Humane Society of South Mississippi opens cold weather pet shelter
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Keeping our animals safe is especially critical during this cold snap and this week the Humane Society of South Mississippi is doing its…
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Two dead from weather related impacts in Mississippi
Governor Reeves released more details on the aftermath this winter storm has had on the northern part of the state. Two people have died from weather related caused, one in Hinds County and one in Tishomingo County. Forty-seven counties have…
Cold weather shelter openings for January 26, 2026
In terms of cold weather shelters across our region, we do know some will be open again today. The Hancock County Shelter in the Kiln will open back…
Nineteen-year-old killed in accident in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 19-year-old George County girl died in a two-vehicle wreck on Friday on Highway 63. Mississippi Highway Patrol tells News 25 Haylee Churchwell was driving…
LIST: School closures and schedule changes in South Mississippi
Several school districts and schools in South Mississippi have decided to cancel or delay classes Monday due to dangerously cold temperatures moving into our area. Below is a list of school districts making changes: George County School District: Closed Monday…
Biloxi Shuckers announce date for annual job fair
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Shuckers have announced the return of their annual job fair. The job fair will take place February 3 from 4:30 to 6:30 at Keesler Federal Park. Applicants will be interviewed for various gameday positions. Available…
One woman shares her story of human trafficking in Mississippi
A Mississippi woman is sharing more about the moment her life changed and how she became a victim of human trafficking. Her story is an example…
Memorial Health System launches new nursing residency
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Health System is launching a new nurse residency program, aimed at helping new nursing graduates transition into professional practice. The inaugural class has already been…
Cold weather shelters opening across South Mississippi
Due to cold weather approaching, some South Mississippi counties are opening shelters across the Coast. In Harrison County, the usual warming shelter locations will open at the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Building in D’Iberville at 4:30 Sunday afternoon and the Salvation…
Buddy Ball offers community for all
A nonprofit on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is providing equal opportunities to individuals with special needs at no cost. It started in 2010 with 20 participants, but has blossomed into…
HSSM opening cold weather pet shelter
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In anticipation of cold weather in the area, the Humane Society of South Mississippi is opening a cold weather pet shelter. The shelter will open at 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 25th and be open until February…
Biloxi Main Street receives grant from Knight Foundation Fund
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Main Street has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Knight Foundation Fund. This grant is expected to help Biloxi Main Street…
Armed Forces Retirement Home celebrates Mardi Gras with parade, coronation
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The good times rolled in style at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport on Friday Afternoon. The Krewe of NAMAC…
1/23 - Very cold temperatures to return next week
A wet and unsettled pattern moves in this weekend, with increasing clouds tonight and lows in the upper 40s. Showers develop Saturday, with a strong chance of thunderstorms late in the day…
Suspect charged on kidnapping, aggravated domestic assault after stand off with Biloxi PD
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A 19 hour standoff between a man and police at a Biloxi apartment complex has come to an end, and the…
Local barbershop opens as loving tribute after loss
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Opening a new business is never easy, but for one Coast family, it came while navigating an unimaginable loss. WXXV News 25’s Spencer Pullen was…
Students get hands-on public safety demonstration in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- First responders and students came together in Ocean Springs yesterday for a hands-on look at public safety in action. Students got a front…
Major road projects in South Mississippi inch closer to completion
It seems like at every turn you take here on the Coast, there is some form of road work going on. MDOT released one of its…
Officials working a pedestrian involved accident on HWY 57 in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Officials are currently working a motor vehicle accident on Highway 57 in Jackson County near the former Crazy Sisters Catfish House involving a pedestrian. The road is currently closed to traffic. Expect delays and use an alternate…
Cold weather shelters to open this weekend
Due to cold weather approaching, some South Mississippi counties are already announcing the opening of cold weather shelters later this weekend. In Harrison County, the usual warming shelter locations will open at the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Building in D’Iberville at…
1/22 - Mild tonight with more clouds on Friday
A mostly cloudy and unsettled pattern continues through the end of the week, with occasional, hit-or-miss showers and areas of patchy fog, especially overnight and during the morning hours. Rain chances remain on…
Ayden’s Law aims to allow sheriffs to use radar
A South Mississippi man is on a mission after his grandson, 14-year-old Ayden Stockstill, died in an accident on Texas Flat Road in Hancock County. Richard Bouchard…
Free reflective address signs available for Harrison County residents
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Triad Program helps address the safety needs of their seniors. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke to an official about…
Hancock County Board of Supervisors appoints interim sheriff
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock County Board of Supervisors appointed former Patrol Division Commander John Alison as the interim sheriff of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office Thursday…