Jackson County School District residents took to the polls today for a special election regarding a facility bond. The bond was ultimately struck down. Over 5,000 residents cast their ballots Tuesday evening with over 75 percent of…
The Biloxi Police Department is requesting your assistance in helping to locate a reported missing person. Family members reported to Biloxi Police on May 17, 2021 that Nathaniel W. Rich, “Nate”, was last seen on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 between…
The Inaugural Miss Aquarium Pageant is coming this summer. The pageant is a natural pageant that will help build self-esteem and confidence in young women as they become future leaders in our community. The overall winners from…
The good times are rolling in May. As The Arts, Hancock County is hosting a Mardi Gras Gala on Saturday, May 29th. Their inaugural gala is to officially kick-off The Arts 2.0 Capital Campaign and to celebrate…
The Shed BBQ and Blues Joint from Ocean Springs returns home from a week at the worldwide Memphis in May Barbeque competition. As the 16th year competing in the world-wide championship, the Shed traveled to Memphis and…
Congressman Steven Palazzo introduced a bill to rename the Biloxi Post Office ‘Robert S. McKeithen Post Office Building’ to honor the fallen Biloxi officer. Officer McKeithen died in the line of duty in Biloxi on May 5th,…
Jackson County School District residents are headed to the polls today for a special election regarding a facility. News 25’s Grace Boyles has more.
Harrison County Fire Rescue and the Coroner’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a victim of a fatal car crash that caught fire last Friday. The truck is believed to be a Chevrolet Silverado…
Pascagoula police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a motel earlier this morning. Police Chief Matt Chapman said in a press release that officers responded to a call about shots fired at the Payless Motel around…
The Central Bible Church is reopening their Clothesline for those in need. The Clothesline provides clothes to everyone and even carries professional attire. They hope they can help those needing clothes for job interviews and they even…
WXXV-TV has been chosen as finalists in Best News Anchor, Best Weather Anchor and Best Sports Anchor for the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Excellence in Broadcasting Awards. News, Weather and Sports! Taylor Rubach- Best News Anchor Rob Knight-Best Weather Anchor…
This year’s tax filing deadline has come and gone and now local tax experts on the Coast are reflecting on a season impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. At Sue Richardson Accounting in Gulfport, they say the days…
Last Friday, the Mississippi Supreme Court overturned a medical marijuana initiative that voters approved in November. In their ruling, justices said the process for Initiative 65 was outdated. Therefore, Initiative 65 should have never been on the…
The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will finish the stop on the Coast with a parade through Ocean Springs, the city's mayor said. Mitchell Distributing, which handles Budweiser among its distribution product lines, announced on May 11 that the draft horse team…
Pascagoula Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a motel on Tuesday morning. Police Chief Matt Chapman said in a press release that officers responded to a call about shots fired at the Payless Motel about 11:40 a.m. When…
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has announced the opening of red snapper season for private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels will be 12:01 a.m. May 28, 2021, with an anticipated mid-season closure date of July 5, 2021, at…
For the first time since the landmark decision of Roe V. Wade, in which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the decision to terminate a pregnancy in the first trimester falls under a woman's right to privacy, the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Gulfport Police have located the person believed to be responsible for a shooting last week. On Thursday, May 13, 2021, officers with the Gulfport Police Department responded to an area hospital after receiving a call about…
Congressman Steven Palazzo introduced a bill that would designate the United States Post Office at 135 Main Street in Biloxi as the “Robert S. McKeithen Post Office Building.” McKeithen died May 5, 2019, when he was shot while standing beside…
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Some Mississippi lawmakers say they want Gov. Tate Reeves to call them back to the Capitol for a special session to revive the state’s initiative process. Others want a chance to quickly revive discussion of a medical…
A Harrison County homeowner caught a man allegedly trying to steal a car part and held him for deputies. Sheriff Troy Peterson said John Thomas Cearley, 50, of Long Beach, was charged with one count of possession of burglary tools…
The 43rd Annual Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival, scheduled for Nov. 6-7 in downtown Ocean Springs, is accepting online applications for consideration to the fall festival. Applications and all required information for the largest fine arts festival in the…
A man arguing with his father is now in jail after he allegedly pulled a handgun and fired into the vehicle where his father was. Harrison County Sheriff Troy Peterson said in a press release that Kelsey Munell II, 40,…
Come join The Arts, Hancock County for our inaugural Gala to officially kick-off The Arts 2.0 Capital Campaign and to celebrate our new community Arts Center. The Gala’s theme is “Mardi Gras in May” and will be held 7 p.m.…