Meeting the newly elected mayors: Chatting with Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Long Beach is one of several cities on the Coast with new mayors taking office. Tim Pierce began his term as…
Long Beach firefighter rescues osprey from speaker
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department performed a rescue, but not one you might expect. Firefighter Brian Sumrall responded to an osprey needing help at the…
UPDATE: Missing Vancleave man found safe
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Sheriff's Office says a missing Vancleave man has been found. Authorities say that Mark Stokes has been located and he is safe.
Drum Corps International competition returning to Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- Drum Corps International’s tour is making a stop in Hattiesburg later this month. It’s happening at M.M. Roberts Stadium at 7:30 on July 23. Six corps with more than one thousand students from across the country will…
Two arrested for strong arm robbery in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A husband and wife have been arrested and charged with strong-arm robbery in Gulfport. On July 11, the Gulfport Police Department responded to 19th Street in reference to a possible domestic assault. During the course of the…
Two arrested, charged with first-degree murder in Harrison County
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend in D’Iberville, a pair of arrests were made in connection to the murder of a Gulfport man. Twenty-year-old Amonte Robinson was…
Oyster spawning begins as MDMR-USM Hatchery Program enters production phase using mobile hatchery
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center (TCMAC) have launched the next phase of the Aquaculture Advanced Seed Production Training Program. Beginning July 12, participants will…
How to prepare for a hurricane, as forecasters expect a busy 2025 storm season
By JUAN A. LOZANO Updated 11:17 PM CDT, July 4, 2025 HOUSTON (AP) — Hurricane season can be stressful for millions of Americans living in coastal areas, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause widespread damage, cut power for days…
How to prepare your pets for when a hurricane makes it rain cats and dogs
By JUAN A. LOZANO Updated 11:11 PM CDT, July 5, 2025 HOUSTON (AP) — Getting ready for a hurricane’s landfall means making sure everyone in your household is prepared, including your furry family members. It’s important that the work in gathering essential items…
City of Ocean Springs Sidewalk Sale for Tax Free Weekend
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi’s annual Tax Free Weekend started Friday and this year, Ocean Springs is making it even bigger. Local businesses are rolling out…
Vintage barber shop experience opening in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Ocean Springs has a new business, throwing it back to the old days of going to the barbershop for a cut and…
Two arrested, charged with shooting into a dwelling in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Two men have been arrested in a Waveland shooting. De’Arion Walker and Brandon Favre Jr. have both been arrested and charged with shooting into a dwelling. Both subjects were arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service. These charges…
Road closure announced in Ocean Springs
The City of Ocean Springs announced an upcoming road closure. Jackson Avenue at Porter Avenue will be closed to traffic on the south side of Porter. Work starts on Tuesday…
Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art celebrates George Ohr's 168th birthday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art is kicking off its annual Ohr Birthday Bash this weekend, honoring the life and legacy of the "Mad…
GenSea Blue Economy interns present projects at USM Gulf Park Campus
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- It was an exciting evening over at USM’s Gulf Park Campus on Thursday night for students within the GenSea Blue Economy…
From Assistant Teacher to Superintendent: Meet Dr. Caterria Payton of Pascagoula - Gautier School District
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) - The Pascagoula-Gautier School District is welcoming a new, yet familiar face as its superintendent. Dr. Caterria Payton,…
City of Moss Point updating River City Welcome Center
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point continues to update its River Front Welcome Center. The center is located on Highway 613 near the Pascagoula…
Wiggins Fire Department holds junior academy
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)-An inaugural youth firefighting program took place at the Wiggins Fire Department on Thursday. The event provided hands on training in fire safety, first aid, fitness challenges, as…
Lawmakers speak at lunch with legislators event in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Lawmakers from the state house and the state senate gathered at an Ocean Springs restaurant Wednesday for the annual lunch with…
Update on Pass Christian Fire Station One renovation
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Fire Department shared updates of the ongoing renovations to Fire Station One. The bunk rooms and the upstairs area are starting…
Memorial Highway dedicated to fallen George County Deputy Jeremy Malone
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Fallen George County Sheriff Deputy Jeremy Malone was honored with a memorial highway. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more.
Small businesses feeling impacts of increased traffic caused by Buc-ee's
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) -- "The roundabout stops the traffic from seeing what other businesses can be provided for the community here in Pass Christian," Michelle…
Traintastic holds special event for senior citizens
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- All aboard the fun in Gulfport where local seniors got the chance to step back in time and connect with new friends. It was all smiles…
State Treasurer David McRae speaks to WXXV
According to State Treasurer David McRae, Mississippi has earned a billion dollars in interest income since he took office in 2020. About $450 million has gone to the State…