Prom safety tips for students and parents
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - It's that time of year—prom season is here! Many students are embracing their school spirit and preparing to celebrate the end of their high school…
Exhibit honoring ‘Alice in Wonderland’ at Gail Keenan Art Center in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-On the campus of Coast Episcopal School in Pass Christian is a unique building called the Gail Keenan Art Center.…
Change coming to Mega Millions price
WXXV- Big changes are on the way for the Mega Millions lottery. The cost of a single ticket will jump up from $2 to $5 each. While that may not…
Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market makes it return for the season
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market is back open for the spring season. The market operates seasonally from March through October, offering visitors a variety…
Moss Point alderman candidates speak at forum
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum for Moss Point alderman candidates. This event will allow candidates to answer questions on vital…
De Lisle man to spend 20 years behind bars on second-degree murder and kidnapping charges
A De Lisle man pled guilty to second-degree murder and kidnapping in Harrison County this week. Twenty-seven-year-old Jerry Parkman was sentenced in the 2022 murder of 24-year-old Cody Smith. Parkman was sentenced to 40 years, with 20 years suspended, meaning…
City leaders discuss finances and infrastructure at Ocean Springs State of the City
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs city leaders are reflecting this week on progress made in 2024 and what’s to come in terms…
HII launches USS Jeremaiah Denton DDG 129
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Ingalls Shipbuilding has launched future Guided Missile Destroyer USS Jeremiah Denton. The launch happened earlier this week and became the third Arleigh Burke Class Flight Three Destroyer…
Bollinger Mississippi Shipyard receives Coast Guard contract
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding in Pascagoula received a multi-million-dollar national security contract this week. The investment is expected to strengthen national security presence in the Arctic and reinforce…
MDOT warns of toll scam
MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)-The Mississippi Department of Transportation is warning residents of a new text scam. A text is being sent out telling residents they having an outstanding toll fee. Mississippi has no…
Naval Seabees return from deployment
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After six months of deployment, Gulfport’s Naval Construction Battalion Center welcomed home one of its largest deployment of Seabees. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was there to welcome home…
Darian Atkinson ruled incompetent to stand trial in McKeithen murder case
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The man accused of killing Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen in 2019 will be indefinitely committed to the Mississippi State Hospital after a…
Singing River Genealogy and History Library relocating
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-In Jackson County, the Singing River Genealogy and History Library will be closing on April 1st. This comes as the facility plans to relocate to the Pascagoula…
Kiln Delisle Road temporary closing under Exit 20
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Kiln Delisle Road will be temporarily shut down under the Exit 20 bridge. That closure starts Thursday night at 9 p.m. and runs until…
Officials discuss Hanshaw Road Bridge repairs in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County officials discuss what exactly needs to happen moving forward for the Hanshaw Road Bridge to be put back in service. The…
One week until Municipal Primary Elections in South Mississippi
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV) - We are now officially one week from Municipal Primary elections here in South Mississippi. Next Tuesday, April 1st, will be your chance to make your…
New details on the Jackson County Emergency Operations Center
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As progress continues at the site of the new Jackson County Emergency Operations Center, county leaders are talking to us about how it…
Change coming to state taxes
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re about two weeks away from the Mississippi Legislative Session wrapping up. The biggest piece of legislation coming out of the session is a sweeping tax reform bill.…
Biloxi mayor gives update on city projects at Breakfast with Mayor event
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Mayor FoFo Gilich spent the morning talking about major projects in Biloxi with community leaders. The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast with…
D'Iberville Ward 1 Councilman Randall Pelous resigns
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-D’Iberville Ward 1 Councilman Randall Pelous has resigned his position for the remainder of this current term. Randall has retired from his employment with Harrison County. Due to state law, he must separate himself from covered employment with…
Turtle release set for Thursday in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It is turtle release season here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and another big release is scheduled for later this week. The Institute for Marine Mammal…
City of Lucedale to hold special election to vote on liquor sales
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Lucedale will be holding a special election next month. The question on the ballot will ask city voters whether…
Man accused of killing Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen committed indefinitely to Mississippi State Hospital
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The man accused of killing Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen in 2019 will be indefinitely committed to the Mississippi State…
Candidates speak at Mayoral and Councilman Ward 3 Candidate Forum
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce held a candidate forum at the senior center for the Pascagoula mayoral and Ward 3 city council elections.…