Debating taxes at the Mississippi State Capitol
Tuesday marked the first day of the 2025 Legislative Session. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott was there for the opening of the session. A big topic of conversation this…
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United States Postal Service closed on January 9th
The United States Postal Service will be closed on January 9th to honor President Jimmy Carter. A day of mourning was announced for January 9th by President Biden.…
Dog killed in house fire along Creel Circle in Gulfport
A house fire at Creel Circle erupted earlier this morning. No injuries have been reported, but a dog has been confirmed as having been killed. WXXV…
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…
Celebrating Sammy the Sloth’s 5th birthday
Chill Sloth in Wiggins is celebrating the birthday of their mascot! Sammy the Sloth is turning five with a birthday bash on January 9th. The first 50 guests will receive…
Celebrating Elvis Presley's 90th birthday at Gulf Hills Hotel
The King has returned! The Gulf Hills Hotel is celebrating what would have been Elvis Presley’s 90th birthday. The fun starts at 6:30 tonight featuring Elvis bingo,…
Dog dies in house fire on Creel Circle in Gulfport
Gulfport Fire Department battled a house fire Wednesday morning on Creel Circle. Fire Chief Billy Kelley said firefighters could see heavy black smoke…
WWII veteran honored in Long Beach
The Long Beach Board of Aldermen honored a member of the Greatest Generation last night. City officials took some time out of their regular meeting to recognize Long beach resident…
MGCCC holding auditions for ‘The Three Musketeers’
The Harrison County MGCCC Campus is hosting auditions for ‘The Three Musketeers.’ Those auditions are set to begin today at 1 p.m. and last until 3 p.m. All interested should head out to the Fine Arts Auditorium at the Harrison…
Gulfport Police identify suspects in Orange Grove shooting
Gulfport Police have identified suspects involved in a shooting on Monday eventing at a shopping center in Orange Grove. Police say 20-year-old Ketren Machi Grant is wanted on a charge of aggravated assault. He is described as about 6-foot-1 and…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Highway 49 S Ramp to I-10 W CLOSED for maintenance in Harrison County TODAY
MDOT announced that Highway 49 South ramp to I-10 west will be temporarily closed for maintenance in Harrison County today. The closure is from noon to 4 p.m. for guardrail repair/ inspection. Motorists should seek an alternate route and are…
Mississippi oyster season to reopen January 15
The Department of Marine Resources say oyster season will re-open on January 15 in approved areas for a maximum 11-day period. Those areas are: Area I "B" This area includes St Joe reefs Area II "A” This area includes the…
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. …
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.