Stone County man faces first degree-murder
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Stone County man is being charged with first degree-murder after a multiple hour standoff with law enforcement on Friday night. Orlando Breland was arrested Friday…
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Senate Bill 2343 strengthens bond between military and community
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves signed Senate Bill 2343 while visiting the 186th Air Refueling Wing in Meridian. This senate bill strengthens the bond between military…
Mississippi airports working to complete projects
South Mississippi (WXXV)- Airports across Mississippi are racing against the clock, trying to complete critical projects before federal funding runs out. In Picayune — federal…
MSU expands military education access through partnership with Keesler Air Force Base
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University has signed an Educational Partnership Agreement with Keesler Air Force Base, paving the way for a Bachelor of Applied Science in Weather and Environment––an MSU Department of Geosciences program that will provide Keesler Air Force members…
MDMR offering free 2025 ServSafe course to seafood industry members
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) Seafood Technology Bureau will host a free ServSafe course for seafood industry members. The class, taught by ServSafe Instructor/Proctor Binnaz Bailey, will be held Monday, August 25, from 8 a.m. –…
House Bill 1262 creates alternate pathways for medical personnel
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation into law that benefits medical members of the military. House Bill 1262 was signed Thursday. The bill benefits Army…
Fall registration open now at William Carey University
Fall registration is open at William Carey University campuses in Hattiesburg, Biloxi and Baton Rouge, La. The fall semester starts Monday, Aug. 18. "We invite you to move forward with purpose at William Carey. Fall 2025 marks our transition to…
GCCF awards Velkas grants focused on children’s well-being in Harrison, Hancock counties
GULFPORT, MS (June 27, 2025) — Four Mississippi Gulf Coast nonprofits have been awarded a total of $40,125 from the John T. and Lois R. “Sonny” Velkas Child Welfare Fund, a fund of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation (GCCF). This…
Ingalls Shipbuilding christening Navy’s newest destroyer Saturday
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Today, our cameras got a sneak peek of the Navy’s newest destroyer ahead of its christening ceremony Saturday at Ingalls Shipbuilding. The future USS Jeremiah Denton is…
City of Gautier warning against safety issue scam
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gautier is alerting the public about a potential safety hazard. Officials with the city say that neither H20 or Gautier Public Works Department…
Gulfport police warning against pine straw scam
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police are alerting the public about a pine straw scam making the rounds. Police say a scammer offers pine straw for $10 per bale. When…
Ninth Fugitive Arrested in New Orleans from OPSO Inmate Escape
New Orleans – Law enforcement agencies continue to work in close coordination to locate and arrest the fugitives who escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility on May 16, 2025. This evening, Detectives from the Louisiana State Police Bureau of…
WXXV New 25’s Marco Bitonel at St. Rose de Lima’s Blues and BBQ Festival
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re looking to get your barbeque and Mexican…
Local girl’s wish granted by Make-A-Wish
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Thursday at Traintastic in Gulfport, Make-A-Wish Mississippi made one Biloxi girl’s dreams a reality. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the story.
Woman dead after jumping from vehicle, man charged with DUI in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a DUI that left a woman dead after jumping out of a car. Deputies say the incident happened Thursday night around 7:30 on Gautier-Vancleave Road in Gautier. Celeste Bellard was…
Moss Point police searching for vehicles involved in fatal hit and run
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department, with assistance from Mississippi Highway Patrol, is actively investigating a fatal hit and run. The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 25 on Interstate 10 westbound between mile markers 68 and 69.…
Organizations providing resources for hurricane season
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- As we all know, you can never be too prepared when it comes to severe weather here on the Coast. In Biloxi, organizations are taking the time…
10-year-old Latimer girl helping others fight scoliosis and other rare diseases
LATIMER, Miss. (WXXV) -- One 10-year-old girl from Latimer is making a difference in her life and the lives of others by raising money…
Two arrested in Harrison County on felony charges of fentanyl death
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two individuals were arrested in Harrison County on felony charges of fentanyl death. The charges stemmed from a drug overdose investigated by the Harrison County Narcotics Task Force. The investigation led to the arrest of 28-year-old…
Welcome Chloe and Spencer to the WXXV Morning Show
EJ and Elizabeth will be taking on new roles at WXXV starting next week, but they are leaving the morning show in good hands! Introducing our new…
Accepting proposals for GOMESA projects
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is now accepting proposals for projects that could receive GOMESA funds. All proposals must be submitted to the agency by Tuesday, September 30. Proposals are…
Singing River Health System hospitals recognized for heart attack treatment
Mississippi Gulf Coast (WXXV)- Singing River Health System has been recognized among the top performing hospitals for heart attack treatment. Those hospitals taking home the honor include Ocean Springs, Pascagoula…
MDMR issues Salvinia alert on Pascagoula River
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is issuing an alert on salvinia on the Pascagoula River. Salvinia is an invasive plant that is now covering areas…
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann speaks at Gulf Coast Business Council meeting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann was back on the Coast Thursday morning to talk about South Mississippi business priorities over the course of…