Grant Me Hope Success Story: Catching up with Nathan
Mississippi (WXXV)-If you're a long-time viewer of WXXV News 25, you may remember a segment we use to air called Grant Me Hope. That segment featured children in Mississippi up for…
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Humane Society of South MS offering $15 cat adoptions
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi says their shelter is bursting with over 400 animals. To help with the overcrowding, HSSM is offering $15…
Alan Moran revoked, sentenced to 12 years after new felony and indictment for bribery
Bay St. Louis, MS – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that 37-year-old Alan Moran, of Diamondhead, has had his felony post-release supervision revoked in connection with a 2024 conviction for Child Exploitation. The revocation was triggered by new…
Film workshop for local youth in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s lights, camera, action, and community in Pass Christian down at the public library. This summer, the Pass Christian Public Library is rolling out…
All clear at Ingalls after Pascagoula police respond to potential safety threat
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- On June 19th, 2025, at 11:08am, Pascagoula police officers were dispatched to HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding in response to a device that looked like a potential safety threat. First Responders, along with Ingalls’ security team, quickly evacuated employees,…
Local leaders speak at the State of the Community address in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- With the official start of Juneteenth being Thursday, officials and community members from across Gulfport came together Wednesday night to highlight…
Temporary night closures on Highway 605 in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Department of Transportation announces a temporary overnight road closure in Harrison County. Beginning on Monday June 23, both directions of the Eugene P. Wilkes Memorial Bridge on Highway 605 between Reichold Road and Hillcrest Road…
State lawmakers calling for FEMA review of flood insurance
A few years ago, FEMA came up with what’s called Risk 2.0. It assesses risk and premiums for the National Flood Insurance Program. Mississippi’s two senators, Roger…
First residents move into Veterans Home at Tradition
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- On Wednesday morning, two residents moved into the new Mississippi Veterans Home at Tradition. The Mississippi Department of Veterans Affairs officials say a few…
National Hydrography Day: How marine science impacts our region
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) - The Naval Oceanographic Office, or NAVO, is the largest subordinate command within the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command. NAVO is responsible for…
Gulfport Police pick up alligator from school
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- You never know what the job might bring, Gulfport Police were called to a local school due to an alligator on Wednesday. The alligator was brought…
Completion of Operation Safe Online Summer
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announces the completion of Operation Safe Online Summer, which has resulted in 11 arrests and one child abuse victim rescued. In a statement, AG Fitch says…
Pascagoula creates website on annexation process
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula has rolled out a new website to help answer residents' questions about the city's ongoing annexation process. The news about the city's annexation…
$75 million invested into Stone County, Anduril Industries expands Solid Rocket Complex
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - Anduril Industries has invested $75 million into the expansion of the Solid Rocket Complex located in Stone County. The…
Gulfport recognizes its outgoing city council members and Mayor Billy Hewes
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV) - The Gulfport City Council recognized its outgoing members, as well as retiring Mayor Billy Hewes. This comes ahead of the new…
Sonya Williams Barnes requests ballot box inspections
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Democratic Mayoral Candidate Sonya Williams Barnes has requested the inspection of ballot boxes in the aftermath of her loss to Republican Hugh Keating in the mayoral…
Mississippi veterans receive trip to the nation's capital
Gulfport, Miss (WXXV)- A group of Mississippi veterans received a long-overdue honor, all thanks to a partnership between WoodmenLife and the Honor Flight Network. 27 Mississippi veterans were honored…
MDMR to host public information meetings on new Mississippi Seafood Labeling Law
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) will host a series of public information meetings to assist stakeholders affected by Mississippi’s new seafood labeling law. The meetings will be held in the Bolton Building auditorium, located at 1141…
WXXV News 25 Sports Director Ansley Brent previews Shuckers vs. Smokies
The Biloxi Shuckers have a chance to clinch the first half title of the South Division today. WXXV Sports Director Ansley Brent is at Keesler…
Railroad Crossing improvement work continues in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A reminder that a railroad crossing closure in Long Beach is in effect. Crews are working on leveling Cleveland Avenue and rerouting the drainage…
Community comes out to help clean up creek in Pearl River County
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Volunteers in Pearl River County rolled up their sleeves today to clean up some of the county’s waterways this morning. Volunteers…
Eleven-year-old Jackson County boy honored for saving mother
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System honored one child in Jackson County for his heroism. Timothy Thomas used quick thinking recently during a medical emergency involving…
Richard Jordan requests clemency
The man currently on death row for killing a Gulfport banker’s wife back in 1976 is now seeking clemency from Governor Tate Reeves. Richard Jordan is scheduled to be executed on June…
Stone County EMA looking for volunteers
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Emergency Management Agency is looking for volunteers to help the community prepare and respond to emergencies. The EMA held a volunteer meeting Monday…