Pass Christian investigating Saturday morning robbery of gun store
Pass Christian Police are investigating an early Saturday morning robbery of a gun store. Police were alerted about 5 a.m. by the owner of Gun Ho Indoor Shooting Range and Firearm…
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City of Gulfport conducting smoke test on sewer lines
(Gulfport, MS) - The City of Gulfport is scheduled to conduct a “Smoke Test” on the sewer lines in the surrounding area of McGuire Circle, located off Searle Avenue in Bayou View. The “Smoke Test” is scheduled to begin Monday, April…
Mississippi state budget is expected to grow slightly in the coming year
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 1:20 PM CDT, April 8, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Budget writers in the Mississippi Legislature will have slightly more money to spend during the coming year than they did in the current one. Top members…
Almost 3,500 Mississippi Veterans have enrolled in VA health care in past 365 days, 28% increase over last year
WASHINGTON, DC – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has enrolled 3,478 Mississippi Veterans in VA health care in the past 365 days – 27.91% more than it enrolled the previous year. This historic enrollment has been made…
IRS.gov offers last-minute filing tips, resources to help taxpayers before April 15; Saturday hours at 70 locations nationwide
CHICAGO — With the April 15 tax deadline just around the corner, the Internal Revenue Service today again reminds last-minute tax filers that the agency has a variety of free tools and resources available on IRS.gov. From tax preparation, answers…
Spring Break Weekend under way along Biloxi beaches
Visitors are in Biloxi for Spring Break Weekend. WXXV was out on the beach Friday afternoon to find crowds of people out having fun. Traffic was…
HII Delivers Amphibious Transport Dock Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29) to U.S. Navy
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (April 11, 2024) — HII’s (NYSE:HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced today the delivery of amphibious transport dock Richard M. McCool Jr. (LPD 29) to the U.S. Navy. Richard M. McCool Jr. is the 13th San Antonio-class ship delivered…
Charges dismissed against employee in Coast official's federal drug case
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District filed a motion to dismiss charges against an employee of a CBD store owned by a Biloxi councilman that is at the heart of a federal drug case. The motion to dismiss was…
Traffic plan for Spring Break events
Spring Break is now underway on the Coast and we want to remind you about changes to the flow of traffic on Highway 90 in Gulfport and Biloxi. Highway 90…
Gulf Coast Mitsubishi cuts ribbon on D'Iberville dealership
Community leaders and D'Iberville Middle School students were on hand Friday morning to officially open the Gulf Coast Mitsubishi dealership. As part of its grand opening, Mitsubishi presented…
Pascagoula man charged with sex crimes against juvenile
A Pascagoula man has been charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile and other crimes. Pascagoula Police arrested 46-year-old Michael Shane Steiner on Wednesday on charges of sexual battery while in a position of trust, child pornography and assault. He was…
OJ Simpson, fallen football hero acquitted of murder in ‘trial of the century,’ dies at 76
LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76. Simpson’s…
Construction set for Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier
More development on the way for the City of Gautier! Construction will begin on the Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center early summer 2024. The anticipated completed construction date is late winter 2025. MSPAC should be ready to open in early…
4/11 - The Chief's "Storm Damage Recap" Thursday Morning Forecast
Now that the most violent weather has moved east, we will now work with the back side of the surface low-pressure that still wants to hang…
Catastrophic damage to Slidell after Tornado hits the city.
Thankfully there were no major injuries or fatalities but as you can see the damage is quite extensive. Severely damaged buildings, downed power lines, and fallen trees are all visible along Old Spanish…
Damage from the severe weather in Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana was also damaged by the severe storms that impacted the Gulf Coast. News 25 is on scene and we have a look at some of the damage.…
Hancock EMA responds to storm damages
Emergency Management crews in Hancock County are busy trying to restore power and clear roadways of debris. Crews at Hancock Emergency Operations are working hard to asses the damage of…
Storm damage in Kiln
Severe weather brought about multiple tornado warnings along the Coast. News 25's Brooke Parker is in the Kiln and tells us what the damage is looking like there.
Mobile home destroyed in Gulfport
A mobile home on Moran Road in Gulfport was destroyed in Wednesday's severe weather. No one was inside when the home was toppled and flipped several times, according to the family.…
6 former Mississippi law officers sentenced in state court for torture of 2 Black men
BY MICHAEL GOLDBERG BRANDON, Miss. (AP) — Already sentenced to many years in federal prison, six white former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pleaded guilty to a long list of state and federal charges for torturing two Black men were sentenced…
MEMA Weather Update 1: One dead, one injured in April severe weather
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is working with counties to assess damage from the severe weather beginning on April 9, 2024. There are reports of homes damaged, trees down, roads blocked, and power outages due to the…
Flooding and damage reports around South Mississippi
WXXV is gathering flooding and damage reports from around South Mississippi. We'll report them as we get them. If you have damage to report, please send the information to news@wxxv25.com. Gautier reported areas of Old Spanish Trail flooded on Tuesday…
4/10 - The Chief's "Severe Weather Threat" Wednesday Afternoon Forecast
A vigorous storm system continues to move east though the region. Activity from this morning will begin to taper-off…with another batch of energy moving tough the…
Storm reports in South Mississippi
Our team coverage of this weather system begins with a live report from Hancock County. WXXV’s Austin Lindsey has been in Hancock County all morning and has a live report for…