Human Remains Found in Harrison County
Investigators are working to identify human remains found in Harrison County yesterday and the circumstances surrounding the body. News 25’s Shelby Myers is in Saucier with more.
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Trial Begins for Danielle Dewitt
Today began the first day of trial for a former Hancock High School assistant female basketball coach accused of inappropriate sexual contact with a student. The defendant, Danielle Dewitt, showed up to the Hancock County Courthouse today in front of…
Former MLB Player Barry Lyons on Set
Joining us today to discuss the new baseball exhibit is former Major League Baseball player Barry Lyons.
Ribbons for Domestic Violence Awareness
The ladies with Adrienne’s House added some sparkle to Pascagoula patrol vehicles this morning. Purple ribbons were tied at the Pascagoula Police Department to represent Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Several police SUVs and motorcycles shined with the decoration, showing support…
Church of the Redeemer Pumpkin Patch
Some people have a different way of observing and celebrating Halloween. As evidenced at the Church of the Redeemer’s pumpkin patch off Popp’s Ferry Road in Biloxi. Each year, adults and kids alike sift through the vast rows of pumpkins…
Welcome Sports Anchor Jeff Haeger to the News Team
It is time to introduce the newest member of the WXXV News team: Jeff Haeger. Jeff is our sports anchor.
Man Escapes Boat Fire in Gulfport
One man walked away with minor injuries after his boat caught on fire in the Mississippi Sound off the coastline of Gulfport. The man was fishing just south of the Port of Gulfport when he started to hear popping noises…
12-Year-old Student Accused of Bomb Threat
A 12-year-old student has been removed from East Central Middle School after allegedly writing a note saying a bomb was inside the school. The school was evacuated back on October 5th when a note was found in the bathroom. Jackson…
Ribbon Cutting for Dantzler Street Bridge
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors celebrated the reopening of the Dantzler Street Bridge this morning. After a year of construction, the revamped bridge is three feet higher and contractors added a bulkhead so the span could increase from 19…
Veterans Town Hall Meeting Biloxi
"We serve veterans and that is why we are here." That was the message director of the Veteran Benefits Association out of Jackson, Darryl Brady, wanted to drive home as he spoke at the Veterans town hall meeting at the…
Mississippi Power Permit Granted For Kemper Plant
State officials will grant Mississippi Power a permit to allow the company based at the Kemper County Plant to discharge water into a creek during high rainfall. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality's permit board votes unanimously to re-issue the…
Teacher Trial Begins Today Hancock County
The trial begins today for the teacher accused in the sexual abuse of a student at Hancock High School. Leslie Danielle Dewitt is charged with two counts of sexual battery while in a position of trust and three counts of…
ACLU Responds to School Dragging Video Greenville, MS
The American Civil Liberties Union is speaking out after a video surfaces of a Greenville teacher dragging a student across the floor by her hair. The video was posted to Facebook and has since gone viral. You can see the…
Sexual Battery Life Sentence
A Pascagoula man is sentenced to three life sentences for sexually abusing a relative. According to the Jackson County District Attorney's Office, 45-year-old Spartacus Alford was found guilty of two counts of sexual battery, one count of attempted sexual battery,…
John Schneider at D’Iberville Film Fest
Local filmmakers got a chance to learn from a man who has had decades of experience on both sides of the camera. John Schneider, known for his work in television, gaining popularity as Bo Duke in the series “Dukes of…
Prayer Vigil for Injured Sailor
The Gulf Coast community unites to pray and show support for a local sailor who was severely burned during a boating accident in September. As a local businessman, sailor and a graduate of Gulfport High School, John Harrison Doucet is…
Health and Wellness Fair
Keeping up with health and wellness is what Virginia College officials say really saves lives. The halls at Virginia College in Biloxi were packed for the health and wellness fair this afternoon. More than 30 vendors and representatives were on…
Comedy Get Down Canceled for October 14th
The Comedy Get Down scheduled for October 14th at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center has been canceled. Today, Coliseum Executive Director Matt McDonnell tells News 25 organizers called him to say the show would simply no longer be…
Muddy Joe’s is no More
It looks like Muddy Joe’s, a popular RV park and off roading destination in the Kiln, is going out of business. The owner of Muddy Joe’s, Stacey Magnusen, has built her business for three years. Now, the owner of the…
Festival Season Kicks Off in Ocean Springs
The Peter Anderson Festival is right around the corner. The City of Ocean Springs is offering a sneak peek at some of what you can expect this year. News 25’s Hank Davis brings us the details. Ocean Springs and Blue…
John Schneider at D’Iberville Film Fest
The Cineflix Film Festival in D’Iberville starts off tonight at the Grand Theatre and there are a few familiar faces in attendance. News 25’s Hank Davis is with the one and only John Schneider, best known for his role as…
Anniversary of 1973 Pascagoula Alien Abduction
Forty three years ago today, two men reported an alien abduction in Pascagoula that sparked national interest. News 25’s Gina Tomlinson sat down with the Jackson County deputy who answered the call and shares a story from out of this…
I-110 Closed for Repairs Tonight
If you use I-110 at night, you will soon need to find an alternative route to your destination. Starting at 11 p.m., maintenance crews will begin repairs on the I-110 drawbridge. MDOT Commissioner Tom King says to maintain the safety…
Truck Crashes into Power Pole in Pass Christian
A man was stuck in the cab of his 18-wheeler for nearly two hours today after his truck carrying a load crashed into a power pole this morning. The accident happened to a Mississippi Power main transmission line at West…