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Sammy the Sloth Celebrates Turning 5 Years Old

Chill Sloth Ice Cream open last year and their real life sloth mascot Sammy has quickly become a South Mississippi star. Well Sammy recently turned 5 years old and WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren…

Discussing Gaming on the Coast

WXXV continues to keep an eye on the Mississippi Legislature and bills that affect the Coast. The Legislature is expected to take up a bill that reinforces the Secretary of State’s…

Arrest made in Gulfport shooting

A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police arrested 23-year-old Avante Jaquan Kirk. He is charged with one count of aggravated assault and one count of shooting into a dwelling. During the investigation, witnesses…

Flags at half-staff in honor of Nikyra Dedeaux

Governor Tate Reeves has ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff today across the entire state in memory of Nikyra Dedeaux, the Gulfport teen who was killed in the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. Flags will…

Cold weather shelters open in South Mississippi

Due to anticipated cold weather conditions, counties are announcing the opening of shelters. Two shelters will open in Harrison County tonight, and subsequent nights as necessary. D’Iberville - Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center – Opens at 4:30 pm • 10395 Automall…