Mississippi Power cleaning up Back Bay
Mississippi Power took part in clean-up efforts in Biloxi’s Back Bay earlier today. The clean-up is a part of Mississippi Power’s Renew our Rivers initiative. The group collected…
First responders respond to two shark incidents in Walton County, Florida
Friday, first responders in Walton County, Florida responded to reports of two shark incidents in the area. Just after 1:15 pm, Walton County Sheriff Office and South Walton Fire District responded to a report of a woman being injured by…
WXXV’s newest team member Meteorologist Sam Parker is at the Blueberry Jubilee kickoff in Poplarville
It’s Poplarville’s premier event and it’s now in its 40th year. The first night of fun at the Blueberry Jubilee just getting…
Car Seat Safety Check
On Friday, parents were getting their kids car seats checked at an event at one Biloxi fire station. The event was organized by the group Safe Kids Gulf Coast. Organizers say Harrison…
Teams arrive for Billfish weigh-in
At Point Cadet Marina, anglers return from a day on the water for the Billfish Classic. Scales are open now with a lot of bragging rights and prizes on the line.…
Are lifejackets and swim vests leading to more children drowning?
Drowning is the leading cause of death in children and Mississippi ranks in the top 10 for the most number of drownings in…
Gulfport PD worked accident near Kelly Avenue and Highway 90
*UPDATE* Traffic has resumed to normal operations. Gulfport Police Department is currently working a two-vehicle accident near Kelly Avenue and Highway 90. The eastbound and westbound lanes are shut down to one lane each. Drivers are asked to avoid the…
Suspect out on bond in theft case arrested in theft of ATV, dirt bike
Picayune Police have made an arrest in the investigation into a stolen ATV and a stolen dirt bike. Burl Richardson, 35, was charged with two counts of grand larceny. He was taken to the Pearl River County jail. Picayune Police…
The Vancleave Baseball team joined WXXV in studio to discuss their recent 5A State Championship!
WXXV was in the presence of Champions on Friday! The 5A Baseball Champions of Vancleave High School joined us in studio to talk about bringing home the state title.…
Mississippi has cheapest gas in the nation
Some fantastic news in the Magnolia State! The state has the cheapest gas in the nation with prices being lower on the Coast. Gas prices in the state are 50 cents less than the national average. According to Gas Buddy,…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Biloxi Fire Station 7 for the Car Seat Safety Check Up Event
Safe Kids Gulf Coast is holding a Car Seat Safety Check Up Event! It started at 9am Friday morning and it ends at 2pm. This event is calling on everyone in…
USPS unveils ‘Carnival Nights’ stamps at Summer Fair at Coast Coliseum
Fair season is officially underway on the grounds of the Coast Coliseum. Gates opened Thursday afternoon for the 37th edition of the South Mississippi Summer…
Mobile close to agreements to bring Amtrak rail service to the city
The city of Mobile still has work to do before work can begin to build a platform for Amtrak passenger service in that city. Southern Rail Commissioners heard an update during their quarterly meeting that was held in Mobile on…
Catching up with Bob: Bob Usey discusses senior topics
News 25’s Grant Chighizola sits down with Bob Usey, a local television personality and former state senator, to discuss senior topics.
Kiln man flees from deputies in drug case
A Kiln man is in jail, charged with tampering with evidence, fleeing from police and several drug charges. Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley said 24-year-old Jacob Fairley was arrested Tuesday on charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent…
Group supporting Widows on the Gulf Coast meets every month in Hurley
A group of ladies in Hurley, united by one thing, come together each month to support one another! Now, the groups numbers continue to grow and the community at large is showing its support…
New stamps being unveiled at Mississippi Summer Fair
News 25 caught up with a stamp collector who has been to over 50 stamp unveilings!
Welcome Meteorologist Sam Parker to the WXXV Weather Team
Welcome Meteorologist Sam Parker to the WXXV Weather Team with Wxxv25 Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight and Evening Meteorologist Trey Tonnessen! When you see Sam on the air and live from where YOU live say hello because he’ll say hello to…
Three injured in five-vehicle wreck in Gulfport
Around noon on Thursday, five vehicles were involved in an accident at the corner of Pass and Cowan in Gulfport. One of the vehicles involved was…
2024 Billfish Classic sets sail
Teams set off earlier today to take part in the 2024 Billfish Classic. Boats sailed from the Golden Nugget to the Beau Rivage in a single line, then cutting loose to…
Summer Fair kicks off at the Coast Coliseum
The gates are now open for the start of the South Mississippi Summer Fair at the Coast Coliseum. WXXV’s Austin Lindsey is there to share in all the…
Daniels Roof Solutions ‘Roof Rescue’ Winner revealed
A Gulfport resident will soon have a new roof thanks to our friends at Daniels Roofing Solutions! Everett Ganier Jr. was with Tim Daniels this morning to surprise the…
Organizations taking abandoned ships from derelict to underwater habitats
A new effort is being launched to remove long-abandoned vessels from south Mississippi waters. On average, a boat costs around $30,000 to remove from the water. Usually,…
Gulfport Police searching for man suspected of stealing from widow
Gulfport Police are looking for a man suspected of stealing money from a recently widowed woman. Police are actively searching for 36-year-old James Terry Mitchell III. A warrant has been issued charging him with uttering forgery. Investigators said Mitchell stole…