WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the latest on voter turnout in Gulfport mayoral race
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s Election Day across South Mississippi. The big race everyone is looking at is Gulfport’s mayoral race. WXXV…
Three arrested for Sunday crime in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport police arrested three people for shooting in a home, armed robbery, and stealing a car. Nineteen-year-old Keston Vaughns and two 16-year-olds were arrested on Monday. Around 1:40 a.m. on June 1, Gulfport police received calls about…
Community Health and Fitness Fairs being held in June
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- Community health and fitness fairs are being held across South Mississippi throughout the month of June. Elizabeth Ozene joins Grant Chighizola for the details.
Artists called to submit artwork for wild turkey stamp
Mississippi (WXXV)- The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announces the creation of a Mississippi wild turkey stamp. That stamp is aimed at enhancing management, habitat and research for…
St. Martin High's girls flag football team honored
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The St. Martin High School's girls flag football team was honored at Monday's Jackson County board meeting. The team won…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Wide-load vehicle causing delays on I-10 East in Jackson County
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- A wide load vehicle on I-10 headed east in Jackson County is causing delays. The area affected is Exit 75 before Franklin Creek Road. Mississippi Highway Patrol's Landon Orozco confirming the wide-load vehicle couldn't fit under…
Ocean Springs Facade Grant Program Returns for Third Year with $30K in Funding
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – Small businesses in Ocean Springs have another opportunity to enhance their storefronts thanks to the return of a popular grant program. “The Ocean Springs…
2025 Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is set to take off in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is back in Biloxi and is taking place at the Golden Nugget Casino. The competing fishermen are out on the…
Budget bill passes, special session wraps up
The Special Session of the Mississippi Legislature came to an end Friday. There was tension between the House and Senate and Democrats and Republicans. The result? A $7.1 billion…
CTA offering hurricane evacuation services
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With it being day two of hurricane season, Coast Transit Authority is offering essential evacuation transportation services for Harrison County residents. These services are designed to assist individuals who may lack personal transportation or require additional…
Man arrested, charged with murder in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A man has been arrested and charged with murder in Moss Point. On May 31, Moss Point police officers responded to a medical emergency at Lily Circle. Upon arrival, officers found 33-year-old Jamal Johnson unresponsive. Medical…
Municipal Election takes place on June 3
Polls open for municipal elections in South Mississippi at 7 a.m. on June 3 and there are still some big races on the ballot in a few South Mississippi…
Woman charged with aggravated DUI in Vancleave
A woman has been charged with aggravated DUI after causing an accident that injured three juveniles in Vancleave. On Saturday, deputies with Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of an ATV accident on Meadowglenn Road in Vancleave. Upon…
Celebrating Mississippi wildlife at the Sand Jam Forces of Nature event
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Sand Jam Forces of Nature event took place on Saturday at Beach Park in Pascagoula. This was a free family fun…
The Story of Lt. Billy Vincent
We’re revisiting a story we first brought you a few years ago of a South Mississippi man who learned his uncle was a World War II hero and is a…
Jeepin the Coast wraps up in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a fun filled five days, but Jeepin the Coast has wrapped things up here for 2025. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has…
USM Gulf Park breaks ground on new facility for child communication and development disorders
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) - The University of Southern Mississippi has broken ground on Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Hall, a new facility that will expand the…
Wiggins Fire Department reveals station cat’s name
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department has chosen a name for their station cat. Meet Ember! The community was invited to name the kitten, revealing the new name…
Wiggins Fire Chief receives big honor
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- One fire chief from South Mississippi is being honored for his service. Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis is designated a Mississippi Fire Chief. A Mississippi Fire Chief…
City officials break ground on new Bark Park in Orange Grove
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- A new dog park is coming to the City of Gulfport. The facility is located at Goldin Park in the Orange Grove community, just off Prudie Circle.…
Speaking with Mayoral Candidates: Gulfport Democratic Candidate Sonya Williams Barnes
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport race for mayor is the most hotly contested and most watched political campaign in South Mississippi. There will be new leadership at…
New pickleball courts being built in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County residents will have another way to enjoy pickleball soon. Construction has already started on two pickleball courts at the Harrison County Fairgrounds…
Reception held for third annual Congressional Art Competition
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The third annual Congressional Art Competition held its reception Thursday at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. This is an annual nationwide competition where…
Special session adjourns sine die
Mississippi lawmakers have passed a budget and have adjourned the special session called for that matter. The Senate gave its approval to the budget at the end of day one of the session, leaving it to the House to complete…