17th annual Make-a-Wish Golf Tournament tees off at Fallen Oak Golf Course
Beau Rivage’s Fallen Oak hosts the 17th annual Make-A-Wish Ricky Peden Memorial Golf Tournament for a day of camaraderie, friendly competition, and giving back…
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Gulfport Police honor their working pups for National Dog Day
Police departments across the Gulf Coast are honoring their four-legged officers today! They look like they have 'ruff' jobs, but they are truly loved! These are the Gulfport Police…
Celebrating the unconditional love of our furry family members
National Dog Day is set aside to celebrate the love, loyalty and companionship that our furry family members bring to our lives. WXXV Assistant News Director Kate…
A look inside Pascagoula fire that burned through local business
Team One Communications – a company that provides communication technology to local agencies and businesses - lost their headquarters after a fire started here around 5:30…
Human remains found in George County
Basin Community, August 24, 2024 – The George County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the discovery of human remains in the Basin Community earlier today. The remains were found in a wooded area and are pending identification by the county…
WXXV Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is live from Prestige Fitness Club
Prestige Fitness is a local gym offering a variety of fitness and equipment in Pass Christian. The gym provides services such as group fitness…
Pascagoula Police searching for missing teen
Pascagoula Police are asking the public's help to locate a missing runaway. 15-year-old Liam Marble was last seen in the area of Pascagoula Street on Sunday about 7 p.m. He was wearing blue jogging pants, a white shirt and black…
Picayune Rotary Club hosting annual blood drive
The City of Picayune is hosting a blood drive Tuesday. The Picayune Rotary Club is hosting their annual blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. An appointment can…
Lyman Community Center hosts WXXV Senior Lifestyle Expo
WXXV is hosting its first Senior Lifestyle Expo on Tuesday, August 27th. The expo takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Lyman Community Center on Highway 49. It’s absolutely…
Mississippi College, Mississippi State University Partner to Create Accelerated Law Degree Program
JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 23, 2024) – The Mississippi College School of Law recently announced a partnership with Mississippi State University to allow qualified students to enroll in an accelerated pathway to attain a juris doctorate at the Jackson campus. This…
Road closure in Biloxi for power pole replacement
Mississippi Power crews are in West Biloxi replacing power poles and restringing power lines. They will be in the area of Big Lake and Old Bay Road at Bay Pointe Drive beginning on Monday, August 26th. Traffic control crews will…
Jackson County searching for armed robbery suspect
Jackson County Sheriff’s investigators are asking the public’s help to find an armed robbery suspect. Sheriff John Ledbetter says 31-year-old Dakkoda Stirewalt is wanted for the armed robbery of an individual of his vehicle. The robbery occurred on Heathcliff Drive…
Moss Point man dies in George County wreck
A Moss Point man died Friday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident in Georgia County. Mississippi Highway Patrol said 43-year -old Richard Walker left the roadway and overturned on Highway 26 about 12:15 p.m. Walker received fatal injuries and was pronounced…
Mercedes Carranza Appointed to Memorial Health System Board of Trustees
Gulfport, Mississippi — August 21, 2024 — Mercedes Carranza was appointed by the City of Gulfport to serve on the Memorial Health System Board of Trustees effective August 1, 2024, replacing former board member Gary Fredericks, whose term expired. Mr. Carranza is…
Job Corps Inducts 2024 Hall of Fame Class at Leadership Summit Event
WASHINGTON (Aug. 20, 2024) – As Job Corps celebrates its 60th anniversary on August 20th, the program honored seven new Hall of Fame recipients. Tyrone Johnson from the Mississippi Job Corps Center received the Hall of Fame award during a ceremony held…
Yard sale to support Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence
The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence hosting a garage sale in Gulfport. Head out to 14718 Canal Loop in Gulfport to see if you can find anything you live while also giving…
Biloxi's Katrina infrastructure repair ongoing, but nearing completion, 19 years later
Hurricane Katrina may have been nearly 19 years ago, but cities are still recovering from its destruction. I spoke with Mayor FoFo Gilich about Biloxi's Hurricane Katrina infrastructure repair program to see…
Mother of woman killed on her way to work speaks out
A woman walking to work for her shift at Ingalls Shipbuilding Wednesday morning was hit by a vehicle and later died. She's been identified by her mother, Nakia Newsome, as 28-year-old Keiaja Barnes.…
Coastal businesses prepare to celebrate National Waffle Day
Do you like waffles? Saturday is the perfect day for everything related to waffles. One business on the coast welcomed WXXV News 25's EJ ahead of National Waffle Day…
Martin Bluff Road Project update
The City of Gautier gives an update on the Martin Bluff Road Project. According to the city, the project is approaching the halfway mark, with next steps including finishing grading, beginning curbing, and then paving on the north side. Upcoming…
Ingalls employee dies after being hit walking to work
A mother of four who was walking to work for her shift at Ingalls Shipbuilding on Wednesday morning was hit and later died. Nakia Newsome, the mother of the victim, identified her as 28-year-old Keiaja Barnes. Barnes was taken to…
Bay St. Louis man charged in shooting death in Bayside Park
A Bay St. Louis man is in jail, charged with murder in the shooting death of another man on Thursday evening. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 38-year-old Ronald Zoerner is charged with murder. He was taken to Hancock County…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Slim Chickens in Biloxi a day ahead of National Waffles Day
Tomorrow is National Waffles Day and what better way to celebrate than to have some chicken and waffles! Slim Chickens is a popular spot for chicken tenders, wings, and southern-style sides. The restaurant is…
First Responders Family Fun event being hosted at Kroc Center
The Salvation Army Kroc Center is hosting a special day for first responders on Sunday! A fun day is being hosted for those responders and their families,…