City of Gulfport invites residents to help design new flag
The next steps in creating a city flag in Gulfport are now underway. The city has opened the flag search up to the public to design…
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WXXV on scene as residents evacuate due to fires in Jackson County
A Jackson County neighborhood is being evacuated due to wildfire. WXXV was told to evacuate as well. WXXV is on seen with the latest.
Good Brothers Seafood grand opening brings hope for future development in Moss Point
The city of Moss Point has been going through a financial rough patch after losing economic development and being struck by a tornado,…
WXXV is live at the scene of the large woods fires in Jackson County
Multiple woods fires in Jackson County are dangerously close to some homes in the Gulf Hills area and residents are being evacuated…
Residents being evacuated as crews work multiple large woods fire in Gulf Hills
Residents are being evacuated in the Talla Point area in Gulf Hills as crews are currently working a fast-moving woods fire in the Gulf Hills area in Ocean…
Crews battling woods fire in Harrison County
Harrison County fire crews are currently battling a woods fire north of Biloxi. The blaze is in the area of Highways 15 and 67. News 25 has a crew on scene and we will continue to update as more information…
'Full force of the law:' California DA offers details on break in cold cases
More information is coming out about a Diamondhead man who is accused of three murders in California and another in North Carolina. 73-year-old Warren Luther Alexander was arrested in Mississippi in March 2022 and…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Bay-Wave CrossFit in Waveland
Are you looking to have some fun while also staying in shape?! Bay-Wave CrossFit in Waveland is just one of a bunch of crossfit gyms along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The mission at Bay-Wave…
Pascagoula man charged with burglary, escape, other crimes
A Pascagoula man is in jail, charged in connection with a home burglary, escape and directing a juvenile to commit a crime. 19-year-old Arnell Finklea of Pascagoula is charged with residential burglary, felony escape, petit larceny and directing a juvenile…
Tips for South Mississippians to beat the heat
Are you trying to beat the excessive heat we’ve been experiencing this week? We sent WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone out in the high temps to see how some of you…
Mississippi Aquarium hosts Penguin-A-Thon
On Wednesday night, the Mississippi Aquarium hosted Penguin-A-Thon: a Facebook live fundraiser that benefits the on-campus habitat for their group of African penguins. "African penguins are actually an endangered species, so it's really important…
WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen is live at the Penguin-A-Thon at the Mississippi Aquarium
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting an event tonight that you can get involved in without even leaving the comfort of your home! WXXV’s Elizabeth…
National Lighthouse Day: Round Island Lighthouse in Pascagoula
Today is National Lighthouse Day and WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. took a trip out to Pascagoula this morning. The Round Island Lighthouse has been a beacon for…
"Your Barefoot Neighbor" launches Beds for a Year fundraiser for foster children
TikTok star Matthew Bounds, or as many know him as "Your Barefoot Neighbor", is hoping to unite the coastal community and his 1.5 million…
WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen is live with tips to stay safe in the heat
All of us on the Gulf Coast have been feeling the heat these past couple of days. During times like this, it’s important…
Suspects wanted for second-degree arson in connection to fire at Safe Mini Storage in Gulfport
Two suspects have been identified in connection to the fire at the Safe Mini Storage in Gulfport. Officials have been investigating the cause of the fire ever since flames broke out at…
Diamondhead man arrested in California in relation to 1977 cold cases
A Diamondhead man previously charged in a North Carolina cold case is now facing three murder charges in California dating back to the late 1970s. Warren Alexander facing these charges in Ventura County, California, just west of Los Angeles. Those…
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Ryan Mahan to participate in Mississippi Aquarium Penguin-A-Thon
Join the Mississippi Aquarium for their Penguin-A-Thon Fundraiser later today! The event starts at 6 p.m. and its goal is to raise money for a permanent…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Lighthouse Park in Pascagoula for National Lighthouse Day
Did you know that today is National Lighthouse Day?! Today we highlighted just one of the few well preserved lighthouses along the coast of south Mississippi. The Round Island Lighthouse in Pascagoula has…
Fire at storage units on Highway 49 was deliberately set, fire chief says
A fire that damaged more than 30 units at Safe Mini Storage on Thursday was deliberately set, the Gulfport Fire Chief says. Gulfport Fire Department received a call around 4 a.m. August 1 from a passerby saying heavy smoke was…
Appeals Court upholds Stone County man's conviction of sex crime against a child
A Stone County man convicted of sex crimes against a child has had an appeal for a new trial denied by the state court of appeals. 69-year-old Michael Alexander was indicted in 2020 and found guilty after a two-day trial…
Gautier Fire Department receives two boats
On the coast, having a boat can save a life, especially during a water emergency or a storm. That's a game changer in operations for the Gautier Fire Department that's getting…
Gulfport Police Department hosts National Night Out
The Gulfport Police Department invited the community to a night of fun and fellowship in its National Night Out event on Tuesday. The event encouraged community togetherness and, as GPD Public…
Political Analyst Howie Morgan discusses Kamala Harris’ running mate
Political Analyst Howie Morgan is in studio to discuss Tim Walz, Minnesota’s governor who was selected as Kamala Harris’ running mate in the 2024 presidential election.