Community Drop Off Day for Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs Prom Closet
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is hosting their homecoming and prom closet cleanout. A community drop off day is being held on Saturday,…
Joppa Shriners hosting Steak Night Friday
The Joppa Shriners in Biloxi is hosting a steak dinner tonight! The time for the dinner runs from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Steak, salad, potato, and dessert are on the…
Four charged with stealing copper from utility company
Three people are in jail, charged with stealing copper from AT&T. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 35-year-old Justin Hoda of Gulfport, 24-year-old Olympia Elchos and 63-year-old Freda Elchos, both of the Kiln and Kiley Shiyou, no age given, are…
Funeral for Nikyra Dedeaux
The funeral for Nikyra Dedeaux is taking place in Gulfport. Dedeaux was killed in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans. The funeral is taking place at the Lyman Community…
Boomtown Casino holding job fair
Boomtown Casino’s job fair happens this afternoon. Walk-in sessions start at 2, giving all who attend a chance to hear from team members on what each job is like. A few positions needed to be filled include security officers, smart…
New Orleans attacker fired at police before they shot and killed him, bodycam video shows
By JACK BROOK Updated 10:41 AM CST, January 10, 2025 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Islamic State group-inspired attacker who killed 14 people in a truck rampage on…
WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter rides along with Gulfport Police Department - National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
To honor National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter shadowed Gulfport PD to experience a police officer's daily life. She got paired with the narcotics team as they monitor…
Sammy the Sloth Celebrates Turning 5 Years Old
Chill Sloth Ice Cream open last year and their real life sloth mascot Sammy has quickly become a South Mississippi star. Well Sammy recently turned 5 years old and WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren…
WXXV News 25 Exclusive: Grant Chighizola speaks with California State Fire Marshal on wildfires
Devastating scenes continue to unfold in the Los Angles Metro Area as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires. WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola…
‘Mama Ain’t Cooking’ food truck event returns to Gulfport
Well, the Gulfport favorite ‘Mama Ain’t Cooking’ food truck event has made a return, serving up everything from fresh seafood to southern comfort food. The 'Mama Ain't…
Discussing Gaming on the Coast
WXXV continues to keep an eye on the Mississippi Legislature and bills that affect the Coast. The Legislature is expected to take up a bill that reinforces the Secretary of State’s…
Suspects in shooting in Orange Grove on Monday night now in custody
Two people wanted in connection with a shooting Monday evening in Orange Grove are now in custody. Gulfport Police say 20-year-old Ketren Machi Grant and 21-year-old Jajai Nutall turned themselves in on Thursday. Grant has been charged with aggravated assault…
Police and Fire chiefs announce departures in Ocean Springs
The fire chief is resigning and the police chief is retiring in Ocean Springs. Police Chief Ryan LeMaire announced his plans to retire at the end of February. Chief LeMaire was named interim chief in October 2023, accepting the full…
Update: Driver killed in rollover crash on I-10 in Woolmarket identified
Biloxi Police say a driver was killed when a semi-truck was involved in a crash and rolled over on Interstate 10 near Woolmarket. The Harrison…
South Mississippians heading to Honduras for yearly mission trip
It’s almost that time of the year again where South Mississippians head down to the mountains of Honduras for a yearly mission trip. In conjunction with the…
Moss Point School District Giving Computers to Deserving Families
In this new calendar year, the Moss Point School District is helping families and students by donating computers to families that struggle with internet connectivity, with help from AT&T. WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren…
State Line man charged in New Year's triple homicide at convenience store
A State Line man has been charged in connection with a triple homicide at a convenience store in Greene County on New Year’s Day. 37-year-old Drexler Johnson was arrested early Thursday in Wayne County and charged with accessory after the…
Arrest made in Gulfport shooting
A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Gulfport. Gulfport police arrested 23-year-old Avante Jaquan Kirk. He is charged with one count of aggravated assault and one count of shooting into a dwelling. During the investigation, witnesses…
Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage, Offers Super Bowl Tickets to Donors
The American Red Cross has announced a critical emergency blood shortage, with the number of donors at its lowest point in 20 years—a staggering 40% decline. This shortage has led to a deficit…
Flags at half-staff in honor of Nikyra Dedeaux
Governor Tate Reeves has ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff today across the entire state in memory of Nikyra Dedeaux, the Gulfport teen who was killed in the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. Flags will…
Longshoremen reach tentative agreement with ports, shippers, averting a potential strike
By PAUL WISEMAN U.S. longshoremen reached a contract agreement with ports and shippers Wednesday, averting a potential strike that could have damaged the American economy. The International Longshoremen’s Association union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance of ports and shipping companies said they had…
Suspect in Jackson County shooting, two others in custody
A suspect in a Wednesday morning shooting is in custody. According to the Jackson County jail docket, 27-year-old Isaiah Presley of Ocean Springs was booked into the jail Thursday morning. He is charged with aggravated assault and bond has not…
Gulf Hills Hotel hosts birthday bash for Elvis Presley's 90th birthday
Wednesday marked the 90th birthday for the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley, and some of his biggest fans gathered in Ocean Springs to celebrate his memory. At the Sunset…
Candidate Conversations: Long Beach Mayoral Candidate Glen Powell
It’s been less than a week since qualifying for municipal elections began in South Mississippi and so many candidates have already filed in cities across the Coast. We’re moving over…