How likely are shark attacks in Mississippi? An expert weighs in
Beach-goers are on high alert following the recent shark attacks in Florida and Texas. Well, you'll be happy to hear that the likelihood of shark…
WXXV Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. checks out the Pascagoula Fire Cubs Summer program
The Pascagoula Fire Department is hosting day two of its Fire Cub program. The Fire Cubs is a summer program to teach…
Man charged with aggravated assault in Jackson County
A St. Martin man is hospitalized after allegedly being shot by another man in the same apartment complex. Sheriff John Ledbetter says around 8 a.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to a shots fired call at Oakridge Apartments on Gorenflo Road. They…
George County Head Football Coach speaks out on MJ Daniels
News 25’s Austin Lindsey speaks with George County Head Football Coach James Ray on the loss of MJ Daniels Jr. Daniels was shot and killed in…
Mitch Brent joined us in studio to discuss the MS Supervisor Conference and to catch up with his daughter, News 25's Ansley Brent
While attending the Mississippi Association of Supervisors Conference, News 25's dad Mitch Brent joins us…
Former George County standout athlete dies in shooting in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg Police are investigating the death of Marcus Daniels Jr., 21, of George County, who was found unresponsive in his…
Bicyclist hit, killed on Highway 63 in George County identified
Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating an early Wednesday morning incident that left a pedestrian dead. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said a pedestrian was on a bicycle on the northbound side of Highway 63 near Cooks Corner Road in George County…
‘Paw Paw’ of Paw Paw’s Campers celebrates 90th birthday
A Coast staple is celebrating 90 years! Paw Paw’s Campers Owner Dub Herring hosted a birthday party at the business today to celebrate his 90th birthday. The…
Slidell lawmakers pushing for repairs to Highway 90 bridge
Louisiana lawmakers from St. Tammany Parish are asking the governor to help push for repairs to the Highway 90 bridge between Mississippi and Louisiana. Louisiana Senator Sharon…
Vestige restaurant named James Beard Award finalist
In Ocean Springs, one local restaurant earned a huge honor! Vestige on Washington Avenue was nominated as an outstanding restaurant for the James Beard Award. The requirements include a…
RV park case in Ocean Springs headed to the Mississippi Supreme Court
Jackson County Judge Keith Miller has ruled in favor of Ocean Springs Island RV Resort LLC. - upholding the Jackson County Board of Supervisors…
Government Street closing for Phase Two of project
Government Street in Ocean Springs will be closing to thru traffic for Phase Two of the Government Street Sidewalk Improvement Project. That closure starts June 17th. The complete road closure will be between Blue Heron Boulevard and Hanshaw Road. The…
Juneteenth Events across the Coast
Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19th to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States. Local organizations are celebrating the holiday with events across the Gulf Coast. Friday, June 14: Juneteenth Freedom Ball- Club Thirty IV at 8:30…
Two charged in early morning shooting in Gulfport
Two men have been charged in connection with an early-morning shooting on Faust Drive. Police say 20-year-old Traevone Bailey and 31-year-old Rashann Thomas were each charged with two counts of aggravated assault. They were taken to Harrison County jail and…
Long Beach presented Heritage Award for work on Greenvale
The Mississippi Heritage Trust awarded the City of Long Beach a 2024 Heritage Award for its preservation work in restoring Greenvale, also known as the Quarles House.…
Man convicted of sexually assaulting child loses appeal
A Jackson County man lost his appeal to have his conviction on sex charges overturned. Jacob Scott was sentenced in 2022 to 85 years in prison. He was convicted of four counts of touching a child for lustful purposes, nine…
Mississippi Highway Patrol is accepting applications for Cadet Class 69
JACKSON, Miss. – After the recent addition of 29 new troopers, The Mississippi Highway Patrol announces the start of the application process for Cadet Class 69. This class will be the eighth patrol school held since 2018. This class is…
Moss Point man to serve 35 years for trafficking meth
A Moss Point man will spend 35 years in prison for aggravated drug trafficking. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 37-year-old Regio Darrell Lavant of Moss Point was sentenced Tuesday after his conviction on March 1 to aggravated drug trafficking…
Louisiana lawmakers asking governor for help to get Highway 90 bridge in Pearlington repaired
Louisiana lawmakers from St. Tammany Parish are asking for the governor's help to push for repairs to the Highway 90 bridge between Mississippi and Louisiana. NOLA.com reported that Louisiana Sen. Sharon Hewitt and Rep. Bob Owell, both from Slidell, sent…
WXXV Unfiltered: Interview with New Evening Anchor Team Grant and Christen
Grant Chighizola and Christen Hyde will co-anchor the 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. on FOX and NBC starting Thursday, June 13th. They will cover stories and present stories on where…
Gulfport Police arrest four in connection with Dedeaux Road drive-by shooting
Gulfport Police have arrested four minors in connection with the shooting that happened Monday evening on Dedeaux Road. Bonds of more than $1 million have been set for three minors charged as a adults in connection with the drive-by shooting…
Gulfport Police investigating third shooting in 24 hours
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting at Emerald Pines Apartments that happened overnight -- the third shooting in 24 hours. Police posted on social media just before midnight that there was a shooting in the 3300 block of 39th Avenue…
Providence Pointe resident speaks after weekend apartment fire
Sparky Purcell is a Providence Pointe resident who lives in the building that was damaged in an apartment fire on Saturday, June 8th. He spoke with WXXV…
Gulfport Police Department investigating shooting on Dedeaux Road
On June 10, 2024, at approximately 5:32 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to a shooting in the 13000 block of Dedeaux Road. No one was injured, but several vehicles…