Donal Snyder Community Center pool closed until further notice
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up for the Donal Snyder Community Center, staff announced the pool will be closed until further notice. The cause of the closure…
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Fundraiser organized for girl with rare disease in need of wheelchair accessible van
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- Brighton is a 3-year-old girl from Long Beach who has a rare, mitochondrial disorder and is in need…
MS Dept. of Employment Security awarded grants for shipbuilding
The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has been awarded over $5.7 million as part of more than $86 million in industry driven skills training fund grants from…
Harrison County honors veterans lost to suicide
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Although September is recognized as Veterans Suicide Awareness Month, Harrison County continued the mission of remembrance and awareness by honoring veterans lost to suicide. The…
City of D’Iberville worker dies from injuries sustained in car crash
The City of D’Iberville announced the death of Davey Quave, an electrician for the Public Works Department. Quave had sustained injuries from a car accident on October 13 while traveling on Highway 15 to work on a city pump station.…
Gautier Police, Mayor respond following recent deadly incidents across city
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- It has been a tragic month for the city of Gautier, as multiple incidents have left several young residents dead. The most…
Keesler's Emergency Department returns to normal operations
Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (WXXV)- The 81st Medical Group on Keesler announces a return to normal operations. The Emergency Department closed this week due to a water line break. The Emergency Department opened at six Wednesday morning. Inpatient services…
Coast schools offering reduced school meals
Due to the government shutdown, more schools across the Coast are encouraging families to apply for free or reduced-price school meals. If your family’s circumstances have changed due to furloughs,…
Fire at wood pellet storage dome at Port of Pascagoula
Enviva is addressing a fire event in one of the wood pellet storage domes it operates at the Port of Pascagoula. Everyone on site has been reported safe. Enviva is coordinating with the Jackson County Fire Department and other emergency…
Trump administration pledges to speed some student loan forgiveness after lawsuit
By CORA LEWIS NEW YORK (AP) — The Trump administration has agreed to resume student loan forgiveness for an estimated 2.5 million borrowers who are enrolled in certain federal repayment plans following a lawsuit from the American Federation of Teachers. Under the agreement…
Drowning incident under investigation in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-On Monday, October 20, Gautier police and fire responded to a distress call at a home on Three Oaks Drive after two children were found unresponsive near a swimming pool. First responders immediately began life-saving efforts. Both children…
Business owners excited for new downtown Gulfport development
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Soon, the heart of downtown Gulfport could look very different thanks to a transformative project coming to the area. The project will soon claim…
Funeral arrangements announced for Jackson County Deputy Joshua Brashears
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Funeral arrangements for Jackson County Deputy Joshua Brashears have been announced. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22 from 10 to 11:30…
Community comes out for 35th annual Mullet Fest in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The 35th annual Mullet Festival has come and gone, but WXXV News 25’s Spencer Reid Pullen was able to stop by for some…
Pascagoula PD identifies suspect making threats regarding shooting at the fairgrounds
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula Police Department has identified the suspect who was involved with statements regarding a possible shooting at the fairgrounds. In a statement released on social media, the Pascagoula Police Department confirms that the criminal investigation division has…
Biloxi man sentenced to 30 years for sexual battery of a child
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Forty-five-year-old Derrick Lee Bowie pled guilty last week to sexual battery of a child. According to Assistant District Attorney Haley Necaise Broom, the Gulfport Police Department was contacted by Child Protective Services regarding the alleged sexual…
Structure fire in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team worked a structure fire Sunday. Around 1 p.m. Sunday, officials responded to the fire in the Helena community. Fire officials say…
Apps and websites saw outages across the world
Mississippi (WXXV)- An internet outage has hit the United States this morning. DownDetector has been flooded with spikes for many apps, those including Snapchat, Fortnite, Duolingo and many more. The issues are said to have started around 2 AM, the…
Dispose of unused medications at DEA National Take Back Day
Saturday, October 25 is DEA’s National Take Back Day and police departments all along the Coast are joining in. This is the perfect opportunity for you…
Gulfport School District release statement on recent safety concerns
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport School District has put out a statement regarding recent safety concerns for students. They are fully committed to the safety and well-being…
Uniting Gulfport and fighting hunger in Ward 6
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport city councilwoman is bringing the community together while also helping combat food insecurities in Ward 6. Every Tuesday night from 6 to 8,…
Former Waveland Mayor Mike Smith passes away
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Waveland announces the passing of former Mayor Mike Smith. Mayor Smith dedicated many years to the city including roles as a firefighter, assistant fire chief, fire chief, and mayor.
Blue Ribbon Committee set to meet and exam child welfare concerns
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- On Friday, the Harrison County Board of Supervisors will meet with a Blue Ribbon Committee to examine Child Protection Services procedures…
Annual Fishing with Buddies event in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A local organization held its annual Fishing with Buddies event on Tuesday for youth and adults with special needs. This gave them an afternoon…