Mississippi Power sends team to help with Helene efforts
Mississippi Power doing its part to help with Helene restoration efforts in Georgia. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has the latest on how they’ll be using their…
Bayou Casotte Boat Launch in Pascagoula closure
The City of Pascagoula announced on social media that the Bayou Casotte Boat Launch, located at 5303 Ladner Ave., will be closed on Saturday, September 28, beginning at 7 AM. Crews will be adding a sewer tap in the area.…
Special events, RV parking details now online for City of Biloxi
Since the new special events ordinances were enacted nearly a year ago, the city has been streamlining the procedure for organizers when holding a special event in the City of Biloxi. And now there is a go-to site with basic…
Helene’s winds batter Florida as Category 3 storm races toward the coast
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and KATE PAYNE Updated 2:35 PM CDT, September 26, 2024 CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tropical storm force winds began battering Florida on Thursday as Hurricane Helene prepared to make landfall, with forecasters warning that the enormous storm could create a “nightmare” surge…
NASA Stennis Completes Key Test Complex Water System Upgrade
For almost 60 years, NASA’s Stennis Space Center has tested rocket systems and engines to help power the nation’s human space exploration dreams. Completion of a critical water system infrastructure project helps ensure the site can continue that frontline work…
National Guard Base hosting college and career fair
The Mississippi Air National Guard is holding a college and career fair today at the Trent Lott National Guard Training Complex. Representatives from different colleges and career areas stopped by schools along the Coast today. They were at West Harrison…
Phi Theta Kappa MGCCC Jackson County Chapter Supply Drive
It’s always important to support your local community and one Coast student organization is doing just that. One of the largest student organizations in…
Mississippi Power storm team heads east to assist Georgia Power customers ahead of Hurricane Helene’s landfall
Gulfport, Miss. – A Mississippi Power storm team of more than 260 line crew, support personnel and contractor resources is heading east this morning in preparation to help Georgia Power restore service to customers affected by Hurricane Helene. Crews departed from…
Two teenagers arrested after allegedly shooting at a car with stolen firearms in Jackson County
On September 24th, the Gautier Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at another vehicle traveling on Ferry Point Road. The caller reported that that the vehicle they were traveling behind had shot at their vehicle. Both vehicles…
Keesler conducting hazmat exercise on base today
Keesler Air Force Base will conduct a hazardous material exercise today. The exercise will evaluate first responders and test the base on reaction and recovery actions during a hazardous materials incident. “Keesler attempts to execute as many realistic events as…
Helene upgraded to Cat. 2 as it heads toward Florida
The latest update from the National Hurricane Center now has Helene up to Cat. 2 status with 100 mph winds, with further organization and rapid intensification expected over the next 12 hours ahead of landfall in Florida. Impacts to South…
Parents react to alleged altercation on Jackson County school bus
On Tuesday night WXXV received a video from a St Martin Middle School parent which allegedly shows multiple children kicking and punching another child on a school bus. We will not be showing…
Remembering the life of Todd, the Mississippi Aquarium's green-winged macaw
Much of the Gulf Coast is remembering Todd, a green-winged macaw at the Mississippi Aquarium who passed away suddenly. The Mississippi Aquarium saying in a Facebook post that, "It's with…
Mississippi Association of Broadcasters hosting annual meeting in Biloxi
State broadcasters meeting at the Beau Rivage this week for the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters annual meeting. TV and radio station owners, managers, and on-air personalities taking…
Fleur de Lis Gourmet Bakery in Gulfport
Fleur de Lis Gourmet Bakery in Gulfport is committed to quality and ensuring that their products are truly exceptional. There menu includes 14 gourmet cakes with customer favorites such…
Altercation on school bus recorded; parent files report with Jackson County
The family of a child who was allegedly punched and kicked on a school bus has filed a report with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department.…
Students at Colmer Middle School in Pascagoula spreading hope and positivity through the school's Hope Squad
Students at Colmer Middle School in Pascagoula are being the change they want to be by sharing positivity through the…
House passes temporary bill to avoid shutdown as lawmakers punt spending decisions to December
By KEVIN FREKING Associated Press The House has passed a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded when the new fiscal year begins next Tuesday while punting final decisions on spending for the next budget year until after…
Ingalls to build more amphibious ships
The Navy continues to order more ships that will be built right here at home in the Flagship City. Ingalls Shipbuilding announced the awarding of a contract for three new…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Fleur De Lis Gourmet Bakery in Gulfport
Fleur De Lis Gourmet Bakery has been captivating the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 2010. For 14 years, they have created European-style cakes using only the finest ingredients. There commitment to quality…
WXXV Exclusive from the Gulfport Dragway
WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss stopped by the Gulfport Dragway over the weekend for this exclusive feature. He had the opportunity to check out everything going on out…
Helene strengthens into category one hurricane with 80 MPH winds
Helene is now a hurricane, and a particularly large one at that. The next 36+ hours will see rapid strengthening as this storm encounters very little shear and tracks over the warm water of the Loop Current. The intensity forecast…
Three Jackson County suspects arrested in D'Iberville shooting
Three men from Jackson County have been arrested in D'Iberville and charged in connection with a shooting as a result of a narcotics investigation. D'Iberville Chief Shannon Nobles said 21-year-old Trevor Barron, 23-year-old Cori Davis and 22-year-old Tamoko Johnson, all…
Man dies after being hit by train in Ocean Springs
A man died when he was struck by a train in Ocean Springs on Tuesday night. Officers responded to the tracks near 1118 Bienville Boulevard about 9:51 p.m. to find a man dead on the tracks. Witness said the man…