WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has an update on the Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Work on the much-anticipated Long Beach Gateway Project kicked off today. It’s all aimed at revitalizing the city’s…
Units respond to vacant house fire in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Service is investigating a Monday evening house fire. The blaze apparently happened around 6 p.m. at a home…
Plaque honoring Officer Robert McKeithen mounted at post office in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, officials placed a plaque honoring Officer Robert McKeithen at the post office named in his honor on Main Street. A…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office honors fallen deputy
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office honored the fallen with an annual ceremony Tuesday morning. Deputies spent the morning paying tribute to Deputy Earl Philips at…
Tips to protect your home during termite season
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss (WXXV) -If you noticed swarms of bugs around your lights lately, you’re not alone. Termite season is back in South Mississippi. It's a familiar pattern…
Wiggins Fire Department needs help naming newest firefighter
Wiggins, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department has a new team member, the only issue is they need to choose a name. The fire department sharing a new furry team member was adopted. The public is invited to suggest names…
New games this month from Mississippi Lottery
Savannah Tirey from the Mississippi Lottery joins us to talk about the new games they are offering this month!
Prescribed burn at Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed burn today at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site consists of 380 acres located North of Interstate 10 and…
How agencies are battling the flow of illegal weapons and drugs along the I-10 corridor in South Mississippi
It’s one of the busiest interstates in the country, and it runs right through the heart of South Mississippi. I-10, it's a vital corridor that connects Mississippi to Louisiana and…
City of Gulfport holding ribbon cutting for Rainbow Memorial Bridge
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is hosting a dedication for pets lost. The Rainbow Memorial Bridge is being unveiled on May 14 at 5:30.…
Jackson County Animal Shelter offering discounted cat neuters
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Residents of Jackson County are able to neuter their cats for a discount thanks to support from the Bissell Pet Foundation. Cat neuters are…
Update on dolphin rescued near Dauphin Island
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies sharing an update on a dolphin rescued near Dauphin Island. At this time, the dolphin is underweight and is battling…
Gateway Project begins in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach announces the launch of their Gateway Project. The project is set to start on Tuesday. The initiative is focused on improving…
Memorial Day Moment of Honor
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This Memorial Day, WXXV and the Floor Trader Gulfport want to honor local heroes who died in the line of duty. Veterans Day is coming up in November…
Upgrades coming to dog park on Popps Ferry Road in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Dog lovers in Biloxi have something to look forward to as new upgrades are on the way for the Biloxi Dog Park on Popps Ferry Road. The…
Celebrating the Pascagoula River at Free Flowin Fest
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula held their annual Free Flowin Fest at Beach Park over the weekend. This free music festival is sponsored by the City of Pascagoula, Main…
No. 2 Pearl River to host No. 5 East Central in Super Regional
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — A marquee matchup will take place this week at Dub Herring Park as No. 2 Pearl River hosts No. 5 East Central in the NJCAA Region 23 Super Regional. The best-of-three series has been shifted back one day…
Pass Christian Ward 1 Alderwoman withdraws from upcoming election
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian announced on Facebook Monday that an incumbent member of the Board of Alderman has withdrawn from the upcoming General Election. On April 21, 2025, Betty Sparkman provided written notice to the…
Residents dispose of hazardous waste material at Mississippi Power ‘Bring It’ event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, Mississippi Power gave Gulfport residents an opportunity to remove hazardous waste at their ‘Bring It’ event. This annual…
Military training exercise in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point announced an annual training exercise will take place Monday evening. The Marine Forces Special Operation starts at 4 this afternoon in the area of Elder Ferry Road and Highway 63. The…
Body found at Gulfport Lake; recovery efforts underway
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Officials are on scene after a body was found at Gulfport Lake. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, authorities are currently on scene, recovering…
Arrest made in Cinco De Mayo shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Police announcing the arrest of Jordan Johnson in connection to the Cinco De Mayo shooting. Police posting to social media he was located and taken into custody on Friday night. The incident stems from a shooting…
Swearing-in ceremony for Friends of Court Volunteers
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- At the Harrison County Court House, the chancery court held a swearing-in ceremony for Friends of Court volunteers. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren attended the…
Special Olympics Opening Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday, Keesler Air Force Base hosted the Special Olympics. Despite weather concerns pushing the opening ceremony from Friday night to…