Firefighters battle house fire in Harrison County
A Biloxi family is surveying the damage after an overnight fire at their home in the Woolmarket area. Upon arrival at the home off Shorecrest Road, Biloxi fire crews…
15 year sentence handed down in Jackson County drive-by shooting case
A Southaven man was convicted and sentenced in Jackson County Circuit Court on August 26th for a drive-by shooting. The shooting happened in the Gulf Park Estates community of Ocean Springs on November 20, 2021. Judge Keith Miller sentenced Rinehart…
AT&T strike negotiations continue
An update on negotiations between AT&T and striking workers in Mississippi. The Communications Workers of America saying in a statement today that negotiations continue, but a resolution has not been reached at this point. That means more than 17,000 union…
Mega Millions up to $627 Million
With no winner in last night’s drawing, the Mega Millions jackpot is growing again. The top prize is now a whopping $627 million with a $309.1 million cash payout. It comes after no ticket matched all six numbers following Tuesday…
The Shed holding 12th annual free pork sandwich giveaway
The Shed in Ocean Springs is hosting their 12th annual free pork sandwich giveaway. This year, the Shed is expecting to hit a big milestone as they…
Having a Staycation at Harrah’s Gulf Coast
Harrah’s Gulf Coast is welcoming folks from all over to come and enjoy a stay with them. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss spoke with General Manager Jonathan Jones and…
Juvenile treated and released after being struck in officer-involved collision with Bay St. Louis officer
On August 28, 2024, at approximately 12:51 a.m., Waveland Police Department and Hancock County Sheriff’s Office responded to assist the Bay St. Louis Police Department with an Officer involved collision. A Bay St. Louis Police Officer was conducting a routine…
Biloxi firefighters battle house fire in Woolmarket
Biloxi Fire Department responded to a house fire on Shorecrest Road on Tuesday night. The call went out about 11 p.m. When crews arrived, the flames already were through the roof of the home. Chief Nicolaus Geiser said three engines,…
Biloxi seafood distributor pleads guilty in fish misbranding scheme
Quality Poultry and Seafood pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring with others to purposefully mislabel seafood. Quality Poultry and Seafood, the largest seafood wholesaler on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, admitted to the Department…
One Coast Jam 2024 benefits Better Way To Give Initiative
One Coast Jam 2024 brought together community and state leaders, local celebrities and musicians for a night of community togetherness and giving back to those in need. Gulf Coast Community Foundation…
Humane Society of South Mississippi holding ‘Labor Yay’ adoption special
This Labor Day weekend, one Gulf Coast animal shelter wants you to have a new family member. The Humane Society of South Mississippi located in Gulfport is having a pet…
Ribbon Cutting at Stone County High School CTE Building
It’s an exciting day in Wiggins as Stone County High School unveiled their new CTE building. Even though the building is brand new its state-of-the-art facilities are…
MDOT hosting open forum in I-10 improvement projects
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is holding an open forum on Thursday, August 29th. The public meeting takes place from 4 PM to 6 PM. MDOT is discussing the…
City of Gulfport already seeing economic growth after Amtrak return announced
Senator Roger Wicker, Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes, and local small business owners met today to share their excitement for the return of passenger rail service…
Community comes out to the WXXV News 25 Senior Expo
WXXV News 25 hosted a senior expo earlier Tuesday at the Lyman Community Center. Multiple organizations came together to give seniors information they may need and…
Biloxi seafood distributor and managers plead guilty to conspiracy and misbranding of seafood
WASHINGTON – A Mississippi seafood distributor and two company managers pleaded guilty today to conspiring with others to mislabel seafood and to commit wire fraud by marketing inexpensive and frozen imported substitutes as more expensive and premium local species. Quality…
Officials execute search and arrest warrants after incident involving school bus and fire arms in Moss Point
Moss Point police investigators, with assistance from the Jackson County Sheriff’s Emergency Service Unit, executed a felony search warrant and multiple arrest warrants in Moss Point. These warrants were issued in connection with two alarming incidents that occurred on the…
Justin Larsen to be appointed city manager for the City of Pascagoula
Pascagoula, MS – The City of Pascagoula announces that Justin Larsen has accepted the position of City Manager, following an extensive nationwide search. After a competitive process that included ten other highly qualified finalists, Larsen’s leadership and proven commitment to…
Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday begins August 30th
The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, August 30, 2024, and ends 12:00 midnight Sunday, September 1, 2024. The Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday is a temporary period when sales taxes are not collected or paid…
Lt. Governor Hosemann Launches State Fiscal Policy Study Group
Jackson, Miss.—Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann named a third select study group in the Senate today on state fiscal policy. The study group will be co-chaired by Senate Appropriations Chairman Briggs Hopson and Senate Finance Chairman Josh Harkins. “Our ultimate goal…
Suspect in weekend armed robbery in Jackson County is in custody
A suspect in an armed robbery is in custody in Jackson County. Jackson County jail docket shows 31-year-old Dakkoda Stirewalt was booked in on Monday, charged with the armed robbery of an individual of…
Pam's Gym and Tonic hosts Beach Boot Camp in Ocean Springs
There's a workout with a twist on Front Beach in Ocean Springs... Beach Boot Camp! The boot camp features unique workouts with an emphasis on teamwork and community. It's put together by…
Human remains found in George County community
Human remains were discovered Saturday in the Basin community in George County. The exact location of where the remains were found still has yet to be released but the George County Sheriff's Office…
Chevron hosts Champion the Future Expo
Pelican Landing in Moss Point is where the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery will be hosting their Champion the Future Expo. The expo is designed to provide attendees with valuable information and resources…