B-Alert system returns to Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi’s text message alert system is back after a months-long hiatus. All you have to do is text Biloxi to 77295 to get public safety…
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Naturally Guided Health hosting Senior Health and Fitness Day
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Naturally Guided Health is hosting a senior health and fitness day at the end of the month. There will be activities to test…
Mississippi Highway Patrol prepares for Memorial Day Weekend
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, thousands are expected to hit the roads across Mississippi. Law enforcement agencies are gearing up for one of the busiest travel times of…
What beachgoers need to know about water advisory issued for local beaches
With Memorial Day Weekend approaching, health officials are issuing a beach water advisory. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis reports what beachgoers need to know…
Voters head to the polls Tuesday to vote on Hancock County School District Bond Issue
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Voters in Hancock County are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide the fate of a $49 million bond issue for the Hancock County School District. District leaders say aging facilities across the county need major…
State inmate dies after being found unresponsive at George County Regional Correctional Facility, autopsy pending
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A state inmate at the George County Regional Correctional Facility died Sunday after being found unresponsive inside the facility, according to the George County Sheriff’s Office. The George County Regional Correctional Facility reported that 69-year-old Robert…
Ocean Springs High School placed on shelter-in-place after phone threat; campus cleared by multiple law enforcement agencies
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Ocean Springs High School went into a shelter in place for precautionary reasons Monday afternoon. According to the Ocean Springs School District, the precaution was due to a phone-in threat made to the campus. Administration immediately notified…
Allen Beverages ‘Bottled up Podcast’ celebrates 50th episode
Allen Beverages ‘Bottled Up Podcast’ is celebrating its 50th episode with a conversation featuring chef and restaurant owner Will Sams of Pearl in Fairhope, Alabama. Joining us now…
Jackson County Fire Protection team responds to gasoline spill
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team was at Circle K on Tucker Road on Saturday. A gasoline spill was reported, fire crews found…
Man arrested on multiple charges in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details on an arrest made May 8. Robert Hayden was wanted on multiple warrants,…
Ten-year-old in stable condition after near-drowning at water park in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Emergency responders are crediting quick thinking lifeguards and coordinated rescue efforts after a ten-year-old girl was involved in a near-drowning incident at…
Pelicans hire ex-Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley as New Orleans' next coach, AP source says
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The New Orleans Pelicans have hired former Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley as their next coach, ending interim coach James Borrego's candidacy to retain his job on a permanent basis, a person with knowledge of the decision…
Gulfport police honor fallen officers at annual memorial ceremony
Gulfport police officers and members of the community gathered Friday morning to pay tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The department’s annual law enforcement…
Gulfport PD searching for armed and dangerous suspect wanted in drive-by shooting case
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Police Department is searching for a suspect wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting. Twenty-one-year-old Deshawn Marques Reed is currently wanted on a felony active warrant for drive-by shooting. Reed is described as a black male…
Man arrested on multiple charges after fleeing traffic stop in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A Gulfport man is facing multiple charges after police say he fled a traffic stop in a car linked to a recent vehicle burglary. Fifty-eight-year-old Roy Rodney Robinson was arrested and charged with felony fleeing and burglary of…
George County officials warn of phone scam
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- George County officials are warning the public about a phone scam making the rounds. The sheriff’s office says scammers are calling people and demanding money…
State auditor launches new effort to find waste in small agencies
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White is launching a new effort to crack down on wasteful spending. The audit will be focusing on smaller state agencies,…
Ocean Springs YMCA invites community to see behind‑the‑scenes renovations
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The YMCA in Ocean Springs is offering the community a chance to tour their renovated facilities. These hard hat tours take place every…
Pascagoula Gautier School District offering free summer meal boxes
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is helping to ensure kids will have access to meals this summer. PGSD is offering free seven-day meal…
Major milestone reached on Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach says a major milestone has been reached on the Long Beach Gateway project. The construction fence surrounding the project…
First RISE Graduates walk the stage at University of Southern Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The University of Southern Miss is sharing their first Rise graduates are participating in commencement ceremonies. Taylor Carly and Dan Lewis are…
Mayor Hugh Keating honors Ship Island Excursions, Skrmetta family for 100 years of service
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mayor Hugh Keating honored Ship Island Excursions with a proclamation on Tuesday. Mayor Keating honored the Skrmetta family for…
State Department of Health launches website to expand access to mental health resources
The Mississippi Department of Health has launched a new online tool to help people find behavioral health resources across the state. The website,…
New assistant principal announced for Cherokee Elementary School
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Cherokee Elementary will have a new assistant principal. Kimberly Brammer will be taking the position in the upcoming school year. The school district says…