Bomb threat scare at Crunch Fitness in Long Beach
The Crunch Fitness in Long Beach faced a brief bomb scare on Sunday. Police officials say a bomb threat was called in around 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening…
Search continues for missing Hattiesburg woman last seen in Stone County
The search continues for a missing Hattiesburg woman last seen in Stone County one week ago. Kathryn Walker, who also goes by Alanna, was last…
Super Bowl 59: WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is in New Orleans with a preview of today's festivities
Super Bowl Week is officially here and just down the interstate in New Orleans, the festivities are in full force. WXXV News 25’s…
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China
By JOSH BOAK and CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Updated 9:51 AM CST, February 3, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump that the planned tariffs are on hold for a month, a statement…
Opening at Lucile Parker Gallery: “Evolution as an Artist”
The Lucile Parker Gallery at William Carey University is hosting an exhibit of work by Johnnie Maberry called “Evolution as an Artist.” A tribute to Black History Month, the show will be open Feb. 4 – March 6. Maberry is…
Boil water notice for areas of Daniel Blvd from Landon Road
(Gulfport, MS) – As part of the ongoing road widening project, the City of Gulfport has scheduled a ‘Water Outage / Boil Water Notice’ affecting the citizens and businesses in the surrounding areas of Daniel Boulevard, from Landon Road, spanning…
NCBC Gulfport to Participate in Annual Navy Force Protection Exercise
NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER GULFPORT, Miss. — Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport will participate in an annual force protection exercise Feb. 3-14, 2025. Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025 (CSSC25) is conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy…
Southern Miss Students Selected for U.S. Department of State’s Gilman Program
Dr. David Tisdale Five University of Southern Mississippi undergraduates have the opportunity for impactful and rewarding careers after graduation in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world through the prestigious U.S. Department of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (the Gilman…
MSU, EMCC formalize Communiversity partnership to upskill workforce for advanced manufacturing
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum and East Mississippi Community College President Scott Alsobrooks signed a Memorandum of Understanding today [Jan. 29] to formalize the MSU at the Communiversity partnership through the Advancements in Manufacturing Upskilling Program, better…
MGCCC Harrison County Campus Gallery hosts “The Legacies We Leave: Black History Month Through the Eyes of Artists”
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Harrison County Campus Fine Art Gallery is proud to present “The Legacies We Leave: Black History Month Through the Eyes of Artists,” a special group exhibition running from February 3 through February 28, 2025.…
Teachers in South Mississippi share their inspirations in the classroom
The Leo W. Seal innovative teacher grants are given for teachers' commitment to educational excellence and teaching projects designed to enrich student education with hands-on learning opportunities. The award is…
Gulfport High Culinary Team wins big at competition
The Gulfport High Culinary Team took home a big win in a state competition. Chef Windham and the team Coastal Chefs won the Mississippi Department of Education’s Junior…
St. James Catholic School celebrates Catholic Schools Week with special Mass
In honor of Catholic Schools Week, St. James Catholic School hosted a special Mass celebration today. All parents and grandparents were invited. St. James Catholic…
List of 2025 Municipal Election Candidates in South Mississippi
The qualifying deadline for 2025 municipal elections in South Mississippi has passed. Here is a list of each candidate that qualified. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more candidates are announced. OCEAN SPRINGS: Mayor: Kenny Holloway…
Beachview Drive widening begins soon in Jackson County
Phase one of a local road widening project in Jackson County begins next week. Jackson County Supervisor Randy Bosarge said on Facebook that its phase one for the…
Memorial Health System Completes Acquisition of Merit Health Biloxi
GULFPORT, Miss. (January 31, 2025) – Memorial Health System has officially completed its acquisition of Merit Health Biloxi. This milestone marks the transition of Merit Health Biloxi’s hospital operations, medical office building with an array of clinic suites, medical clinics…
Vancleave man pleads guilty to driving drunk, killing girlfriend
A Vancleave man will spend 22 years in prison after pleading guilty to DUI in the death of his girlfriend. 36-year-old Michael Grimes was sentenced Friday to 25 years, with 22 to serve and 3 years of post-release supervision in…
Fire crews respond to house fire in Biloxi
Fire crews responded to a house fire in Biloxi Thursday night. Around 10:44 p.m., crews responded to the report of a fully involved house fire off Shorecrest Road. When crews arrived, the house was fully engulfed in flames. The fire…
Long Beach man charged with multiple car, home burglaries
A Long Beach man has been charged with multiple counts of burglary. 29-year-old Deqwaevious Jones was arrested Thursday and charged with three counts of burglary of a vehicle and two counts of burglary of a residence. He was taken to…
Bubbles and Bonbons Galentine’s Event
Brenda Blount with Ohr-O’Keefe Museum is in studio to tell us about an upcoming Galentine’s Day event. The Bubbles and Bonbons event takes place Friday, February 7th from 6 p.m. until…
Man wanted in Gulfport manslaughter case turns himself in to police
Gulfport Police say a man wanted for manslaughter in a case dating back to this past November is now in custody. 27-year-old Ellis Townsend turned himself in to police on Friday. He was taken to the Harrison County jail and…
Winners of Gulfport School District Spelling Bee announced
The winners of the Gulfport School District Spelling Bee have been announced. First place is Bayou View Middle School eighth grader Cora. Second place is Bayou View Elementary School fourth grader Angus. Third place is Bayou View Middle School eighth…
Trent Lott Academy holds fourth round of annual Amazing Shake Competition
Trent Lott Academy hosted the fourth round of their annual Amazing Shake Competition on Thursday. Students were challenged to develop a presentation focusing on ways to improve Pascagoula. Students highlighted the strengths of the city and gave suggestions on improvements…
Exclusive first look inside the Buc-ee's in Harrison County
The highly anticipated Harrison County Buc-cee's location is getting closer to opening day with the outside of the store looking more and more like the Buc-cee's we…