It is official! The King Cake Contest is well underway. That means everyday starting now those visiting the Ocean Springs area can stop by the Visitor’s Center for a piece of king cake. Local businesses submit cake, not only for…
It’s officially Mardi Gras season on the Gulf Coast and Ocean Springs is ready with its annual King Cake Contest. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.
Beginning this week, the Ocean Springs Visitor Center as part of the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau will start its annual King Cake Contest where visitors will have the chance to learn more about the season in a…
The annual Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs is calling all local artists, crafters, and growers. Applications are now available for vendors wanting to participate in this year’s Herb, Garden, and Art Festival. Last year there was plenty to see…
In Ocean Springs the class of 2020 is celebrating as they get closer to graduation, taking home a top ranking for statewide ACT results. The Mississippi Department of Education released the results this morning, based on ACT tests given to…
We are three days into 2020, and that also means we're heading into tax season! While taxes can cause quite the headache, Lee Ann Kendrick, with the Jackson County Civic Action Committee, joined us live in studio on our Friday…
It was a scary New Year’s Eve for the Pascagoula Police Department after two of their officers were involved in a serious accident. A police officer and his K9 partner are recovering after being hit by a drunk driver while…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — Two officers with the Pascagoula Police Department were injured in a car accident Tuesday night. Officer Snyder and his K-9 partner, Tony, were on patrol New Year's Eve when their vehicle was struck by an alleged…
A Moss Point man, out on bond for previous felony charges, is behind bars again on similar charges. Thirty-seven year-old Clarence Shelton was taken into custody Monday night at a convenience store. Police say they found that Shelton had more…
Investigators in Moss Point are trying to bring justice to the families of two victims of a deadly shooting. Moss Point police responded to reports of an assault on Old Slag Road on December 22nd. A woman being treated for…
On Monday, December 30, 2019, at approximately 8:00pm, officers of the Moss Point Police Department were investigating a large crowd gathering in front of a local convenience store. During their investigation they encountered Clarence Shelton, 37, of Moss Point. Shelton…
Help give a loving pet from the Jackson County Animal Shelter and forever home just in time for the new year!
Fifteen year old Tyler Reed has been arrested following a stabbing in Escatawpa on Christmas night. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says Reed is charged as an adult with aggravated assault after allegedly stabbing 37 year old David Woodard in…
The Jackson County Coroner's Office has identified the victims of Sunday's double homicide in Moss Point.
Blake Pennock was officially introduced as the next head coach of the Greyhounds, after receiving unanimous approval from the school district Board of Trustees on Tuesday.
Officials are investigating the death of a Jackson County woman whose body was found at the former Mississippi Phosphates site.
A 10-year-old with grandparents in Gulfport came to the coast to deliver holiday cheer to our men and women in uniform in a very unique way.
Seasonal influenza activity in the United States continues to increase and has been elevated for six weeks now. The latest data from the Walgreens Flu Index shows that the Biloxi-Gulfport area is ranked #7 in the United States for highest…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. — Huntington Ingalls Industries announced Friday that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a contract with a potential total value of $453.4 million for planning yard services in support of in-service Ticonderoga-class cruisers and Spruance-class destroyers. The…
Coming up on Monday, Moss Point Mayor Mario King will be joining us live in our studio for next week's edition of Mayoral Monday. Be sure to tune into our WXXV News 25 Today FOX channel at 8 am as…
The family of an inmate who died in Jackson County is moving forward with a wrongful death lawsuit. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, 38-year-old Cindy Arnold was found dead on the floor of her jail cell in…
Firefighter Pat Newton has been promoted to lieutenant with the Pascagoula Fire Department. Newton began his career with the Pascagoula Fire Department in 2005 as a firefighter and EMT. He was recommended by Fire Chief Hyler Krebs and approved by…
It’s an exciting day for Moss Point as they officially welcome the new fire chief. After an extensive nation-wide search, the Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to hire Justin McMillian. McMillian began his career in fire service in 1995. He…
For the first time since 2005, the West Jackson County Planning Department will get a new facility. Today, ground was broken for the more than 1,600 square foot building. The $680,000 project will feature office space, a break room, and…