Meeting the newly elected mayors: Chatting with Ocean Springs Mayor Bobby Cox
Ocean Springs is one of several cities on the Coast with new mayors taking office July 1. Former Alderman at Large Bobby Cox won…
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Mississippi Gaming Commission approves site for Biloxi casino
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Gaming Commission has approved a site for one Biloxi casino. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, the gaming commission granted Biloxi…
Man arrested for aggravated domestic violence in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-On Thursday, D’Iberville police announced the arrest of 34-year-old Jacob Miller for aggravated domestic violence. The charges follow a July 16 assault on Biglin Bayou Drive,…
Uber driver charged with aggravated assault after running over disabled veteran in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Uber driver has been charged with one count of aggravated assault after running over a pedestrian. On July 18, officers with Ocean Springs Police Department responded to the service drive of the new Singing River…
Harrison County School District hosts training session for school bus drivers
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) --An important training took place in Harrison County Thursday, leading to hundreds of bus drivers receiving important safety tips. WXXV News 25’s…
President Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after noticing swollen legs, bruised hand
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE and LAURAN NEERGAARD Updated 5:47 PM CDT, July 17, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump recently had a medical checkup after noticing “mild swelling” in his lower legs and was found to have a condition common in older adults that causes blood to…
Halfway to Geaux Party at Fly Llama Brewing
We’re at the halfway mark to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. Race organizers are marking the occasion this evening with a celebration. Mike Wattigny is here in studio to tell us…
Volunteer Educators guide camps at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Inside the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum, you’ll find not only the history of aviation but also the future of flight. The museum’s…
City of Gautier approves second phase of Legacy Park project
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Legacy Park in Gautier will soon enter the second phase of construction following approval by the city on Tuesday night. Mayor Casey…
Biloxi mayor shares city updates at Breakfast with Mayor event
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A few Coast mayors spoke to community members and business leaders for the first time in this new municipal term. Wednesday morning, Biloxi…
Meeting the newly elected mayors: Chatting with Pass Christian Mayor Kenny Torgeson
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Pass Christian is one of a handful of cities on the Coast with a new mayor taking office July 1.…
Southern Miss enters new research partnership
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Southern Miss enters into a new partnership with a company focused on the blue economy. This partnership will be based in the heart of Downtown Gulfport. The…
Sand Bag Locations opening in South Mississippi
In preparation for the upcoming weather, sand bag locations are opening up in South Mississippi. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more locations are announced. In Gulfport, the sand bag locations open at 1:30 on Wednesday,…
MSDH reports 80 cases of whooping cough across the state
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi State Department of Health issued a health alert, warning about an increase in cases of whooping cough. Eighty cases have been…
Acquisition of Rolls Royce Propulsion Foundry
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A new chapter begins for Pascagoula’s naval production. The Rolls Royce Propulsion Division, which produced key components and propellers for the Navy, has been taken over by…
Catching up with Gautier High School's Class of 2026 ahead of senior year
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Excitement filled the air as Gautier High School hosted its Senior Scoop on Tuesday evening. The event gave the Class of…
Checking the tropics
Local officials across South Mississippi are already preparing for some heavy rain expected from the Gulf. South Mississippi is no stranger when it comes to heavy rain or even severe weather, but it…
Generous donors sponsor beds at Home of Grace for one year
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Home of Grace, a faith-based addiction recovery program in Vancleave, is launching a new initiative thanks to generous donors who…
One dead after early-morning fire in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A man is dead after an early morning house fire in Gulfport. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley tells News 25 the blaze happened around 4:10 at a home on North Carolina Avenue. Firefighters put the heavy fire…
Four injured in fire at Chevron Pascagoula Refinery
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-According to a company spokesperson, at about 8:15 Monday morning, an incident occurred in the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery’s wastewater treatment area. This incident resulted in a fire and four contract workers being injured. Refinery emergency responders provided initial…
St. Martin High School PTO help families in need of back to school clothes
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) - Back-to-school shopping can put a strain on many families, so the St. Martin High School PTO stepped…
'My dreams are finally coming true:' first-year teacher from Ocean Springs shares emotions about starting career at former elementary school
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- First-time students and their parents are sure to feel plenty of emotions when the First Day of School arrives…
Meeting the newly elected mayors: Chatting with Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Long Beach is one of several cities on the Coast with new mayors taking office. Tim Pierce began his term as…
Long Beach firefighter rescues osprey from speaker
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department performed a rescue, but not one you might expect. Firefighter Brian Sumrall responded to an osprey needing help at the…