Speaking with Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann about upcoming legislation
WXXV News 25 is continuing to follow the Mississippi Legislature as it debates issues of importance to Mississippi and the Coast. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann presides over…
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CDC Says Mississippi is One of Thirty-Five States with Quademic Risks
It always happens this time of year. The coughing, sniffling, and sneezing always seems to pop up around the office when the cold weather rolls…
Stone County Sheriff's Department testing new surveillance system
After a vote during a Stone County Board of Supervisors meeting, the Stone County Sheriff's Department is allowed to use new software for security camera footage. The surveillance system, Flock…
Police investigating deadly shooting in Moss Point
Moss Point police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened earlier this afternoon. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley tells us police received a call about a shooting on Joseph Avenue. Police found a man dead in a vehicle once…
Chapel Hart performing at Jazz Fest
A familiar name is making their Jazz Fest debut! Chapel Hart will be performing at the festival on April 25th. The festival begins on April 24th and runs until May 4th. Be sure to head out and cheer on your…
The Shed preparing for 7th annual Shed Showdown competition
The folks at The Shed are hard at work this week preparing for the seventh annual Shed Showdown. It’s a barbecue lovers dream with five categories of…
Gators, guns and drugs confiscated in search of Picayune man's house
Picayune Police raided a house on Glenwood Street on Wednesday and confiscated more than 5o pounds of marijuana, mushrooms, steroids, 14 firearms -- and eight…
Musical acts announced for 2025 Jazz Fest
Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews, Luke Combs, Lil Wayne and Harry Connick Jr., are among the headliners announced for the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. In addition, Poplarville's own Chapel Hart will be making their Jazz Fest debut this…
Autopsy results revealed for Gautier High student
The Jackson County coroner revealed the autopsy results for Gautier High teen Shermarion Miner. Coroner Bruce Lind Jr. says Shermarion died of natural causes. He passed away January 9th while at Gautier High School. A vigil is being held in…
Kiln man facing murder charge in Waveland has bond revoked in separate case
A Kiln man charged in a December shooting is back in jail after having bond revoked in another case. Waveland Police have arrested a man in connection with an early Saturday morning shooting. 22-year-old Robert Sams Jr. bonded out of…
Long Beach, Harrison County battle house fire on Beatline Road
Harrison County Fire Rescue with Long Beach Fire Department responded to a house fire on Beatline Road. The house was fully involved when firefighters arrived about 5 a.m. to the 7000 block of Beatline Road, adjacent to the shops on…
Candidate Conversations: Raymond DeFlaviis announces Long Beach mayoral run
Long Beach mayoral candidate Raymond DeFlaviis stopped by the WXXV studios to speak to Grant Chighizola about his run for Mayor of Long Beach in the 2025…
Mayor Kenny Holloway announces bid for re-election in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway announced his intention to seek re-election Monday night. The first-term mayor said Ocean Springs is "truly a shining example of what a thriving community can look like — and it’s being recognized far and wide.…
Ocean Springs residents speak out on potential waterfront condos
In between the CSX railroad tracks and the north side of US-90 in Ocean Springs, water front condos could soon be on the horizon. Developer Mid South…
Special school bond election set for March 18 in Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs voters will head to the polls in mid-March after the Ocean Springs School District Board of Trustees approved a bond resolution Tuesday night. The special election date for the bond issue is Tuesday, March 18. According to the…
Harrison County Fire Chief Pat Sullivan discuss California wildfires
Harrison County Fire Rescue Chief Pat Sullivan speaks to WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott about the wildfires in California.
Public hearing regarding tree removal at site of proposed Chick-Fil-A in Biloxi
A public hearing regarding tree removal at the site at the proposed Chick-Fil-A at the corner of Nelson Drive and Pass in Biloxi is set for later this month. That hearing will take place on Tuesday, January 28th at 1:30…
Gautier Residents React to Willie Nelson Performing at The Sound
Country music legend Willie Nelson is on the road again! It was recently announced the Willie Nelson and Family Tour will perform at the Sound Amphitheater…
Man sentenced for secretly filming underage girls at parks in Madison County
A man has been sentenced to 20 years for secretly filming underage girls at parks in Madison County, Mississippi. According to Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett, 27-year-old Satoshi Maehata pled guilty to two counts of filming a…
St. Martin man to serve 10 years for stabbing his mother in 2022
A St. Martin man will spend 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to trying to kills his mother. 30-year-old Grady Walker pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and was sentenced Monday in Jackson County Circuit Court to 20 years with…
Services announced for Gautier student who died
Gautier High School announced a vigil to be held Thursday in honor of Shermarion Miner. Shermarion died at school on January 9 after suffering a medical emergency at the school's field house. The vigil will take place at 5 p.m.…
The Socialite Society offers social club for women along the Coast
Kaitlin Jones is the founder and CEO of The Socialite Society. She’s in studio to tell us more about the organization and their upcoming events!…
Woman makes waves at poker tournament at the Beau Rivage
An Atlanta woman here on the Coast for a poker tournament at the Beau Rivage made her mark in a big way. Rokeya Jones spoke to…
A Country Music Outlaw is coming to The Sound Amphitheater
GAUTIER, MS - January 14, 2025: The Sound Amphitheater has announce the first show of its 2025 season lineup: the legendary Willie Nelson & Family performing live on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. This unforgettable night will feature Willie Nelson, a…