WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen is live at Concerts on the Causeway
The monthly Concerts on the Causeway kicks off at 6 p.m. in Biloxi. This concert series benefits local charities in the form of a fun night…
Biloxi Police accepting applications for citizens academy
Ever wonder what it is like to be a police officer or maybe how officers work with the community? Well, sign up for the 4th Annual Citizen's Police Academy and find out! The Biloxi Police Department is now accepting applications for…
Woman found in ditch in Gulfport
The Harrison County Coroner's office is trying to identify a woman found dead in a ditch in Gulfport overnight. Deputy Coroner Whitney Valles said she was called about 1:30 a.m. after a neighbor in the 1500 block of Madison Street…
WXXV Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is at Jackson County Animal Shelter for National Kitten Day
Today is National Kitten Day and on Monday the Jackson County Animal Shelter in Gautier started an adoption special. The…
Operation Dry Water Enforcement Statistics
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ Conservation Officers have concluded the 2024 Operation Dry Water Campaign over the holiday weekend. Throughout this period, Mississippi Conservation Officers issued: 287 citations 36 of these were alcohol and drug related 13…
Glenda Jackson Celebrates 23 Years at WXXV!
You may recognize some of us at WXXV News 25 but after two decades of service we wanted to highlight the smiling face you see at the front desk when you walk into our…
Gulfport PD searching for missing person
The Gulfport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person, Lindsey Griffin IV, of Gulfport, Mississippi. Griffin is described to Police Officers as a 27-year-old black male, 6’00”, weighs 300 lbs., and has brown eyes and…
McGilvary gets majority of the vote in Ward 4 runoff, with absentee ballots yet to be counted.
Rodney McGilvary leads Jamie Creel in the Biloxi Ward 4 city council runoff election after all election day votes were counted Tuesday night. According to unofficial results, McGilvary leads Creel by nine votes,…
Gulfport woman wins Mississippi Lottery's pontoon boat giveaway
A coastal woman won big in a recent Mississippi Lottery drawing. Erika Dawson of Gulfport won a pontoon boat from a boat service in Columbus. The drawing happened back on…
Driftwood Motel now open in Bay St. Louis
One motel in Bay St. Louis with a troubled history is receiving new life. The Driftwood Motel Property was declared a nuisance last year. Now, it’s been transformed into…
Ms. Glenda celebrates 23 years at WXXV
You may recognize some of us at WXXV News 25 from our presence on the screen, but after two decades of service we want to highlight the…
Funeral services announced for Lauren Johansen
The funeral services for the Vancleave woman allegedly killed by her ex-boyfriend last week have been announced. Services for Lauren Johansen will be held at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home in…
Biloxi Ward 4 Special Election
Voters in Biloxi’s Ward 4 are back at the polls today to decide who will represent them on the council for the rest of this term. Jamie Creel and Rodney McGilvary…
Court Street Garage closure in Bay St. Louis
The City of Bay St. Louis is announcing the temporary closure of the Court Street Public Parking Garage to facilitate necessary improvements. The renovation project is slated to commence…
"Blue Ribbon Commitee" created to hold Child Protective Services accountable
Memorial Hospital, Friends of Court, and local Harrison County officials are taking a stand against Child Protective Services and Youth Court Judge Michael Dickinson after a 4-month-old was allegedly…
Officials break ground on Marriot Hotel in Waveland
Waveland city leaders cut the ribbon a new Marriot Town Place Suites Tuesday. Construction is expected to start soon with the hotel expected to be compete by late 2025 or…
Team MSU sending 9 Bulldogs to Paris
Team MSU is sending its largest delegation in school history to the 2024 Paris Olympics. A total of eight athletes and one coach is representing the Magnolia State and the Bulldogs. This breaks the previous record of seven Bulldogs participating…
Sparklight Awards $7,500 to Biloxi Main Street Nonprofit
July 9, 2024 – Biloxi, Miss.– Sparklight® recently awarded $7,500 to Biloxi Main Street through the company’s Charitable Giving Fund. The organization was one of 26 nonprofits across the company’s 24-state footprint that received grants totaling more than $125,000 during the company’s most…
Sparklight Awards $5,000 to Long Beach High School Career & Technical Education Program
July 9, 2024 – Long Beach, Miss. – Sparklight® recently awarded $5,000 to Long Beach High School Career & Technical Education Program through the company’s Charitable Giving Fund. The school’s program was one of 26 recipients across the company’s 24-state footprint that…
WXXV Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. has a look at the new Driftwood Motel in Bay St. Louis
After months of renovations there is a new vacation spot in Bay St. Louis. The former Economy Inn…
Ocean Springs police provide new details on shooting at station
More details have emerged from a shooting at Ocean Springs Police Department that happened Monday night. Deputy Chief Steven Dye said three people are facing charges and more could be added as a…
72-year-old man found safe in Stone County
The Stone County Sheriff’s Office reports that 72-year-old James Kirker has been located and is safe.
Salvation Army deploying teams to Houston for recovery efforts
Salvation Army will be deploying teams to Houston starting tomorrow. The Salvation Army will be bringing water and kits to assist those left without power. The community…
Mississippi Power sending linemen to Texas to help Beryl victims
Mississippi Power is sending a team to help Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Over 160 linemen left the Magnolia State earlier this morning for Texas. They…