Emerging nonprofit organization to build tiny homes for foster youth
Transition Blvd is an emerging nonprofit organization aimed at young adults who were previously in foster care and aged out. Transition Blvd’s goal is to make sure…
Vancleave man sentenced for DUI causing death
A Vancleave man was sentenced for DUI causing death. 62-year-old Huong Van Nguyen entered a guilty plea on February 14th, 2025 and sentencing was deferred at that time. Nguyen was sentenced on February 28th to 25 years with 18 to…
Coast leaders gather for March of the Mayors Packing Party
Coast leaders and other volunteers wrapped up a morning of service at the Lyman Community Center. This morning’s packing party is the culmination of the March…
Mississippi Power Chairman, President and CEO Anthony Wilson announces retirement
GULFPORT, Miss., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mississippi Power Chairman, President and CEO Anthony Wilson announced today that he will be retiring this summer after a career with Mississippi Power and Southern Company that spanned more than four decades. "I have been very blessed…
Chinese national charged in Pearl River County fraud scheme
The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department, in coordination with the FBI, has arrested a suspect involved in an attempted fraud scheme targeting a local resident. On February 18, 2025, law enforcement responded to a report of a community member purchasing…
Department of Public Safety holding art competition
The Department of Public Safety is hosting an art competition. The ‘Draw your Heart’ campaign is open to all students ages 13 to 18. Thirty-four kids will have the…
MHP trooper speaks on recent series of 18-wheeler crashes across South Mississippi
Over the past week, there have been a string of 18-wheeler crashes across South Mississippi highways, with injuries reported and big traffic delays. A semi-truck crash happened yesterday on I-10…
George County woman among poll workers honored for service
Poll workers were honored in Jackson this morning. George County resident Colene Cain was at the ceremony. She has been a poll worker for 61 years. In…
Country Music icon Lloyd Green honored with trail marker
A marker for country music icon Lloyd Green was unveiled at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus. Green was born in Leaf, Mississippi. He attended Southern…
Civil Rights champion Annie Devine honored with Trail Marker
A trail marker was unveiled in the state to honor a champion of Civil Rights. A marker was unveiled on February 25th for Annie Devine of Canton.…
Safety barriers at the Biloxi Mardi Gras parades
Since the New Years Day terror attack in New Orleans, other cities hosting big events are on alert. Two big parades are coming to Biloxi over the next…
Two-vehicle crash in Biloxi
A wreck involving two vehicles happened Thursday evening. The accident taking place on Popps Ferry Rd. and Ravenwood Ct. involved one passenger vehicle and one motorcycle. According to Biloxi Police, there are injuries reported, but the…
Biloxi police preparing for Mardi Gras parade crowds
Biloxi Police will have all hands-on deck for the upcoming Mardi Gras parades. Krewe of Neptune rolls Saturday and the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade hits the streets…
Update on state economic development at Gulf Coast Business Council meeting
A top developer visited the Gulf Coast today. Bill Cork is the executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority. Cork joined coastal businesses for an update on the state’s economic development…
Ocean Springs School District holds open house for bond referendum issue
The Ocean Springs School District hosted an ‘open house’ style informational event Thursday ahead of the school bond special election on March 18th. This event…
Alumni gather for 10th annual Locker High School reunion in Stone County
W.P. Locker High School was the only high school in Stone County for Black students before schools were integrated in 1969. Alumni of Locker…
Trent Lott International Airport hosting 'Let your Creativity Take Flight' art contest for kids
The Trent Lott Airport invites all Jackson County kids ages 13 to 18 to participate in an art contest. Artwork should include…
Victim identified, suspect arrested in fatal hit and run in Gulfport
The victim in a fatal hit and run in Gulfport has been identified and a suspect has been taken into custody. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, the victim has been identified as 21-year-old Mohammad Abraheem of Jordan. He…
D’Iberville High students stop by the WXXV News Studio
WXXV had another group of guests in our studio this morning! Dr. Brandy Kopszywa brought D’Iberville High students to meet with Chief Meteorologist Ryan Mahan and Anchor…
Today is Ethan Krauss' last day at WXXV News 25
Today is Ethan Krauss’ last day with us here at WXXV News 25. We want to thank Ethan for all his hard work and wish him the best as…
Ocean Springs School District Bond Referendum Open House
Ocean Springs School District is hosting an open house style informational event ahead of the School Bond Special Election on March 18th, 2025. The event started at 7 a.m.…
DEA agent speaks on ICE operations in South Mississippi after 16 arrests are made
On Monday, 16 arrest were made in an ICE operation at Gulf Coast Prestress in Pass Christian. ICE Gulfport says they were…
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies inform local law enforcement about stranding season
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies or IMMS is the only permitted organization in Mississippi that responds to strandings and has rehabilitation facilities for marine mammals and sea turtles.…
Route changes for Mardi Gras parades in Biloxi
Two big parades coming up in Biloxi with Neptune on Saturday and Gulf Coast on Fat Tuesday. This year, there will be a new parade route. Floats will…