VFW posts hosting Memorial Day ceremonies
Charlie Purchner and Christopher Coyle from VFW Post 2539 joins News 25 in studio to discuss Memorial Day ceremonies being hosted across the coast.
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Events lined up for plenty of fun, remembrance for holiday weekend
ALL WEEKEND Mississippi Aquarium admitting active, reserve, spouses and veterans in free all weekend with military ID or DD 214, plus 10% off for others in their party. St. Clare Seafood Festival is Friday through Sunday, ending with fireworks on…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Pearlington Public Library for Community Garden Workday
A grant from Coast Electric is funding a new community garden in southern Hancock County. The garden will serve as a catalyst to educate children and families in the Pearlington community about food…
DMR sets May 29 as opening date of shrimp season
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date of the 2024-2025 shrimp season in state territorial waters for 6 a.m. Wednesday, May 29. All regulations of the MDMR will be in full force and effect, and all…
Pascagoula man charged with abusing 3-year-old
A Pascagoula man has been charged with child abuse after a report came in from a health professional. Pascagoula Police say 23-year-old Leonardo Ordonez was arrested Thursday on one count of child abuse causing serious bodily harm. He was taken…
Coast Electric hosts blood drives
Coast Electric teamed up with the American Red Cross Thursday for a blood drive. The blood drive took place at the Coast Electric building in the Kiln. Donors filed in to…
Mississippi Highway Patrol Class 68 graduates
Another type of graduation took place up in Jackson today. Mississippi Highway Patrol Cadet Class 68 went through 18 weeks of training before taking the oath this morning. Speakers at…
The Shed eager to win the "Triple Crown" of barbeque after international win
The Shed Barbeque and Blues Joint competed May 15-18 in the world-renowned "Memphis in May" barbeque championships. Now, the team at The Shed…
Biloxi man charged with embezzling from employer
A Biloxi man has been charged with embezzling funds from Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor. Biloxi Police on Wednesday arrested 49-year-old Michael Parker Baronich. He was charged with embezzlement. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set…
Celebrating The Shed’s championship
The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint took home the crown in the 2024 Memphis in May contest! This is the third time they have won this title, winning in 2015 and 2018.…
Picayune woman charged in man's stabbing death
A Picayune woman is charged with murder in the stabbing death of a man she was in a relationship with. Picayune Police say officers were sent to a home on East Canal on May 17 in reference to someone bleeding.…
Gulfport School District Summer Meal Program
The Gulfport School District has announced their summer meals program. The locations are: Gulfport High School: Breakfast 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Lunch 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gulfport Central…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Coast Electric in Kiln for the Red Cross Blood Drive
Coast Electric has hosted a Red Cross Blood Drive from 7:30AM to 12:30PM Thursday. Every unit collected at the blood drive can help save up to three lives! WXXV News 25's…
Three charged with stealing wire that disrupted AT&T service
Three people have been charged with stealing wire from AT&T, which caused a service outage across the Coast on Sunday. Biloxi Police responded to John Lee Road about 10:31 a.m. Sunday to meet with AT&T personnel about the theft of…
Mississippi’s 2024 recreational red snapper season opens Friday
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Private recreational anglers and for-hire vessels get their chance at red snapper beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday when the 2024 season opens in Mississippi, state regulators said Tuesday. Anglers landing in Mississippi may harvest two red…
Suspect in officer-involved shooting in Gulfport dies
The suspect shot in Gulfport during a narcotics stop has died, Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed. Switzer said 22-year-old George Jones III was taken to the Singing River…
Ocean Springs Fire Department reveals Greyhound truck
The Ocean Springs Fire Department has two new fire trucks in its fleet, including one with a very cool color scheme! It isn't the usual red you might expect,…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting turtle release on May 23
Mississippi Aquarium is set to host its next turtle release in celebration of National Turtle Day. That release begins at 4 PM Thursday afternoon on the beach in…
Job seekers attend the WXXV Job Fair in Biloxi
Job seekers filed through the Biloxi Civic Center all day for the WXXV Job Fair. We here at WXXV partnered with more than 20 companies to help…
State of the Coast Symposium at Beau Rivage
South Mississippi businesses and political leaders gathered Wednesday morning at the Beau Rivage for the State of the Coast Symposium. The topic of conversation was focused on the…
Gulfport man arrested on felony charge of arson
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 54-year-old Alcide Joseph Toups of Gulfport for one felony charge of Arson. According to Sheriff Matt Haley, Harrison County Fire Service and Deputies responded to the 11000 block…
GivHer Circle grant presentation by Gulf Coast Community Foundation
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation awarded grant money from the GivHer Circle grant program. The recipient of this year’s grant is Elijah’s Closet, a nonprofit that provides…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier jr. LIVE at WXXV Job Fair
We know that hiring the right people is the key to success and we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for excellence. News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr.…
Resident in Sugar Mill Apartment fire has died
A resident of Sugar Mill Apartments who was injured in a fire Tuesday has died. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley confirmed that the resident did die as a…