Organizations help Salvation Army amidst dire need for food donations
Food pantries across the Gulf Coast are in dire need of food donations. For Juneteenth, organizations across the Coast dedicated this year's service project to helping…
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Buttigieg tours Mississippi civil rights site and says transportation is key to equity in the US
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 3:34 PM CDT, June 21, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Friday toured the home of assassinated civil rights leader Medgar Evers in Mississippi’s capital city, saying afterward that transportation is important to securing…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting on 28th Street
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting in the 5000 block of 28th Street in Gulfport. The Brookstone Apartments are in that block, which is across the street from Naval Construction Battalion Center…
First responders hold active shooter training exercise in Pass Christian
Pass Christian Police Department put its skills to the test on Thursday. The department, joined by other first responders in the area, participated in active shooter…
Arrest made in shooting at Celtic Irish Pub in Pascagoula
Pascagoula Police have made an arrest in the Wednesday night shooting at a local pub. Officers were sent to the Celtic Irish Pub on Chicot Street after a call came in about a shooting. When officers arrived, they were told…
D'Iberville investigating shootings that left one dead
D'Iberville Police are investigating unrelated shootings that happened Thursday night, one of which resulted in a man's death. Chief Shannon Nobles said officers responded to the 11000 block of Gorenflo Road about 8:20 p.m. for a report of gunshots. Once…
Fourth suspect charged in death of MJ Daniels
A fourth arrest has been made in connection to the June 11th shooting death of Southern Miss football standout MJ Daniels. Hattiesburg Police arrested 16-year-old Nytavion Shaw of Laurel…
Ocean Springs Fire Department Names Heath as new Fire Chief
Ocean Springs, MS – The City of Ocean Springs is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan Heath as the new Fire Chief, effective June 19, 2024. Chief Heath brings over 18 years of dedicated service with the Ocean Springs…
Man who fled Harrison County courthouse during trial captured in Illinois
A man who fled the Harrison County courthouse just before a jury convicted him of sex crimes against a 7-year-old child has been captured. On May 28, 54-year-old Jimmy Joe Davis was being tried on one count of sexual battery…
Pascagoula Police investigating shooting at local pub
On June 19th, Pascagoula police officers responded to a shooting call at a local pub. Upon arrival at the Celtic Irish Pub on Chicot Street, officers were notified that a male subject had been shot and transported to the hospital…
Donald Sutherland, the towering actor whose career spanned ‘M.A.S.H.’ to ‘Hunger Games,’ dies at 88
BY JAKE COYLE NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Sutherland, the prolific film and television actor whose long career stretched from “M.A.S.H.” to “The Hunger Games,” has died. He was 88. Kiefer Sutherland, the actor’s son, confirmed his father’s death Thursday. No further details were…
Fourth arrest made in connection to the deadly shooting of MJ Daniels Jr.
A fourth individual has been arrested in connection to the deadly shooting of 21-year-old Marcus “MJ” Daniels, Jr. On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Hattiesburg Police arrested Nytavion Shaw, 16, of Laurel, and charged him as an…
Woman charged with felony child abuse in baby's death upgraded to capital murder
A woman charged with child abuse last week has now had charges upgraded to capital murder, Biloxi Police say. An autopsy conducted on a child brought in to Merit Health last week shows the 5-month old died of blunt force…
Victim identified in fatal pedestrian-vehicle accident on Highway 90
The victim in an early morning fatal pedestrian involved accident has been identified. Gulfport Police are actively investigating the accident near Highway 90 and 20th Avenue. Police posted about the incident…
A look at how far Moss Point has come since 2023 tornado
In a matter of 6 minutes -- the lives of Moss Point residents were changed forever when an EF-2 tornado crossed right here at…
Coastal flooding along roads in Hancock County as a result of tropical storm
Areas of Coastal Mississippi have been under minor flooding since Monday afternoon, especially in Hancock County. The overall wind flow, which has been predominantly out of the East, has been pushing a lot of water…
Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight reflects one year after tornados
Moss Point Mayor Billy Knight spoke at an area council meeting today, updating people on the recovery efforts in the River City and looking ahead to…
Former Gulfport Fire Chief Mike Beyerstedt dies
Former Fire Chief Michael Beyerstedt has died. He was 61. The Gulfport Fire Department announced his passing in a post that went up just after noon Wednesday, calling the former chief a dedicated servant of the city "who made a…
City wide proclamation for Juneteenth in Gulfport
The City of Gulfport and Mayor Billy Hewes issued a city-wide proclamation for Juneteenth. The ceremony took place in the Gulfport City Council Chambers. Mayor Hewes applauded African-American achievements…
WXXV Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is LIVE in Moss Point for tornado anniversary
Today is a day to reflect on a tragic event that occurred just one year ago. The EF-2 tornado touched down and…
Creel, McGilvary headed to runoff in Biloxi Ward 4 Special Election
The Biloxi Ward 4 Special Election is heading to a runoff between candidates Jerry Creel and Rodney McGilvary. The field of five candidates for Ward 4 Council member was narrowed down to two Tuesday evening when the polls closed at…
Marking one year since Moss Point tornado
Wednesday marks one year since tornadoes touched down in Moss Point and destroyed parts of downtown. WXXV News 25 covered the aftermath and the city working together on recovery…
Groundbreaking for Merchants and Marine Bank in Moss Point one year after the tornado
Earlier Tuesday in Moss Point, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Merchants and Marine Bank. The original bank was destroyed in…
Widows Walk group meets monthly at local restaurant in Hurley
Following up this evening on a story we first brought you a few weeks ago, a support group for widows in South Mississippi met this afternoon…