Waffle House musical being performed at William Carey
William Carey University is presenting an original play titled "Waffle House: The Musical." The performance runs through July 27th. Shows are performed at the Joe & Virginia Tatum…
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WXXV Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. stopped by the Charles R. Hegwood Community Market
The Charles R. Hegwood Community Market Festival took place earlier today. The public was invited to come out and enjoy the…
Two teens injured when gunfire breaks out at fight in Moss Point
Two teens were shot in the leg after shooting broke out at fight early Thursday morning in Moss Point. Police Chief Brandon Ashley said a large crowd had gathered about 2:30 a.m. at Magnolia and Davis streets for a fight.…
Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining,' 'Nashville,' dies at 75
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Shelley Duvall, the intrepid, Texas-born movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman and who co-starred in Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” has died. She was 75. Her…
Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, July 12th
The Sales Tax Holiday in Mississippi begins Friday! Residents can take advantage of tax-free savings from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 12th to midnight Sunday, July 14. For more information and to view the Official Guide of eligible and non-eligible items…
Hancock County operation results in largest drug bust in county's history
Hancock County's narcotics, K-9 and patrol divisions teamed up over the holiday weekend with several other agencies on an operation that resulted in taking more than 250 pounds of meth off the streets. The Sheriff's Department said in a press…
Stone County investigating shooting at home
Stone County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday. Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart said 43-year-old Richard Atkinson was charged with aggravated assault. He was taken to Stone County jail. Bond was not set. Deputies were sent to…
Concerts on the Causeway benefits Gulf Coast Skateparks Association
One unique group benefitted from a local concert series on Wednesday night. Concerts on the Causeway is a monthly event held at Yul's Place in Biloxi that raises money for a new organization…
National Kitten Day: $5 Kitten Adoptions at Jackson County Animal Shelter
Today is National Kitten Day and there is no better way to celebrate than adopting one! The Jackson County Animal Shelter is currently in the midst of…
Moss Point New Non-Contact Radar Speed Detection Device To Enforce Traffic
Moss Point police are cracking down on speeding within city limits with new camera equipment. The new radar cameras officers will use are part of a…
Cops, Pops, and Pups community event
Gulfport Police are set to host an adoption event on July 27th. Cops, Pops, and Pups will take place at Jones Park from 4 p.m. to…
After a slow start, Buc-ee's construction makes swift progress
There have been huge developments lately in the constructions of Mississippi's first-ever Buc-ee's in Harrison County. WXXV News 25's Brooke Parker is at the site to give…
WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen is live at Concerts on the Causeway
The monthly Concerts on the Causeway kicks off at 6 p.m. in Biloxi. This concert series benefits local charities in the form of a fun night…
Biloxi Police accepting applications for citizens academy
Ever wonder what it is like to be a police officer or maybe how officers work with the community? Well, sign up for the 4th Annual Citizen's Police Academy and find out! The Biloxi Police Department is now accepting applications for…
Woman found in ditch in Gulfport
The Harrison County Coroner's office is trying to identify a woman found dead in a ditch in Gulfport overnight. Deputy Coroner Whitney Valles said she was called about 1:30 a.m. after a neighbor in the 1500 block of Madison Street…
WXXV Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is at Jackson County Animal Shelter for National Kitten Day
Today is National Kitten Day and on Monday the Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier started an adoption special. The…
Operation Dry Water Enforcement Statistics
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ Conservation Officers have concluded the 2024 Operation Dry Water Campaign over the holiday weekend. Throughout this period, Mississippi Conservation Officers issued: 287 citations 36 of these were alcohol and drug related 13…
Glenda Jackson Celebrates 23 Years at WXXV!
You may recognize some of us at WXXV News 25 but after two decades of service we wanted to highlight the smiling face you see at the front desk when you walk into our…
Gulfport PD searching for missing person
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Lindsey Griffin IV, of Gulfport, Mississippi. Griffin is described to Police Officers as a 27-year-old black male, 6’00”, weighs 300 lbs., and has brown eyes and…
McGilvary gets majority of the vote in Ward 4 runoff, with absentee ballots yet to be counted.
Rodney McGilvary leads Jamie Creel in the Biloxi Ward 4 city council runoff election after all election day votes were counted Tuesday night. According to unofficial results, McGilvary leads Creel by nine votes,…
Gulfport woman wins Mississippi Lottery's pontoon boat giveaway
A coastal woman won big in a recent Mississippi Lottery drawing. Erika Dawson of Gulfport won a pontoon boat from a boat service in Columbus. The drawing happened back on…
Driftwood Motel now open in Bay St. Louis
One motel in Bay St. Louis with a troubled history is receiving new life. The Driftwood Motel Property was declared a nuisance last year. Now, it’s been transformed into…
Ms. Glenda celebrates 23 years at WXXV
You may recognize some of us at WXXV News 25 from our presence on the screen, but after two decades of service we want to highlight the…
Funeral services announced for Lauren Johansen
The funeral services for the Vancleave woman allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend last week have been announced. Services for Lauren Johansen will be held at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home in…