Hancock County Library distributing pickle ball sets with library card
Are you interested in the ever-growing game of pickle ball? Hancock County Library has a system in place now to help anyone try their hand…
Mississippi Aquarium welcomes their millionth guest
The number one million means a lot of one family at the Mississippi Aquarium. Sophia Neves and the Powers family found out about their fame during what they thought would…
14-year-old charged with murder in death of 16-year-old
A 14-year-old has been charged in the shooting death of a 16-year-old in Harrison County On Sunday. Sheriff Matt Haley said that at about 2:30 p.m. Sunday, deputies responded to the 13000 block of Robindale Road in Gulfport for…
C Spire Announces New Partnerships with Ole Miss and Mississippi State Student Athletes
RIDGELAND, Miss. (August 30, 2024) – C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services company, announced new partnerships today with two college athletes – Ole Miss Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart and Mississippi State Bulldogs basketball guard Josh Hubbard. With these…
Foundation, MSU Continue Commitment to STEM Education in Mississippi Through a $180,000 Grant For Online Computer Science Classes
RIDGELAND, Miss. (August 27, 2024) – The C Spire Foundation is continuing its commitment to K-12 students in Mississippi through a $180,000 donation to Mississippi State University that further supports STEM and the development and implementation of online computer science…
Harrison County battles house fire Saturday night
Harrison County Fire Rescue and two other departments battled an house fire on Saturday night. Gulfport Fire Department and CRTC also responded in Harrison County. The house was fully involved when units arrived. No one was home at the time…
Four arrested after shooting at Gulfport airbnb
Gulfport Police have made arrests after responding to a report of a shooting at an air B&B early Saturday morning. Police have arrested four suspects: Tedric Antonio Owens, 35, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, one count…
Recreational fishing season opening for Greater Amberjack
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced that the recreational fishing season for Greater Amberjack will open in Mississippi territorial waters. The season begins on September 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. local time. The Mississippi…
MDOT kicks off Road to Game Day 2024
JACKSON, MISS. – Hey, football fans! Gearing up for the season requires a game plan, and through the “Road to Game Day” campaign, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is sharing its playbook to get you to kickoff safely. To avoid congestion…
A Latte Friends begins training ahead of grand opening
A D’Iberville coffee shop that we introduced you to a few weeks ago has begun training its superstars. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more from A Latte Friends. When we last…
Ocean Springs Artwalk happening this weekend
Get ready for the annual Art Walk in Downtown Ocean Springs Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has this report…
Vancleave Library hosting comic creating challenge for teens
The Vancleave Public Library is hosting a special competition for teens. A comic creating challenge is being hosted on September 17th. Ages for the competition are 12 through…
Gautier Library hosting teen watercolor workshop
The Gautier Library is hosting a program geared towards teenagers. A teen watercolor workshop is being hosted on September 14th. All supplies are included, but those planning…
Vancleave Library hosting DIY Fall Slime creation event
The Vancleave Library is hosting a fun event for kids on September 10th. Kids are invited to a DIY fall slime event. The program is intended for kids…
Gautier Library hosting event to paint miniature frog wizard
The Gautier Library is hosting a fun event for adults on September 7th. All adults are invited to sculpt and paint a miniature frog wizard. That program…
Huntington Learning Center's Teacher of the Month: Vancleave Upper Elementary's Terri Murray
Each month during the school year at WXXV News 25 we like to highlight a local teacher that goes above and beyond. It was…
Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday runs through Sunday
Labor Day isn’t the only holiday happening this weekend, Mississippi’s Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday kicked off this morning and runs through Sunday. WXXV News 25 caught up…
10th Annual Cultivation Nation Triathlon happening on Saturday
The 10th Annual Cultivation Nation Triathlon is being hosted in Wiggins on Saturday. Racers are suggested to arrive at the Flint Creek Water Park by 7:30 that morning. It isn't too late to register either, the triathlon hosting day-of registration.…
Moss Point man to serve 40 years for killing man when he was 15
A Moss Point man will spend 40 years in prison for a murder he committed when he was 15. Judge Calvin Taylor sentenced 18-year-old Korey Monroe on Thursday for the January 18, 2021 murder of 18-year-old Caleb Lett. He must…
Sheriff's Department lifts lockdown at Harrison Central
Harrison Central High School was on lockdown for about an hour Friday as a precautionary measure after a threatening phone call came in to the school. District spokeswoman Trang Pham Bui confirmed the lockdown and said notification went out to…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting Touch-A-Truck event
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a Touch-A-Truck event Saturday. The event is part of the Changing Tides Festival. Kids can come out and explore different type of first responder vehicles. The event is happening from 10 to 3. CTA is…
Gulfport Police Department holds gun safety class
Gulfport Police hosted an introduction to gun safety course. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel takes a look at how it is providing essential training for gun owners.
Mississippi Highway Patrol Labor Day Travel Period
Jackson, Miss -The Mississippi Highway Patrol is preparing for the last summer holiday, with the 2024 Labor Day holiday travel period. This is set to begin on Friday, August 30th, at 6:00 a.m. and conclude on Monday, September 2nd, at…
MJ Daniels honored by EA College Football 25
EA College Football 25 had a roster update Thursday morning, part of it included the addition of former Southern Miss Golden Eagle MJ Daniels. Daniels, who was shot and…