Alternating lane closures at I-10 bridge in Hancock County
Alternating lane closures begin on the I-10 Pearl River Bridge at the state line in Hancock County today. For weeks now, the right westbound lane of the…
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Battle waged over tidelands leases
A battle over who controls the Tidelands continues to be waged, despite a State Supreme Court ruling. Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich wrote a letter yesterday to State Attorney General Lynn Fitch…
Rare sea turtle nest found in Pass Christian
A rare sea turtle nest has been found on the Mississippi Coast beach front. Workers from the Harrison County Sand Beach Authority located the nest in Pass Christian…
Bridge closure on South Railroad Avenue in Hancock County
Hancock County has announced an upcoming road closure in Waveland. The Board of Supervisors are closing the westward bridge on South Railroad Avenue adjacent to the Jackson…
VA Pact Act event offers information on expansion of services for veterans
The Veterans Affairs Center in Biloxi is encouraging veterans to take advantage of their benefits. The VA held a Pact event today to inform…
17-year-old charged after allegedly shooting 13-year-old in Gautier
GAUTIER, MS – On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, the Gautier Police Department responded to Ocean Springs Hospital for a reported 13-year-old gunshot victim. The Criminal Investigation Division learned that the incident occurred in the 1800 block of Springridge Road in…
MEMA assessing tornado damage in Moss Point
Despite the report that tornado damage in Jackson and Jasper counties has not met the threshold for federal assistance, MEMA is not giving up. The state agency is actively…
Child missing near Goodes Mill Lake recovered
Jackson County authorities have recovered the body of a child who went missing this afternoon. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. said about 4:30 p.m. that he was headed to the scene at Goodes Mill Lake near the Mississippi-Alabama state…
I-10 bridge repairs ahead of schedule in Hancock County
There is some promising news about the status of the repair work being done on the I-10 Pearl River Bridge in Hancock County. MDOT says crews have made significant progress in the past week and that the project is now…
Wreck at Canal and Landon Road in Gulfport
Travelers of Canal and Landon Road may experience some traffic this week. Just before 3:30, an accident involving two vehicles occurred at the traffic light at Canal and…
Victim identified in fatal motorcycle accident in Harrison County
The victim of a fatal motorcycle crash that happened last night has been identified. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified the victim as 20-year-old Kameron Moffett of Biloxi. Moffett was driving westbound on Popps Ferry Road when he collided…
Missing 77-year-old George County woman found
A bit of good news from the weekend over in George County. A 77-year-old woman missing since Friday was found safe. Myrtle Waltman was examined by first responders and greeted…
Biloxi Police need help identifying suspect in theft case
Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to identify a suspect in a theft case. According to police, the suspect allegedly stole a Ronald McDonald House donation box from the McDonald's restaurant in downtown Biloxi on Highway 90 back in…
Two local preschoolers raised $1,000 for St. Jude by hosting a lemonade stand
St. Jude Children's research hospital has encouraged people to take part in the lemonade stand in July challenge in efforts to raise funds and support St.…
Suspect in armed robbery at Premium Outlets in custody
Gulfport Police have arrested a suspect in an armed robbery at Premium Outlets. 43-year-old Michael Shun Schaffran was arrested Sunday afternoon. He is charged with armed robbery. His bond is set at $250,000. Police were called to the outlet mall…
Mississippi Aquarium offering free admission to teachers this weekend
Southern Miss and the Mississippi Aquarium are teaming up to show their appreciation for teachers this weekend. Saturday and Sunday, teachers and school staff will receive free…
Coast Young Professionals honors local 15-year-old
The Coast Young Professionals welcomes their youngest member yet. A teen from Bay St. Louis adds his membership to a list of achievements. Most 15-year-olds are looking forward to getting…
Woman injured in car-train collision on July 4th dies
A woman who was injured in a car-train collision on 25th Avenue in Gulfport on July 4th has died. Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identified the woman as Antoinette Wynn. Wynn was pronounced brain dead Thursday at Memorial Hospital, where…
Deceased identified in deputy-involved shooting in Harrison County
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving Harrison County Sheriff’s Department that occurred on July 13th, 2023, around 9 p.m.…
Local librarians making mats for the homeless
The librarians at the University of Southern Mississippi are collecting trash bags for a good cause. Whenever you leave a fast-food restaurant or a grocery store with a plastic…
Long Beach Police and Fire conduct active shooter training drills for school district
Long Beach police and fire departments teamed up this week with the school district to conduct active shooter training drills. The departments partnered…
Renovations underway on two piers in Back Bay Biloxi
Two piers on Biloxi’s Back Bay are now closed as a major renovation project begins. Deemed unsafe for public use by the city, the Forrest Avenue Pier…
Chapel Hart visits WXXV
This morning, we were honored to have Chapel Hart visit the WXXV News Room. News 25’s Ansley Brent was able to sit down and talk to the talented trio about life after…
USPS removes outside mailboxes at post office in effort to reduce theft
Have you noticed that the post office no longer has outside dropboxes for mail? That’s because the United States Postal Service has taken them…