Harrison County K9 Zico retires
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office celebrated a retirement on Monday. K9 Zico is officially retired and ready to enjoy his time off. The K9 has assisted in seizures…
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Our Lady Academy robotics team competes at FRC Magnolia Regional Competition
The Alpha Omega Robotics team from Our Lady Academy recently competed at the FRC Magnolia Regional Competition! The girls robotic team started the day in…
Next steps for Moss Point School District superintendent search
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The next steps in the Moss Point School District’s search for a superintendent are in the works. Current Superintendent Dr. Oswago Harper announced his…
New vending machine for reading books comes to North Woolmarket
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School recently received a new book vending machine, funded through Scholastic Book Fair rewards. Students are thrilled…
Aftermath of Saturday’s candidate forum in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Big municipal elections are coming up with the primary set for April 1st. A lot of people are watching the City of Ocean Springs. A…
Biloxi woman sentenced to life consecutive to 30 years for homicide and robbery
A Biloxi woman is sentenced to life consecutive to 30 years for homicide and robbery in Harrison County. 30-year-old Angel ‘Lexy’ May Pierce pled guilty to first-degree murder and armed robbery for the July 3, 2022 murder of 24-year-old Cody…
Family Fiesta Night at MGCCC
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The MGCCC Jackson County campus is hosting Family Fiesta night! This event shines a spotlight on Hispanic culture and is hosted by the Jackson County Hispanic American Club.…
Gautier High hosting College and Career tailgate
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier High School is hosting the College and Career Tailgate today. This event allows you to meet with over 50 companies including colleges and military personnel.…
Construction begins on Legacy Park in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Legacy Park Project in Jackson County is underway, promising valuable medical resources for the community. Construction has begun on the mixed-use medical project that…
Update on proposed Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gautier is currently taking bids on the proposed Mississippi Songwriters Performing Arts Center. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren spoke with city officials to…
Voters head out for Ocean Springs School District Bond Election
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Today is the day for the Ocean Springs School District Bond Election. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close tonight at 7…
Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Pascagoula High School's Courtney Caples
PASCAGOULA, Miss (WXXV) -- Every month, WXXV teams up with Huntington Learning Center to honor a deserving teacher in South Mississippi. This month’s outstanding educator is Courtney…
With a 52 million dollar bond referendum on the ballot, OSSD Superintendent speaks on the major changes that could come to the school district
Voting is set to begin on Tuesday at 7:00 Am for a 52 million dollar bond referendum which could potentially bring major changes to the Ocean Springs School District. OSSD Superintendent Mike…
City of Gulfport asking residents to complete ‘community needs’ survey
The City of Gulfport is looking for feedback from residents about future city projects. The city is looking for input about funding opportunities to support affordable…
Coast residents celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Today is St. Patrick’s Day and while a lot of the celebrations took place this past weekend, there are still some events if you want to get into the Irish…
Damage assessments continue after storms in Mississippi
Crews are out today continuing to assess the damage caused by tornadoes and storms in more than 20 Mississippi counties over the weekend. Preliminary MEMA reports say that three…
Coast sportsbooks prepare for March Madness bets
Now that the Selection Sunday anticipation is over, March Madness is on the minds of many and lots of bets are set to be made at our Coast sportsbooks.…
One dead after crash in George County
One person is dead and two are injured following a crash on Highway 98 in George County. On Sunday, March 16th, highway patrol responded to the crash around 6:45 a.m. A Jeep Loredo was traveling east of Highway 98 when…
President Trump signs Ezell-authored measure aimed at energy independence
President Donald Trump has signed a resolution authored by Congressman Mike Ezell regarding offshore energy production. Joint Resolution 11, co-sponsored in the Senate by Louisiana Senator John…
Three arrested in Harrison County on felony drug trafficking charge
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of three individuals on felony drug trafficking charges on Sunday. The arrest was made following a traffic stop…
MDOT gives updates on HWY 49 and 53 expansion
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV) - Many residents have been eagerly anticipating the completion of the Highway 49 and 53 expansion project, which will widen the road from four lanes…
Singing River Electric linemen to help Magnolia Electric Power with post-tornado power restoration
After working long hours on Saturday restoring power during the extreme wind event, Singing River Electric linemen are traveling this afternoon to Magnolia Electric Power based in Summit, Miss. after tornadoes caused extensive damage. Magnolia Electric reports having 270 broken…
Man wanted for attempted murder in Florida arrested in Harrison County
A man wanted for attempted murder in Fort Myers, Florida has been arrested in Harrison County. On March 15th, Lee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a double shooting at the Cypress West Apartments in Fort Myers. At that scene,…
Coast Electric crews assisting after storm
Early Sunday, Coast Electric crews from their Poplarville office left for Columbia, Mississippi to assist their sister co-op Pearl River Valley Electric. Significant progress has already been made with storm…