Construction begins on Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is starting construction on their gateway project that looks to make some major changes in the area. WXXV News 25’s…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Hattiesburg
JACKSON, Miss., - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Hattiesburg Police Department that occurred on Timothy Drive. Officers responded to a call for service regarding a suspicious person. Upon arrival, the subject displayed a…
Arrests made in two separate animal cruelty cases in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Picayune Police officers have made arrests in two separate animal cruelty cases. On May 2nd, 2025 Picayune Police Department became aware of an incident that occurred at a convenience store in the city involving abuse of a…
Progress report on new Stone High building
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Stone County, the school district is releasing the progress report for Stone High. Windows are currently being installed in the academic building as well…
IMMS hosting sea turtle release
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Another sea turtle release is planned for Wednesday right outside Edgewater Mall. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies announced four sea turtles are being released. The time for…
Jackson County Expo highlights innovation, industry, and community connections
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) –Local businesses, big industry, and community partners all came together on Tuesday to showcase what makes Jackson County thrive. Hundreds gathered at the Jackson…
Changes to Jackson County School District dress code
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County School District announced they will no longer require uniforms, starting with the upcoming school year. The school district says a new…
Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell speaks to WXXV
It’s National Police Week. Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremonies are happening around the nation including one held by the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. It’s a time…
Older Americans Month: Learn about Harrison County's RUOK Program
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- May is Older Americans Month and with 20 percent of the population in Harrison County being aged 60 or older, there are many…
Local lawmakers give post-legislative briefing in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Lawmakers from the Coast came together in Biloxi at the Golden Nugget Casino Tuesday morning. This event, held by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce,…
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…