Krewe Unique prepares for parade weekend
Parades in Ocean Springs kick off this weekend and it's going to be loads of fun! But what comes with that is loads of preparation beforehand. WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter speaks with Krewe Unique…
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Two persons of interest sought in Wiggins counterfeit case
Wiggins Police are asking the public's help to identify two people who are persons of interest in a counterfeit currency case. Police say two males and the owner/driver of a silver Ford Flex were seen at one location where counterfeit…
Gulfport Municipal Election Commission Upholds Candidate Disqualification
"Very disappointed in there decision. The facts and law certainly favor me to be a candidate for Ward 5 and we're going to continue to push that fight."That's how…
Picklr hosting competition judged by AI
The Picklr in Biloxi is using AI now to help judge a new pickleball competition. The inaugural Wingfield Competition features specific awards for different categories, like best services, returns, drop…
Biloxi Boat Show kicking off at the Coast Coliseum
The Biloxi Boat Show is expected to begin this Friday. The show runs through the weekend to Sunday, doors open at 10 each morning with the end…
Gulfport Behavioral Health System offering services to veterans and military members
Gulfport Behavioral Health System is part of a national network offering services to active military members and veterans. Behavioral Health System CEO Dean Doty tells WXXV…
New healthy meal program for seniors in Harrison County
A new meal service for senior citizens in Harrison County is rolling out this week. The Trio Food Program officially launched at the Woolmarket and Saucier senior…
Wiggins Police warn of story spreading on social media
Wiggins Police are warning about a story going around on social media. According to the department, a story is going around that young girls are knocking on…
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-10 W exit ramp to US 49 N closing for work
The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced that the I-10 West exit ramp to US 49 N / Hattiesburg (Exit 34B) in Harrison County will be temporarily closed starting tonight. The ramp will be closed from 8:30 p.m., February 11, to…
Scam targeting people who lost their pets on the coast
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is warning about a scam targeting those who lost their pets. The scam caller is pretending to work at the Humane Society as a surgeon or vet tech, telling the owner their pet was…
Man wanted in connection with shooting two people in Hancock County found dead
A man wanted in connection with the shooting of two people at a home in northern Hancock County last Friday has apparently died by suicide. Hancock County Sheriff's investigators issued warrants for 40-year-old Matthew Cory Rayborn on aggravated assault and…
Saints to hire Eagles' Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore as next head coach
The New Orleans Saints are hiring Eagles Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore as their head coach. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and other reports, the deal is now being finalized. This is a developing story. News 25 Sports will have more…
AG Fitch announces completion of Human Trafficking and Fentanyl Strike Force Operation on the MS Gulf Coast
(Jackson, Mississippi) Today, Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced the completion of Operation Game Over, a four-day joint operation on the Mississippi Gulf Coast led by her Human Trafficking Task Force and Fentanyl Strike Force. The operation resulted in 33 arrests, recovery…
‘I want my 80s’ tour featuring Rick Springfield, John Waite, Wang Chung, and John Cafferty set to take over The Sound Amphitheater
GAUTIER, MS - February 11, 2025: The Sound Amphitheater is excited to announce an electrifying night of classic hits and 80s nostalgia with Rick Springfield’s I Want My 80’s Tour on Sunday, June 1. Fans will be transported back to…
More than 1,400 pounds of copper scrap found at Stone County business
A scrap metal business in McHenry could face legal trouble after more than 1,400 pounds of copper communications wire was found during a search last week. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said his office, Mississippi Bureau of Investigations and Hancock…
How coastal businesses fared during the Super Bowl
Super Bowl 59 may officially be in the books but it has left its mark on coastal businesses, with some stores and restaurants seeing a big boost in…
Grant Chighizola promoted to WXXV News Content Manager
Grant Chighizola has moved into a new role at WXXV News 25. He has been promoted from Managing Editor to News Content Manager! Grant moves out of his role as the…
HGTV reality show approved to film in Pass Christian and more in Harrison County
Today during the Harrison County Board of Supervisors meeting, the board approved the filming on Harrison County property for HGTV’s reality show…
Updates to the closed parking garage of Harrison County Courthouse
The parking garage of the Harrison County Courthouse has been closed for several weeks. The concrete has shifted due to missed maintenance and temperature changes. At this time there is no…
St. Martin teachers receive grant from Ingalls
Two St. Martin High teachers received a grant for a project that focuses on advanced manufacturing. Hannah Wegner and Richard Humphreys both received the Ingalls Future Shipbuilder STEM…
Amateur radio class being held in Jackson County
A special event is being hosted on Tuesday. The Jackson County Amateur Radio organization will be hosting a Disaster Communication Introduction class. That takes place at the St. Martin Community Center starting at 6 PM. Demos, questions, and speakers will…
Hancock County investigating domestic shooting incident
Hancock County Sheriff's Office is investigating a domestic disturbance after a two people were found with gunshot wounds at a residence in the county on Friday evening. Deputies were sent to the 24000 block of Road 347 about 5:04 p.m.…
Long Beach boy meets his idol at NFL Experience in New Orleans
A young man out of Long Beach got the chance of a lifetime. Blake Boyer got to meet his football idol, Justin Jefferson, who is a receiver…
MGCCC to host Coastal Job Fair this week
Trisha Morrison, SMPDD Assistant Division Director for Workforce and Sherri Smith with MGCCC joined WXXV in studio to talk about the Coastal Job Fair coming up 9 am…