Ferry extension project in Biloxi
A new road extension project is set to kick off in Biloxi on Wednesday. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss was at Popps Ferry Road and…
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Gulfport man joins Team Reba on 'The Voice'
A Gulfport man earned a one-chair turn and joined Team Reba on Monday night's blind auditions of The Voice. The NBC singing competition show had Deon Jones singing his version of…
Lucedale man to serve 40 years for child exploitation
A Lucedale man will serve 40 years in prison after being convicted of child exploitation. 70-year-old Jimmie Ray Fields was sentenced to more than 100 years on three counts of child exploitation. The case was investigated by the Mississippi Attorney…
Former Biloxi city councilman begins federal sentence
Former Biloxi City Councilman Robert Deming began serving his prison sentence for a federal drug charge Monday. The Federal Bureau of Prisons online database shows Deming is serving his…
Walgreens to close 1,200 US stores
By TOM MURPHY Updated 7:40 AM CDT, October 15, 2024 Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.S. business that contributed to a $3 billion quarterly loss. The company said…
George County, Mobile County combine to end stolen vehicle pursuit
Multiple law enforcement agencies combined forces to stop a pursuit of a suspect in a stolen vehicle. George County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call from the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday regarding a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle…
New casino potentially coming to Biloxi along HWY 90
A new casino could potentially be making its home along Highway 90 in Biloxi, pending a site approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. On Thursday's meeting, the Mississippi Gaming Commission will address the…
Welcome WXXV's new reporter Jordyn Lassiter!
Jordyn is now happy to call South Mississippi her new home! Jordyn is a people person. She loves talking to someone new every minute! She said it is a thrill to meet new people. She is excited to have a…
New restaurant opening in Downtown Gulfport
Downtown Gulfport is expanding with a new place to eat. WXXV News 25’s newest reporter Jordyn Lassiter tells us how soon we can plan on this restaurant to open its…
Dirt Cheap, Treasure Hunt to close doors as part of bankruptcy
The parent company of Dirt Cheap, Treasure Hunt and Dirt Cheap Building Supplies has filed for bankruptcy according to court documents. Channel Control Merchants, based in Hattiesburg, filed for bankruptcy on October 10, 2024. The business began as Hudson's Salvage…
Cruisin’ the Coast 2024 wraps up and begins preps for 2025
Cruisin’ the Coast 2024 officially wrapped up on Sunday. WXXV News 25’s Austin Lindsey met up with Executive Director Woody Bailey to recap the week…
A California man to serve 30 years in 2022 murder case
A California man will spend 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of a man in Gulfport. 22-year-old Mikhari Seven Gasaway of Los Angeles pleaded guilty to second degree murder, aggravated assault…
Man taken into custody after standoff in Ocean Springs
An Ocean Springs man is in jail after a Saturday night standoff with law enforcement. Ocean Springs Police Chief Ryan LeMaire said 58-year-old James Ball had outstanding warrants for aggravated assault and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.…
Halloween events coming up in South Mississippi
WXXV is compiling a list of Halloween events and activities coming up. We will continue to update the list as new events are added. If you have an event that you do not see listed here, please email us at…
Cruisers take over Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs is the latest hotspot for Cruisers this evening as the downtown area is transformed into a Cruisers paradise. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has the latest on the celebrations.
Weekend traffic plan for Cruisin’ the Coast
Expect traffic congestion to increase across South Mississippi’s main thoroughfares as the Cruisin’ the Coast weekend ramps up. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has more on how one…
Moss Point man to serve 18 years after domestic violence conviction
A Moss Point man will 18 years in prison after being convicted of aggravated domenstic violence. Judge Kathy King Jackson sentenced 34-year-old Shamon Perryman this week to 20 years with 18 to serve and two years of probation. Perryman was…
Mississippi Continues to Deploy Assets to Multiple States in Response to Helene and Milton
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi continues to deploy multiple assets to states throughout the Southeast due to the recent…
GCCF unveils Rodger Wilder Legacy Fund, presents $50,000 checks to two other funds
Gulf Coast Community Foundation honored a founding member of the organization by endowing a fund in his name. The news was announced at GCCF's 35th anniversary celebration in a breakfast held Friday at the Knight Nonprofit Center in Gulfport. The…
Spectators pack along HWY-90 for Cruisin' the Coast evening festivities
Even when the official Cruisin' the Coast events come to a close each day, the party continues to go on in South Mississippi. On Thursday evening, hundreds of spectators packed along HWY-90 in…
Rows of classic cars up for grabs at Vicari Auto Auction
Hundreds of antique cars and flashy new rides filled the Mississippi Coast Convention Center for the Vicari Auto Auction, one of the most popular events of Cruisin' the Coast 2024.…
Hundreds show out for Burn 'Em Up in the Pass
On Thursday evening, Cruisin' the Coast spectators packed along Fleitas Avenue in Pass Christian for the much anticipated, Burn 'Em Up in the Pass. Vehicles did their best to burn some rubber…
American Red Cross Southeast Executive Director John McCarty discusses Milton Relief Efforts
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the American Red Cross is springing into action once again to assist residents of Central Florida. Joining us…
Cruisers drive through Goula Cruise at Beach Park
Cruisin’ the Coast is all about antique cars but in Pascagoula when they say they have antique cars they mean it. It was all smiles and sunshine in…