The Gulf Coast is in a King Cake frenzy
Quality Bakery in Gulfport has been fulfilling King Cake orders left and right as people are ready to start indulging, and customers from all over are flocking to get one. …
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Candidate Conversations: Getting to know Gulfport Mayoral Candidate Ronnie Henderson
We continue our conversations with candidates that are declaring their candidacies for local offices across South Mississippi. Joining us in studio is Ronnie Henderson, the latest person to announce his candidacy for the…
Fannie Lou Hamer honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden awarded Mississippian Fannie Lou Hamer with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Hamer was a founder of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, challenging the exclusion…
City of Gulfport passes resolution for Ward 5 special election
The Gulfport City Council passed a resolution to set up a special election for the vacant Ward 5 council seat. That motion passed unanimously at Tuesday’s…
Speaking with Secretary of State Michael Watson on the first day of the Legislative Session
Today kicks off the state Legislative Session…
Cold-Weather Shelters opening tonight across 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…
GoFundMe for Ole Miss student injured in New Orleans terrorist attack
We have more information about the Ole Miss student critically injured in the terrorist attack in New Orleans. 18-year-old Parker Vidrine is a freshman at Ole Miss. Vidrine was home for the holidays and was in New Orleans to ring…
Third suspect arrested in connection with a Friday shooting in Gulfport
Gulfport Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with a Friday shooting in Gulfport. Police on Monday arrested 24-year-old Debarren Johnson and a 16-year-old, both of Gulfport, and charged them with two counts of aggravated assault. On Tuesday, a…
Man charged in shooting that began through social media fight
Gulfport Police say a social media fight led to a shooting in West Gulfport. Police charged 19-year-old Katrell Dywayne Chance Morgan with aggravated assault. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and bond was set at $250,000. Officers were…
Appeals Court upholds Biloxi man's murder conviction in 2015 of Waffle House waitress shooting
A Biloxi man convicted of first-degree murder in the shooting of a Waffle House waitress in 2015 had his conviction upheld by the state Court of Appeals. Johnny Max Mount appealed his 2023 conviction, saying the court abused its discretion…
Update on Hancock County Food Pantry
It’s been nearly nine months since the Hancock County Food Pantry expanded its days from two to five days a week. A lot has changed since then. WXXV News 25’s…
First day of Legislative Session in Mississippi
The Legislative Session in Mississippi has officially kicked off. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott is in Jackson and gives us more on what is in store this session.
$21 million earmarked for passenger rail on the Coast
Senator Wicker’s office announcing $21 million has been set aside by the Federal Railroad Administration to help offset operating costs ahead of Amtrak’s return to the Coast.…
USDA funds earmarked for Gulf shrimp
Federal funding has been earmarked to benefit South Mississippi’s seafood industry. According to Senator Roger Wicker’s office, $25 million of USDA Section 32 money will go towards fresh Gulf shrimp’s…
New games this month for Mississippi Lottery
Savannah Tirey from the Mississippi Lottery speaks to WXXV about the new games this month.
Amy St. Pe' joins WXXV News 25 following swearing-in ceremony
On Monday, Amy St. Pe' was sworn in as judge for the Court of Appeals District 5. St. Pe' joins WXXV News 25's…
Families in South Mississippi struggle with diaper prices
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI RECOGNIZES HOW EXPENSIVE DIAPERS CAN BE FOR NEW FAMILIES AND MANY ARE STRUGGLING TO MAKE ENDS MEET. TO HELP SUPPORT THIS, THEY HOLD A DIAPER DRIVE EVERY JANUARY…
Dr. Kollin Napier named 2024 Mississippian of the Year by Jackson Chapter of AITP
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College proudly announces that Dr. Kollin Napier, Director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network, has been selected as the 2024 Mississippian of the Year by The Jackson Chapter of the Association of Information Technology Professionals. This…
Gulfport investigating shooting in Orange Grove
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting that happened in the 11000 block of Highway 49 on Monday evening. Officers responded to the location about 5:51 p.m. in regard to…
Missing teens in Pearl River County found safe
A pair of 15-year-olds who were reported as runaways in Pearl River County have been found and returned to their families. The Pearl River County Sheriff's Office reported Tuesday morning that deputies found the teens. The Sheriff's Office said Gabreal…
Police say 16-year-old considered dangerous now in custody
Gulfport Police on Monday said that a 16-year-old wanted on felony counts of shooting into a dwelling and shooting into a vehicle is in custody. Police announced on social media about 9 p.m. that Kameron Samije Erving was located and…
Gerald McGee launches run for Mayor of Moss Point
Moss Point resident Gerald McGee has submitted qualifying papers to run for Mayor of Moss Point in this year's municipal elections. McGee stopped by the studio to talk with WXXV News 25's…
President Biden visits New Orleans in the aftermath of New Year's Day attack
On Monday afternoon President Biden and the First Lady touched down on the tarmac at the Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans. The President traveled to the the city…
Ronnie Henderson announces plan to run for Mayor of Gulfport
Former Pro Basketball player and small business owner Ronnie Henderson has announced his intentions to run for mayor of Gulfport. On his campaign website, Henderson cites…