A juvenile has been arrested in an arson case that began in mid-July. Pass Christian Fire Department said the investigation began with a break-in on July 13 of a home on Second Street. Police put the house on extra patrol…
Today, three Jackson County K9s tried on their brand-new protective vests for the first time. Trooper pups Lars, Markos, and Sniper were brought to the steps of the…
A bus driver in Picayune was arrested for allegedly leaving a three-year-old in a hot van for about two hours and without any AC. According to the Picayune Item…
Waveland residents used their home security cameras to help police solve a pair of thefts this week. Chief Mike Prendergast said Taylor Ryan Passantino, 33, has been charged in both burglaries investigated by his officers. Passantino was charged with burglary…
A Waveland man is behind bars, accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile. Waveland Chief Mike Prendegast said officers received a complaint last weekend that a female juvenile was being molested. After investigating the complaint, Michael Eugene Moore, 67, of Waveland,…
A man wanted in Biloxi on molestation charges now also faces felony eluding charges after leading law enforcement on a chase through the county Thursday. John Pierre, 42, of Biloxi was charged with one count of molestation. He is being…
Hancock County is searching for a new superintendent this morning. The Board of Trustees on Thursday voted to terminate Teresa Merwin's contract during a special called meeting. There was no explanation. A parent posting to the Hancock County Schools social…
The northbound lanes of Highway 63 in Moss Point reopened at Saracennia Road hours after four large trucks collided. According to Highway Patrol, that accident happened around 5…
HORN LAKE, Miss. (AP) — Employees of a sheriff’s department in north Mississippi have shot two people within two days. The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department told WMC-TV that one of its deputies shot and wounded an armed person during a traffic stop…
On August 18th, 2022, at around 7:00pm, Pascagoula Police dispatch received a call of shots fired at Cambridge Park Apartments, located on Shortcut Rd. Upon arrival, officers located two male subjects suffering from gunshot wounds. Both subjects were transported to…
A 15-year-old arrested earlier this month after he brought a loaded gun to the Harrison Central High School campus was denied a bond reduction.…
The America’s Got Talent finale is slated for September 13th, but today, News 25’s Ansley Brent went to Poplarville and says the atmosphere in support…
A transportation decision made by West Wortham Elementary and Middle School has left parents of several students frustrated and confused. For several years now, Little People’s Christian…
Katie King and Erin King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi brought Gumbo, a 2-year-old Boxer mix, to WXXV to talk about their fundraising…
Two school districts in South Mississippi are celebrating after the state Department of Education released its new assessment numbers. Long Beach and Ocean Springs school districts ranked in the Top 10 overall in the state in all four subject areas…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former police officer in Mississippi received a five-year prison sentence Wednesday for the 2019 beating death of a man who was pulled from a vehicle during a manhunt. The former Jackson detective, Anthony Fox, was…
A crowded board meeting in Jackson County offered information regarding the potential sale of Singing River Health System. Singing River doctors, board members, nurses,…
It’s a somber day of remembrance throughout South Mississippi as today is the 53rd anniversary of Hurricane Camille’s landfall. For many, August 17th, 1969 was northing…
WXXV has learned that Harrison County District 4 Supervisor and Board President Kent Jones is under investigation by the state Auditor's Office. Gulfport Police confirmed they were…
Allen Beverages, a family business that’s been alive for three generations, is now celebrating their 75-year anniversary. Locally owned and operated, Allen Beverages is celebrating 75 years on the…
Today marks the 53rd anniversary of Hurricane Camille. The category five storm killed 143 people when it slammed into South Mississippi. Every year, those victims are…
A Gulfport woman has been charged in the burglary of a vehicle at Scarlet Pearl Casino. D'Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles said 33-year-old Jessica Anjanet Harris is charged with burglary, theft from a motor vehicle. Police received a report of…
A Gulfport were were each sentenced to 40 years after pleading guilty to second-degree murder and aggravated assault. Judge Christopher Schmidt handed down the sentence in Harrison County Circuit Court after last week's guilty pleas. 29-year-old Aaron Mays had 10…
A hero is being remembered in Pascagoula as Ingalls Shipbuilding hosts a keel authentication ceremony for the new Arleigh-burke class destroyer. A new destroyer being built…