City of Gautier warning against safety issue scam
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gautier is alerting the public about a potential safety hazard. Officials with the city say that neither H20 or Gautier Public Works Department…
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Gulfport police warning against pine straw scam
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police are alerting the public about a pine straw scam making the rounds. Police say a scammer offers pine straw for $10 per bale. When…
Ninth Fugitive Arrested in New Orleans from OPSO Inmate Escape
New Orleans – Law enforcement agencies continue to work in close coordination to locate and arrest the fugitives who escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on May 16, 2025. This evening, Detectives from the Louisiana State Police Bureau of…
WXXV New 25’s Marco Bitonel at St. Rose de Lima’s Blues and BBQ Festival
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re looking to get your barbeque and Mexican…
Local girl’s wish granted by Make-A-Wish
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Thursday at Traintastic in Gulfport, Make-A-Wish Mississippi made one Biloxi girl’s dreams a reality. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the story.
Woman dead after jumping from vehicle, man charged with DUI in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a DUI that left a woman dead after jumping out of a car. Deputies say the incident happened Thursday night around 7:30 on Gautier-Vancleave Road in Gautier. Celeste Bellard was…
Moss Point police searching for vehicles involved in fatal hit and run
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department, with assistance from Mississippi Highway Patrol, is actively investigating a fatal hit and run. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 25 on Interstate 10 westbound between mile markers 68 and 69.…
Organizations providing resources for hurricane season
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- As we all know, you can never be too prepared when it comes to severe weather here on the Coast. In Biloxi, organizations are taking the time…
10-year-old Latimer girl helping others fight scoliosis and other rare diseases
LATIMER, Miss. (WXXV) -- One 10-year-old girl from Latimer is making a difference in her life and the lives of others by raising money…
Two arrested in Harrison County on felony charges of fentanyl death
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two individuals were arrested in Harrison County on felony charges of fentanyl death. The charges stemmed from a drug overdose investigated by the Harrison County Narcotics Task Force. The investigation led to the arrest of 28-year-old…
Welcome Chloe and Spencer to the WXXV Morning Show
EJ and Elizabeth will be taking on new roles at WXXV starting next week, but they are leaving the morning show in good hands! Introducing our new…
Accepting proposals for GOMESA projects
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is now accepting proposals for projects that could receive GOMESA funds. All proposals must be submitted to the agency by Tuesday, September 30. Proposals are…
Singing River Health System hospitals recognized for heart attack treatment
Mississippi Gulf Coast (WXXV)- Singing River Health System has been recognized among the top performing hospitals for heart attack treatment. Those hospitals taking home the honor include Ocean Springs, Pascagoula…
MDMR issues Salvinia alert on Pascagoula River
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is issuing an alert on salvinia on the Pascagoula River. Salvinia is an invasive plant that is now covering areas…
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann speaks at Gulf Coast Business Council meeting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann was back on the Coast Thursday morning to talk about South Mississippi business priorities over the course of…
Grand opening of Hippie Fish in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Located in Gulfport, Hippie Fish is a brand-new entertainment spot with two 18-hole mini golf courses, a two-story arcade, and a full kitchen and bar.…
Junior Auxiliary of George County offers help to the community
Lucedale, Miss. (WXXV)- In George County, one small group is taking on big needs. Ranging from food, clothing, literacy and life skills. Annie Williams lives at…
Biloxi police officers read to children at summer reading program
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Woolmarket Library had some special visitors Wednesday afternoon. Biloxi police officers stopped by to take part in the summer reading program. Officers…
Biloxi Breakers release first episode of Breaker Banter
Mississippi Gulf Coast (WXXV)- The Biloxi Breakers Hockey Franchise is now live with a new segment titled Breaker Banter. In this inaugural episode, fans can get to…
Memorial Health Services holds White Coat Ceremony
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Wednesday night, Memorial Health Services introduced a new class of resident physicians at their white coat ceremony. This event was held on the 15th floor of…
Mississippi Power shares resources and tips for lowering energy bill in the summer
Kaila Moran Griffith with Mississippi Power joins us in studio. She’s here to share tips and resources to create better energy habits and…
Tax credits for contributions to pregnancy resource charitable organizations via Pregnancy Resource Act
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - In 2022, Governor Tate Reeves signed the Pregnancy Resource Act, which allows businesses to receive tax credits for contributions…
U.S. veteran and single mom receives life-changing gift through car donation program
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A Gulf Coast U.S. Air Force veteran is driving into a brighter future after receiving a restored SUV through a national…
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies hosting turtle release Friday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is hosting a turtle release Friday. They will be releasing two turtles back in the Mississippi Sound at…