WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel previews Ocean Springs Mayoral Race
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Voters have been hitting the polls across South Mississippi today as primary municipal elections kicked off earlier this morning. WXXV News 25’s…
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Man arrested, charged with possession of dog fighting paraphernalia in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A man is in custody after Long Beach police rescued 19 dogs from his home. Thirty-six-year-old Noah A. Bridges of Long Beach was arrested and charged with one count of possession of dog fighting paraphernalia. An…
MEMA releases damage report from weekend storms
PEARL, Miss. (WXXV)- MEMA has released their assessment from this weekend’s severe weather system. So far, the agency has received damage reports for 24 homes and two farms affected across the state. No injuries or deaths have been reported. Down…
South Mississippi residents head to the polls
Gulfport, Miss (WXXV)- Municipal primary elections are happening right now. These elections are determining party nominees for positions such as mayors, city council members, and alderman.…
Mississippi Sea Wolves unveil completely real rebrand
One coast team is rebranding... The Mississippi Sea Wolves will be known as the Mississippi Mosquitoes! The rebrand comes after much talk, the Sea Wolves deciding the insect sure…
Fixin' the Coast offers vouchers for Harrison County residents
Biloxi, Miss (WXXV)- Cat owners in Harrison County lined the doors outside PetCo Monday. All this for a discount on some important procedures for their furry family members. Fixin the…
Department of Marine Resources offers boating and water safety tips
Harrison County, Miss (WXXV)- With Spring Break knocking on the door, more boaters are expected to hit the waterways. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is home to an abundance…
Jeannie Herrin and Tiffany Wiensch in studio to discuss free parenting classes
Jeannie Herrin and Tiffany Wiensch join WXXV News 25's Elizabeth Keen in studio to discuss free parenting classes offered by the Harrison County Advocacy Center and Southern Christian Services. These…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing seven more turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting another turtle release this week. Seven rehabilitated turtles will be released in front of Edgewater Mall on Thursday at 4 p.m. at…
City of Ocean Springs Town Tour Guide now available
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is releasing their annual town visitors guide. Visitors will be able to learn about shopping, dining, art,…
The Sound Amphitheatre announces 2025 Season Lawn Pass
GAUTIER, Miss (WXXV)- The Sound in Gautier has announced their 2025 Season Lawn Pass. The season lawn pass is available for $250 and gives all access to every…
Tuesday is Primary Election Day across South Mississippi
South Miss (WXXV)- In-person absentee voting wrapped up this weekend ahead of Tuesday’s municipal primary elections in South Mississippi. Municipal clerks in every city except Waveland are gearing…
City of Biloxi preparing for Spring Break 2025
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Biloxi is preparing their traffic plan for Spring Break, which is April 10th through the 13th. There will be scheduled events lined up…
Storm damage in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services says more than six to eight inches of rain fell in the Hurley area alone. County emergency officials also…
Vehicles on display at Long Beach Chamber’s Touch-A-Truck event
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Kids and kids at heart got to check out some cool vehicles at this weekend’s Touch-A-Truck event at the Long Beach Harbor. This event…
Two wanted for armed robbery, home invasion in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery and home invasion in Gulfport. Deputies responded to a residence on Canal Road early Monday morning after two unidentified males forcibly entered…
Celebrating the arts at ‘Arts Alive!’ showcase in Hancock County
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual arts event in the Bay wrapped up on Sunday. “Arts Alive!” is all about celebrating Hancock County’s vibrant arts…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Multiple crashes causing delays on I-110 in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- According to MDOT, there are multiple crashes on I-110 in Harrison County causing delays. Crashes before Rodriguez Street at Exit 2 are causing delays in northbound lanes. Drivers are asked to be aware and find alternate…
Crews assist with removing tree from power lines in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Fire Protection, along with MHP and Singing River Electric, worked to remove a tree on power lines. This happened…
VFW Post 2539 commemorates 50th anniversary of Vietnam War
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Saturday was National Vietnam War Veterans Day. To mark the occasion, VFW Post 2539 held a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the war.…
Crews respond to fire Sunday afternoon in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Crews responded to a house fire in the Saucier area Sunday afternoon. Fire officials say a quick response contained the…
Man arrested for murder in weekend shooting in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)-New details in a murder case out of Picayune over the weekend. Picayune police say Ivan Mitchell is accused of shooting someone on Rouse Road…
Sunday storms cause minor damage, flooding in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Sunday was an active weather day in South Mississippi. Thunderstorms dumping a lot of rain, especially in Jackson County, and even reports of a…
New Waste Pro cart delivery information for Gautier residents
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- In Gautier, Waste Pro will begin delivery of new carts next week. During the week of March 31st through April 6th, Gautier residents will begin receiving the waste carts that are green with the blue lid. Beginning…