100 Men Hall holding second annual Rock n Roux Gumbo Cookoff
100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis will be hosting their second annual Rock n Roux Gumbo Cookoff on Saturday, January 11th. The event takes place from 11:30 to…
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Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith supports permanent Daylight Savings Time
Senator Cindy Hyde Smith reaffirms her support for a permanent Daylight Savings Time. Senator Hyde-Smith announced she is pushing to make Daylight Savings Time permanent across the United…
Joppa Shriners Chili Cookoff
The Joppa Shriners are hosting a chili cookoff this weekend. Gates at the Joppa Shriner Temple in Biloxi open at 11 a.m. and judging will begin at 3. Entry fee is $25…
Gulfport Fire Department fights car fire on I-10
Gulfport Fire Department responded to a car fire earlier today. That fire happening on I-10 and Lorraine Road. Firefighters at the scene say the driver was…
Community Drop Off Day for Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs Prom Closet
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is hosting their homecoming and prom closet cleanout. A community drop off day is being held on Saturday,…
Joppa Shriners hosting Steak Night Friday
The Joppa Shriners in Biloxi is hosting a steak dinner tonight! The time for the dinner runs from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Steak, salad, potato, and dessert are on the…
Four charged with stealing copper from utility company
Three people are in jail, charged with stealing copper from AT&T. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 35-year-old Justin Hoda of Gulfport, 24-year-old Olympia Elchos and 63-year-old Freda Elchos, both of the Kiln and Kiley Shiyou, no age given, are…
Funeral for Nikyra Dedeaux
The funeral for Nikyra Dedeaux is taking place in Gulfport. Dedeaux was killed in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans. The funeral is taking place at the Lyman Community…
Boomtown Casino holding job fair
Boomtown Casino’s job fair happens this afternoon. Walk-in sessions start at 2, giving all who attend a chance to hear from team members on what each job is like. A few positions needed to be filled include security officers, smart…
New Orleans attacker fired at police before they shot and killed him, bodycam video shows
By JACK BROOK Updated 10:41 AM CST, January 10, 2025 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Islamic State group-inspired attacker who killed 14 people in a truck rampage on…
Firefighters hope for a break from fierce winds fueling devastating blazes in Los Angeles area
By JAIMIE DING, JULIE WATSON and JOHN SEEWER Updated 9:52 AM CST, January 10, 2025 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters hoped for a break Friday from fierce winds fueling massive blazes in the Los Angeles area that have killed 10 people, obliterated whole neighborhoods and set…
Spacecraft buzzes Mercury’s north pole and beams back stunning photos
By MARCIA DUNN Updated 9:58 AM CST, January 9, 2025 CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A spacecraft has beamed back some of the best close-up photos yet of Mercury’s north pole. The European and Japanese robotic explorer swooped as close as 183 miles (295…
From Carter’s funeral, an American snapshot: A singular image, 5 presidents, 379 years of history
By TED ANTHONY Updated 8:34 AM CST, January 10, 2025 Look at their faces — formal, etched with experience, laden with the weight of momentous decisions. Add up their years: 379 to be exact, enough time to take you back into…
WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter rides along with Gulfport Police Department - National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
To honor National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter shadowed Gulfport PD to experience a police officer's daily life. She got paired with the narcotics team as they monitor…
Trump sentenced to penalty-free 'unconditional discharge' in hush money case
By Adam Reiss and Dareh Gregorian The New York judge who presided over Donald Trump’s hush money case on Friday sentenced the president-elect to an “unconditional discharge,” meaning he is now a convicted felon in the eyes of New York state law but will face…
Sammy the Sloth Celebrates Turning 5 Years Old
Chill Sloth Ice Cream open last year and their real life sloth mascot Sammy has quickly become a South Mississippi star. Well Sammy recently turned 5 years old and WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren…
WXXV News 25 Exclusive: Grant Chighizola speaks with California State Fire Marshal on wildfires
Devastating scenes continue to unfold in the Los Angles Metro Area as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires. WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola…
‘Mama Ain’t Cooking’ food truck event returns to Gulfport
Well, the Gulfport favorite ‘Mama Ain’t Cooking’ food truck event has made a return, serving up everything from fresh seafood to southern comfort food. The 'Mama Ain't…
Discussing Gaming on the Coast
WXXV continues to keep an eye on the Mississippi Legislature and bills that affect the Coast. The Legislature is expected to take up a bill that reinforces the Secretary of State’s…
Suspects in shooting in Orange Grove on Monday night now in custody
Two people wanted in connection with a shooting Monday evening in Orange Grove are now in custody. Gulfport Police say 20-year-old Ketren Machi Grant and 21-year-old Jajai Nutall turned themselves in on Thursday. Grant has been charged with aggravated assault…
Jimmy Carter lauded for his humility and service in Washington before his return to Georgia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jimmy Carter was celebrated Thursday for his personal humility and public service before, during and after his presidency during a funeral at Washington National Cathedral featuring the kind of pageantry the 39th U.S. president typically eschewed. All of Carter’s…
Police and Fire chiefs announce departures in Ocean Springs
The fire chief is resigning and the police chief is retiring in Ocean Springs. Police Chief Ryan LeMaire announced his plans to retire at the end of February. Chief LeMaire was named interim chief in October 2023, accepting the full…
Update: Driver killed in rollover crash on I-10 in Woolmarket identified
Biloxi Police say a driver was killed when a semi-truck was involved in a crash and rolled over on Interstate 10 near Woolmarket. The Harrison…
South Mississippians heading to Honduras for yearly mission trip
It’s almost that time of the year again where South Mississippians head down to the mountains of Honduras for a yearly mission trip. In conjunction with the…