Man found dead from apparent gunshot wounds in Moss Point
On Tuesday, August 6th at 11:30 p.m., Moss Point police were dispatched to Howze Street where they discovered a deceased man inside of the residence. According to police, the man was…
Gulfport man arrested in Madison also wanted for crimes in Hattiesburg
A Gulfport man suspected of stealing a vehicle in Hattiesburg led Madison Police on a chase through the city before being taken into custody. 18-year-old Montoya Motley was charged in Madison with felony fleeing, two counts of receiving stolen property,…
Mississippi Airman Accounted for from WWII
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced today that U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Alvin R. Scarborough, 22, of Dossville, Mississippi, who was captured and died as a prisoner of war during World War II, was accounted for Sept. 21,…
Wiggins man charged with arson in fires set at LDS church says he was 'called to take action'
A Wiggins man indicted on two counts of arson for allegedly setting fire to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Wiggins said he was told to set the fires by Jesus. 35-year-old Stefan Day, also known…
Summit police officer killed in shootout at safety checkpoint
Two people are dead after a standoff in Summit, Mississippi. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating the officer-involved shooting on Thursday that claimed the life of a Summit police officer and the subject. MBI said Summit police officers were…
DNA testing helped connect Diamondhead man to cold-cases from California
73-year-old Warren Luther Alexander of Diamondhead is accused of three California cold-case murders dating back to the 1970s... all thanks to new DNA technology. Alexander was connected to his alleged victims after…
'Are You Smarter Than a Club Kid' fundraiser happening August 22nd
We're two weeks out from the much anticipated 'Are You Smarter Than a Club Kid' fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club. WXXV News 25's own Ansley Brent is taking part in the competition! Admission is free but registration is…
Ocean Springs School District hosting community pep rally
Mark you calendars, the annual Ocean Springs School District pep rally is next Thursday. It starts at 6:30 that night at Greyhound Stadium. Visitors can expect students performances, a chance to meet the Greyhounds athletics teams, and much more! Be…
Southern Miss elevating Mississippi's growth in biotech
Southern Miss is entering a collaboration this week to elevate the Magnolia State's biomaterial research, education, and workforce development. It comes after Southern Miss researchers identified a need to focus on treatment of diseases and injuries associated with the immune…
Three coast schools take home Caring4Community prizes
Three South Mississippi schools are receiving some serious cash as the winners of a recent contest. West Wortham Elementary and Middle takes home $2,500 in the Caring4Community event, a contest to help schools defray the cost of school supplies. In…
All clear given to residents in Talla Point in Jackson County
The all clear has been given in Talla Point in Gulf Hills. Residents can now return to the their homes.
WXXV is on scene as evacuations continue due to the woods fire in Jackson County
A woods fire burning in Jackson County right now is threatening homes in the St. Martin area. Evacuations have also been…
Mississippi Aquarium to continue fundraising efforts for penguin habitat
Following Wednesday night's Penguin-A-Thon, the Mississippi Aquarium is hoping to continue fundraising efforts for its new African penguin habitat. The Facebook live fundraiser gave the community a chance to interact virtually and raised a…
City of Gulfport invites residents to help design new flag
The next steps in creating a city flag in Gulfport are now underway. The city has opened the flag search up to the public to design…
WXXV on scene as residents evacuate due to fires in Jackson County
A Jackson County neighborhood is being evacuated due to wildfire. WXXV was told to evacuate as well. WXXV is on seen with the latest.
Good Brothers Seafood grand opening brings hope for future development in Moss Point
The city of Moss Point has been going through a financial rough patch after losing economic development and being struck by a tornado,…
WXXV is live at the scene of the large woods fires in Jackson County
Multiple woods fires in Jackson County are dangerously close to some homes in the Gulf Hills area and residents are being evacuated…
Residents being evacuated as crews work multiple large woods fire in Gulf Hills
Residents are being evacuated in the Talla Point area in Gulf Hills as crews are currently working a fast-moving woods fire in the Gulf Hills area in Ocean…
Crews battling woods fire in Harrison County
Harrison County fire crews are currently battling a woods fire north of Biloxi. The blaze is in the area of Highways 15 and 67. News 25 has a crew on scene and we will continue to update as more information…
'Full force of the law:' California DA offers details on break in cold cases
More information is coming out about a Diamondhead man who is accused of three murders in California and another in North Carolina. 73-year-old Warren Luther Alexander was arrested in Mississippi in March 2022 and…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Bay-Wave CrossFit in Waveland
Are you looking to have some fun while also staying in shape?! Bay-Wave CrossFit in Waveland is just one of a bunch of crossfit gyms along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The mission at Bay-Wave…
Pascagoula man charged with burglary, escape, other crimes
A Pascagoula man is in jail, charged in connection with a home burglary, escape and directing a juvenile to commit a crime. 19-year-old Arnell Finklea of Pascagoula is charged with residential burglary, felony escape, petit larceny and directing a juvenile…
Tips for South Mississippians to beat the heat
Are you trying to beat the excessive heat we’ve been experiencing this week? We sent WXXV News 25’s Rick Boone out in the high temps to see how some of you…
Mississippi Aquarium hosts Penguin-A-Thon
On Wednesday night, the Mississippi Aquarium hosted Penguin-A-Thon: a Facebook live fundraiser that benefits the on-campus habitat for their group of African penguins. "African penguins are actually an endangered species, so it's really important…