Local libraries hit with federal budget cuts
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Public libraries provide free access to both physical and digital resources, allowing patrons to enjoy literature and media. However, an executive order issued last week…
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Man arrested after string of car burglaries in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-A 21-year-old is now behind bars following multiple car break-ins in Pass Christian. According to Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley, Darion Lee has been charged with four felony counts of vehicle burglary. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office…
Car break-ins increasing across the Coast
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A string of car break-ins have been reported across the Coast as both the Gautier Police Department and Harrison County Sheriff’s Office are currently holding investigations. WXXV…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department warning of scam
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff Department is warning residents of a scam going around. Scammers are calling residents and demanding personal information or requesting money. These…
Governor Reeves holds press conference on potential special session
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-Governor Tate Reeves held a press conference this afternoon. He spoke about the storms from last night as well as the state’s economic growth in…
Residents react to Ocean Springs primary election results
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Big change is coming to the City of Ocean Springs after Tuesday night’s municipal primary elections with new officials set to take the helm for…
Intermittent lane closures on Popp’s Ferry Road Bridge on Saturday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Drivers in Biloxi should be aware of an upcoming traffic alert for the Popp’s Ferry Bridge. On Saturday, April 5th, the Popp’s Ferry Road Bridge will have intermittent lane closures. The closures will be in effect from…
Michael Mullins sworn in as Ward 1 Councilman in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville has officially named a replacement for Ward 1 Councilman Randall Pelous who stepped down from his position in March.…
City of D’Iberville honors local Vietnam Veterans
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Over at D’Iberville City Hall, they honored two Vietnam veterans ahead of a memorial exhibit the city is hosting next week. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren…
Moss Point accepting Entrepreneur Grant applications
Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- Economic development is a focal point for the city of Moss Point. And now the River City is putting its money where its mouth is and…
Discussing the latest in Congress with Representative Mike Ezell
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXXV)-We’re approaching President Trump’s first 100 days in office. A flurry of activity in the nation’s capital. Joining us with a look at the very…
Buc-ee's hosting job fair in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - Buc-ee’s is looking to fill over 200 positions at its new location in Harrison County, ahead of its grand opening. To find the right…
Gautier Police investigating a string of vehicle break-ins
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is investigating a string of vehicle break-ins. According to the department, the break-ins are happening during the nighttime hours in the area of Bemis Avenue, Smith Drive, and Jo Beth Terrance. Unlocked vehicles…
Man wanted after shooting out front door during robbery in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man accused of robbing a vape shop. Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers shared video of the suspect shooting out the front door. The incident happened at 6 a.m.…
Schedule changes for Long Beach Railroad Crossing Improvement Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Schedule changes have been announced for the ongoing railroad crossing improvement project in Long Beach. Due to utility lines interfering with planned work at the Nicholson Avenue intersection, Moran Hauling will shift efforts to several other…
Law enforcement investigating string of vehicle burglaries across the Coast
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Law enforcement agencies are investigating a string of vehicle burglaries along the Gulf Coast. Between the dates of March 12th and March 21st, numerous vehicle burglaries were reported from D’Iberville to Bay St. Louis. During an investigation,…
Tim Pierce wins Long Beach Republican Mayoral Primary
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-There will be a new mayor of Long Beach after one person came out on top of the four-person Republican primary. Former Long Beach School…
Kenny Torgeson wins Pass Christian Republican Mayoral Primary
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Another big result from Tuesday night’s race for mayor in Pass Christian. Incumbent Mayor Jimmy Rafferty was defeated in his bid for a second…
Teenagers arrested, charged in drive-by shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Two teenagers are in custody after a drive-by shooting in Gulfport. On March 29th, Gulfport police officers responded to 57th Avenue in reference to a drive-by shooting. Once on scene, officers found a 17-year-old male suffering from a…
2025 Municipal Primary Election Results
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)-The polls have closed in the 2025 Municipal Primary Elections. Residents headed to the polls on Tuesday across the Coast to cast their vote. The unofficial results for the municipal primary elections are below: Bay St. Louis Mayor:…
Gulfport Democratic Mayoral Primary Results
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more from Gulfport in the hotly contested democratic primary for mayor. She joins us from Sonya Williams-Barnes watch party with more. In Gulfport, Democratic…
Ocean Springs mayoral election results are in
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The votes are in for the City of Ocean Springs mayoral primary. The unofficial results are in and Bobby Cox Jr. earned 3,238 of the votes. Incumbent Mayor…
Long Beach mayoral election results are in
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-The votes are in for the City of Long Beach mayoral primary. The unofficial results are in and with all wards reporting, Tim Pierce earned 2,362 votes or 80 percent. Glen Powell earned 536 votes or 18…
Thousands of fentanyl pills, drugs seized in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Stone County and state law enforcement announced the results of a nearly 15-month long fentanyl and drug bust in the county and surrounding areas.…