Officials break ground on new Popps Ferry Road project
Work has officially begun on the extension of Popp’s Ferry Road in Biloxi with the goal of alleviating traffic congestion. Approximately one and a half miles of…
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WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel live at scene of large brush fire in Harrison County
Fire crews are battling a large brush fire in Harrison County as our region remains under a red flag burn warning at this hour. WXXV News 25’s…
Pascagoula Police Officer Stephen Huckaby passes away
The Pascagoula Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. The department announced that Officer Stephen Huckaby unexpectedly passed away yesterday, October 15, 2024. According to the department, Officer Huckaby was at the training center when he…
WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the grand opening of the new Rouses in Biloxi
Rouses Markets is celebrating the grand opening of its newest Mississippi store today in Biloxi with a ribbon cutting…
HAPPENING NOW: Crews battling brush fire in Harrison County
Harrison County and Mississippi Forestry Commission fire crews are battling a brush fire in Northern Harrison County. A red flag burn warning remains in effect for South Mississippi this afternoon. According to Mississippi Forestry Commission, 70 acres have been burnt…
Long Beach mayor decides not to seek a third term
Long Beach Mayor George Bass told residents on Tuesday that he will not seek a third term in office. Bass said he made a spur-of-the-moment decision to make the announcement while speaking to constituents at the Breakfast With the Mayor…
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on the Gulf Coast
Every year Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th. By celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those from Hispanic descent. October 15th is…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Jackson
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Jackson Police Department that occurred on October 15, 2024. Officers with the Jackson Police Department responded to a call for service on Interstate 220 regarding a hit and…
Blue Moon Pub Crawl takes over Downtown Ocean Springs
On Tuesday night, Downtown Ocean Springs became the hosting grounds for the Blue Moon Kick Off Party and Pub Crawl. Participants made their way to six venues across Downtown Ocean Springs…
New developments in 1993 cold case of baby Mary Josephine
New developments have been made in a Mississippi Coast cold case that dates back to the early 1990s. The Harrison County Sheriff's Office has released new details in the case of…
LSU Tigers face off against Samford Bulldogs at Keesler Federal Park
The Biloxi Shuckers season may be over, but two teams are heading to Keesler Federal Park! The Samford Bulldogs and the LSU Tigers going head-to-head in the Hancock…
Pickleball courts open in Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis residents are celebrating the opening of two pickleball courts today. This comes after years of requests to city leaders to add pickleball courts at McDonald Park.…
Pass Christian Elementary students learn about voting at ‘Promote the Vote’ event
Pass Christian Elementary School students had their mock election on Tuesday. Students were encouraged to wear red, white, and blue to support the event. Students at Pass Christian Elementary not…
Ocean Springs church hands out plates to local first responders and city workers
An Ocean Springs church honored local first responders today. Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church member Theresa Dantzler said, "It shows a sense of gratitude,…
New Rouses opening in Biloxi
Rouses is celebrating the opening of their fifth store in Mississippi on Wednesday. A ribbon cutting is set for 8 tomorrow morning. This Rouses is located where the old Winn Dixie…
Officials to break ground on Popp's Ferry extension project in Biloxi
A new road extension project is set to kick off in Biloxi on Wednesday. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss was at Popps Ferry Road and…
Picayune Police hosting community pumpkin painting event
The Picayune Police Department hosting a Halloween event this weekend. The public is invited to paint a pumpkin with a cop on October 19th! Anyone interested needs to head to the Picayune Walmart between 10 AM and 1 PM. The…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at McDonald Park in Bay St. Louis for the opening of two new Pickleball courts
The city of Bay St. Louis hosted a ribbon cutting for two new Pickleball courts at McDonald Park. Residents have been asking for Pickleball courts for many years and…
Gulfport man joins Team Reba on 'The Voice'
A Gulfport man earned a one-chair turn and joined Team Reba on Monday night's blind auditions of The Voice. The NBC singing competition show had Deon Jones singing his version of…
Moss Point holding public hearing regarding 2024 annual action plan
The City of Moss Point is hosting a public hearing tonight. Moss Point City Hall is opening the floor for discussion on the future of the…
Picayune man finalist for inaugural Mississippi award
Four finalists are selected for the inaugural Mississippi Leopold Conservation Award. The award recognizes landowners who inspire others with environmental improvement. Jim Currie of Picayune is a finalist. Currie owns Woodland Cottage Farms, restoring and managing native grasslands and Longleaf…
Gulfport Fire Department hosting Touch-a-Truck event
The Gulfport Fire Department is hosting an event for the community tonight. Touch-a-Truck is being hosted at the Lyman Community Center. From 6 - 8 PM, anyone can meet the department and see fire equipment on display.
Lucedale man to serve 40 years for child exploitation
A Lucedale man will serve 40 years in prison after being convicted of child exploitation. 70-year-old Jimmie Ray Fields was sentenced to more than 100 years on three counts of child exploitation. The case was investigated by the Mississippi Attorney…
Memorial Health System holding Breast Cancer Awareness events
Memorial will be hosting several events in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month across the Coast in October. The Mammogram-a-Thon events are in partnership with SuperTalk Mississippi at Walmart Supercenters and focuses on the importance of monthly self-breast examinations and…