One year since passing of Deputy Malone in the line of duty

Saturday marked one year since George County Deputy Jeremy Malone died in the line of duty. He was killed on January 4th, 2024 during a traffic stop. Deputy Malone’s funeral took place on January 2th of last year in Agricola.  Law enforcement agencies from as far as New York came to support his family and fellow officers. Categories: Featured, Local…

Medical Minute with AlphaCare Urgent Care

Cold, Flu and Covid Season Tips

Dr. George Loukatos with AlphaCare Urgent Care has the tips you need to weather this early cold/flu/Covid season in this local edition of WXXV’s Medical Minute. Categories: Health Tags: Cold, covid, flu, loukatos, Medical Minute

New Music Monday: January 6th, 2025

The first New Music Monday in 2025 is out and look closely for the movie reference, a little pop culture in this week’s New Music Monday! WXXV Entertainment Reporter Brent Evans has the latest. Categories: Entertainment Tags: entertainment, new music monday

Gulfport man wanted for aggravated assault

On Sunday, the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 2500 block of Halsel Street regarding a shooting complaint. During the investigation, witnesses reported that Avante Jaquan Kirk arrived at the Gulfport residence and engaged in a verbal argument, which escalated into Kirk brandishing a firearm, discharging it, and striking a resident. He then fled the scene in a white 2020…

01/06 Ryan’s “Drastic Changes” Monday Morning Forecast

Drastic changes are moving in after last night/this morning's cold front moved through.

Drastic changes to the weather pattern we enjoyed over the weekend are moving in on the backside of the coldest front of the season so far. The front didn’t bring much in the way of thunderstorms or much rain, but the Arctic air on the backside already has temperatures falling. We started the morning in the low 50s (just after…

19-Year-Old Moss Point Native Running for Ward 3 Alderman

19-year-old Jaylon Johnson announced his candidacy for Ward 3 alderman on January 2nd at the Moss Point city hall. Jaylon was born and raised in Moss Point and as a lifelong resident he hopes to be a voice for the often overlooked Moss Point community. Even with his young Jaylon has spent his whole life preparing for this moment.Among other…

1/3 – Sam Parker’s “Eyes on Sunday Night” Friday Night Forecast

Severe weather threat increases in the south before the arctic blast. A weaker cold front passed through earlier this afternoon changing wind directions and will cool down Saturday slightly. Enjoy Saturday with highs in the lower 60s but staying mostly cloudy. There is a small chance for rainfall Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Sunday will warm up in to…

Biloxi Police ensures safety precautions for Mardi Gras festivities

Mardi Gras festivities across the Gulf Coast are approaching! A full list of parades and activities is available on our website at WXXV25.com  With the 12th annual night celebration coming on Sunday, Biloxi Police Department is ensuring the safety of all participants.  WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter spoke with Biloxi police chief to talk about safety precautions.  Mardi Gras parades in…

Volunteers needed to pick up wreaths at Biloxi National Cemetery

The Biloxi National Cemetery is asking for volunteers to help remove wreaths placed in December. Volunteers are asked to help pick up wreaths on January 4th. The session starts at 8 Saturday morning. A total of 30,000 wreaths are placed on graves to celebrate the Christmas season. All are asked to bring friends, family, and neighbors to help out. Categories:…

Congressman Mike Ezell sworn in for second term

Congressman Mike Ezell was sworn in after his re-election to the House. Ezell defeated Democratic opponent Craig Raybon for a second term. Ezell was the Jackson County sheriff before leaving for Washington in 2022. Categories: Local News, News Tags: congress, mike ezell, politics

Senator Wicker sworn in for third term

Senator Roger Wicker has been sworn in for his third term. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the capitol earlier today as the 119th Congress began. Vice President Kamala Harris administered the swearing-in ceremony. Senator Wicker says he is proud to serve the Magnolia state in this capacity, with it being the greatest honor of his life. Wicker defeated Democratic…

Update on apartment explosion in Gulfport

More details have come out in the investigation into the apartment explosion in Gulfport on New Year’s Eve. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley tell us that the conditions of the three victims are improving and one of the victims has been upgraded to stable condition. As for the possible cause of the blast at the Evergreen Apartments? Kelley says it…

Air Force Reserve Recruiters in studio

Sgt. Larissa Hampton and Master Sgt. Ulysses Grant with the Air Force Reserve are in studio to speak with WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen. For more information, visit airforce.com.

01/03 Ryan’s “Rollercoaster” Friday Morning Forecast

We're used to a temperature rollercoaster here in South MS, but these next few days are going to see a wild swing.

The South Mississippi temperature rollercoaster has been on full display over the last few days, and it’ll continue through the weekend as well! This afternoon will be the warmest since we began 2025 on Wednesday, with a high near 65 and mostly sunny skies, but we’re heading back into a short-lived cooldown. A very short-lived cooldown in fact, since we’ll…

Notre Dame defeats Georgia in the Allstate Sugar Bowl 23-10 to advance to the CFB Playoff semifinal

Just like that the quarterfinal matchups in the College Football Playoffs have officially come to a close. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish, led by head coach Marcus Freeman and quarterback Riley Leonard defeat the Georgia Bulldogs 23-10 in the Allstate Sugar Bowl. The Fighting Irish are advancing to the semifinals of the College Football Playoffs after a dominating performance in…

Sonya Williams-Barnes qualifies as mayoral candidate for Gulfport

Qualifying has begun for municipal elections in South Mississippi. Former State Representative Sonya Williams-Barnes officially qualified to run for mayor of Gulfport at City Hall on Thursday afternoon. Incumbent mayor Billy Hewes is retiring after three terms in the role. Williams-Barnes spoke to WXXV on the biggest issues she plans on tackling if elected, specifically, homelessness and gun violence are…

Pre-legislative town hall held in Gulfport ahead of state legislative sessions

On Thursday evening, District 119 Representative Jeffrey Hulum III, held a pre-legislative session town hall at the family enrichment center in Gulfport. Hulum talked with constituents about several topics concerning Gulfport and the rest of the state that will be discussed at the upcoming legislative session in Jackson, including Medicaid expansion, teacher pay increases, and the fentanyl crisis. Nacole James,…

Apartment fire in Long Beach

A fire broke out at Hampton House apartment complex in Long Beach. Residents say it started on a balcony of one of the units and quickly spread.  The fire impacted all units in the building. William, the resident of the apartment where the fire began, shared that he, his wife, their son, two dogs, and two cats were inside when…

Fans gather at the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans

The Sugar Bowl was delayed Wednesday after the terror attack in New Orleans. The game kicked off at 3 this afternoon. WXXV News 25 Sports Director Jevan McCoskey spoke with fans on the last 24 hours and the game itself. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: sports, sugar bowl