The Mississippi Department of Education has released their standardized test scores from last year and Greyhound Nation in Ocean Springs may have some bragging rights. Ocean Springs School District was named one of only three school districts in the state…
As another busy holiday on the road approaches, the Biloxi Police Department wants to make sure drivers are careful. Starting today, the department kicks off ‘Labor Day Blitz.’ An increased number of law enforcement officers will patrol the roadways in…
A Moss Point man and former missionary says he does not remember stabbing and killing a pregnant Mississippi woman because he was high on drugs. Thirty-six year-old Brandon Colby Smith pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of 30-year-old Elizabeth Corene…
The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum has a number of things on tap to observe the 50-year anniversary of Hurricane Camille making landfall on August 17, 1969. News 25 Today Anchor Jaylon Morris gets a rundown of events from Corey…
It's been 50 years since hurricane Camille made landfall in South Mississippi, and she made her mark on our coast forever. News 25 Today's Gabby Easterwood is joined us live from the Harrison County EOC with a look at how…
We've made it to the end of the week, but for many of us, the fun is just beginning as we head into the weekend. And if you're still looking for something to do, news 25 today's morning producer Porsha…
It’s day five of our weeklong "clear the shelters" drive, and there’s still time for you to help make life better for a local animal looking for a forever home. Today's featured pet is Scrat, a 3-year-old neutered lab mix…
On Friday August 17th, many throughout our area will pause to remember the lives lost and devastation left behind in the wake of hurricane Camille, marking 50 years since South Mississippi was struck by the second strongest hurricane to ever…
It's back to school today after lightning struck Gorenflo Elementary School earlier this week, giving students a day off of school yesterday. Teachers, faculty, and staff reported to work at the Biloxi elementary school yesterday as crews assessed damage caused…
If you know any of us here at News 25, you know we are big on supporting our pet family. This weekend, we are heading to Jackson County Animal Shelter to help clear the shelter. Statistics show that each year,…
In an effort to support our local heroes, WXXV presented First Responders Night at MGM Park for the Biloxi Shuckers game. It was a really special night at MGM Park as the community came together to support our first responders.…
One federal agency was on hand at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport today to offer travel tips. The TSA had a display in the terminal today with prohibited items recovered from checkpoints at the airport to show what types of items travelers…
One festival honoring the oyster industry is headed back to Biloxi this year. The Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-off and Festival is headed back to Biloxi on November 9th after being held in Gulfport last year. A press conference was held…
The certified winner of the Coast’s closest election this primary season is speaking out following the win. Current Biloxi City Council member Dixie Newman was certified yesterday by the Republican Executive Committee. Newman still holds a one-vote lead over Scott…
Today, Mayor Mario King packed another punch in the Moss Point city battle between the mayor’s office and the board of aldermen. Mayor King authored the nearly 20-page appeal himself that was submitted to the Circuit Court of Jackson County.…
District Attorney Joel Smith announced today that Kobe Augustine, 19, from Gulfport, was convicted by a Harrison County jury this afternoon of second-degree murder for the killing of 16-year-old Nigel Poole, also of Gulfport. Augustine was 15 years old at…
A Lucedale man has been sentenced to 35 years in prison on assault and kidnapping charges dating back four years ago. Andrew Williams, 31, was sentenced to two counts of kidnapping in Jackson County in March 2018 and one count…
Ocean Springs police are searching for the man involved in an armed robbery at a Dollar General on Tuesday. According to police, the suspect entered the Dollar General on Government Street near Walnut Drive, brandished a firearm and demanded money…
In an effort to support our heroes in blue, WXXV is presenting First Responders Night at MGM Park for the Biloxi Shuckers game. News 25’s Kristen Anzuini is at the game with more.
These pesky summer bugs are out in full force and they’re sure to get under your skin as temperatures stay high and rain continues to fall. This week, the Mississippi Department of Health confirmed two new human cases of West…
Have you always wanted to fight fires and help out your community as a first responder? Well, you may be in luck because the Biloxi Fire Department needs you to step up. They are currently accepting applications. To push for…
WXXV will be broadcasting at reduced power temporarily due to a lightning strike last night. Our engineers are working on the transmitter to restore our signal as quickly as they can. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Gorenflo has been given the all clear and students will return to school tomorrow, August 16, 2019.
You can join our Biloxi Shuckers in honoring our local heroes in the community tonight. Last night’s game between the Biloxi Shuckers and Mobile Baybears was postponed due to heavy rain in the Biloxi area. The game will be made…