Fans gather in Bay St. Louis to honor Dolly Parton
Saturday marked the eighth annual Dolly Should, an event dedicated to everything Dolly Parton in Bay St. Louis. Hundreds of her fans showed up this weekend, including our very own Elizabeth Keen,…
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Mississippi oyster season to reopen January 15
BILOXI, Miss. – The 2024-2025 Mississippi Oyster Season will open for the harvest of oysters beginning at legal sunrise on January 15, 2025. The approved and conditionally approved areas are: Area I "B" This area includes St Joe reefs Area II…
TRAFFIC ALERT: OVERTURNED TANKER TRUCK BLOCKING EASTBOUND TRAFFIC NEAR MILE MARKER 21
Photos: Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop K Traffic is backed up on I-10 near Mile Marker 21 in Harrison County. State Troopers are on the scene of an overturned tanker truck. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, the truck is leaking gas.…
Speaker White, Lt. Gov. Hosemann unveil tax cuts, other proposals as 2025 legislative session starts
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG and TAYLOR VANCE/Mississippi Today Updated 11:39 AM CST, January 8, 2025 Mississippi’s top legislative leaders on Monday unveiled details of their different plans to cut state taxes and potentially expand Medicaid coverage to the working poor, likely two of the…
MSU, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, Gov. Reeves sign partnership to advance Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center
BILOXI, Miss.—Mississippi and the U.S. Air Force are marking a new era in cybersecurity research, training and collaboration as leaders celebrate plans for the Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center. The 100,000-square-foot planned building on Keesler Air Force Base will serve…
George County investigates fatal fire in Barton Community
Deputies with the George County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fire in the Barton community on Thursday night at about 10:11 p.m. The fire claimed the lives of 75-year-out Rachel Ware and 85-year-old Davis Ware. Both were residents of the…
Candidate Conversations: David Bates announces Pascagoula mayoral run
Pascagoula mayoral candidate David Bates stopped by the WXXV studios to speak to Grant Chighizola about his run for Mayor of Pascagoula in the 2025 municipal elections.
New data center expected to bring $10 billion investment to Mississippi
One project in Mississippi is expected to generate $10 billion in investment for one county. Compass Datacenters is locating its next data center campus in…
Loved ones gather to honor Nikyra Dedeaux
Today, loved ones are gathering to honor Nikyra Dedeaux, an 18-year-old of Gulfport who was killed during the terrorist attack in New Orleans. Family and friends remember Nikyra as a vibrant, joyful soul…
Gautier student dies after collapsing at high school field house
A 15-year-old Gautier High student died Thursday after collapsing at the school's field house. Mayor Casey Vaughn identified the student as 15-year-old Shermarion Miner in a post on his social media page. Vaughn said in his post, "I share with…
Knox Ross with Southern Rail Commission discusses Amtrak
Knox Ross with the Southern Rail Commission speaks to WXXV News 25's Dave Elliott and gives an update on Amtrak on the…
Four charged with stealing copper from utility company
Three people are in jail, charged with stealing copper from AT&T. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 35-year-old Justin Hoda of Gulfport, 24-year-old Olympia Elchos and 63-year-old Freda Elchos, both of the Kiln and Kiley Shiyou, no age given, are…
Funeral for Nikyra Dedeaux
The funeral for Nikyra Dedeaux is taking place in Gulfport. Dedeaux was killed in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans. The funeral is taking place at the Lyman Community…
New Orleans attacker fired at police before they shot and killed him, bodycam video shows
By JACK BROOK Updated 10:41 AM CST, January 10, 2025 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Islamic State group-inspired attacker who killed 14 people in a truck rampage on…
From Carter’s funeral, an American snapshot: A singular image, 5 presidents, 379 years of history
By TED ANTHONY Updated 8:34 AM CST, January 10, 2025 Look at their faces — formal, etched with experience, laden with the weight of momentous decisions. Add up their years: 379 to be exact, enough time to take you back into…
Trump sentenced to penalty-free 'unconditional discharge' in hush money case
By Adam Reiss and Dareh Gregorian The New York judge who presided over Donald Trump’s hush money case on Friday sentenced the president-elect to an “unconditional discharge,” meaning he is now a convicted felon in the eyes of New York state law but will face…
Sammy the Sloth Celebrates Turning 5 Years Old
Chill Sloth Ice Cream open last year and their real life sloth mascot Sammy has quickly become a South Mississippi star. Well Sammy recently turned 5 years old and WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren…
WXXV News 25 Exclusive: Grant Chighizola speaks with California State Fire Marshal on wildfires
Devastating scenes continue to unfold in the Los Angles Metro Area as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires. WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola…
Discussing Gaming on the Coast
WXXV continues to keep an eye on the Mississippi Legislature and bills that affect the Coast. The Legislature is expected to take up a bill that reinforces the Secretary of State’s…
Suspects in shooting in Orange Grove on Monday night now in custody
Two people wanted in connection with a shooting Monday evening in Orange Grove are now in custody. Gulfport Police say 20-year-old Ketren Machi Grant and 21-year-old Jajai Nutall turned themselves in on Thursday. Grant has been charged with aggravated assault…
Jimmy Carter lauded for his humility and service in Washington before his return to Georgia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter was celebrated Thursday for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at Washington National Cathedral featuring the kind of pageantry the 39th U.S. president typically eschewed. All of Carter’s…
Police and Fire chiefs announce departures in Ocean Springs
The fire chief is resigning and the police chief is retiring in Ocean Springs. Police Chief Ryan LeMaire announced his plans to retire at the end of February. Chief LeMaire was named interim chief in October 2023, accepting the full…
Update: Driver killed in rollover crash on I-10 in Woolmarket identified
Biloxi Police say a driver was killed when a semi-truck was involved in a crash and rolled over on Interstate 10 near Woolmarket. The Harrison…
State Line man charged in New Year's triple homicide at convenience store
A State Line man has been charged in connection with a triple homicide at a convenience store in Greene County on New Year’s Day. 37-year-old Drexler Johnson was arrested early Thursday in Wayne County and charged with accessory after the…