Hancock County Library System Book Sale
A huge book sale kicked off today in Bay St. Louis! The Hancock County Library System is hosting their book sale until this Sunday. The sale runs from 10 in…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE for the Picayune Chamber Golf Tournament
The Picayune Chamber Golf Tournament is taking place on this Friday. This type of tournament is designed to promote community engagement, provide networking, and raise funds for various community initiatives. Participants include…
Blue Ribbon Committee Meetings
Beginning today, a Blue Ribbon Committee meeting on child protection will take place each Friday. Each meeting starts at 1 p.m. at the board meeting room at the district courthouse in Gulfport. Meetings will be moved to the EMA conference…
Man accused of shooting into a Fourth of July party in Ocean Springs faces more charges
An Ocean Springs man charged in a shooting at a Fourth of July party now faces additional charges. Deputy Chief Steven Dye said 68-year-old Henry Andray is charged with 9 additional counts of aggravated assault and three counts of felony…
Moss Point hosts River City In and Out event
The City of Moss Point called for community input in an event hosted at Pelican Landing on Thursday evening. River City In and Out encouraged residents to provide…
Long Beach's new Career and Technical Education center nearly finished
Long Beach School District's Career and Technical Education Center is nearly ready to welcome its first year of students. Previously, the district was hosting its CTE courses at the…
Catching up with Stennis Space Center's new director
John Bailey has been the Director of NASA's Stennis Space Center since late April, after serving as acting director of the facility since January. WXXV News 25's Grant…
64-year-old Alabama woman killed in crash in George County
On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 98 in George County. A 2022 Dodge Ram was traveling east on Highway 98 when it collided with a 2000 Ford F150. The Ford…
Mississippi Tax Free Weekend Starts Tomorrow
Mississippi's tax free weekend starting Friday. The money saving holiday runs until Sunday night. It applies to eligible items under the hundred dollar item limit. Items include clothing, school supplies and purchases…
MGCCC and J. Allen Automotive Group Sign Agreement for Innovative Apprenticeship Program
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and J. Allen Automotive Group announced the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement to establish a groundbreaking Automotive Technician Apprenticeship program. The signing ceremony was held on July 11 at MGCCC’s Harrison County Campus Automotive…
Long Beach agencies working together for student safety
To prevent the worst from happening inside a school, Long Beach police teams and the fire department conduct active shooter drills inside an elementary school. Inside WJ Quarles…
WXXV's Elizabeth Keen is live at the Moss Point Resiliency Plan meeting discussing June 2023 tornado
Rebuilding efforts continue for Moss Point residents hit by an EF-2 tornado in 2023. Now, a progress report for community members on how those recovery efforts are going.…
MDOT awards Highway 49 widening project
Work has begun on a project that will widen Highway 49 from four to six lanes. The work will go from O’Neal Road to north of school road in Gulfport…
Four Coast women in the running for Miss Hospitality 2024
Four Coastal women are in the running to become Miss Hospitality 2024! The young ladies are trying to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the Magnolia state. The first…
Waffle House musical being performed at William Carey
William Carey University is presenting an original play titled "Waffle House: The Musical." The performance runs through July 27th. Shows are performed at the Joe & Virginia Tatum…
WXXV Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. stopped by the Charles R. Hegwood Community Market
The Charles R. Hegwood Community Market Festival took place earlier today. The public was invited to come out and enjoy the…
Two teens injured when gunfire breaks out at fight in Moss Point
Two teens were shot in the leg after shooting broke out at fight early Thursday morning in Moss Point. Police Chief Brandon Ashley said a large crowd had gathered about 2:30 a.m. at Magnolia and Davis streets for a fight.…
Shelley Duvall, star of 'The Shining,' 'Nashville,' dies at 75
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Shelley Duvall, the intrepid, Texas-born movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in the films of Robert Altman and who co-starred in Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining,” has died. She was 75. Her…
Sales Tax Holiday begins Friday, July 12th
The Sales Tax Holiday in Mississippi begins Friday! Residents can take advantage of tax-free savings from 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 12th to midnight Sunday, July 14. For more information and to view the Official Guide of eligible and non-eligible items…
Hancock County operation results in largest drug bust in county's history
Hancock County's narcotics, K-9 and patrol divisions teamed up over the holiday weekend with several other agencies on an operation that resulted in taking more than 250 pounds of meth off the streets. The Sheriff's Department said in a press…
Stone County investigating shooting at home
Stone County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday. Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart said 43-year-old Richard Atkinson was charged with aggravated assault. He was taken to Stone County jail. Bond was not set. Deputies were sent to…
Concerts on the Causeway benefits Gulf Coast Skateparks Association
One unique group benefitted from a local concert series on Wednesday night. Concerts on the Causeway is a monthly event held at Yul's Place in Biloxi that raises money for a new organization…
National Kitten Day: $5 Kitten Adoptions at Jackson County Animal Shelter
Today is National Kitten Day and there is no better way to celebrate than adopting one! The Jackson County Animal Shelter is currently in the midst of…
Moss Point New Non-Contact Radar Speed Detection Device To Enforce Traffic
Moss Point police are cracking down on speeding within city limits with new camera equipment. The new radar cameras officers will use are part of a…