Mega Millions Jackpot currently sits at $670 million
The Mega Millions Jackpot is on the rise. It currently sits at $670 million. While that number could still rise, it stands as the sixth largest jackpot in…
Three Gulfport men sentenced for their involvement in New Year’s Eve shootout
The latest round of sentences for the deadly 2021 New Year’s Eve shooting in Gulfport were handed down Thursday in a Harrison County courtroom. Vincent Armstrong, Latavion Bland, and Mario Clark all pled guilty to their charges back in August.…
Collision, car fire blocking northbound lanes of Highway 49 in McHenry
The inside lanes, northbound and southbound, are blocked off by a two-vehicle crash that caused a car fire in the median. Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart said two people were injured in the accident. Two others were not injured in…
Debut of Living Local on News 25
WXXV News 25’s Susie Davis joins us to talk about the debut of her new show ‘Living Local.’ For more information on Living Local, click here.
Biloxi closes Popp's Ferry Causeway for death investigation
Biloxi has temporarily closed the Popp's Ferry Causeway. Biloxi Police are on scene and are investigating a body found in the area after a call for a welfare check. The Causeway was closed about 12 p.m. while the investigation took…
Beau Rivage donates to local non profits
The Beau Rivage made a major donation to local nonprofits ahead of the holidays! The $179,000 donation will be spread across 13 organizations. Several representatives from these nonprofits spoke…
New Mississippi lottery games for December
Savannah Tirey from the Mississippi Lottery joins us to talk about all the new games they are offering this month. For more information on the Mississippi Lottery, click here.
One injured in vehicle-train collision in Gulfport
A viewer contacted WXXV News 25 to inform us of a train accident in Gulfport earlier this morning, leaving one person injured. Police say the person was critically injured.…
WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. at Ingalls Holiday Giving Event
Ingalls Shipbuilding is hosting a holiday giving event to benefit three community organizations. Those organizations are the…
Wiener Wonderland light display makes its return to Woolmarket
If you take a turn around Karli Lane in Woolmarket, you’ll be greeted by Wiener Wonderland, where an owners love for Christmas lights and dachshunds have created a light display…
Penny Estates Light Show
The Mississippi Coast is home to many holiday activities but one that's been growing in popularity is the Penny Estates Light Show. WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren is in Long Beach tonight…
Mississippi Power donates 140 bikes to Salvation Army
Mississippi Power has donated 162 bikes to the Salvation Army after fundraising all year. The Salvation Army was surprised with the delivery at their Family Store. These bikes will…
11 children united with their forever families for the holidays
In collaboration with child protective services Jackson County was able to unite 11 children with their forever families. The adoption process can be a hard and lengthy battle, so being able to complete this…
Rick Burris with DMR in studio to talk about oyster population on the Gulf Coast
Department of Marine Resources Chief Scientific Officer Rick Burris is in studio to talk about what we hope is the beginning…
Jackson County Celebrates Top Spellers in Scripps National Spelling Bee
Jackson County, MS — December 10, 2024 — The stage was electric with excitement as the brightest young spellers of Jackson County competed in the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee regional competition. After hours of intense competition, three remarkable students…
Quality Seafood sales manager to serve prison time for role in mislabeling seafood
Todd Rosetti will spend 8 months in federal prison for his role in mislabeling seafood at Quality Seafood and Poultry. The sales manager for the seafood distribution company was the only one…
Gulfport man to serve 10 years for trying to lure child into having sex
A Gulfport man will spend 10 years in prison for trying to lure a child for sexual purposes. 36-year-old Justin Cripps was sentenced to 30 years, with 20 suspended, by Judge Chris Schmidt. He will serve the sentence without chance…
Cold-Weather Shelter Opening in Harrison County
Due to anticipated cold weather conditions, one shelter will open in Harrison County tonight. D’Iberville - Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center – Opens at 4:30 pm 10395 Automall Parkway, D’Iberville Transportation assistance is available; call Coast Transit Authority at (228) 896-8080…
St. Patrick Catholic High student selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Some very exciting news out of St. Patrick High School! Senior Shayleen Moeini has been selected for the United States Senate Youth Program. Moeini has…
Cold-stunned turtles picked up after plane diverted due to weather
Cold-stunned turtles meant for the Mississippi Gulf Coast had to be diverted due to weather in the area. Those turtles were being flown into Million Air…
A fugitive gains fame in New Orleans eluding dart guns and nets
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A scruffy little fugitive is on the lam again in New Orleans, gaining fame as he outwits a tenacious band of citizens armed with night-vision binoculars, nets and a tranquilizer rifle. Scrim, a 17-pound mutt that’s mostly terrier,…
Super Bowl Experience tickets on sale
Super Bowl 59 will draw in over 100,000 fans to New Orleans. If you don’t plan on finding a ticket to the game, you can still join in on the…
Senator Hyde-Smith meets Defense nominee Pete Hegseth
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde Smith sat down with Defense Secretary Nominee Peter Hegseth. Hyde-Smith met with Hegseth on Tuesday afternoon. Hyde Smith and Hegseth met to discuss his outlook as President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be secretary of Defense. In…
Deadline to request Feed the Needy meal approaching
It’s true when they say time flies during the holiday season because we’re back to talking about Harrison County’s Feed the Needy program. The deadline to request a…