Shark caught during Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
At the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo in Gulfport, a shark was caught by Mason Cuevas! His team caught the shark ten miles south of the rodeo at Cat Island.…
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Star Spangled Beach Clean Up
One coastal organization is working to give back to the community this weekend. The Mississippi Coastal Clean Up Program is picking up firework debris from Fourth of July celebrations. One benefit…
MHP investigating fatal accident in Pearl River County
On Thursday, July 4th, 2024, at approximately 11:39 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 13 in Pearl River County. A 1994 Jeep Wrangler traveled south on Highway 13 when it collided with a 2023…
Magnolia High alumni return to Moss Point for homecoming
The River City is hosting a huge homecoming, inviting back Magnolia High School alums from near and far to the city. “Come home so they can stay…
95th annual Blessing of the Fleet this weekend
The 95th Blessing of the Fleet is kicking off in Biloxi this weekend, celebrating the city’s shrimping and seafood industry. The coronation of the Shrimp Queen is this…
Ocean Springs Yacht Club hosting Island Hop Regatta
The Ocean Springs Yacht Club is hosting their annual Island Hop Regatta this weekend! 23 boats are registered for the event right now with racers setting sail late Saturday morning. Saturday's race launches from the yacht club and heads to…
"Katherine's Army" coming together to support St. Patrick student Katherine Adams who was recently diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma
Around the time school was let out for summer, one student from St. Patrick High School received news…
Runners take to the road for the Wesson Memorial Run
Despite some early morning rain, runners made their way to the Y in Ocean Springs for the 43rd Annual Wesson Memorial Run. Each year, the run serves…
Ocean Springs man accused of firing into crowd at 4th of July party
An Ocean Springs man is accused of firing into a crowd during a Fourth of July party. Ocean Springs Police Chief Ryan Lemaire said 68-year-old Henry Andray is charged with our counts of aggravated assault. He was taken to the…
Gulfport Fourth of July fireworks light up night sky
Gulfport hosted its annual Fourth of July fireworks show over the Mississippi Sound on Thursday night. Crowds gathered in multiple locations across downtown Gulfport to watch the display, which began…
Man charged with stabbing grandparents in Gulfport home
A 23-year-old man is accused of stabbing his grandparents in Gulfport. Gulfport Police on Wednesday arrested Jordan Keith Campbell and charged him with two counts of aggravated domestic assault. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and bond was…
Fourth of July trivia with Grant Chighizola
On this day in 1826, our second president John Adams and our third president Thomas Jefferson - friends, political opponents, and two of our Founding Fathers - died just five…
OLG Crabfest kicks off in Bay St. Louis
Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church kicked off its annual Crabfest in Bay St. Louis on Thursday. Many from far and wide came to celebrate the fourth and eat…
Beau Rivage offers fun for coastal visitors
The Beau Rivage is welcoming folks from all over the coast and country to come enjoy a fun-filled vacation. Mary Cracchiolo shows WXXV News 25 what is offered at…
New details emerge following capture of murder suspect in Harrison County
New details have emerged following a manhunt that ended with the capture of a murder suspect in Harrison County. 23-year-old Bricen Rivers was taken into custody at around…
Program introduced to bring visitors to Ocean Springs heritage sites
The city of Ocean Springs is taking their nickname literally with one program. The Mississippi Coast National Heritage Area is teaming up with the Ocean Springs Library for Passport to Adventure. The program runs through the month of July. The…
July Fourth holiday travel period begins
The Mississippi Highway Patrol's July Fourth holiday travel period started Thursday morning. There will be an increased presence of state troopers on busy South Mississippi roads to deter speeding along with impaired and distracted driving. MHP will also enforce checkpoints…
Firework cruise setting sail this evening
There's a firework cruise setting sail from Biloxi at the Small Craft Harbor. Finger foods will be available, but you are asked to bring your own beverages. Tickets for this firework viewing cruise are $60 per person and will depart…
Wreath laying honors Vietnam veterans
A crowd gathered at the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Ocean Springs Wednesday to honor those who have helped maintain our freedoms. The president of the American Legion Auxiliary laid down…
Propulsion engineer is charged with obstructing probe of deadly 2017 US military plane crash
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A former engineer at a U.S. military air logistics center has been charged with making false statements and obstructing justice during the criminal investigation into a 2017 military plane crash in Mississippi that killed all 16 service members…
UPDATE: Law enforcement agencies capture murder suspect in Harrison County
A suspect in a homicide case was captured just after 11 p.m. Wednesday night. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said. Bricen J. Rivers was charged with murder. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set at $1…
Marine Patrol Warns Boaters To Be Cautious of Other Vessels With High Traffic Expected Tomorrow
Many boaters are expected to hit coastal waters for the fourth tomorrow. The Mississippi Marine Patrol is sharing some safety tips ahead of the holiday. Marine patrol officials reminding boaters to use extra caution, especially on narrow bodies of water…
Family still missing loved one killed by drunk driver in 2011
This Fourth of July, someone, somewhere will make the decision to get behind the wheel drunk, risking the safety of others in the process. It's…
Red Snapper season coming to a close
Red Snapper season is coming to a close this weekend. That's according to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. The season's close comes at 11:59 PM on July 7th. After the closure, no Red Snapper can be caught in the…