Mississippi Sea Wolves asking for unwrapped gifts at home games
The Mississippi Sea Wolves teamed up with the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Levy Restaurants for Toys for Tots. Anyone attending a Sea Wolves home game is asked to bring an…
Dr. Blaylock named new director for Marine Aquaculture Center on Gulf Coast
The University of Southern Mississippi named a new director for the Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center located at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. Dr. Reginald Blaylock said it is an honor to continue the work of previous directors and to…
Two suspects charged in carjacking case in Jackson County
Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter said two people are charged with unarmed carjacking. Ledbetter said that on Nov. 14, the victim picked up 27-year-old Joseph Anthony White and 38-year-old Julie Ann Anders at an Ocean Springs hotel and took them…
Gulfport announces retirement of CAO Leonard Papania
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes announced the retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Leonard Papania. Papania will retire at the end of the year. Hewes said in a statement that Papania's remarkable 33-year journey with the City of Gulfport included "nine transformative…
Hancock County escapee captured in Louisiana
Hancock County Sheriff's Office said that the prisoner who walked off a work detail is back in custody. Officials said Kelli Palermo has been captured and is returned to custody after being located in the Lake Charles, Louisiana area. Palermo…
Rolling Stones to include Jazz Fest in Hackney Diamonds Tour
If you want some satisfaction, it's coming to Jazz Fest. The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival announced this morning that the Rolling Stones will be headlining the second weekend of Jazz Fest with an appearance on Thursday, May 2…
Celebrate Cities: Long Beach
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight continues our Celebrate Cities Series today in Long Beach. He was live in The Friendly City all morning at Harbor View Cafe. In this series, we will be highlighting cities across the Gulf Coast. Next…
SCEDP executive director resigns
The Stone County Economic Development Partnership accepted the resignation of Betsy Rowell as executive director during a meeting on Thursday, November 9. Mrs. Rowell's last day will be December 31 of this year. Through her efforts and leadership, Stone County…
MDOT provides safety tips for Thanksgiving travel
Thanksgiving is this week and MDOT want to remind everyone to be safe on the roads while traveling. AAA estimates nearly 49 million people will travel by car this year. To keep traffic…
Lynn Meadows Discover Center offering holiday day camps
Kids got the week off, but you don't? Lynn Meadows has you covered. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is running a Thanksgiving day camp every day this week except Thanksgiving. The camp runs from…
Gautier Police ask public's help to identify suspects in UPS theft
Gautier Police are asking the public's help to identify three suspects involved in a theft case at the UPS facility in that city. The incident was caught on surveillance video about 1:13 a.m. last Monday, November 13th. One suspect is…
Car show allows Mustangs to show off, help local charities
If you were driving by Edgewater Mall on Saturday afternoon, you may have spotted lots of nice classic and newer model Mustangs parked to impress. The Mississippi Coast Mustang Club…
HSSM offers adoption deal for senior pets
The month of November is senior pet awareness month and a local animal shelter is helping its older pets find a home. The Humane Society of South…
Shoppers get into holiday spirit at Enchanted Holiday Market in Bay St. Louis
We're a little more a month away from Christmas, but many in Bay St. Louis are already in the holiday spirit. The shops at Century Hall held an enchanted…
Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff Event
Joining us this morning is Lieutenant Carla Lawson and Morgan Shiyou with the Salvation Army, who are here to discuss the Red Kettle Kickoff for Jackson and George counties. Lieutenant…
Hancock County Sheriff's Office looking for escaped inmate
The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is searching for an inmate worker who walked off her job site near the Emergency Operations Center. Her name is Kelli Palermo and is described as being…
Moss Point athletics receives $75,000 grant from Dick’s Sporting Goods
Moss Point School District’s athletic department got a huge windfall to their budget, thanks to a sporting goods company. This afternoon, the Tigers accepted a $75,000 check from the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundations…
Long Beach boys soccer receives championship rings
One Long Beach team got to add some more bling to the Maroon and White trophy case. The Long Beach gymnasium was filled with proud students, faculty, and family…
Deadline for Wreaths across America approaching
A program to place live wreaths at headstones at cemeteries across South Mississippi has a deadline coming up. Wreaths can be sponsored until November 28th for $17 dollars each. You…
Arrested for aggravated domestic assault
On November 16, 2023, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 53-year-old Charles Kevin Ingram of Vancleave, Mississippi, on a charge of Aggravated Domestic Assault. This arrest was the result of an investigation in which a citizen reported finding a body in…
Ocean Springs Chamber collecting donations for Whitfield State Hospital Christmas Gift Drive
There is an opportunity to help those in need across the state this holiday season. Whitfield State Hospital Christmas Gift Drive will now be accepting gifts at the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau through December 7th.…
Toys for Tots Drop Off Locations
It is the season for giving and Toys for Tots is accepting donations. If you are looking for an opportunity to give back to a child in need, Toys for Tots has donation locations across the Coast. Harrison County Toys…
Campus police breaks up crowd at Ocean Springs High School
Things got heated after the Ocean Springs-Pascagoula varsity boys basketball game last night. Ocean Springs School District Spokesman Trey Brennan tells News 25 kids were trash…
City of Gulfport Announces Formation of Youth Sports Commission
GULFPORT, MS - Mayor Billy Hewes has announced the formation of a special committee tasked with reviewing the city’s youth sports programs. This commission is charged with providing recommendations to improve the sports offerings for the youth of the City…