Mississippi Highway Patrol Class 68 graduates
Another type of graduation took place up in Jackson today. Mississippi Highway Patrol Cadet Class 68 went through 18 weeks of training before taking the oath this morning. Speakers at…
The Shed eager to win the "Triple Crown" of barbeque after international win
The Shed Barbeque and Blues Joint competed May 15-18 in the world-renowned "Memphis in May" barbeque championships. Now, the team at The Shed…
Biloxi man charged with embezzling from employer
A Biloxi man has been charged with embezzling funds from Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor. Biloxi Police on Wednesday arrested 49-year-old Michael Parker Baronich. He was charged with embezzlement. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set…
Celebrating The Shed’s championship
The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint took home the crown in the 2024 Memphis in May contest! This is the third time they have won this title, winning in 2015 and 2018.…
Picayune woman charged in man's stabbing death
A Picayune woman is charged with murder in the stabbing death of a man she was in a relationship with. Picayune Police say officers were sent to a home on East Canal on May 17 in reference to someone bleeding.…
Gulfport School District Summer Meal Program
The Gulfport School District has announced their summer meals program. The locations are: Gulfport High School: Breakfast 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Lunch 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gulfport Central…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Coast Electric in Kiln for the Red Cross Blood Drive
Coast Electric has hosted a Red Cross Blood Drive from 7:30AM to 12:30PM Thursday. Every unit collected at the blood drive can help save up to three lives! WXXV News 25's…
Three charged with stealing wire that disrupted AT&T service
Three people have been charged with stealing wire from AT&T, which caused a service outage across the Coast on Sunday. Biloxi Police responded to John Lee Road about 10:31 a.m. Sunday to meet with AT&T personnel about the theft of…
Mississippi’s 2024 recreational red snapper season opens Friday
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Private recreational anglers and for-hire vessels get their chance at red snapper beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday when the 2024 season opens in Mississippi, state regulators said Tuesday. Anglers landing in Mississippi may harvest two red…
Suspect in officer-involved shooting in Gulfport dies
The suspect shot in Gulfport during a narcotics stop has died, Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed. Switzer said 22-year-old George Jones III was taken to the Singing River…
Ocean Springs Fire Department reveals Greyhound truck
The Ocean Springs Fire Department has two new fire trucks in its fleet, including one with a very cool color scheme! It isn't the usual red you might expect,…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting turtle release on May 23
Mississippi Aquarium is set to host its next turtle release in celebration of National Turtle Day. That release begins at 4 PM Thursday afternoon on the beach in…
Job seekers attend the WXXV Job Fair in Biloxi
Job seekers filed through the Biloxi Civic Center all day for the WXXV Job Fair. We here at WXXV partnered with more than 20 companies to help…
State of the Coast Symposium at Beau Rivage
South Mississippi businesses and political leaders gathered Wednesday morning at the Beau Rivage for the State of the Coast Symposium. The topic of conversation was focused on the…
Gulfport man arrested on felony charge of arson
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 54-year-old Alcide Joseph Toups of Gulfport for one felony charge of Arson. According to Sheriff Matt Haley, Harrison County Fire Service and Deputies responded to the 11000 block…
GivHer Circle grant presentation by Gulf Coast Community Foundation
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation awarded grant money from the GivHer Circle grant program. The recipient of this year’s grant is Elijah’s Closet, a nonprofit that provides…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier jr. LIVE at WXXV Job Fair
We know that hiring the right people is the key to success and we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for excellence. News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr.…
Resident in Sugar Mill Apartment fire has died
A resident of Sugar Mill Apartments who was injured in a fire Tuesday has died. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley confirmed that the resident did die as a…
George County and Keesler chapters of Civil Air Patrol seeking new members
The George County and Keesler chapters of the Civil Air Patrol are currently looking for new members. News 25 Ethan Krauss has more on…
New Moss Point fire chief sworn in
The City of Moss Point has a new fire chief. Jason Davis was sworn in in front of family and friends at Tuesday’s Board of Alderman meeting. Davis has…
Judge in Tennessee blocks effort to put Elvis Presley's former home Graceland up for sale
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press A judge has blocked the auction of Graceland by a company that claimed his estate failed to repay a loan that used the property as collateral. Shelby County Chancellor JoeDae Jenkins issued a temporary injunction…
Crooked Letter Crossfit dedicated to helping the community
A Crossfit company in D'Iberville is dedicated to motivating and lifting up everyone who wants to get in shape. Crooked Letter Crossfit was founded in 2015, starting out in…
Beau Rivage partners with the Red Cross for the "Sound the Alarm" initiative
Beau Rivage employees partnered up once again with the American Red Cross for its "Sound the Alarm" smoke detector initiative. The definite sound of…
Lucedale Public Library postponing the reducing of operating hours
The Lucedale Public Library has announced it's postponing its decision to reduce operating hours at the branch. This reversal allows the City of Lucedale time to review and…