Pet of the Week: Freckles is looking for a loving family!
It's Tuesday, meaning it's time for WXXV News 25's Pet of the Week! Maridee Mallette of the Jackson County Animal Shelter brings in Freckles. Maridee also…
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Students host mock debate ahead of the presidential election
We are one week from the presidential election, the presidential debates made their way to the Gulf Coast. Students at Harper McCaughan Elementary School hosting a…
Humane Society hosting special for National Cat Day
The Humane Society is hosting a special for National Cat Day! Until 5 PM, cat enrichment stations are set up as a 'Boo-tique.' Those kittens are also $13…
Gulfport Police's SWAT applicants go through training
The Gulfport Police Department is seeing an interest in their SWAT department! Meet the new SWAT applicants! They are going through tryouts, being pushed to their limits with drills and exercises. Those activities test mental toughness and skills. Good luck…
Biloxi Police ask public's help to locate suspect
Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to locate a suspect wanted by the Department of Corrections. 30-year-old Justin Scott Dean is wanted for felony eluding by Biloxi and a parole violation on a burglary conviction through the Mississippi Department…
Moss Point residents speak on recent alligator sightings
Many residents along River Road in Moss Point are just a close distance from the waterfront, so alligator sightings are mostly nothing out of the normal. However, recently …
Railroad crossing in Gautier scheduled for Tuesday morning
In Gautier, another railroad crossing is set to close on Tuesday. That's happening on Dolphin Drive, starting at 6 AM as CSX performs maintenance. It is…
USM Set to Receive Deep Sea Remote Operated Vehicle
It’s an exciting day if you’re a student in USM’s school of Ocean Science and Engineering as the university just announced a new deep sea remotely operated…
Pavilion project across from Centennial Plaza underway on Harrison County beach
The Department of Marine Resources is working on a project to build a pier and pavilion across from Centennial Plaza. The project, funded by GOMESA, is part…
Suspect arrested on one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death
Gulfport police arrested a suspect accused of leaving the scene of an accident causing death. Police on Saturday responded to the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Courthouse Road, where they found a person dead at the scene and another victim…
Stone County Fair kicks off this week
The annual Stone County Fair kicked off earlier today at the Stone County Fairgrounds and will run until this Saturday. From now until Wednesday, there are various competitions taking…
City of Ocean Springs releases traffic plan for Peter Anderson Festival
The Peter Anderson Arts Festival is happening this weekend in Ocean Springs and road closures are expected. Certain streets will be closed to thru traffic…
Recognizing community heroes for National First Responder Day
Some of the biggest unsung heroes in our community are first responders, WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren highlights some of these heroes for National First Responder Day. Monday was National First Responder Day,…
Florida trafficking charges dropped against Biloxi man
Trafficking charges filed in Florida against a Biloxi man have been dropped, court records show. 53-year-old Mark Wells was charged earlier this year with two counts of forced labor by human trafficking and two counts of contributing to the delinquency…
Singing River hosting Hospice of Light events in November
Singing River is hosting their Hospice of Light for November. The QR code can be found at the bottom of the page, scan the code if you…
Harrison County fire crews battle house fire Sunday
Harrison County fire crews spent part of the day on Sunday battling a house fire just west of Gulfport. According to Harrison County Fire Rescue, it happened at…
Police investigating Saturday night shooting at Biloxi park
Biloxi police continue to investigate a Saturday night shooting at a park in the city. Details are still limited, but officials tell us one person was injured in…
WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. previews Stone County Fair
The annual Stone County Fair kicks off this week. It is an event that celebrates local agriculture, community, and entertainment. The fair offers a range of…
MSU and Ingalls begin new partnership for education benefits
Mississippi State University and Ingalls Shipbuilding entering into a partnership, allowing Ingalls employees to take advantage of education assistance benefits. Those benefits include a 10% tuition discount for…
Improvements coming to Hiller Park in Biloxi
Changes are coming to Biloxi's Hiller Park. The city says the old tennis courts on the grounds have been removed and the area is being transformed into a green…
Stennis Space Center hits major milestone for Artemis mission
A major milestone this week in the progress of the Artemis mission. Crews at Stennis completing a safe lift and installation for the interstage simulator component needed for testing…
Scam alert for Pearl River County residents
An alert for Pearl River County residents. Scammers are calling from unknown numbers, claiming to be sheriff's deputies. The call usually mention the resident has an active warrant and must pay a fine or face arrest. The sheriff's office says…
American Red Cross asking for blood donations ahead of holiday season
The American Red Cross asking everyone who can to give the gift of blood. Those with Type O blood and those giving platelets are encouraged to donate ahead of the…
Three arrests made in Gulfport drive-by shooting incident
Gulfport announced it has made three arrests in connection with a drive-by shooting on Wednesday. 20-year-old Donnez Rafeyon Lebron Yarbor, 20-year-old Na’Alhyia Nakia Miller and 24-year-old Devon Rechard Wilkerson each were charged with one count of drive-by shooting. They were…