Long Beach Police Department introduces new motor unit
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Police Department is adding two additions to their fleet. Two motorcycles have been added to the fleet. They are also launching…
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Mississippi awarded more than $771,000 in Abbott Infant Formula Settlement
Mississippi will receive more than $771,000 as part of a multi-state settlement with Abbott Laboratories. Attorney General Lynn Fitch says the settlement resolves allegations that Abbott…
Gulfport Rotary Club gives back to local students
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Rotary Club is helping students in need as the fall break approaches. Members of the club gathered Wednesday morning to pack 240…
Senator Hyde-Smith introduces bill on shrimp imports
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is introducing new legislation aimed at protecting South Mississippi shrimpers from a surge in imports from Ecuador. If passed, the ‘Ecuador Shrimp Tariff Act’ would phase…
Coffee Creek drainage project begins Monday in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is set to begin a major sewer and drainage project in the Coffee Creek area. The project covers Coffee Creek between…
Community celebrates opening of new Chick-fil-A on Pass Road in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The wait is finally over for Chick-Fil-A fans in Biloxi. A new location on Pass Road is now open and hundreds…
HSSM teaming up with Hill’s Pet Nutrition for adoption special
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is sharing some amazing news. They are teaming up with Hill’s Pet Nutrition for the ‘Home Sweet…
Fire crews respond to vehicle fire at St. Martin High School Wednesday
St. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team responded to a vehicle fire at St. Martin High School Wednesday. Fire crews received…
Two charged for shooting into a crowd in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Two people are behind bars after Gulfport police say they fired a gun near a group of bystanders. Police arrested 25-year-old Marc Samuel Humphrey II and 22-year-old Mackenzie Alexis Humphrey Thursday. The arrests stem from an incident…
City of Gautier hosting Cruisin’ through the Decades
GAUTIER, MISSISSIPPI — The City of Gautier announces that its annual Cruisin’ Through the Decades event, originally scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026, has been rescheduled to Monday,…
Discussing upcoming Pink Heart Funds events
Grab your sneakers and get ready to hit the trail! The Pink Heart Funds Trail Run is bringing people together for a great cause, raising awareness, and support…
Clocking in with Spencer: Becoming a Scare Actor at Terror on the Coast
It’s that time of year when things get a little spooky and Spencer isn’t afraid to get in on the fun. For this…
Tune into WXXV News 25 for Thursday Night Showcase
Due to Friday’s rain chance, most high school football teams have moved their week six games to tonight. That means our Friday Night Showcase becomes the Thursday Night Showcase. Join Ansley and EJ tonight at 10 on WXXV NBC for…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis speaks to Biloxi Chick-Fil-A Owner about new location
The City of Biloxi is opening a new Chick-Fil-A this morning. This location is on Pass Road, open from 6:30 each morning to…
Gulfport businesses prepare for busy Cruisin' the Coast week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Cruisin' is kicking off in Downtown Gulfport on Sunday, and local businesses are getting ready for thousands of new faces expected to fill their…
New Mississippi Development Authority executive director announced
Governor Tate Reeves has named a new director for the Mississippi Development Authority. PJ Waldrop takes over the role Thursday, following the retirement of Bill Cork. Waldrop most recently…
New Gulf Coast Business Council chairman named
A local construction executive has been tapped to serve as the new chairman of the Gulf Coast Business Council. Roy Anderson III of Ander Corp succeeds Jonathan Jones in…
Jackson County Sheriff's Office investigating Wednesday evening shooting in St. Martin
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) - The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Wednesday evening shooting in St. Martin that left one man injured. The shooting happened around 5 p.m. Deputies responded to a reported shooting on North Tucker Road…
FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumers
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over dangers their technology may pose to consumers, the agency said Wednesday. The AI giants and other tech companies…
Mississippi oyster season opens Thursday
Oyster fishermen are set to head out into the Mississippi Sound and work the reefs. The 2026-27 oyster season begins Thursday. Mississippi’s oyster industry has experienced hard times in recent years.…
Vancleave High School gives back through community blood drive
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Every drop counts and on Wednesday, Vancleave High School was working to make a difference. Students, staff, and community members took part in a…
WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard previews Cruisin’ the Coast 2026
The 30th annual Cruisin’ the Coast officially kicks off on Sunday with View the Cruise in Gulfport. For a full week, vintage cars and entertainment take…
Annual Seahorse Open Charity Golf Scramble
The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse is hitting the links for a great cause! We’re joined in studio to talk about the charity golf scramble, the cause it supports, and…
IMMS holding turtle release on Thursday
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is hosting a turtle release Thursday. The release takes place in Pass Christian across from the Walmart near the intersection…