Students remember Ocean Springs High School teacher Kennon Barton
Community members gathered outside Ocean Springs High School to remember Kennon Barton, a teacher who died in a wreck yesterday. Student Brooks Saucier said, “I don’t know…
Summer Fair begins at Coast Coliseum
The summer fair is officially underway in Biloxi. News 25’s Brooke Parker is at the fair with more.
RS-25 engine test conducted at Stennis Space Center
Stennis Space Center conducted their 10th hot fire test for the RS-25 engine. The test was conducted on the Fred Haise test stand. Operators fired the engine up…
81 boats compete for major cash prize at Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
A million dollars on the line and all they have to do is reel in the biggest catch! The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic…
Celebrating World Oceans Day at the Mississippi Aquarium
It’s World Oceans Day, a time we take each year to learn more about the conservation efforts to protect our blue planet. World Oceans Day at the Mississippi…
Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association Motor Rodeo
Law enforcement officers were putting their skills to the test in the Scarlet Pearl parking lot. Every year the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association holds a summer conference were…
Man charged in June 2 shooting arrested in Gulfport
Gulfport Police have arrested a man charged with shooting someone earlier this month. Police say 40-year-old Elvenis Davis was arrested Wednesday and charged with aggravated assault. He was taken to Harrison County jail. His bond is set at $250,000. On…
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann reflects on year
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann stopped by WXXV earlier today and discussed his successes throughout his term and what’s to come. A lot has happened in Mississippi in the last…
Team Code Blue prepares for Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is widely known as the premier billfish tournament in the entire Gulf of Mexico. In 1997, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish…
Gautier family loses everything in house fire
A fire has left a Gautier family without a home for the coming weeks. Neighbor Sarah Smith said, "Smoke was just, a whole bunch of smoke was just escaping from…
Gulfport man wins World Series of Poker bracelet
A Gulfport poker player won his first Gold Bracelet after winning the World Series of Poker Tournament in Las Vegas. Jeremy Eyer won a $5,000 freezeout 8-max on…
City of Long Beach applies for grant for drone for search and rescue
The City of Long Beach is looking to enhance its search and rescue operations with the help of unmanned aircraft systems. More than…
34th annual Summer Fair returning to the Coast Coliseum
A summer fan favorite is preparing to make its way back to the Gulf Coast. The 34th annual South Mississippi Summer Fair is a family-friendly, jam-packed event…
Wild at Heart Rescue visits Hancock County Library
Some not so furry friends visited the Hancock County Library in Bay St. Louis. Wild at Heart Rescue brought snakes, turtles, and tarantulas that children can see and…
City of Pascagoula breaks ground on new retail site
Pascagoula city leaders broke ground this morning on a new retail development along Highway 90. The groundbreaking was held on the property that once housed the old…
Red Cross encouraging blood donations for critical low reserves-
The American Red Cross experienced a shortfall in blood and platelet donations last month. They collected $26,000 fewer blood donations than needed to meet the needs of…
Bay St. Louis fallen officers honored with plaque
Bay St. Louis officers Brandon Estorffe and Sgt. Steven Robin were tragically killed in the line of duty last year. ‘Support our Shields’ Founder Henry ‘Hollywood’ Morris presented…
Tornado sirens to sound during hurricane exercise in Biloxi
Keesler Air Force Base is conducting a hurricane exercise this week and it includes a tornado drill Thursday. Keep this in mind if you live in Biloxi because you may hear the tornado sirens go off around 10:25 tomorrow morning.…
Ocean Springs teacher dies in early-morning wreck on I-10
An Ocean Springs teacher died early Wednesday morning in a two-vehicle wreck on I-10 in Jackson County. MHP reports that 41-year-old Kennon Barton of Ocean Springs was traveling westbound on I-10 about 12:50 a.m. when he was hit by a…
Waveland's Michael Grimm hospitalized with unknown issue
America's Got Talent winner Michael Grimm is in a Las Vegas hospital with an undisclosed medical issue. In a video posted on Facebook by Grimm's wife, Lucie, she said he had been having health issues before it came to a…
Sheriffs meet in Biloxi for summer conference
Sheriffs from across the state are in Biloxi this week. They are attending the Mississippi Sheriffs' Association Summer Conference. Twice a year, the Mississippi Sheriffs' Association offers classes and…
City of Biloxi to donate firetruck to Rolling Fork
After receiving three new firetrucks, the City of Biloxi Fire Department has decided to give their retired one a new life. The city received a firetruck in…
USM Gulf Park holding express enrollment event
Happening Wednesday, a one-stop opportunity to enroll for college for the fall semester at Southern Miss. The Gulf Park Campus is hosting an express enrollment event for those interested…
Local group working to get bike paths along Highway 90
A local group is striving for a safer and healthier Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Harrison County Active Living Initiative deals with side walks for pedestrians and…