Communities take part in National Day of Prayer
Many communities across the Coast took part in National Day of Prayer celebrations today. This footage is from the prayer event at Long Beach City Hall earlier this…
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Moss Point student pilots cruising the skies
Following up on a story we first brought you in January, Moss Point High students are soaring to new heights through the school district’s new aviation academy. If you…
Lawmakers continue discussions as legislative session extended
Lawmakers in Jackson now have more time to compromise on appropriation and revenue bills as the adjournment of legislature has been extended until May 14th. WXXV News 25’s Ethan…
Happening Now: Live look at Taste Rattle and Roll
Happening right now, the 11th annual Taste Rattle and Roll event is underway at Centennial Plaza. Guests…
Senior Prom at Lyman Community Center
A senior prom took place this morning in Gulfport at the Lyman Community Center. Seniors came out wearing their best, ready to party. Music from their past was played as…
Victim identified in possible drowning in George County
Saturday, April 27, 2024, the George County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of the Escatawpa River Bridge on Highway 612 in reference to a possible drowning. Rescue Divers from George County Search and Rescue Dive Team were able to…
New law allows military families to choose school for children
A bill that passed through the legislature earlier in the session will allow military families to choose where their children will attend school. House Bill 1341…
Happening Now: National Day of Prayer
Happening right now across the Coast, the community is taking part in a National Day of Prayer. This is a live look at the National Day of Prayer happening at…
Former PRCC employee arrested for child exploitation
A former Pearl River Community College employee is facing child exploitation charges. Megan Boles was arrested by Pearl River County Sheriff’s deputies Tuesday. PRCC officials learned on April 18th…
Biloxi Councilman Robert Deming pleads guilty to one charge in drug case
There are new developments in the federal case involving Biloxi City Councilman Robert Deming. Deming pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court Wednesday on one…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Delays on Popp's Ferry Bridge
According to an alert from the City of Biloxi, a draw issue at Popp's Ferry bridge is causing traffic to back up. Crews are on scene to make repairs. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.
WXXV’s Ethan Krauss reports from Jackson on the state legislative session
A few bills are still alive in the state legislature ahead of today’s adjournment. WXXV’s Ethan Krauss has the story from Jackson. Watch the video…
WXXV Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. reports live from Long Beach as they prepare for National Day of Prayer
On this Thursday, take a moment to be thankful and pray if you like. It’s National Day of Prayer, a time to reflect and pray on what’s important to you in this…
Prescribed fire scheduled at Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed burn May 2nd at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site consists of 336 acres located North of Interstate 10 and West of Gautier…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Mendenhall
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Mendenhall Police Department that happened Thursday morning. A Mendenhall police officer was booking a subject on domestic violence charges at the police station when an altercation occurred between…
Medicaid expansion discussions could fall apart Mississippi
BY EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 8:16 AM CDT, May 2, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The first serious effort by Mississippi’s Legislature to expand Medicaid appeared to be crumbling Thursday as leaders argued over whether to let voters decide the issue.…
News 25 heads to Jackson ahead of state legislature's adjournment
News 25's Ethan Krauss brings us the latest from the Capitol ahead of the state legislature's adjournment.
Gulfport Kiwanis celebrates "Charlie Delk Day"
The local Gulfport Kiwanis Club celebrated a birthday for one of its longest tenured members in the club, 95-year-old Charlie Delk. Delk turned 95 on May 2nd and the club celebrated…
Nature Conservancy in Mississippi constructing Tony Trapani Oyster Reef
The Nature Conservancy in Mississippi is currently constructing a 35-acre oyster reef in Bay St. Louis. The Tony Trapani Oyster Reef will serve as a recreational fishing spot for…
After cutting down 200-year-old oak tree, Long Beach moves forward with Hotel
It's been over a year since a 200-year-old oak tree was cut down here in Long Beach on Jeff Davis Avenue for an 8-million-dollar development,…
Back Bay Mission sees increase in people at risk of homelessness
Back Bay Mission desperately needs volunteers to keep up with the need in the community. In just under a year, the number of people Back Bay Mission offers services to has doubled. "We were seeing…
Chandyfest returns to Gulfport on May 4
News 25 is joined in studio by Gina Prater from Chandeleur Island Brewing to talk about this weekend's Chandyfest.
United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy
BY PETER SMITH CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — United Methodist delegates repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy with no debate on Wednesday, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers. Delegates voted 692-51 at their General Conference —…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is LIVE to preview the Annual Biloxi Blood Drive
THIS MONTH MARKS THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY REMEMBERING THE LIFE OF A BILOXI HERO. FALLEN POLICE OFFICER ROBERT MCKEITHEN KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN…