One of Jackson County's two official hurricane evacuation routes is back up and running. On Tuesday, Southern District Transportation Commissioner Tom King was on hand at a rededication ceremony in Jackson County for State Route 57, officially adding it back…
It’s always an emotional tribute as families gathered at Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula to honor their loved ones at the Hospice of Light Tree Planting Ceremony. Family members, nurses, and caregivers were at the tree planting ceremony to remember…
A Perkinston man is behind bars facing several charges including home invasion for an incident in Hurley tonight. According to Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell, 29-year-old Rusty Bond held up a woman at her home then took her keys and…
Dozens of St. Martin High School buses were out of service this morning after a weekend theft of bus batteries. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell says 66 batteries were stolen from 33 buses over the weekend. A white 2001 Ram…
Pascagoula Mayor Dane Maxwell will soon take over the Public Service Commissioner position for the southern district, but before that takes place there’s still work to be done in the city. Mayor Maxwell stopped by our station this morning to…
Pascagoula projects. His upcoming role as the new Public Service Commissioner for the Southern District of Mississippi. Just a few of the topics shared live in our WXXV News studio for this week’s edition of Mayoral Monday with Pascagoula Mayor…
He's the mayor of Pascagoula now, but soon he'll take on the role of Public Service Commissioner for the Southern District. Find out how Mayor Dane Maxwell plans on serving his residents, and more about what new developments are coming…
A former bus driver in St. Martin is facing a year-and-a-half behind bars after being found guilty of child abuse and assault. After two days of trial and only 30 minutes of deliberation, a Jackson County jury found 58-year-old Antoinette…
Officers with the Ocean Springs Police Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash involving one vehicle on Hanshaw Rd. just north of the Ocean Springs Middle School this afternoon. The preliminary investigation shows that the vehicle left the roadway…
Almost five years after a woman was raped on the Biloxi-Ocean Springs Bridge, a grand jury has cleared the suspect of any wrongdoing. Aaron McMillian was arrested last year in Utah in connection to the 2014 rape after a DNA…
Today Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula as well as the State of Mississippi gave a nod of the highest respect to a war hero and Gulf Coast native. It’s a name that’s already gone down in history, but now will forever…
In Jackson County last night, Michael Watson and his supporters watched the results of the General Election come in as the polls closed and precincts throughout the state reported their numbers in the race for Secretary of State. Watson’s spirits…
Traffic was backed up for nearly two hours this morning along Highway 90 after a deadly nine car pile-up. The incident happened around 6 this morning just before Highway 619 and Hwy 90 eastbound from Gautier. Sixty-four year-old Charlotte Moore…
Over in Jackson County, voters are heading to the polls for the final hours of voting. News 25’s Grant Chighizola is in Moss Point with Secretary of State candidate Michael Watson.
On today's Pet of the Week, we introduce you to Sophia, a female lab/hound mix in need of a loving home! You can find her and other homeless pets at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Also, this weekend, be sure…
This weekend marked a big celebration for the congregation of Pascagoula’s St. Peter Baptist Church as they celebrated its 200th anniversary. Church members, local officials, and the Mississippi Department of Archives and History were on hand for the unveiling of…
Downtown Ocean Springs may have been alive with art this weekend, but many animals also got some love as well. The Jackson County Animal Shelter held an adoption drive on Government Street during both days of the Peter Anderson Festival.…
It’s been billed as the largest fine arts festival in the state and all the action took place in downtown Ocean Springs this weekend. Everything is art at the Peter Anderson Festival. Now in its 41st year, the festival has…
The City of Ocean Springs is setting up for one of its major festivals this weekend. For the 41st year, the Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival will bring together over 450 arts and food vendors from across the country…
Greyhound nation has a lot of good reasons to be excited today. Students and staff from the Ocean Springs School District gathered at Ocean Springs High School this morning to recognize academic excellence with State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey…
Gautier police have identified the victim in the October 30th homicide at Singing River Apartments. The victim has been identified as 69-year-old Stephen Wyatt Cheak. According to police, Cheak was attacked at his residence, being stabbed multiple times. He succumbed…
News 25’s Grant Chighizola shares live reports Friday morning with what you need to know for this weekend’s Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival.
It’s official. Deputy Chief Matt Chapman has been appointed the new Chief of Police for the city of Pascagoula. Chapman had been serving as interim Chief of Police since the announcement of now-former Chief Kenny Johnson's retirement in early October.…
Ocean Springs celebrated this spookiest of holidays this evening with their trick-or-treat down the street celebration!