UPDATE: Missing woman in Stone County found
The Stone County Sheriff's Department provided an update on social media that Sue King Tucker has been located safe and sound. She has been returned to her family.
Jury scammers target the area
Beware! You may be the target of a juror scam. In the Southern District of Mississippi which includes metro-Jackson and all counties and municipalities along and south of Interstate 20, a number of people have received phone calls and/or emails…
Singing River Hospice of Light to Host Veteran Resource Fair
Ocean Springs, Miss. - Singing River Hospice of Light will host a veteran resource fair on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. The event will offer veterans, active-duty personnel, and…
MGCCC's STEAM Club hosts Science Symposium featuring Keynote Speaker Michelle Anderson of NASA INFINITY Science Center
The STEAM Club (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math Club) at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Harrison County Campus is proud to announce its upcoming Science Symposium, scheduled to take place on Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2024, from 8…
Alabama woman dies in crash in Jackson County
An Alabama woman who died in a crash in Jackson County has been identified. Missossippi Highway Patrol spokesman Cal Robertson said 25-year-old Kayla Winstead of Irvington, was driving a Mustang south on Highway 613 in Jackson County on Saturday afternoon…
Gulf Park Campus Health Center Invites Campus Community to Monthly 1-Mile Walk and Talk Gathering
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Health Center (GPHC) invites members of campus community to lace up their walking shoes and join in the monthly “Strutt Your Stuff Walk and Talk,” a 1-mile walk around the school’s beautiful…
USM Students, Alum Earn Graduate Research Fellowships
Three University of Southern Mississippi (USM) students and a recent graduate have been awarded prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships that will provide substantial funding for their continued scientific pursuits. The awardees include: Damien Cooper, a senior from Batesville,…
Mississippi and Louisiana Societies for Clinical Laboratory Science host joint annual meeting
The Mississippi and Louisiana Societies for Clinical Laboratory Science celebrated a successful joint annual meeting at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Hospitality Resort Management Center in Biloxi from March 25-27, 2024. The event brought together a diverse array of attendees…
USM Veterans Center Hosts Unique Nutrition & Benefits Seminar
In keeping with its mission to be an ultimate resource guide for veterans, the Center for Military Veterans, Service Members and Families at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) hosted a special “Nutrition & Benefits” Seminar on Tuesday, April 16.…
Local dentistry donates funds to local non-profits
South Mississippi Smiles Dentistry donated funds to three local non-profit organizations at Traintastic Museum. Annually, the dentistry presents three checks as part of its caring for community voting…
Fifth graders graduate from D.A.R.E. program
Some outstanding Harrison County middle school students were given a big applause from D'Iberville Police for making the right decisions. About 100 D'Iberville students graduated from the Drug Abuse…
Keesler Air Force Base finishes up Warrior Day
Keesler Air Force Base airmen wrapped up a two-day lead-a-thon Warrior Day, focusing on leadership and airmanship development. The lead-a-thon leadership development began Thursday, airmen students heard from guest…
Gulfport Main Street to host Inaugural Arts and Antiques in the Alley
Fishbone Alley is going to be jam-packed on Saturday as Gulfport Main Street hosts the inaugural Art and Antiques in the Alley. The event will host…
Man charged on two counts of receiving stolen property
The Biloxi Criminal Investigations Division received information about stolen motorcycles on April 17. Officers found Isaac Hartwell during the investigation, who is allegedly known by investigators to be involved in past thefts of motorcycles. He was taken into custody and…
Biloxi Police hosting National Drug Take Back Day on April 27
The Biloxi Police Department will be hosting its 26th National Drug Take Back Day on April 27. The Take Back Day will happen at the Biloxi Police Department between 10 AM and 2 PM. The department and the DEA will…
Chris Thomas King to perform at Ground Zero Blues Club later tonight
News 25 is joined in studio by Chris Thomas King, a Blues musician who will be performing at Ground Zero Blues Club later tonight. King is a…
Meridian man convicted of sex crimes against minor
A Meridian man was convicted this week of sex crimes against a juvenile. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 35-year-old Gary Rush was found guilty of sexual battery and two counts of touching of a child for lustful purposes by…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting Penguin House Party on May 3rd
Joining News 25 in the studio this morning are Diana Major and Nicole Martz. They brought Thumper the African Penguin to talk about the Mississippi Aquarium's Penguin…
Cinema by the Shore happening later tonight
Cinema by the Shore will kick off today! The event will be held at Jones Park in Gulfport and offer a free showing of the movie "Migration." Those attending…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. gives a LIVE look at the D'Iberville D.A.R.E. Program Graduation
Some outstanding Harrison County middle school students are getting a big applause from police this morning for making the right decisions. WXXV News 25's Everett Ganier, Jr. is LIVE at D'Iberville Middle…
Moss Point-Jackson County NAACP to hold Freedom Fund Banquet in Pascagoula
The NAACP is a civil rights organization that works to ensure political, social, economic, and educational equity among minority citizens in the United States. A mission that the Jackson County branch celebrates…
Pass Christian School District State of the Education Address
Employees of the Pass Christian School District and community members met at the Cat Island Event Space for the school district's State of Education address. Superintendent Dr.…
HSSM honors volunteers with dedication of new ‘tail trail’ garden
The Humane Society of South Mississippi spent the lunch hour thanking folks for their hard work. Celebrating Animal Control Officers Appreciation Week and Volunteers Week, which…
Bay St. Louis Fallen Officers Benefit Motorcycle Ride & Auction
The Bay St. Louis Police Department is holding a Fallen Officers Motorcycle Ride Benefit this weekend. On Saturday, April 20th, a 100-mile police escort ride down the Coast and back roads of South Mississippi will be taking place starting at…