TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on Highway 49 at Landon Road cleared
MDOT reported a crash on Highway 49 at Landon Road in Harrison County. According to Gulfport Police, the scene has been cleared.
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City of Ocean Springs releases parking plan for Cruisin' the Coast
The City of Ocean Springs is excited to welcome cruisers across America to town! The Cruisin’ the Coast Downtown Footprint will be closed: 5:00 am – 7:00 pm on Thursday the 10th 5:00 am – 10:00 pm on Friday the…
City of Ocean Springs Awarded Critical Lifesaving Upgrade from Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation
The City of Ocean Springs Fire Department has been named a 2024 grant recipient by Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®, receiving $39,335 to ensure Ocean Springs is safer than ever. The grant was used to purchase new J.A.W.S E tools…
City of Long Beach hosting art contest
The City of Long Beach is hosting an art competition for three different age groups. Until October 14th, youth have the chance to get their artwork displayed in city hall for one year. Those age categories are: 5 - 9…
Santa Wears a Badge honoring fallen George County deputy
Every year the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department host a toy drive around the holidays to make sure Christmas is special for everyone but this year it means more.…
Gulf Coast woman identified as New Orleans murder victim 22 years later
A Cold Case murder victim has been identified as a Long Beach woman after 22 years. The victim was identified with new technology utilized by the FBI…
Harrison County Fire battles home fire off Cuevas Delisle
Two people escaped a mobile home fire off Cuevas Delisle Road on Wednesday afternoon. Harrison County Fire Rescue responded about 4:15 and found the home fully involved. Pass Christian Fire also responded to help battle the blaze. The two people…
WXXV collecting donations for Helene relief until Sunday
As we wrap things up tonight, we’re going to get some final comments from Red Cross Southeast Mississippi Executive Director John McCarty and General Manager Don Moore on the power donating and…
WXXV Relief-A-Thon: Elizabeth Keen with details on how to donate
A successful Relief-A-Thon tonight during our 9 p.m. show over on WXXV FOX, and it’s still not too late to donate to Helene recovery…
WXXV Relief-A-Thon: Erving, TN PIO Myron Hughes speaks on the city’s experience with Helene
We talked to a resident of Erving, an east Tennessee community that’s just beginning the recovery progress. Now we are talking to…
WXXV Relief-A-Thon: Waveland Mayor Jay Trapani speaks about helping sister city
Waveland residents know first hand about the damage brought by intense hurricane. That’s why it is no surprise the city has sprung immediately into action…
WXXV Relief-A-Thon: Red Cross discusses the importance of giving blood during disasters
When it comes to natural disasters, oftentimes the blood supply can reach critically low levels. We’re joined in studio by Red Cross Blood Services…
WXXV Relief-A-Thon: Red Cross Volunteer Jamar Brewton is in Georgia
Eastern and Central Georgia received the brunt of Helene as it made its way inland last week. Tonight, we’re checking in with a Red Cross volunteer…
WXXV Relief-A-Thon: WXXV General Manager Don Moore discusses the importance of giving back
WXXV General Manager Don Moore is in studio to talk about the importance of giving back after natural disaster strikes. Click here if…
WXXV hosting Relief-A-Thon
Helene is the second deadliest hurricane to strike the U.S. in the last 55 years, carving a path of destruction from Florida Gulf Coast all the way to the mountains of Tennessee, Georgia,…
Mississippi will have a float in 2025 Rose Parade
2025 is coming fast! One event lots look forward to during the New Years Holiday is the Rose Parade in California. Mississippi will have a float in the parade…
Gulfport community shares coffee with local law enforcement officers
South Mississippi police officers woke up bright and early this morning to connect with the communities they serve. Gulfport police officers say the best way to start…
WXXV hosting a Relief-a-Thon to help Helene victims
WXXV News 25 is hosting a Relief-a-Thon this Wednesday, October 2nd for those affected by Hurricane Helene. Our 9 p.m. newscast on FOX is turning into an hour-long broadcast dedicated to raising funds for victims. You can tune in then…
Job openings available for Buc-ee’s Mississippi location
Many on the Mississippi Coast were thrilled when Buc-ee’s announced their giant gas station is coming to Harrison County. Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s location may be opening sooner than expected which…
Voter registration deadlines coming up in Mississippi
Voter registration deadlines are coming up. Mail-in applications need to be postmarked on or before October 7th. In-person registration must also be done by the close of business on that date. For absentee voting, the last day to request a…
Fishing with Buddies canceled for October 3rd
Fishing with Buddies has been canceled for Thursday, October 3rd. The cause of the cancellation is due to the forecast for tomorrow. The organization is working to reschedule the event, WXXV News 25 will keep you updated when a time…
Man facing lethal injection plans to ask Supreme Court for re-hearing
The defense team for a man facing the death sentence for the 1976 capital murder of a Coast banker's wife has asked for an extension to file for a rehearing of his appeal. Jordan was convicted in the 1976 kidnapping…
Humane Society of South Mississippi hosting Caturday brunch on October 5th
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is teaming up with The Chimneys to host a Caturday Brunch honoring all Disney villains. Sophie Nord and Katie King came…
Republican Women of Stone County hosting charter dinner on October 10th
The Republican Women of Stone County are looking for members for their organization! Vice President Holly Scanlon came to the WXXV News 25 studio to…