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…
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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.…
WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter previews Gulfport Democratic Mayoral Primary
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-It’s Election Night across South Mississippi and the polls are open until 7 p.m. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter is at the polls in…
Taking a look at the big races in South Mississippi
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)-It’s Primary Election Day. Voters in cities all around South Mississippi are choosing who will lead today and sets the table for general elections…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel previews Ocean Springs Mayoral Race
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Voters have been hitting the polls across South Mississippi today as primary municipal elections kicked off earlier this morning. WXXV News 25’s…
Man arrested, charged with possession of dog fighting paraphernalia in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A man is in custody after Long Beach police rescued 19 dogs from his home. Thirty-six-year-old Noah A. Bridges of Long Beach was arrested and charged with one count of possession of dog fighting paraphernalia. An…
MEMA releases damage report from weekend storms
PEARL, Miss. (WXXV)- MEMA has released their assessment from this weekend’s severe weather system. So far, the agency has received damage reports for 24 homes and two farms affected across the state. No injuries or deaths have been reported. Down…
Department of Marine Resources offers boating and water safety tips
Harrison County, Miss (WXXV)- With Spring Break knocking on the door, more boaters are expected to hit the waterways. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is home to an abundance…
Tuesday is Primary Election Day across South Mississippi
South Miss (WXXV)- In-person absentee voting wrapped up this weekend ahead of Tuesday’s municipal primary elections in South Mississippi. Municipal clerks in every city except Waveland are gearing…
City of Biloxi preparing for Spring Break 2025
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Biloxi is preparing their traffic plan for Spring Break, which is April 10th through the 13th. There will be scheduled events lined up…
Storm damage in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services says more than six to eight inches of rain fell in the Hurley area alone. County emergency officials also…
Two wanted for armed robbery, home invasion in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery and home invasion in Gulfport. Deputies responded to a residence on Canal Road early Monday morning after two unidentified males forcibly entered…
Meggan Monday: New Mississippi Veterans Home
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Leaders with Mississippi Veterans Affairs are putting the final touches on a $60 million project just down the road from Tradition. The 133,000 square foot facility on Tradition…
VFW Post 2539 commemorates 50th anniversary of Vietnam War
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Saturday was National Vietnam War Veterans Day. To mark the occasion, VFW Post 2539 held a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the war.…
Man arrested for murder in weekend shooting in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)-New details in a murder case out of Picayune over the weekend. Picayune police say Ivan Mitchell is accused of shooting someone on Rouse Road…
Sunday storms cause minor damage, flooding in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Sunday was an active weather day in South Mississippi. Thunderstorms dumping a lot of rain, especially in Jackson County, and even reports of a…
Harrison County Sheriff's Office warns public of scams using their number
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office wants to make the public aware of ongoing scams using the office’s phone number. The scam claims to be a deputy collecting fines to avoid arrest. The caller is requesting money…
Ocean Springs neighborhood reunites with pet cat after three years
Two families on Meadowview Circle that thought they lost their neighborhood cat for good a few years ago just had a heartwarming reunion three years in the…
MSDH Names New State Health Planning and Research Director
Jackson, Miss.- The Mississippi State Department of Health has appointed Dr. Kina White as Director of the Office of State Health Planning and Research (OSHR). Dr. Dan Edney, MSDH Executive Director and State Health Officer, created OSHR to fulfill his vision…
Amazing women on the Coast: Chryssi Flores, Director of Game Presentation with NOLA Saints & Pelicans
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - For years, when one thinks of the sports industry.. Women are often left out… But recently, there’s been a big boom in not only…
Governor Reeves signs tax overhaul bill into law to phase out income tax
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-Gov. Tate Reeves signed a bill to overhaul Mississippi’s tax system into law on Thursday. This sets Mississippi on a path to become the first state to eliminate an existing income tax, when the tax is phased out…
Enrollment for TSA precheck starting soon at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-What’s the worst thing about air travel? Three letters: T.S.A. Long lines, taking off shoes and belts, messing with your laptop. Now there…
Keesler Air Force host their annual Chiefs vs. Eagles game
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- When you hear Chiefs vs. Eagles, you may think about the Super Bowl, but here on the Coast we’re talking about an annual…