City of Gulfport honors Seabees for heroic action
Members of the Seabees were honored by the City of Gulfport. Back in February, members of Naval Construction Battalion 11 rescued two passengers from…
Louisiana man arrested in Bay St. Louis for simple assault on law enforcement officers, other charges
A Louisiana man was arrested in Bay St. Louis on multiple charges, including simple assault on a law enforcement officer. Forty-five-year-old Johnnie Viola III was arrested by Bay St. Louis PD and charged with disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, public intoxication,…
Two teenagers, woman arrested in relation to shooting in Gulfport
Three people have been arrested in regards to a shooting in Gulfport on Tuesday. The Gulfport Police Department arrested a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old are charged them with five counts of aggravated assault and one count of tampering with physical…
Hanshaw Road bridge in Ocean Springs to close to thru traffic
Ocean Springs, MS – Starting on March 5, 2025, Hanshaw Road Bridge will be closed to thru traffic from U.S. 90 to Old Spanish Trail until further notice. Monday March 3, 2025, the City of Ocean Springs received a Bridge…
Mississippi Aquarium opens up internships for Summer 2025
Mississippi Aquarium is opening their summer marine mammal internships. All are invited to apply from now through March 24th. The internship itself runs from May 12th to August 9th. Those who…
Gulfport PD investigating shooting on Reynosa Drive
The Gulfport Police Department is currently investigating a shooting in the 3500 block of Reynosa Drive. Officials tell News 25 there are three injured victims, the nature of their condition is not known at this time. Several people have been…
Krewe of Nereids delights paradegoers in Waveland
Earlier Fat Tuesday morning, the Krewe of Nereids made its way down Highway 90 in Waveland. It was rescheduled to Mardi Gras Day due to weather conditions and they…
Krewe of Real People Parade in Bay St. Louis
Krewe of Real People holds their annual Mardi Gras parade in the heart of Bay St. Louis.
City of Long Beach moves forward with inner bulkhead wall project
Long Beach, MS, March 4, 2025– The City of Long Beach is advancing with the Inner Bulkhead Wall Project, following the official bid opening on February 27, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. This critical infrastructure project will enhance the stability and…
Robert Clark, Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker after Civil Rights era, dies at 96
Mississippi’s first Black lawmaker of the 20th century died Tuesday. Robert G. Clark's son and successor, state Rep. Bryant Clark, said his father died at home in Holmes County. Robert Clark was a teacher and coach before he won a…
IMMS opens internships for Summer 2025
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is seeking interns for the summer. Those interested would join a team of researchers to study Bottlenose Dolphins in the Mississippi Sound. The program…
Mississippi Power prepared to respond to potential severe weather in the area
Mississippi Power’s storm center has been actively monitoring the potential for severe weather and is prepared to respond as the system moves through the service area. Storm directors have met and the company has plans in place to meet customers’…
The Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade Rolls Through Downtown Biloxi
On this Fat Tuesday, the energy at the Gulf Coast Carnival Associations parade was at full blast.The parade roots go back all the way to 1908…
Suspect wanted for assault on a vulnerable adult in Gautier
The Gautier Police Department is looking for a suspect who is wanted for assaulting a vulnerable adult. According to the department, surveillance footage of the incident at a local bowling alley reveals a scene involving a man, later identified as…
Picayune woman killed in single vehicle crash in Pearl River County
A Picayune woman is dead after a fatal crash in Pearl River County. On Monday, March 3rd, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County. A 2004 Chevrolet Silverado driven by 64-year-old…
Man steals safety barricades in Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis police have arrested a man for stealing safety barricades. Brooks Quinlan allegedly stole barricades put in place for last night’s parade downtown. Officers found the…
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren previews Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade
Everywhere else it’s just Tuesday, but right now there are three big parties going on in three South Mississippi Cities. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren…
Pascagoula City Council set to appoint new councilmember
The Pascagoula City Council is set to appoint a new member this week to fill the vacancy from Ward 3 Councilman Johnny Walker’s death last month. It’s happening…
Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade rolls through Bay St. Louis
A Lundi Gras tradition in Bay St. Louis rolled through the streets of Downtown on Monday. We’re talking about the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse!…
Shelters opening in anticipation of potential severe weather
Due to the increased possibility of severe weather this afternoon and overnight, saferooms are opening across cities in South Mississippi. Due to forecast inclement weather this afternoon and evening; All three community saferooms in Pearl River County will open at…
Schools adjusting schedules ahead of potential severe weather threat
Due to the threat of severe weather, schools that are in session today will be adjusting their schedule. William Carey University’s Hattiesburg and Tradition/Biloxi campuses will close at 2 p.m. today. All campus activities are canceled for the remainder of…
17-year-old charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling in Gulfport
A 17-year-old has been arrested in Gulfport and charged with shooting into an occupied dwelling. On February 16th, an unknown person discharged a firearm, striking a house in the 20th block of 47th street. Through the course of the investigation,…
Skillet to perform at Sound Amphitheatre in August
The Sound has announced a new performance coming this year. Skillet, a multiplatinum rock band, is set to take the stage at the Sound on August 3rd. Skillet is known for their electric concerts and will feature songs from eleven…
Governor Tate Reeves declares March as Mississippi Wildfire Prevention Month
March has been declared Mississippi Wildfire Prevention Month. Governor Tate Reeves signed the proclamation to highlight the critical role early Mississippians have in safeguarding forests. The month was chosen as it sees an increase in wildfire incidents due to dry…