25th Gulf Coast Winter Classics kicks off Wednesday
The Gulf Coast Winter Classics kicks off tomorrow at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. The 25th annual Gulf Coast Winter Classics takes place at the Harrison County Fairgrounds from…
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Local students deliver Valentine’s gifts to senior citizens
Health Science students at the Harrison County Career and Technical Center made seniors at Summerfield Senior Living in Gulfport feel special by delivering Valentine’s treats. Students collected and…
City of Moss Point asking for public’s help with proposed redistricting plans
The City of Moss Point is asking for the public’s help before redistricting. The redistricting is due to a change in population from the most…
Catching up with Representative Mike Ezell
The U.S Military has shot down a spy balloon and three UFOs since February 4th and Congressman Mike Ezell thinks the Biden Administration should share more information on the situation…
Victim identified in single-vehicle crash in Gulfport
Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer has identified the man who was killed in a single car accident on Highway 90 in Gulfport. The victim was 71-year-old Kenneth Daniel of…
Lottery sends $13.2M to state for January
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation transferred more than $13.2 million to the state in January, bringing the fiscal year total to more than $74.4 million so far. “January was an exceptional month of sales for the Lottery,” stated Mississippi Lottery President…
Deadly crash on Highway 90 in Gulfport
One person is dead following a single-car crash in Gulfport. According to nearby resident and witness Tammy Farris, she was weeding her front yard when she says she heard…
Family of four escapes house fire in Saucier
A mom and three children escaped an early morning fire in Saucier. Harrison County Fire Rescue and CRTC responded to the home around 2 Saturday morning. All four…
Biloxi Shuckers head into 2023 with new ownership
John Tracy has been to more Minor League ball parks than most as the father of Ole Miss alum Matt Tracy, who spent the better part of a…
A replica of the Pinta is open for tours in City of Biloxi
Christopher Columbus set sail with three ships: the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. Two out of those three ships have become…
House Bill 1562 could lower grocery tax in Mississippi
Mississippi is one of seven states that still taxes groceries. The state’s seven percent grocery tax is the highest in the nation. House Bill 1562 could cut…
Jackson County man charged with sex crime against a minor
A Jackson County man turned himself into authorities yesterday to face a sex-crime charge. 29-year-old Jack Hart surrendered himself at the Jackson County Sheriff's Department substation on a warrant of molesting -- touching a child for lustful purposes. Jackson County…
Cowboys QB Prescott wins NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year
By DAVID BRANDT PHOENIX (AP) — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott won the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award on Thursday night. The two-time Pro Bowl selection is the fourth Cowboys player to win the award, joining Roger…
Discover Black Heritage: Media Mogul Dorothy Wilson
In celebration of Black History Month, each Thursday News 25’s Janae Jordan will introduce an African American making a difference in our community. This week on WXXV’S Discover Black…
Pass Christian Police Department welcomes new K9
The Pass Christian Police Department is adding a new officer to their patrol. This new officer has a tail that wags and a furry face. Meet Pass Christian PD’s…
State Senate passes Mississippi School Safety Guardian Act
The state Senate passed a bill that will allow teachers who are trained to carry weapons at school. The bill would create the Mississippi School Safety Guardian Act,…
No truth found in alleged dog abuse in Hancock County
Hancock County officials say there is no truth to a woman’s claim that her dogs were mistreated and abused by a neighbor in the Kiln. The…
Brett Favre sues auditor, sportscasters in defamation case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre filed lawsuits Thursday in Mississippi, accusing the state auditor and two national sportscasters of defaming him in public discussions about the misspending of welfare money that was supposed to help some…
Coast man charged with embezzlement in gaming case
The Mississippi Gaming Commission is investigating an embezzlement case on the Coast. MGC agents arrested 39-year-old Jacob Lynn Forehand at his home on Wednesday without incident. He was booked into the jail at 11 a.m. A Gaming Commission enforcement division…
Amtrak kicks off public safety awareness campaign on the Gulf Coast
Officials from Amtrak, the Southern Rail Commission, and other state and local transportation officials kicked off a public safety awareness campaign called ‘Operation Lifesaver.’ It’s…
Local veteran speaks on how medical marijuana helps her
A local veteran is sharing her story about how medical marijuana has changed her life. Brandi Miles served 16 years in the National Guard. She spent 11…
Biloxi Police Department offers gun safety tips
News 25 reached out to the Biloxi Police Department to tell us the best ways to properly store and handle firearms to help avoid similar incidents in the future.…
Child critical after accidental shooting in Biloxi
Biloxi Police are investigating an accidental shooting that happened just before 9 p.m. Tuesday. Police said officers responded to the 200 block of Stennis Drive about a shooting. Officers found a male victim, who is under 16, who was taken…
Gautier man charged with aggravated assault in early morning shooting
A Gautier man is behind bars this morning after police responded to a report of a shooting on Whitewood Drive. Gautier Chief David Bever said officers were sent out about 1 a.m. this morning about a shooting a residence. 22-year-old…