Local educators receive Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ten Mississippi teachers are getting more than just applause for their hard work, they’re also getting cash to bring creative ideas into their classrooms.…
Ocean Springs PD says missing person found safe
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Police Department reports that Angela Ashcroft as been found safe.
Closures in Long Beach due to cold weather
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach announces the cancelation of events this weekend due to the cold weather. The Farmers Market and the Art…
Local nursery shares tips to protect plants during cold weather
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A sudden frost can damage certain plants, but with a little preparation, they can survive freezing temperatures. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley…
Donation drive for residents impacted by winter storms
Cities in South Mississippi are collecting donations for those impacted by the winter storms in North Mississippi. The cities of Long Beach, Gulfport, and D'Iberville are collecting donations for Coldwater, Mississippi. They are collecting bottled water, hygiene products, canned goods,…
Distracted driving ends in crash in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The State Department of Public Safety is sharing pictures after a crash in Jones County damages a highway patrol cruiser. A state trooper in…
Cold weather shelters opening this weekend
Ahead of more extreme cold this weekend, warming centers on the Coast are opening again this weekend. Harrison County’s shelters at the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center and Salvation Army Center of Hope will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The…
Blood drive for local 7-year-old battling leukemia
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is sharing details about a blood drive happening Saturday. It honors Ryleigh Yates, a seven-year-old girl battling leukemia. The…
Arrest made in 2024 death investigation in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County sheriff’s investigators have arrested a man in connection to the 2024 death of a Moss Point woman. David Mitchell is charged with one count of tampering with physical evidence and one count of desecration…
After Hours Cinema hosting Mardi Gras Scream Gala
We are joined by Lee Turner with After Hours Cinema to tell us more about their upcoming Mardi Gras Scream Gala taking place this weekend. The gala takes…
Krewe of Barkloxi pawrade rolling this weekend
The Krewe of Barkloxi is hosting its 10th annual pawrade this weekend. Katie King and Jean McGrury join us with more. The pawrade takes place Sunday, February 1 at…
Goodwill launches new childhood literacy program
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Goodwill of South Mississippi is turning the page on childhood literacy with the launch of a brand-new program called ‘Goodreads.’ The program kicked off this week with its…
MDOT clearing ice and snow
A historic winter storm slammed North Mississippi this week. A dangerous combination of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures has created a nightmare scenario on roads and highways. Parts of 1-55 and…
Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art awarded grant to restore, update Pleasant Reed House
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A historic Biloxi landmark is getting new life thanks to a grant aimed at preserving Mississippi stories ahead of America’s…
Dogs rescued from house fire in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport fire crews battled a mid-day house fire in north Gulfport and rescued a number of dogs in the process. The fire was at the corner…
Traintastic offering workshop on model trains
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Traintastic in Gulfport is hosting a workshop for anyone interested in learning about model trains. Meredith Horn joins us with details on their Fundamentals of Model Railroading…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office searching for convicted sex offender
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating Levi Laverne Jenkins. Jenkins is a convicted sex offender. He was convicted of fondling in 2011. He was released from MDOC…
Man wanted in Pearl River County for noncompliance on sex offender registration
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Norvel Thomas Williams III for noncompliant sex offender registration. Williams was previously convicted of sexual battery. His victim was 24-months-old. A warrant for his arrest…
Man arrested in George County on charges of sexual battery of a child
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A man is behind bars in George County on charges of sexual battery of a minor child. The George County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22-year-old Christian Dykes of Mobile, Alabama on that charge. Following an initial court…
Carnival Association of Long Beach Parade rolling February 7
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Carnival Association of Long Beach’s parade is scheduled for February 7. Ahead of that, vendors of all types can register to set…
Four more deaths confirmed due to weather related impacts in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the state of Mississippi continues to work with county, state, federal, and private sector partners to respond to the severe winter weather impacting the state. Four more deaths have been reported…
Jackson County School District hosting job fair
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County School District is hosting a job fair tonight at the Vancleave High School gym starting at 5 p.m. There are positions open at all three attendance centers, including positions like teacher, teacher assistant,…
Wiggins PD seeking information in vandalism case
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Police Department is asking for help in a case that started last Friday. Police saying multiple businesses were vandalized with spray paint. Police are…
Biloxi Police Chief’s first week on the job
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It has been a week since Biloxi’s new Chief Chris De Back was appointed by the city council. WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard sat down…