A whale that was stranded on the beach in Fort Morgan, Alabama on Saturday is now stable and fighting to recover at the Institute for Marine and Mammal Studies thanks to trained volunteers and beachgoers. News 25’s Caroline Eaker stopped…
The Gulf Coast is no stranger to storms and the amount of devastation one like Hurricane Harvey can bring. Now that the storm is over, people are starting to rebuild their lives and Mississippi natives like Heather Eason know that…
On the 26th of August, Lowe’s Home Improvement store announced a $500,000 contribution to American Red Cross Disaster Relief to help provide food, emergency shelter, and relief supplies to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. However, the generous donation is not…
Fishermen are reeling in their final casts today for the end of red snapper season. Recreational anglers in Mississippi had 39 days to fish for red snapper in state and federal waters. Each week up until 11:59 tonight, red snapper…
No one envies those who are spending their Labor Day laboring, but one of the best known eateries in South Mississippi is making it a little bit easier. The Shed Barbeque and Blues Joint is giving away free pulled pork…
News 25's Laurene Callander Walk For Hurricane Harvey Fundraiser happening today.
Early this morning, a child was reported missing to the George County Sheriff’s Office. The child was reported missing around the 16 thousand block of Highway 26 west. During a search of the surrounding area, the child was found dead.…
A 16-year-old boy accidentally shoots himself outside of the Walmart on Highway 49 in Gulfport. According to Gulfport Police Sgt. Joshua Bromen, the 16-year-old boy shot himself in the right leg inside a vehicle in the parking lot. The teen…
With all of the celebration surrounding this holiday, American veterans are gathering in Biloxi today for a special cookout to honor all military members and their families. News 25’s Tanner Stewart joins us from the Amvets Post 1 in Biloxi.
Gulfport police are investigating a car crash on I-10 near Exit 34 this afternoon. According to Sgt. Joshua Bromen, the wreck occurred around 5:30 between two vehicles. Minor injuries were reported and three were taken to area hospitals. A DUI…
Some fellow Mississippians went the extra mile to help Texas and took a trip to the flooded areas and ended up rescuing more than 80 lives. News 25’s Taylor Rubach caught up with some members of the crew and has…
The Harrison County Fair is in less than a week and preparations are underway at the grounds in Gulfport. Workers were out bright and early this morning setting up ticket booths and getting the Harrison County Fairgrounds ready for next…
So what do owls like for dinner? Well, the sixth graders at North Woolmarket Middle School might be able to tell you. Over 80 sixth graders dissected owl pellets inside the school’s cafeteria this afternoon. The students learned about the…
Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s documentary series “The Vietnam War” tells the story of one of the most divisive and disputed events in American history. The series explores the human aspect of the war through testimony of nearly 80 witnesses…
All the proceeds from a shrimp boil in Gulfport are going straight to families devastated by Hurricane Harvey. There were long lines of support at St. Joseph Hospice this morning. The shrimp boil was a chance to stack up donations…
Shortly after the collision at the intersection of Highway 49 and Highway 53, another two vehicle wreck occurred about a mile down Highway 49. Police were on the scene quickly and other drivers who had seen the accident happen were…
A local family is willing to do whatever it takes to find their loved one who went missing in Jackson earlier this month. Thirty-seven year-old Tammyetta Spaulding was last seen on September 2nd. Authorities say she dropped off her kids…
A Gulfport man pleads guilty to accessory after the fact in the murder trial of Tena Broadus. According to the District Attorney’s Office, 32-year-old Aaron Bobinger pled guilty in the Harrison County Courthouse. He will be sentenced on October 2nd.…
WXXV is celebrating not only a good employee, but a good friend. Chief Engineer Ray Luke reached his 30th year with WXXV-TV today. Everyone from the station gathered this afternoon for some good fun to honor the lifelong South Mississippi…
Officials with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department confirmed another pedestrian is in critical condition after being hit by a car. The incident happened near John Clarke Road and Cardinal Lane around 5 a.m. The victim was flown to USA Medical…
Captain Ronnie Daniels just made it back from Texas this afternoon. He stayed behind and rescued people. News 25’s Taylor Rubach joins us in Pass Christian with Captain Daniels to tell us more on their rescue mission.
An early morning crash in Harrison County on Highway 49 near School Road claimed the life of one woman. Highway Patrol Spokesman Chase Elkins tells News 25 that 66-year-old Linda Mays of Vancleave was pronounced dead on scene. Just after…
Another Coast crew is heading out to Texas to drop off supplies to Harvey flood victims. The City of D’Iberville is currently collecting several items for Texas residents in need of food items, cleaning supplies, and other necessities. City officials…
A homeless man is behind bars after a business woman claims he assaulted her. A woman claims 49-year-old Richard Bruce Carver made racial and sexual comments towards her outside of a business in Waveland. The woman says the suspect spit…