Study shows economic impact of gambling on the state
A new study out from the American Gaming Association says gambling has a $4.41 billion economic impact on the state. The study, conducted by Oxford Economics, shows that gambling has…
Cruisin’ for Cash lottery winners announced
The Cruisin’ for Cash promo put on by the Mississippi Lottery concluded today and four winners are going home with cash! The winners are from Gilbertown, Alabama, Louisville, Mississippi, Jackson, Alabama, and Moss Point. The winners went home with $50,000,…
Lane closure of Daniel Boulevard in Gulfport
The City of Gulfport has announced a lane closure of Daniel Boulevard. This comes in response to an installation of a sewer gravity main. There will be a moving work zone in the north and south lanes between Landon Road…
Deadline for FEMA disaster assistance is October 11th
MADISON, Miss.- Renters and homeowners in Jackson and Jasper counties who were affected by the June 14-19 tornadoes and severe storms have time to apply for assistance. Oct.…
Memorial Hospital offerings for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Memorial Hospital is raising awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to identify underlying signs for women and men that suffer from the disease. The CDC recommends patients receive…
HSSM Pet Clinic today in Long Beach
Today in Long Beach, a pop-pet clinic hosted by the Humane Society of South Mississippi. It runs from 2 to 6 p.m. at the West Harrison Civic Center on…
Funeral Services for former Gulfport Mayor George Schloegel
Visitation for former Gulfport Mayor George Schloegel is set for later tonight. That visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Home on…
Poplarville holds Jimmy Buffett tribute
Mississippi native and legendary musician Jimmy Buffet died on September 1st. The City of Poplarville in collaboration with the Poplarville Area Chamber of Commerce and Pearl River Community College is proud…
Car thief given maximum sentence
Bay St. Louis, MS—District Attorney Crosby Parker announced that forty-two-year-old Bonnie Jean Jackson Gebbia was sentenced last week to 10 years in prison by Circuit Court Judge Larry Bourgeois in the Circuit Court of Hancock County for a Hancock County…
Third annual Llamapalooza happening Saturday
Looking ahead to the weekend, an exciting event hosted by Fly Llama Brewing. The third annual Llamapalooza is happening on Saturday. Fly Llama Brewing says they are expecting over 1,000 people…
Brett Favre's deposition in Mississippi's welfare scandal is rescheduled for December
The deposition in the civil lawsuit against retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in connection with Mississippi’s welfare scandal has been pushed back at the request of the athlete’s attorneys. A court document filed Friday shows the hearing has been rescheduled…
Arrested and charged with one count of armed robbery in Gulfport
On October 8, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested 37-year-old Gregory Lamarcus Anderson Sr. and charged him with one count of Armed Robbery. On October 8, 2023, at approximately 8:44 p.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 1700 block…
First MSU K-9 retires after 9 years
The MSU Police Department is celebrating the first-ever retirement of a dog from its K-9 unit. Bach, a 10-year-old Malinois, has retired after 9 years of service as a dual-purpose explosion and patrol detector today. He performed pre-event sweeps at…
Staying safe while keeping warm
It was a brisk morning here in Mississippi, a sign winter is right ahead of us. News 25's Brooke Parker tells us about a recent disaster on the coast and how…
Evergreen Cemetery tours starting this Thursday
Starting on Thursday, October 12, the annual Evergreen Cemetery tour in Ocean Springs is happening! The first one on Thursday runs from 5:30 to 7:30. The next one is Sunday, October 15, and runs from 2 to 4 in the…
Two adults, one juvenile arrested for weekend shooting
On October 7, 2023, the Gulfport Police Department arrested two adults and one juvenile and charged them with the following: Makel Ravaughn Thomas (21 yoa) Possession of Firearm After Felony Conviction, Shooting into Dwelling x2, Possession with Intent Oxycodone within…
Prayer and Solidarity event hosted by local synagogue
On the Gulf Coast, a local synagogue is inviting anyone for a night of prayer and solidarity with Israel. The Congregation Beth Israel is invites all to a Zoom event to gather in support for those affected by the attacks…
A look back at WXXV at Cruisin' The Coast
WXXV morning crew takes a look back at their week on location at Cruisin' The Coast.
Biloxi church gives away more than 30,000 pounds of food
Hundreds of South Mississippi residents went home with free groceries over the weekend, thanks to one Biloxi church. Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast gave away more than 30,000…
Marching bands take the field at Milner Stadium for MSHAA evaluations
Thirty-one bands took the field at Joseph W. Milner Stadium in Gulfport on Saturday for the 54th annual marching evaluation. It's a state-wide evaluation for…
Mobile officials say a Mississippi city is dumping homeless people; Biloxi denies misdeeds
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — The largest city in coastal Alabama claims police from a nearby Mississippi city are dropping off homeless people, sometimes after coercing them to go. But Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich denies any wrongdoing, saying Biloxi is…
Harrison County investigating pedestrian hit on Highway 90
Harrison County Sheriff's Office is handling an investigation into a pedestrian hit by a Biloxi motorcycle officer on Highway 90 on Saturday night. Details are limited on this investigation but Biloxi Police did confirm an officer was involved and that…
Coast Guard rescues 8 people after boat overturns off Horn Island
The Coast Guard rescued eight people Saturday from an overturned vessel near Horn Island off the coast of Mississippi. At 9:52 a.m. Coast Guard Station Pascagoula received an emergency relay from…
Juvenile injured in Saturday afternoon shooting
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday afternoon in the area of Ohio and Indiana avenues. Police said officers were patrolling in the area when they heard multiple gunshots. They headed toward the sound and found a juvenile…