Gulfport Mayoral Race: Keating claims victory; absentee ballots yet to be counted
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We have the first numbers of the night in the hotly contested race for Gulfport mayor. According to our media partner,…
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Moss Point Mayor Billy Knights appears poised to win re-election
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- In Moss Point, Mayor Billy Knight seeking a second term at the helm of the River City. He faced off against Republican challenger Richard McBride. With 7 of 8 precincts, reporting, Mayor Knight is out to…
Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughan wins re-election
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- One of the other races we’ve had our eyes on, the race for Gautier mayor. This race is a rematch from four years ago. Incumbent Independent Mayor…
WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter live at Hugh Keating Watch Party
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter is at the watch party for Gulfport Republican Mayoral Candidate Hugh Keating. She has more.
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren live at Sonya Williams Barnes Watch Party
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is at the watch party for Gulfport Democratic Mayoral Candidate Sonya Williams Barnes. He has more.
Traffic reminders ahead of Buc-ee’s opening
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With less than one week to go for the opening of Buc-ee’s in South Mississippi, the Mississippi Highway Patrol is releasing some reminders about travel in…
City of D’Iberville testing weather sirens Wednesday morning
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville will be performing a test of their emergency weather sirens. The test will take place Wednesday, June 4 at 10 a.m. They will be testing seven sirens located throughout the city for proper…
One dead after boat capsizes off the Coast near Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A boat capsized just off the Coast of Gulfport Tuesday, leaving one person dead. This is footage sent in by the Harrison County coroner from…
WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more on the Gulfport’s mayoral race
The big race everyone is looking at on this Election Day is Gulfport’s mayoral race. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more.
81st Training Wing Change of Command Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV)- The 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base held their Change of Command ceremony on Tuesday morning.…
Pedestrian struck and killed in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- A pedestrian was struck and killed in the area of Highway 90 and Arnold Street in Waveland Tuesday afternoon. Officers responded to the area and found bystanders conducting CPR on the victim. Once on scene, officers took…
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the latest on voter turnout in Gulfport mayoral race
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s Election Day across South Mississippi. The big race everyone is looking at is Gulfport’s mayoral race. WXXV…
Three arrested for Sunday crime in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police arrested three people for shooting in a home, armed robbery, and stealing a car. Nineteen-year-old Keston Vaughns and two 16-year-olds were arrested on Monday. Around 1:40 a.m. on June 1, Gulfport police received calls about…
Community Health and Fitness Fairs being held in June
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- Community health and fitness fairs are being held across South Mississippi throughout the month of June. Elizabeth Ozene joins Grant Chighizola for the details.
Artists called to submit artwork for wild turkey stamp
Mississippi (WXXV)- The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announces the creation of a Mississippi wild turkey stamp. That stamp is aimed at enhancing management, habitat and research for…
St. Martin High's girls flag football team honored
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The St. Martin High School's girls flag football team was honored at Monday's Jackson County board meeting. The team won…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Wide-load vehicle causing delays on I-10 East in Jackson County
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- A wide load vehicle on I-10 headed east in Jackson County is causing delays. The area affected is Exit 75 before Franklin Creek Road. Mississippi Highway Patrol's Landon Orozco confirming the wide-load vehicle couldn't fit under…
Ocean Springs Facade Grant Program Returns for Third Year with $30K in Funding
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – Small businesses in Ocean Springs have another opportunity to enhance their storefronts thanks to the return of a popular grant program. “The Ocean Springs…
2025 Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is set to take off in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is back in Biloxi and is taking place at the Golden Nugget Casino. The competing fishermen are out on the…
Budget bill passes, special session wraps up
The Special Session of the Mississippi Legislature came to an end Friday. There was tension between the House and Senate and Democrats and Republicans. The result? A $7.1 billion…
CTA offering hurricane evacuation services
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With it being day two of hurricane season, Coast Transit Authority is offering essential evacuation transportation services for Harrison County residents. These services are designed to assist individuals who may lack personal transportation or require additional…
Man arrested, charged with murder in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A man has been arrested and charged with murder in Moss Point. On May 31, Moss Point police officers responded to a medical emergency at Lily Circle. Upon arrival, officers found 33-year-old Jamal Johnson unresponsive. Medical…
Municipal Election takes place on June 3
Polls open for municipal elections in South Mississippi at 7 a.m. on June 3 and there are still some big races on the ballot in a few South Mississippi…
Woman charged with aggravated DUI in Vancleave
A woman has been charged with aggravated DUI after causing an accident that injured three juveniles in Vancleave. On Saturday, deputies with Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of an ATV accident on Meadowglenn Road in Vancleave. Upon…