The Mississippi Highway Patrol's July Fourth holiday travel period started Thursday morning. There will be an increased presence of state troopers on busy South Mississippi roads to deter speeding along with impaired and distracted driving. MHP will also enforce checkpoints…
There's a firework cruise setting sail from Biloxi at the Small Craft Harbor. Finger foods will be available, but you are asked to bring your own beverages. Tickets for this firework viewing cruise are $60 per person and will depart…
A crowd gathered at the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Ocean Springs Wednesday to honor those who have helped maintain our freedoms. The president of the American Legion Auxiliary laid down…
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A former engineer at a U.S. military air logistics center has been charged with making false statements and obstructing justice during the criminal investigation into a 2017 military plane crash in Mississippi that killed all 16 service members…
A suspect in a homicide case was captured just after 11 p.m. Wednesday night. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said. Bricen J. Rivers was charged with murder. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set at $1…
Many boaters are expected to hit coastal waters for the fourth tomorrow. The Mississippi Marine Patrol is sharing some safety tips ahead of the holiday. Marine patrol officials reminding boaters to use extra caution, especially on narrow bodies of water…
This Fourth of July, someone, somewhere will make the decision to get behind the wheel drunk, risking the safety of others in the process. It's…
Red Snapper season is coming to a close this weekend. That's according to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. The season's close comes at 11:59 PM on July 7th. After the closure, no Red Snapper can be caught in the…
The Mississippi Aquarium and Brick & Spoon owner Kerri Paul came to the WXXV News 25 studio to discuss their upcoming Pancakes with Penguins event this weekend!
The Fourth of July is tomorrow and fireworks will be shot off. But how does this affect furry friends? The most important thing to remember is…
A Gulfport man will spend 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to the 2023 armed robbery of a Hardees restaurant. District Attorney Crosby Parker said 34-year-old Charles Brown pleaded guilty earlier this week. He was sentenced to 25 years…
The 76th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo and Music Festival will be kicking off for the 4th of July holiday. This event features fireworks, fishing, and vendors. Contestants…
A federal court has ordered Mississippi to redraw its 2022 state legislative maps in several areas after concluding those maps unlawfully dilute the voting strength of Black Mississippians. The ruling was issued Tuesday night and requires the creation of new…
Just a few short weeks ago, a new Miss Mississippi was crowned in Vicksburg, and now we're hearing directly from her on what she has planned over the next year. Miss…
The city of Long Beach is looking to make some potential changes to its non-smoking ordinance. The city's Board of Aldermen met Tuesday evening and discussed some new recommendations from…
Bay St. Louis police officers are taking the time to brush up on their tactical emergency casualty care. Officers actually receive state certification for this…
Hurricane Beryl is forecasted to enter the Gulf of Mexico on Friday. While the track of the storm is still uncertain, we want our viewers to feel…
The City of D’Iberville will be performing a test of their emergency weather sirens on Wednesday, July 3rd at 10 a.m. They will be testing the seven sirens located throughout the city for proper functioning. The sounding of the sirens…
On December 17, 2023, at approximately 7:26 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the area of 3318 39th Avenue in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Through the course of the…
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources certified two state saltwater fishing records for June. The first honored is Nathan Bosarge of Biloxi. Setting a tackle record for Golden Tilefish, that fish weighing 23 pounds. A Gautier man set a record…
MDOT is reporting a crash on I-10 E past MS 609 S / Ocean Springs EX 50. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol Spokesman Landon Orozco, the crash was a four-vehicle accident in the eastbound lanes. There were injuries reported, but…
The City of Moss Point Public Works Department is in the process of repairing a broken water main and hopes to have service restored soon. Any resident in the affected areas that have lost water pressure are under a precautionary…
Home of Grace, a faith-based rehab for addiction, has received a massive donation from Butch Oustalet. The Butch Oustalet Foundation was able to donate $80,000 that was…
CASA of South Mississippi is asking for school supplies ahead of this upcoming school year. A donation will provide backpacks, notebooks, writing supplies, and more to ensure children have what they need. To donate or for more information, click here.