International Longshoremen's Association strikes possible across the East, Gulf coasts
The International Longshoremen’s Association has vowed to stop working if a new labor agreement is not in place when their current six-year contract expires on…
Biloxi Police try to make drug bust, end up in chase down Highway 90
On Thursday, Biloxi Police tried to make an arrest of a Gulfport man on drug charges and ended up in a pursuit down Highway 90. The chase ended in the arrest of 39-year-old Errol Otis and 24-year-old Miranda Hannon-Mayer of…
Helene lashes the South with wind and sheets of rain. Millions are without power
By KATE PAYNE, STEPHEN SMITH and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Helene roared ashore in a sparsely populated region of Florida as a powerful Category 4 storm, peeling the siding off buildings, trapping residents in rising floodwaters and knocking out power to…
WXXV's Marco Bitonel LIVE on how South Mississippi is helping those affected by Helene
Several organizations across South Mississippi mobilized to provide relief for areas affected by Hurricane Helene. Early on Thursday morning, Mississippi Power sent a storm team of over 260 linemen and technicians to Georgia to…
Hundreds enjoy cuisine at Taste of Long Beach 2024
Taste of Long Beach has been a staple in the community for 15 years, and on Thursday night, it attracted a crowd of hundreds eager to try different bites and…
D’Iberville first responders give back with Battle of the Badge blood drive
You don’t need a reason to donate blood, but the D’Iberville police and fire departments decided to give you some extra motivation. The Battle…
Murder-suicide in hospital parking lot in Picayune
A tragic situation out of Picayune, police are investigating an alleged murder-suicide in the parking lot of Highland Community Hospital. Picayune police say it happened just before 3 p.m. They received a call from a woman who told police she…
Vice presidential candidates to debate on WXXV NBC
Looking ahead to next week to the vice-presidential debate between Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The debate is scheduled for Tuesday night in New York…
WXXV Job Fair offered residents a look at different job opportunities
WXXV was excited to host a job fair this morning at the Lyman Community Center. At the job fair, there were numerous employer booths where…
Mississippi Power sends team to help with Helene efforts
Mississippi Power doing its part to help with Helene restoration efforts in Georgia. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel has the latest on how they’ll be using their…
Bayou Casotte Boat Launch in Pascagoula closure
The City of Pascagoula announced on social media that the Bayou Casotte Boat Launch, located at 5303 Ladner Ave., will be closed on Saturday, September 28, beginning at 7 AM. Crews will be adding a sewer tap in the area.…
Special events, RV parking details now online for City of Biloxi
Since the new special events ordinances were enacted nearly a year ago, the city has been streamlining the procedure for organizers when holding a special event in the City of Biloxi. And now there is a go-to site with basic…
Helene’s winds batter Florida as Category 3 storm races toward the coast
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and KATE PAYNE Updated 2:35 PM CDT, September 26, 2024 CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Tropical storm force winds began battering Florida on Thursday as Hurricane Helene prepared to make landfall, with forecasters warning that the enormous storm could create a “nightmare” surge…
NASA Stennis Completes Key Test Complex Water System Upgrade
For almost 60 years, NASA’s Stennis Space Center has tested rocket systems and engines to help power the nation’s human space exploration dreams. Completion of a critical water system infrastructure project helps ensure the site can continue that frontline work…
National Guard Base hosting college and career fair
The Mississippi Air National Guard is holding a college and career fair today at the Trent Lott National Guard Training Complex. Representatives from different colleges and career areas stopped by schools along the Coast today. They were at West Harrison…
Phi Theta Kappa MGCCC Jackson County Chapter Supply Drive
It’s always important to support your local community and one Coast student organization is doing just that. One of the largest student organizations in…
Mississippi Power storm team heads east to assist Georgia Power customers ahead of Hurricane Helene’s landfall
Gulfport, Miss. – A Mississippi Power storm team of more than 260 line crew, support personnel and contractor resources is heading east this morning in preparation to help Georgia Power restore service to customers affected by Hurricane Helene. Crews departed from…
Two teenagers arrested after allegedly shooting at a car with stolen firearms in Jackson County
On September 24th, the Gautier Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at another vehicle traveling on Ferry Point Road. The caller reported that that the vehicle they were traveling behind had shot at their vehicle. Both vehicles…
Keesler conducting hazmat exercise on base today
Keesler Air Force Base will conduct a hazardous material exercise today. The exercise will evaluate first responders and test the base on reaction and recovery actions during a hazardous materials incident. “Keesler attempts to execute as many realistic events as…
Helene upgraded to Cat. 2 as it heads toward Florida
The latest update from the National Hurricane Center now has Helene up to Cat. 2 status with 100 mph winds, with further organization and rapid intensification expected over the next 12 hours ahead of landfall in Florida. Impacts to South…
Parents react to alleged altercation on Jackson County school bus
On Tuesday night WXXV received a video from a St Martin Middle School parent which allegedly shows multiple children kicking and punching another child on a school bus. We will not be showing…
Remembering the life of Todd, the Mississippi Aquarium's green-winged macaw
Much of the Gulf Coast is remembering Todd, a green-winged macaw at the Mississippi Aquarium who passed away suddenly. The Mississippi Aquarium saying in a Facebook post that, "It's with…
Mississippi Association of Broadcasters hosting annual meeting in Biloxi
State broadcasters meeting at the Beau Rivage this week for the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters annual meeting. TV and radio station owners, managers, and on-air personalities taking…
Fleur de Lis Gourmet Bakery in Gulfport
Fleur de Lis Gourmet Bakery in Gulfport is committed to quality and ensuring that their products are truly exceptional. There menu includes 14 gourmet cakes with customer favorites such…