Harrison County School District welcomes 130 new teachers
Over 130 new teachers will be entering the Harrison County School District this year. Some have taught at other districts while others are finally beginning their teaching career.…
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Welcome back Ryan Mahan as WXXV Chief Meteorologist!
Welcome back Ryan Mahan as WXXV’s new Chief Meteorologist! Ryan will be back on the air in the next few days delivering the forecast from where you live! Be sure to re-welcome him to your televisions on WXXV! Good to…
WATCH the 2024 Paris Olympics on WXXV NBC
You can watch the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on WXXV NBC. The opening ceremony took place in the heart of Paris. For a full schedule of events, click here. Tune in to our Olympic Zone featuring Sports Director Jevan McCoskey…
Vancleave man to serve 9 years for possession of child pornography
A Vancleave man will serve 9 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing more than 83,000 images of child pornography. U.S. Judge Sul Ozerden sentenced 68-year-old Cameron "Cam" Cotrill on Friday. He will serve 9 years with 10 years…
This Weekend’s Community Calendar
Here is a full list of events happening across South Mississippi this weekend in our Community Calendar. Saturday, July 27th: ALL DAY - The deadline to register for the Gulf Coast Youth Football League. 7am - Cat Island Arts Collective…
New program provides transportation to and from county health offices
The Mississippi State Department of Health is rolling out a new program designed to get Mississippians in need to and from their health appointments. 'Transportation to…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the A.J. Holloway Sports Complex in Biloxi updating you on the renovations
Some much needed improvements have been taking place for some time now at the A.J. Holloway Sports Complex and the finish line is in sight! Work at the sixty-eight-acre complex is nearing…
Gulf Coast Restoration Fund application deadline extended
The Mississippi Development Authority has extended the application window for the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. The new deadline is August 9th. The money from this grant is used for…
Harrison County Adult Detention temporarily closed
The Harrison County Adult Detention Center will be temporarily closed this weekend due to maintenance. There will be no public access on Sunday and the closure could continue to Monday.
Senate to vote on infrastructure funding that would fund Gulfport road project
The U.S. Senate is one step closer to passing a transportation budget for fiscal year 2025, a budget that would provide major funding for…
Harrison County investigating fire on Cable Bridge Road
A home was destroyed in an overnight fire on Cable Bridge Road. Harrison County Fire Rescue and the sheriff's department responded to the fire. No one was living in the home at…
MGCCC offering free welding program
One program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is offering a 15-week welding program. The classes are offered at no cost. The school says the program is being offered to prepare…
Gulfport City Council to discuss voting precincts
The Gulfport City Council is set to finalize new voting precincts and polling places ahead of next year’s city elections. The council is taking up the issue in a…
Singing River Orthopedic uses augmented reality for hip replacement surgery
A Singing River orthopedic surgeon has become the first surgeon in the state to complete a hip replacement surgery using augmented reality. WXXV NEWS 25'S Brooke…
Mobile, port, Amtrak reach agreement to restore passenger trains to Gulf Coast
The Rail Passengers Association said Wednesday that an agreement has been reached that will bring passenger rail service back to the Gulf Coast. Amtrak, the City of Mobile and the Port of Mobile reached an agreement that will restore the…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Center in Gulfport covering free workforce welding classes
The workforce welding program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is offering a no cost, comprehensive 15-week welding and cutting technology curriculum. This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in…
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Train crashes into 18-wheeler on 33rd Avenue
A train crash on 33rd Avenue in Gulfport caused traffic delays earlier today. An 18-wheeler got stuck as it drove over the railroad crossing. Exclusive to WXXV News 25, Ring…
$253,094 Match 5 Jackpot Hit in Lucedale
JACKSON, MISS. –Wednesday was a winning night for two Mississippi Lottery players who won big prizes worth a total of more than $353,000. One Mississippi Match 5 player hit the jackpot worth $253,094.41, while a Powerball® player won $100,000. The…
The FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. Announces New Association President Craig Petersen
QUANTICO, VA - The FBI National Academy Associates, Inc. National Board announces the appointment of Craig Petersen during his official swearing-in ceremony held Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, at the FBINAA 60th National Annual Training Conference held in Kansas City, Missouri.…
DQ Blizzard Battle raising awareness for Miracle Network Hospital
Today at Dairy Queen, you can buy a sweet treat for a good cause! The Gulfport police and fire department are going against each other this afternoon for a good cause! Both groups are taking part in the Gulfport Dairy…
Murder suspect extradited to Forrest County
The man accused of murdering Lauren Johansen earlier this month has been transferred from Harrison County to the custody of the Forrest County Sheriff’s Office. That information being confirmed to…
Traffic advisory: Train stopped on tracks in Gulfport
A CSX train traveling eastbound hit a tractor-trailer that got stuck on the tracks at 33rd Avenue in Gulfport this morning. The incident happened about 7:30 a.m. The train is about 1 1/2 miles long and is blocking crossings from…
Miss Black Mississippi, Alexis Williams, stopped by studio to discuss her reign and upcoming pageant
Miss Black Mississippi, Alexis Williams, stopped by the WXXV News 25 studio to tell us more about her reign, community outreach programs, and platform. Williams is a Gulfport native, who will…
Area children enjoy active lifestyle at FANS Camp
It's become rare sight to see kids running and playing outside. When school is out, it seems like the first thing a kid wants to do is sit in front of a screen.…