Meet T-Bird and Bronco! WXXV News 25's Pet of the Week
T-Bird and Bronco are seven week old lab puppies that need loving forever homes! You can find them along with other homeless pets at the Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier.
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Updates on the City of Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs is paving the way for the classic car show this week and Mayor Shea Dobson is wearing pink as part of the ‘Real Men Wear Pink’ campaign. Taking advantage of the large influx of visitors in the city,…
Rollover accident on Bienville BLVD in Ocean Springs
A two vehicle accident puts one man in the hospital this afternoon. The accident happened in Ocean Springs on Bienville Boulevard around 2:30. An Ocean Springs city vehicle pulling an empty trailer was stopped at a red light when a…
OS bus driver competent to stand sex abuse trial
Doctors say a Mississippi school bus driver is mentally competent enough to stand trial on charges including the sexual battery of a second grader. Our media partner, the Sun Herald, reports doctors testified last week that 69-year-old Sergio Sandoval is…
Inaugural ‘Swamp Classic’ band competition
It was a battle of the bands over at Gautier High this weekend as a new competition made its debut. The inaugural ‘Swamp Classic’ featured nine high school bands from the Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coast. Bands performed in front…
Mayoral Monday: Mayor Shea Dobson Gives a Glimpse of What's to Come for Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson has a packed schedule this week, especially with tens of thousands of cruisers rolling into the city, but he managed to take a little time out for this week's edition of Mayoral Monday on News…
MDEQ Lifts Water Contact Warnings for Mississippi Beaches
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its beach monitoring program, lifted water contact warnings Friday for all 21 standard beach segments as well as the four nonstandard segments that were issued August 6. Water contact warnings were also…
Friday Night Showcase: D'iberville vs. Ocean Springs
News 25's Tanner Stewart and Andrew Scherer have your Friday Night Showcase.
Friday Night Showcase: St. Stanislaus vs. Moss Point
News 25's Tanner Stewart and Andrew Scherer have your Friday Night Showcase.
Statewide burn ban: DOs and DON'Ts
Governor Phil Bryant signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. Since this ban is in place until further notice fire experts want you to take this time to brush up on controlled burning safety.
Breast Cancer Awareness and Early Detection
News 25's Kristen Anzuini has the full story on what you can do to prevent breast cancer.
Mississippi grand jury clears officer in fatal shooting, body camera footage to be released
Following the grand jury's determination, the police department intends to release the body camera footage of the fatal shooting of Toussaint Diamon Sims
$15.5M to 4 groups for Gulf of Mexico research
Officials say four teams of scientists are getting $15.6 million from BP oil spill fines to study fish, other sea life and birds in the Gulf of Mexico.
Mississippi under statewide burn ban
At the request and advice of the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a proclamation initiating a statewide burn ban, effective immediately. The burn ban will remain in place until further notice.
Moss Point officer cleared in deadly shooting of Toussaint Diamon Sims
The Grand Jury investigated the facts and circumstances surrounding the August 8th shooting of Toussaint Diamon Sims by an officer of the Moss Point Police Department. The Grand Jury makes the following report. The Grand Jury engaged in full and…
Pascagoula police investigating after body found in hotel room
The Pascagoula Police Department is investigating a possible homicide that may have taken place over the weekend. Shortly before noon on Saturday, Pascagoula police responded to a call at the Studio 6 Hotel regarding the possibility of a deceased man.…
‘Homes for Dogs’ Adoption Drive
Folks in Jackson County came out to help our four-legged friends on Saturday. Coldwell Banker Smith Homes Realtors and the Jackson County Animal Shelter hosted their ‘Homes for Dogs’ adoption event. The event featured live music, raffles for certain pet…
Live Oak Historical Event
Members of the Pascagoula River Tribe held a community event on Saturday to recognize Native American education and history in Jackson County and the Coast. ‘The Live Oak Historical Event’ featured crafts from local vendors, scholarships for members of the…
Harrison County Deputy killed, wife injured in motorcycle crash
A Harrison County Sheriff’s deputy died Saturday (September 28), in Ocean Springs in a motorcycle accident that also injured his wife.
Deep South Regatta kicks off
It’s time to sail away for a competitive race on the water in Ocean Springs. Fourteen boats and competitors from across the country are participating in the ‘Formula Wave Deep South Regional Regatta’ at the Ocean Springs Yacht Club. Sailors…
Birds are disappearing in North America at alarming rate
Birds are disappearing from North America at an alarming rate. It is becoming more difficult to spot a bird because over the last 50 years, the United States and Canada have lost nearly 30 percent of its bird populations. Pascagoula…
NAACP turns in final witness interviews in Toussaint Sims case
Toussaint Diamon Sims died in August after being shot by a Moss Point police officer while fleeing from authorities. Sims’ death has left a lot of people with questions, including Jackson County NAACP President Curley Clark. Clark tells News 25…
Unveiling Plans for Monumental Event Honoring Pascagoula River Tribe's Live Oak Indian School
The Pascagoula River Tribe is gearing up to unveil the placement of their historical marker for the Live Oak Indian School. Pascagoula River Tribe Board Member Jackie Polk and Amanda Ealy, Chairperson of the Pascagoula River Tribe, joined News 25…
Pet of the week
Meet Isabella! News 25's Pet of the Week from the Jackson County Animal Shelter.