Students participate in Bulldog Day at MGCCC Jackson County campus
Today was Bulldog Day at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Jackson County campus! The event started at about 9 this morning with incoming students being introduced…
Petal native receives Congressional Gold Medal
A Petal man receiving a Congressional Gold Medal from Representative Mike Ezell. Colt Bergman receiving the highest honor for America's youth. Bergman completing 400 hours of voluntary public service, 200 hours of personal development, and 200 hours of physical…
Gaming Commission takes no action on proposed Tullis Gardens site
The Mississippi Gaming Commission took no action Thursday on a request for site approval for the Tullis Gardens project in Biloxi. Gaming Commission Executive Director Jay Daniels told our media partner the Sun Herald that a lawsuit filed by Secretary…
A father and son are both indicted on murder charges in a mass school shooting in Georgia
By JEFF AMY Updated 2:47 PM CDT, October 17, 2024 ATLANTA (AP) — A grand jury indicted both a father and son on murder charges Thursday in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Georgia media outlets reported…
Biloxi man gets two life sentences for sexually assaulting sisters for years
A Biloxi man was given two life sentences after being convicted of 14 counts of sexual battery of two sisters. 45-year-old John Pierre was found guilty late Wednesday in Harrison County following a two-day trial. The jury deliberated just three…
Jackson County man to serve life for shooting man in front of victim's son
A Jackson County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after his murder conviction in circuit court this week. 32-year-old Christopher Brown was found guilty of first-degree murder and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon…
Gulfport High School hosting Veterans Day breakfast
Organizations on the Gulf Coast are hosting events honoring those who donned the uniform. Gulfport High School hosting a breakfast and celebration for veterans on November 8th. Anyone…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at MGCCC Jackson County campus for Bulldog Day
Today is Bulldog Day on the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jackson County campus! At about 9AM this morning incoming students were introduced to the college experience. WXXV News 25's…
St. Michael's Church in Biloxi hosting fraud and scam prevention class
St. Michael's Church in Biloxi is hosting a fraud and scam prevention class this afternoon. The class is free to the public. The class is meant to help anyone avoid internet scams. A presentation with a Q-n-A session taking place…
Harrison County fire has burned more than 800 acres
Harrison County Fire and Rescue along with U.S. Forest Services and Mississippi Forestry Commission continue to work against a several hundred acre brush fire along Carson Road in…
Judge dismisses lawsuit over old abortion rights ruling in Mississippi
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday that challenged a potential conflict between a 2022 state law that bans most abortions and a 1998 state Supreme Court ruling that said abortion is guaranteed in the…
Kaiden's Candles of Hope provides birthday cakes for children in foster care
Gulf Coast teenager Kaiden McGill has left a legacy far bigger than he likely could have ever imagined. It started when his mother, Rachel McGill, visited Quality Bakery in Gulfport to…
Jackpot Arranging beautifies South Mississippi, one planter at a time
One Gulfport 21-year-old has transformed his love of plants into a growing career on the Mississippi Coast. Jack Bellew founded Jackpot Arranging in April. The small business specializes in planter arrangements and similar…
Latest on Harrison County Brush Fire
Harrison County Fire and Rescue along with U.S. Forest Services and Mississippi Forestry Commission continue to work against a several hundred acre brush fire along Carson Rd. in Harrison County. Officials received reports…
Cemetery tour at LaPointe-Krebs House
Another cemetery tour in the Flagship City has been announced. The LaPointe-Krebs House hosting its cemetery tour for the 18th year. The focus of this year is medical…
WXXV News 25's Marco Bitonel brings latest information on Harrison County brush fire
WXXV News 25's Marco Bitonel has the latest information on the brush fire in Harrison County. The Mississippi Forestry Commission confirming over 600 acres are being affected and…
New Rouses location now open in Biloxi
Biloxians have a new option when it comes to grocery shopping where all that road work is taking place. City leaders helped Rouses officials cut the ribbon on the…
Biloxi Chamber hosting State of Keesler Air Force Base
In just two weeks, the Biloxi Chamber is hosting a State of Keesler Air Force Base. State of the Base is happening on October 30th. This event is open to the public. If you do not have base access, scan…
Officials break ground on new Popps Ferry Road project
Work has officially begun on the extension of Popp’s Ferry Road in Biloxi with the goal of alleviating traffic congestion. Approximately one and a half miles of…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel live at scene of large brush fire in Harrison County
Fire crews are battling a large brush fire in Harrison County as our region remains under a red flag burn warning at this hour. WXXV News 25’s…
Pascagoula Police Officer Stephen Huckaby passes away
The Pascagoula Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. The department announced that Officer Stephen Huckaby unexpectedly passed away yesterday, October 15, 2024. According to the department, Officer Huckaby was at the training center when he…
WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the grand opening of the new Rouses in Biloxi
Rouses Markets is celebrating the grand opening of its newest Mississippi store today in Biloxi with a ribbon cutting…
HAPPENING NOW: Crews battling brush fire in Harrison County
Harrison County and Mississippi Forestry Commission fire crews are battling a brush fire in Northern Harrison County. A red flag burn warning remains in effect for South Mississippi this afternoon. According to Mississippi Forestry Commission, 70 acres have been burnt…
Long Beach mayor decides not to seek a third term
Long Beach Mayor George Bass told residents on Tuesday that he will not seek a third term in office. Bass said he made a spur-of-the-moment decision to make the announcement while speaking to constituents at the Breakfast With the Mayor…