New process at the Keesler Medical Center Pharmacy
The Keesler Medical Center Pharmacy is now doing fill-in advance. This allows staff to activate prescriptions for you. Anyone picking up at the pharmacy can expect a text…
Lucedale firefighter recognized by rotary club
The Lucedale Fire Department announced a member of their department was honored by the Rotary Club. Trey Hill brings experience in both firefighting and emergency medical response. He has served…
Lucedale police officer recognized by rotary club
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Police Department announced the Rotary Club has recognized one of their own for service and commitment to the community. The honor goes to Officer…
Hattiesburg Zoo debuts three new spider monkeys
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes three new arrivals. The three new baby spider monkeys are named Cider, Holly, and Juniper. They made their debut to the public…
Gulf Coast Community Foundation receives reaccreditation
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has recently received reaccreditation with the highest standard of philanthropic excellence. These standards establish legal, ethical, and effective practices for community foundations everywhere. President and…
Damage reports come in following early Saturday morning storms
HARRISON COUNTY/JACKSON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV)-- Initial damage reports from some agencies are coming in following a line of strong storms that moved…
Mississippi Institute of Higher Learning names new president
The state’s Institute of Higher Learning had a leadership change this week. The change happened during the board’s monthly meeting on April 16. The gavel was passed from…
Long Beach PD warns of scammer pretending to be from the church requesting donations
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach, police are warning against another scam going around. This time, the scammer is impersonating a…
Derby Day pop-up taking over Downtown Biloxi in support of CASA
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-There’s a special pop up happening in Downtown Biloxi next Saturday. It’s celebrating all things Kentucky Derby and all funds will go towards…
Giving Back Tuesday at Chandeleur Brewery
Embrace Abilities will be hosting an event this Tuesday at Chandeleur Brewery. Every pint sold supports free programs and events for those with different abilities. Jenny Obregon and Angela Herman…
The Arts, Hancock County hosting fundraiser
The Arts, Hancock County is hosting Under the Flower Moon, a fundraiser for the group. Cecilia Hopes and James Inabinet join us with more. The fundraiser takes place May 2…
Gulfport High School Admiral Theatre presents ‘The Little Mermaid’
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport High School Admiral Theatre is hosting a production of ‘The Little Mermaid.’ Iris Jordan and Cadence Daniels join us with more. The…
Local man soars over the Coast in motorized glider
If you live near the beach, walk or ride a bike on the boardwalk, or just drive down Highway 90, there’s a chance you may have seen…
Pascagoula police chief talks department growth
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula’s police chief spent much of the morning Friday talking about policing in the Flagship City at the Jackson County Chamber’s latest area council. Chief Terry Scott…
Fallen coast deputy’s name added to National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in D.C.
A Jackson County sheriff’s deputy who died in a crash last October will be memorialized at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial next month. Deputy Joshua Brashears died after his patrol vehicle collided with horses on Highway 15 near the…
Pascagoula police officer fired after being charged with child abuse in Mobile County
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-A Pascagoula police officer has been fired after being arrested in Mobile County on child abuse charges. Officials with the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that Thomas Horn is the officer in question and was booked on…
Alabama man faces child abuse, sexual battery charges following years-long investigation in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-An Alabama man is facing charges of child abuse and sexual battery for incidents that happened in George County over the course of several years. Forty-nine-year-old Tony Fairley of Baldwin County is now awaiting extradition back to…
Back Bay Mission hosting resource fair
Back Bay Mission is hosting a resource fair next Wednesday. This is a chance to connect with health services, resources, and support partners working to improve wellness. Terra Moreau joins…
Arrest made during traffic stop in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River Sheriff’s Department is sharing details about an arrest made last Monday. William Walker was stopped during a traffic stop…
Behind the Badge: Gulfport PD Narcotics Unit
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- From drugs to guns, these Gulfport police officers patrol undercover to keep crimes off the streets. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley joins their narcotics team for…
Firefighters battled shed fire in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department responded to a structure fire earlier this week. This incident happened on April 22nd around 4:50 p.m. A shed near Parkway Drive and…
Local 13-year-old musical prodigy plays every instrument in debut song
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- A local 13-year-old musical prodigy with big dreams is releasing his own songs and performing across the coast. We sat down…
Memorial Health System encourages Mississippians to become organ donors
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- April is known as National Donate Life Month, a time to celebrate and honor those who have given the gift of life through organ…
Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosting youth skate clinic
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting another youth skate clinic this Saturday. The clinic starts at noon and runs until 2 at the Biloxi…