March for police accountability taking place in Gulfport
Community members are marching in Gulfport to demand police accountability in the country. News 25’s Grant Chighizola has more.
Second man pleads in guilty in 2016 killing at Hattiesburg restaurant
A second man has pleaded guilty today for his role in a 2016 shooting at Mugshots in Hattiesburg. Twenty-eight year-old Demethius Dixon, also known as ‘Deezy,’ of Louisiana pled guilty today for carrying and using a firearm during a drug…
Mask mandate continues in Biloxi City buildings
Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday relaxed the statewide mask mandate, but face masks will continue to be required inside municipal buildings in Biloxi to help stem the spread of the coronavirus, Mayor Andrew "FoFo" Gilich announced today. "We're going to…
‘Real Men Wear Pink’ kick-off for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is time for the real men who wear pink to step up and raise money for a great cause. Ambassadors join in the fight against breast cancer and look to raise funds…
Singing River Health System completes acquisition of Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Singing River Health System has completed the acquisition of Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport from HCA Healthcare. Garden Park will now be known as Singing River Gulfport. This facility will be an integral part of…
Garden Park transitions to Singing River Gulfport
Singing River Health System has completed the acquisition of Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport from HCA Healthcare. Garden Park will now be known as Singing River Gulfport. This facility will be an integral part of the Strategic Partnership between…
St. Joseph Hospice hosting shrimp boil to help Hurricane Sally victims
The St. Joseph Hospice in Gulfport will host a shrimp boil this Friday for Hurricane Sally victims. To help the victims in Alabama impacted by Hurricane Sally, the staff of St. Joseph Hospice put together a shrimp boil to fund…
Local store ‘Sweet Belongings’ benefits human trafficking victims
Local shoppers are now able to find secondhand items for a bargain while supporting the fight against human trafficking at the same time. It’s not hard to find something unique at Sweet Belongings in D’Iberville. What really makes the secondhand…
Anti-Violent Crime Initiative Project Eject launches in Gulfport
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi announced a new collaboration with the City of Gulfport today to combat and deter violent crime. Local and federal law enforcement leaders are teaming up to ‘eject’ violent crime from the…
Singing River Mall to be redeveloped into town center in Gautier
The collapse of malls throughout the country is evident, even close to home. It’s been nearly seven years since the shutdown of the old Singing River Mall in Gautier, but now the city is ready to turn the lot and…
New community space coming to Howard Avenue in Biloxi
If you happen to pass by the corner of G.E. Ohr Street and Howard Avenue in Biloxi you may notice some art pieces and construction going on. This is a project in the works for the community on behalf of…
Gulfport city employees receive raise
As if we weren’t already looking forward to the end of 2020, Gulfport’s budget for the coming fiscal year has city employees ready to see the first of November. Every year towards the end of September, the Gulfport City Council…
Positive COVID cases in Jackson County School District down 37 percent
The Jackson County School District is reporting that positive cases in students are down nearly 37 percent. JCSD Superintendent John Strycker gave an update on the current cases in the school district, announcing that from August to September student positive…
Hope Academy student taken into custody after Gulfport police find knife and gun in backpack
A fifth grade student at Hope Academy was taken into custody Monday after a gun and knife was discovered in the student’s backpack. Reportedly, the student told classmates that he had a gun and the students then reported it to…
Hancock High students to remain at home to quarantine
Students of Hancock High School received notice today that the entire student body will remain home to quarantine. On Wednesdays, all students in the district distance learn. Today, the district learned of additional positive cases among the student body, a…
What to expect in Ocean Springs for Cruisin’ the Coast
Cruisin’ the Coast is starting Sunday and the City of Ocean Springs is revving up in anticipation for the celebration. They’ll have cool cars, live music, and tasty food available October 8th through the 10th. The celebration will move forward…
Peter Anderson Arts Festival collector’s shirts for sale
There’s an event in Ocean Springs this November that might draw in your attention. The Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival is scheduled for November 7th and 8th. This festival is sponsored by Blue Moon and is the largest arts…
Two dead in single car accident in Jackson County
Early this morning, state troopers responded to a single vehicle wreck around 2:10 a.m. Two people died in the accident. The wreck was in Jackson County on I-10 east near mile marker 60 when a Nissan pick-up truck traveled off…
2 dead, 3 injured in car accident in Jackson County early Wednesday
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Two people are dead following a car accident in Jackson County early Wednesday, according to the Mississippi Highway Patrol. State Troopers say they responded to a single-vehicle accident in the early morning hours of Wednesday,…
Storywalks now open at select libraries in the Jackson George Regional Library System
Looking for a good socially distanced and educational activity to do with your kids? Select libraries in Jackson and George counties are now offering the public an opportunity to take part in Storywalks. Story time is no longer constrained to…
Reacting to medical marijuana ballot measures
While the presidential election and state flag referendum highlight the ballot in Mississippi this year, voters will also decide on whether to vote for or against medical marijuana measures as well. Mississippians have decisions to make this fall regarding the…
Spooktacular bargains at Goodwill for Halloween
Almost one month ago, the largest Goodwill in South Mississippi had its ribbon cutting ceremony. Now, they are preparing our community for Halloween by having many Spooktacular bargains. Every one of Goodwill’s stores on the Coast will have costumes available…
Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum opening in Gulfport
After a long awaited process, the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum will have a soft opening this Saturday. The museum will have a ribbon cutting around 10 a.m. and be open to the public for the first time. Volunteers and staff…
Virtual college fairs helping students explore college during COVID-19
The Mississippi Association of College Registrars and Admissions Offices and ‘Get2College’ are now hosting virtual college fairs. ‘Get2College’ is a free college planning center for students in Mississippi and they are partnered with the Mississippi Association of College Registrars and…