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Pascagoula man charged with sex crimes against juvenile

A Pascagoula man has been charged with sexually assaulting a juvenile and other crimes. Pascagoula Police arrested 46-year-old Michael Shane Steiner on Wednesday on charges of sexual battery while in a position of trust, child pornography and assault. He was…

Lightning strike near house in Gulfport

Some South Mississippians spent much of the day Thursday cleaning up debris from Wednesday’s storms. News 25’s Ethan Krauss caught up with one Gulfport resident who says lightning struck right…

Wreck on Highway 49 blocks northbound lane

The Gulfport Police Department is currently working a wreck on Highway 49 and 30th Street. The northbound lanes of Highway 49 are blocked from 32nd Street to 29th Street. Drivers are asked to find an alternate route. Gulfport Police Department…

Lucedale City Park receiving major upgrades

The Lucedale City Park is set to receive some major upgrades. The park will have a new look with over $1.2 million in improvements by year-end. Lucedale has raised more than…

TSA provides tips on traveling with a firearm

Representatives of the TSA stopped by the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport to provide insight on traveling tips. The TSA provided details on how best to pack your bags for a flight and…

MSU Extension Head Start temporarily closing

The MSU Extension Head Start located at Gaston Point in Gulfport will be closing temporarily due to the severe weather on April 10. Staff at the location checked on the facility and found several rooms flooded. The damage is minor…

Man sentenced for July 2021 shooting

A Gulfport man pled guilty to the July 2021 killing of Raheem Ramsey. Terrence Hayes Jr. was 19 at the time of the shooting and pled guilty to second-degree murder. Hayes was sentenced to 40 years in custody. The case…

Slidell offering relief efforts

Cleanup efforts are beginning Thursday in Slidell, Louisiana after a tornado caused heavy damage on Wednesday. A relief distribution center is set up at a park not far from the path of…

Author John Green visits Southern Miss

Award-winning fiction writer and philanthropist John Green visited the University of Southern Mississippi for University Forum. You may know him for his popular book-turned-movie ‘The Fault in our…

Flooding on Highway 90 in Gulfport

Storms that passed through South Mississippi today caused flash flooding along Highway 90 this morning. This is a view of cars passing through between the Mississippi Aquarium and Jones Park.…

Hancock EMA responds to storm damages

Emergency Management crews in Hancock County are busy trying to restore power and clear roadways of debris. Crews at Hancock Emergency Operations are working hard to asses the damage of…

Storm damage in Kiln

Severe weather brought about multiple tornado warnings along the Coast. News 25's Brooke Parker is in the Kiln and tells us what the damage is looking like there.

Mobile home destroyed in Gulfport

A mobile home on Moran Road in Gulfport was destroyed in Wednesday's severe weather. No one was inside when the home was toppled and flipped several times, according to the family.…

Flooding and damage reports around South Mississippi

WXXV is gathering flooding and damage reports from around South Mississippi. We'll report them as we get them. If you have damage to report, please send the information to news@wxxv25.com. Gautier reported areas of Old Spanish Trail flooded on Tuesday…