Crawfish Music Festival kicks off this weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Crawfish Music Festival’s family ride night is happening at the Coast Coliseum complex today. Families have the opportunity to ride all the carnival rides you…
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MDOT honors fallen workers
JACKSON, MISS. (WXXV)- MDOT held a memorial ceremony for fallen workers Tuesday in Jackson. The ceremony honored employees who have lost their lives while working on Mississippi roads over the years. The…
Municipal Primary Runoff Election Results
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)-Voters in six South Mississippi cities went to the polls Tuesday for a handful of municipal primary run-off elections. The polls are now closed. The results for each race…
Two incumbents defeated in runoff elections in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Big news in the two runoff elections in Harrison County tonight as two incumbents go down in defeat. Longtime incumbent Gulfport Ward 1 councilmember Truck Casey is defeated by Democratic primary challenger Kendal Buckner. Buckner will be…
Mississippi Power celebrates Earth Day with Renew Our Rivers Deer Island cleanup
HARRISON COUNTY, MISS. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power celebrated Earth Day by kicking off its 20th year of Renew Our Rivers at Deer Island in Biloxi. Nearly…
Saucier man sentenced to life for burglary, larceny
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Saucier man is sentenced to life behind bars on burglary and grand larceny charges after the theft of guns, cash, and forestry equipment.…
Memorial honoring Pope Francis at Nativity BVM Cathedral
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-South Mississippi Catholics gathered in Biloxi Tuesday morning for a memorial Mass in honor of the late Pope Francis. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has reactions…
City of Ocean Springs shares update on Hanshaw Road Bridge
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs has shared an update on the Hanshaw Road Bridge repairs. The city said that all existing utilities that were attached to the bridge have been addressed. Work is expected to begin…
Two arrested for drug trafficking in D’Iberville
D’Iberville, Miss. (WXXV)- A D’Iberville man and woman are behind bars on drug trafficking charges after sheriff’s officials say they found a litany of drugs at their home, including…
Pope Francis’ funeral is set for Saturday
Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of Cardinals. Cardinals met at the Vatican to schedule Pope Francis’ funeral and burial, plan the conclave to elect his…
South Mississippi Catholics mourn the loss of Pope Francis
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - On Monday at 7:35 AM, Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke that put him into a coma and led to irreversible heart…
Bonnet Carre Spillway potentially opening
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Supervisor Marlin Ladner is in the WXXV studio to talk about a letter he sent to the Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Coast.…
What’s next after the death of Pope Francis?
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- As Catholics and people across the globe continue to mourn the death of Pope Francis, behind the scenes at the Vatican right now, a detailed…
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday. Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their…
Pope Francis' cause of death revealed
The cause of death for Pope Francis has been revealed. The Vatican says Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke that put him into a coma and led to irreversible heart failure. The death was confirmed Monday by Dr. Andrea…
Pope Francis dies at 88
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, died Monday. He was 88. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out…
Bishop Kihneman releases statement on the death of Pope Francis
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-As Catholics and Christians here in South Mississippi and worldwide mourn the death of Pope Francis, many leaders are sending out their condolences. In…
‘Making Groceries Happen’ organization gives back to community
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a festive weekend along the Coast, but one local organization focused on giving back this Easter weekend by battling food insecurities. ‘Making Groceries…
Family comes from all around to celebrate Gulfport resident's 100th birthday
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- "Happy birthday!" Delores Stanley turned 100 years old on April 19th, family from all over the country coming to surprise her. Residents…
Pentecostals of The Gulf Coast host "Drive Through Prayer" event
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast is using this Good Friday as an opportunity to connect with their community. They hosted a “drive-through prayer” inviting drivers…
Kappa Alpha Psi gives back to the community
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Kappa Alpha Psi is one of the nation's biggest intercollegiate fraternities - holding their annual day of service event. WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren spent…
Secretary of State Michael Watson discusses municipal elections and tidelands bill
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Secretary of State Michael Watson visiting the coast to speak to the Rotary Club. Topics discussed include upcoming…
New details revealed in Gracelynn Vick's death
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)- New details are coming in regards to the death of six-year-old Gracelynn Vick in Saucier this past Sunday. Investigators releasing new details into her disappearance…
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: Meet Harrison County's newest 911 Dispatcher
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - For law enforcement, dispatchers serve as the first line of communication during emergencies in the community, and this week marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.…