What to do with eclipse glasses
If you’re like millions of others, you bought a pair of eclipse glasses to watch the big event. Now that it’s over, what do you do with those weird paper specs? If your glasses are made by one of the…
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CASA of Harrison County welcomes back executive director
After a few years of personnel issues and changes, CASA of Harrison County is turning a new page. They are now welcoming back their original executive director Jeannie Herrin, who served from 2010 to 2014. Those who have worked with…
Wanted by Waveland police
The Waveland Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying this man. He is being sought in reference to several thefts from Walmart. If you have any information regarding this case or the identity of the person pictured please…
Missing 15-year-old
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued an endangered/missing child alert for 15-year-old Justin Arthur Mackey of Monticello. He is described as a white male, 5’5” tall, weighing 120 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen…
Shooting Suspect At Large: Live Report
One Suspect John Heflin is behind bars and the other suspect Briceston Fairley still at large in response to last week shooting. The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old John Michael Heflin and 18-year-old Briceston…
No settlement between Kemper Plant parties
This afternoon, documents were filed with the Public Service Commission after an agreement between Mississippi power and the PSC was not reached. The filing comes after an order approved unanimously by the commission at its July 6th meeting, encouraging parties…
Ryan Mahan speaks to kids about eclipse and weather
So how could experiencing a solar phenomenon like the eclipse affect our weather? WXXV’s own Ryan Mahan was giving a presentation centered around the eclipse’s impact on weather at the Infinity Science Center in Hancock County. Kids that came out…
Arrest made in damaging of Hard Rock guitar
A Mobile man is arrested after allegedly throwing rocks at the display guitar at the Hard Rock Casino in Biloxi. Twenty-eight year-old Jacob Daniel Anderson of Mobile, Alabama was spotted by casino security throwing rocks at the guitar in front…
Welcome Week at Southern Miss Gulf Park campus
With school in session, students are back in high gear. At the Southern Miss Gulf Park campus, students are working their way into the semester by attending special events at the school’s welcome week. Events include lunches and special lectures…
Sign up to be in a movie
Hollywood is coming to Gulfport which means residents now have the chance to sign up to be in a movie. A Christmas movie is set to be filmed in Jones Park that will feature the lighting of the famous dancing…
Texas Roadhouse raises money for charity
For tonight only, you can eat a good meal all while donating to a charity that supports young cancer patients. Gulfport’s Texas Roadhouse is teaming up with dozens of other restaurants to raise money for the nonprofit organization called Riley’s…
Students prohibited from viewing eclipse
In honor of the great eclipse, schools all across the nation held lessons and viewing parties to witness the incredible sight. Some students were kept from viewing the eclipse for safety reasons. Several schools across the Gulf Coast prohibited their…
Eclipse Day draws crowd to INFINITY Science Center
Thousands of people have traveled across the country for the best view of the 2017 solar eclipse. Many on our Coast and beyond caught a glimpse of the moment in history at the INFINITY Science Center in Hancock County. The…
One suspect arrested in Goldin Sportsplex shooting
On August 20, 2017, at approx. 11:20 P.M., Gautier PD arrested John Michael Heflin in their jurisdiction after a foot pursuit. After booking and other procedures, Heflin was transported to the Harrison County Adult Detention Facility to be held in…
Touch a Truck Waveland
Waveland kids have a better understanding of real heavy duty equipment after an education event Sunday. They got up close and personal at the Touch a Truck event on Coleman Avenue. Kids got a chance to hear many sirens sounding…
Deadly wreck on Palmer Creek Drive
A one vehicle wreck on Palmer Creek Drive and East Wortham Road Saturday around 9:30 p.m. killed two people. The driver, 40-year-old Christopher Johnson, and passenger, 20-year-old Caitlyn Dubose, were both ejected from the car and pronounced dead on the…
USS Ramage overhaul work at Ingalls
After nine months of some TLC the USS Ramage departs from Ingalls Ship Yard in Pascagoula today. The overhaul and modernization work on the DDG 61 includes alterations, repairs, testing, and procurement of materials. The $21.4 million destroyer was originally…
Students and The Solar Eclipse
News 25's Laurene Callander interviews Jillian Vallo about the Solar Eclipse and what they are doing for their students at St. Martin East Elementary School. If you would like more information on the Solar Eclipse please visit https://wxxv25.com/2017/08/14/eclipse-2017/
Woman pleads guilty to first degree murder
A woman pleaded guilty to first degree murder this morning for the 2015 murder for hire of her husband in Stone County. Judge Christopher Schmidt sentenced Evelyn Garrison to life behind bars for her role in the beating death of…
Anchor Square Block Party
Anchor Square Block Party August 26th 2017 from 10 am to 2 pm at 303 Delmas Avenue Pascagoula. For more information please call 228-938-2352.
Solar Eclipse Day
News 25's Ryan Mahan tells us more about the Solar Eclipse happening today.
Adopt a Grandparent Day!
800 Volunteers needed on Saturday Sept.9th 2017 for Adopt a Grandparent Day where people around the coast come and visit the elderly who normally do not have anyone to visit them. Come and volunteer for this great program at www.adoptagrandparentday.org…
Kick off dance in Biloxi
With the rain in sight, one group is dancing the night away. The dance floor at the Donal Snyder Community Center in Biloxi was rocking tonight during one of the center’s regular summer dances for people of all ages with…
Humane Society of South Mississippi drive
As the Humane Society of South Mississippi desperately looks to give their animals to loving homes, one radio DJ is celebrating her birthday by giving back. 107.1 the Monkey’s radio personality Valerie Kattz set a goal of raising $4,500 for…