Gulfport Police gives six kids a Christmas shopping spree
With it being the season of giving the Gulfport Police Department decided to give six kids some Christmas joy. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the story.
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Harrison County School District students donate to Humane Society of South Mississippi
Students at the Harrison County Career and Technical Center helped spread some holiday cheer through a yearly supply drive. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss was at HSSM and…
Blood drive honors fallen Bay St. Louis police officers
A blood drive honoring two Bay St. Louis police officers took place today. Officer Branden Estorffe and Sgt. Steven Robin were killed in the line of duty…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has an update on the fatal shooting at Pearl River County Courthouse
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has an update on the divorce proceeding turned deadly at the Pearl River County…
WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola previews Gautier PD’s Shop with a Cop
The Gautier Police Department is busy right now as they work to make this Christmas a merry one for kids in the city. WXXV…
NBA Hall of Famer Shaq opens restaurant in Hattiesburg
Shaquille O’Neal brings his ‘Big Chicken’ restaurant to Mississippi! The franchise’s first restaurant in the Magnolia State opened in Hattiesburg on Tuesday. Big Chicken serves meals inspired by Shaq’s home-cooked childhood favorites with today’s trending flavors. The menu ranges from…
Multiple car crashes close 24-mile-long bridge outside of New Orleans after sudden fog
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Several people were injured Tuesday morning after foggy conditions contributed to several car crashes that forced the closure of the 24-mile-long bridge connecting the north and south shores of southeast Louisiana’s Lake Pontchartrain. Carlton Dufrechou, the…
City of Gulfport approves designs for new flag and seal, new motto
The City of Gulfport voted for their new city flag at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Also discussed during the meeting was the adoption of a new motto for the city which is now ‘anchored in excellence.’ A new seal for…
Scholarship established to honor Gulfport businessman Lynn Parkhill
A longtime Coast businessman will be remembered with a memorial scholarship in his name. Family and friends of Lynn Parkhill, who owned Taco Sombrero in Gulfport, have established the Lynn Parkhill Memorial Taco Sombrero Scholarship at MGCCC. The $500 scholarship…
Second Liners Mardi Gras Club hosted East Biloxi Boys and Girls Club Christmas party
A decade long tradition involving the kids of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast happened yesterday. The Second Liners…
Estranged wife who police say fatally shot man at Pearl River County courthouse taken into custody
A man who was in court for a divorce proceeding was shot outside the Pearl River County Courthouse in Poplarville just before 1 p.m. Tuesday. …
Chanukah events happening on the Coast
Chanukah begins next week and there are a few Chanukah events happening on the Coast. Light up the Night takes place on December 26th. Quakes is hosting members of Congregation…
Deadline to apply for Feed the Needy approaching
Christmas is right around the corner and law enforcement across the Coast is doing their part to give back to the community this holiday season. The deadline to…
Hancock County remembers former tourism director Myrna Green
Hancock County citizens are mourning the passing of former tourism director Myrna Green, who died Saturday. She was 79. Green, who lived in Hernando after leaving her post as executive director of the Hancock County Tourism bureau from 2011 to…
WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has an update on Mega Millions Jackpot
The Mega Millions Jackpot has surpassed $700 million. The most recent drawing, which took place on December 10th, did not produce a jackpot…
Festive Finds: Healing Garden Therapies
Christmas is next week and we want to help you with a few fun gift ideas and services you can consider for yourself or love ones. We’ve…
Pass Christian's Sandyman bringing holiday joy to the coast
It’s not often you get to see a snowman on the coast but even in 70 degree weather Pass Christian has one you got to see even though it’s made of sand. WXXV News 25’s…
Chevron surprises teachers in Moss Point School District
The teachers in the Moss Point School District received a special gift ahead of Christmas. Chevron partnered up with DonorsChoose to surprise every single teacher with a…
Century Bank donates to George County School District
The George County School District received a massive donation from Century Bank Monday. A check for $200,000 was made for pre-k collaboratives in the county.…
Avoiding debt during the holiday season
Financial Expert Gregory Ricks is in studio with us. We’re going to hit two big topics: avoiding holiday debt and preparing for tax season.
Picayune Police investigating theft of recyclable cooking oil
Picayune Police are investigating theft of recyclable cooking oil after a tip led to the confiscation of a truck involved in the alleged theft. A business owner told…
Shooting in Bay St. Louis leaves one man dead
WXXV News 25's Jordyn Lassiter has been at the Bay St. Louis Police Station awaiting further details and updates on this investigation. The shooting occurred on Saturday, December 14,…
Holiday fun at RNR Tire Express in St. Martin
A special guest is coming to town! Santa Claus is stopping by RNR Tire Express in St. Martin on December 21st. Pictures with Santa are free and there will be a free hot cocoa bar and food trucks. The fun…
Multiple vehicle crash on I-10 early Sunday morning
A multiple vehicle accident happened early Sunday morning on I-10. Footage was sent in from a viewer showing cars involved in the crash and you can see one…