Captain Pete Skrmetta dies at 94
Captain Pete Skrmetta died on Father’s Day at 94-years-old. The captain of the Ship Island Ferry, which brought tourists back and forth from the barrier islands, ran the operation well…
Teen accused of stabbing woman in her sleep
A 15-year-old Gulfport teen has been charged with trying to kill a woman in her sleep. Lexi Jade Brown was charged with attempted murder and first-degree arson. She…
Gulfport man charged with sex crimes against child
A Gulfport man has been charged with sex crimes against a child. Sheriff Matt Haley said 62-year-old Michael Hubbard was charged Wednesday with three counts of touching a child for lustful purposes. He was taken to the Harrison County jail…
Former deputy charged with bringing contraband into jail
A former Harrison County corrections officer has been charged with bringing contraband into the jail. Sheriff Matt Haley said 40-year-old Kristina Eaton of Moss Point was charged with introduction of contraband into a correctional facility. She turned herself in on…
CASA of South Mississippi’s 11th Annual Poker Run set for next Saturday, June 22nd in Bay St. Louis @ Dan B’s
(BAY ST. LOUIS, MS, June 14, 2024)-CASA of South Mississippi will hold its 11th Annual Poker Run presented by Casano Law Firm, Lindsey Lind Richard of Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty and Parker Contracting, LLC on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at…
Schedule of events for Scrapin the Coast
Scrapin the Coast is returning to the Gulf Coast! All the fun kicks off Friday, June 21st at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum. Here is a list of all the events happening across the Coast. Friday, June 21: 8:00 a.m.-2 p.m.-…
St. Stanislaus Coach Andrew Garman named Mississippi Association of Coaches Tennis Coach of the Year
We have some incredible news for the Rock-A-Chaw family as one of their own received a huge honor in their Head…
Ocean Springs baseball alum Garrett Crochet's 116 strikeouts this season is tied for the Major League Baseball lead
There is currently a tie for the most strikeouts this season for Major League Baseball, and the Mississippi…
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Six Counties in Mississippi
Jackson, MS – On June 10, 2024, the State of Mississippi received a major disaster declaration (DR-4790-MS). The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) announced today that Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available for the following six counties in Mississippi: Hancock, Hinds,…
IRS warns against scams targeting Mississippi seniors; joins other federal agencies to recognize special awareness day
JACKSON, Miss. — As part of continuing efforts to protect the senior community, the Internal Revenue Service today issued a warning about the rising threat of impersonation scams. These scams are targeting older adults in Mississippi and elsewhere across the country by…
Two injured in crash on Bay St. Louis bridge
The Bay St. Louis Bridge was shut down late Saturday night after a multiple motorcycle accident. Harrison County Fire Rescue, Bay St. Louis Fire Dept., Pafford ambulance and Acadian Ambulance Service responded. Harrison County Fire Rescue said two people were…
Honoring The Life Of MJ Daniels
WXXV News 25's Austin Lindsey was live Friday evening at the balloon release ceremony to honor the life of former George County Football player, MJ Daniels.
South Mississippi IHOP manager fired over back pay
D’IBERVILLE -- “We shut down the store, so they fired me,” Tyrell Clyburn, the former manager of the D’Iberville IHOP, told us that he lost his job because of back wages. “We’ve been…
Happy Father's Day from WXXV
Father’s Day is a day to celebrate those father figures in your life. It’s important that we celebrate them, not just today, but every day! On behalf of everyone…
Teams competing in the 16th annual Splashin’ the Coast at the Biloxi Natatorium
This weekend, teams are coming together at the Biloxi Natatorium for a swim competition. The Natatorium is hosting their 16th annual Splashin’ the…
Abuse prevention advocates discuss looking for signs of child abuse
Knowing how and when to spot child abuse is something that abuse prevention advocates continue to spread awareness about, especially in South Mississippi. This is not the first story of…
WXXV News 25’s Austin Lindsey is at the memorial balloon release in honor of MJ Daniels Jr.
This evening, friends, family, and fans of MJ Daniels Jr. are gathering to honor his memory and celebrate his life. WXXV News 25 Austin Lindsey is live at the George County High…
Three arrested and charged with murder in connection to death of MJ Daniels Jr
On Friday, June 14, 2024, the Hattiesburg Police Department arrested three individuals, charging all three with capital murder in connection to the deadly shooting of 21-year-old Marcus “MJ” Daniels, Jr. Orlando May, 18, of Hattiesburg, has been arrested and charged…
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, INC. present check for Moss Point tornado recovery
In Moss Point, members of one sorority presented a check to help with ongoing tornado restoration efforts. The ladies from the Mississippi Gulf Coast…
Petal man sentenced to 30 years for sexual battery of a child
Biloxi, Mississippi – District Attorney W. Crosby Parker announced today that 35-year-old Jordin Earl Holmes, of Petal, Mississippi pled guilty today to Sexual Battery and Touching of a Child for Lustful Purposes. Circuit Court Judge Lisa P. Dodson imposed a…
Six South Mississippi CEOs recognized by Mississippi Business Journal
The Mississippi Business Journal honored 28 winners of the CEO Awards of Mississippi, an MBJ-sponsored event now in its seventh year, during a breakfast held Thursday at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson. The CEO Awards recognize chief executives of…
Two charged with child abuse in baby’s death
A Biloxi couple are charged with felony child abuse in the death of a 5-month-old child. police say 20-year-old Summer Rose Hill and 21-year-old Takavian Keivon Gibbs brought the baby to the Merit Health Hospital about 12:51 p.m. Thursday. The…
Citizens of Moss Point voice their opinions on city development at City Hall meeting.
The meeting was held at city hall on Thursday evening and allowed residents to voice their opinions on how the more than $100,000 invested into community development should be used. “Rather…
WXXV’s Ethan Krauss is at the Community Development Block Grant meeting in Moss Point
In Moss Point, a public hearing for the Community Development Block Grant is taking place. News 25’s Ethan Krauss is at the meeting with more.