Harrison County fire crews respond to camper fire
Harrison County fire crews responded to a camper fire in the northern part of the county Monday. Firefighters got the call around 2 p.m. No injuries were reported.…
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Biloxi man sentenced to 80 years for sexual battery of children
Biloxi, Mississippi – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that 37-year-old Quincy Allen Hall, of Biloxi, Mississippi pled guilty yesterday to two counts of Sexual Battery, one count of Child Exploitation and one count of Touching of a Child…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop K in Biloxi to discuss road safety
The upcoming 4th of July holiday is a time for celebration, but it's also one of the busiest times on the roads, which can increase the risk of accidents.…
Applications now open for HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding STEM grant awards
PASCAGOULA, Miss., June 26, 2024 — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced today that the application period for its annual science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) grant awards are now open for the 2024-2025 academic school year and will…
Fireworks free zone marked off in Biloxi
A fireworks-free zone will once again be marked off on the beach on July 4. The zone will stretch along the beach from Oak Street to the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor. While enjoying the fireworks display on July 4, be…
Federal judge halts Mississippi law requiring age verification for websites
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday blocked a Mississippi law that would require users of websites and other digital services to verify their age. The preliminary injunction by U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden came…
South Mississippians find ways to beat the heat
Feels-like temperatures in South Mississippi on Monday were well over 100 degrees, with many more days of extreme heat on the way. This can be concerning for families, especially…
New laws now impacting Mississippi
Beginning today, new laws from the previous legislative session are on the books in Mississippi. Three of these laws could have significant impacts on South Mississippi residents. House Bill 349,…
Safety while shooting fireworks
The 4th of July is this Thursday! Folks are going to be shooting off fireworks to celebrate America’s birthday. To ring in the moment, firework stands are setting up ahead…
Animal Crossing headed to the New Orleans Aquarium
If you're looking for a little fun, the New Orleans Aquarium is hosting some familiar faces! Animal Crossing is teaming up with aquariums across the country for…
Chapel Hart announces Christmas album
Some exciting news from our favorite musical trio! Chapel Hart announced today they will be releasing a new album at the end of the month. The best part is…
General Manager Don Moore honored with rotary award
Some exciting news for News 25 General Manager Don Moore, he was honored with the John Harral Spirit of Rotary Award! The Spirit of Rotary is rooted in service. The organization says Don is always one of the first people…
Wiggins Police Department prioritizing church security and safety
According to the Family Research Council, attacks on churches and their congregations nearly doubled in 2023 -- and this is why the Wiggins Police Department is encouraging their…
Welcome Reporter Lucas Warren to the WXXV News Team
Welcome WXXV News 25’s newest Reporter Lucas Warren to the South Mississippi team! He comes to us from North Carolina, but has New York City roots. Lucas wants to know everyone on the Coast, if you see him out reporting…
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs hosted a ‘stay safe and play’ event
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs hosted its annual ‘Stay Safe and Play Event’ on Sunday. The 3rd annual event was geared towards teaching…
Tests being run to identify body found in Pearlington
The state Medical Examiner's Office is conducting tests on a body found in Pearlington on Friday. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said the lab is taking DNA from the remains found near 9th Avenue should help identify the person. Adam…
4th of July Jubilee in Long Beach
The City of Long Beach kicked off Independence Day Festivities with its second annual Fourth of July Jubilee. It was an all-day affair at the town green with a…
School supply drive hosted by Link Family Resource Center
One organization in Moss Point is hosting an inaugural school supply drive. The Link Family Resource Center is collecting supplies to benefit families in Jackson, George, and Greene Counties. An Amazon list was created, allowing the public to donate for…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at South Coast Fireworks in Moss Point with some helpful tips on firework safety
In preparation of the upcoming 4th of July celebration, tents and stands selling fireworks are beginning to appear. The main focus of this holiday is enjoying our freedom with loved…
Beryl makes landfall as Category 4 hurricane on island near Grenada
By DÁNICA COTO Associated Press Hurricane Beryl has made landfall on the Caribbean island of Carriacou. The dangerous and powerful Category 4 storm is the earliest one of its strength to form in the Atlantic, fueled by record warm waters.…
US Supreme Court Latest: Court sends Trump’s immunity case back to lower court
The U.S. Supreme Court justices have sent Donald Trump’s immunity case back to a lower court in Washington, dimming the prospect of a pre-election trial. In a historic ruling, the justices said for the first time Monday that former presidents…
Mississippi sets new laws on Medicaid during pregnancy, school funding, inheritance and alcohol
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 10:53 AM CDT, June 28, 2024 Share JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is enacting several new laws, including one that says sign language courses may replace foreign language courses for students to earn credit toward high…
Hurricane Beryl strengthens into a Category 4 storm as it nears the southeast Caribbean
BY DÁNICA COTO SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Hurricane Beryl strengthened into what experts called an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm as it approached the southeast Caribbean, which began shutting down Sunday amid urgent pleas from government officials for…
Mississippi Aquarium invites families to ‘Pancakes for Penguins’ event
GULFPORT, Miss. – Families of all ages will be able to enjoy a very special breakfast experience during Mississippi Aquarium’s Pancakes for Penguins July 6, 7, 13, and 14. This experience will feature a catered pancake breakfast by Brick & Spoon, penguin…