Absentee ballots now available for 2026 general election
In-person and mail-in absentee ballots are now available in circuit clerk offices for the 2026 midterm elections in Mississippi. Those elections are set for Tuesday, November 3. If…
Ben Crump, family of Nolan Wells holding press conference following grand jury report
Attorney Ben Crump and the family of Nolan Wells will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. today in Atlanta after a grand jury returned a no true bill in Wells' death. WXXV News 25 will be livestreaming the press…
NAACP releases statement regarding grand jury report in Nolan Wells death investigation
The NAACP has released a statement after a Jackson County grand jury released its report on the Nolan Wells death investigation Monday night. The grand jury returned a no true bill decision in the case. No criminal charges or indictments…
Wells family attorney Ben Crump reacts to grand jury findings, schedules press conference
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- Wells family attorney Ben Crump has released a statement on Facebook, saying the public still deserves a clear account on Nolan Wells' death supported by records, evidence and independent scrutiny. Crump says no true bill does…
Southern leaders tackle energy policy
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Governor Tate Reeves and other state and energy leaders from across the south are on the coast this week to discuss the region's role in powering America's…
City of Gulfport alerting drivers of scheduled road closure
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is alerting drivers to a road closure on 41st Avenue scheduled for Thursday, September 24. From 8 a.m. until 3…
Cruisin’ the Coast festivities in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Cruisin’ the Coast is around the corner and Mayor Tim Pierce is here to tell us what you can expect in Long Beach this year.
City of Waveland Fire Department receives new fire truck
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Waveland is adding a new piece of equipment to its fire department fleet. The city received its first new fire truck…
Work on gateway project wrapping up in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing an update when it comes to their gateway project. The gateway project launched in 2018; those…
Investigation into Long Beach school threats underway
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- An investigation is underway after a credible threat Monday morning led to an hours-long lockdown at all Long Beach School District campuses. Long Beach police…
Witches Walk taking over Bay St. Louis in October
The Witches are taking over Bay St. Louis for the annual Witches Walk, bringing fun and fans to old town while supporting local small businesses through the…
Man arrested after domestic violence stabbing in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier police arrested a man following a domestic violence stabbing. It happened Sunday morning around 6. Officers responded to a reported stabbing at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of Ladnier Road. Investigators say a 27-year-old…
Thirty-three year-old woman arrested for shooting in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A 33-year-old Pascagoula woman was arrested in connection with a Friday evening shooting in Gautier. According to the Gautier Police Department, officers responded to Highway 90 near Gautier-Vancleave Road around 5 p.m. Police say an 18-year-old woman…
Harrison County Community Emergency Response offering CERT Basic Class
When disaster strikes, every second counts and having trained community members ready to help can make all the difference. The Harrison County community emergency response team is…
Four arrested on drug charges in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details on arrests made earlier this month. On September 1, the narcotics division attempted…
Game Ball of the Week: Poplarville Hornets win week four Game Ball
After a big time 28-21 win over the Pearl River Central Blue Devils this past Friday, the Poplarville Hornets are now adding the Game…
North Carolina man sentenced for sexual assault of a child in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A North Carolina man will spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a child. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker says 36-year-old Theodore Joseph Parks pleaded guilty to two counts…
One killed in Sunday crash in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 10 in Jackson County. MHP says a car was traveling east on I-10 in Jackson County. MHP says a car was traveling east on…
One killed in crash on I-59 in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A deadly crash on Interstate 59 in Pearl River County is under investigation. The Mississippi Highway Patrol says the crash happened Saturday afternoon around 1 o’clock. A car was traveling north on I-59 when it…
Hibernia Irish Society announces 2027 royalty
The Hibernia Irish Society kicked off its 2027 St. Patrick season Thursday night in Biloxi. The society introduced its three season honorees during the annual Luck of the Irish Party.…
AG Commissioner issues order designating agriculture events as excused absences
With the state changing how absences are handled, Agricultural Commissioner Andy Gipson is issuing an order designating agricultural events as excused absences. Those events include the…
Keesler-Based Mathies NCO Academy recognized as NCO Academy of the Year
Keesler Air Force Base is sharing that one of their academies has received a special honor recently. The Mathies Noncommissioned Officer Academy won the NCO…
New state law changing attendance policy in public schools
A new Mississippi law is changing how public schools handle student absences. But some parents, educators, and healthcare providers are concerned about what the changes could mean…
Gulfport Police Department welcomes new officer
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department is welcoming a new member of the force. Officer Hayden Wyers recently graduated from the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Officer Wyers also…