Community asked to come out for the Star-Spangled Cleanup
South Mississippi (WXXV)- One organization is working up clean up Mississippi beaches after the Fourth of July. The Star-Spangled Cleanup will be happening on Saturday, July 5th -…
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Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards grants to animal-welfare agencies
South Mississippi (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is awarding six animal-welfare agencies $150,000 in grants to support FIXED For Life. That is a no-cost spay and neuter program…
Waveland shares update to the Marriott Hotel
WAVELAND, Miss (WXXV)- Construction is officially underway on Waveland’s first hotel in more than 20 years, and it's going vertical. The $16 million dual-brand Marriot Hotel, featuring Fairfield and…
Mississippi Estuary Program opening applications for middle school teachers
Mississippi Gulf Coast (WXXV)- The Mississippi Sound Estuary Program is opening applications for middle school teachers. The eligibility is for 5th - 8th grade teachers in Jackson, Harrison, or Hancock County. Those selected will be given the chance to plant…
Celebrating the arts at ‘Arts Alive!’ showcase in Hancock County
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual arts event in the Bay wrapped up on Sunday. “Arts Alive!” is all about celebrating Hancock County’s vibrant arts…
One dead after crash on I-10 in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Louisiana man is dead after a fatal crash on I-10 in Hancock County. On Wednesday, March 19th at 3:30 a.m., Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to the crash. A 2008 Toyota Camry was traveling east on Interstate…
Man wanted in connection with shooting two people in Hancock County found dead
A man wanted in connection with the shooting of two people at a home in northern Hancock County last Friday has apparently died by suicide. Hancock County Sheriff's investigators issued warrants for 40-year-old Matthew Cory Rayborn on aggravated assault and…
Hancock County investigating domestic shooting incident
Hancock County Sheriff's Office is investigating a domestic disturbance after a two people were found with gunshot wounds at a residence in the county on Friday evening. Deputies were sent to the 24000 block of Road 347 about 5:04 p.m.…
Carriere man charged with murder in shooting in Bay St. Louis
A Carriere man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a Bay St. Louis man on Sunday morning. Bay Police Chief Alvin Kingston said Brendon Potts has been charged and is in the Hancock County jail. Bond…
Four charged with stealing copper from utility company
Three people are in jail, charged with stealing copper from AT&T. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 35-year-old Justin Hoda of Gulfport, 24-year-old Olympia Elchos and 63-year-old Freda Elchos, both of the Kiln and Kiley Shiyou, no age given, are…
Two Hancock County men charged with trying to bribe witness in stalking case
Two Hancock County men have been charged with trying to pay off a victim to drop his charges against Alan Moran. 23-year-old Jeremy Billings of Diamondhead and 23-year-old Ian Schexnayder of Bay St. Louis are charged with bribing a witness.…
Traffic Reminder: Exit 16 ramp closure in Hancock County
A traffic reminder now for drivers in Hancock County. Exit 16 in Diamondhead closed earlier this morning as work is done to transform the ramp from one…
Hancock County sheriff warns of 'federal warrant' scam
The Hancock County Sheriff's Office is warning residents not to fall for the latest scam making its way around the county. Scammers are contacting citizens, saying they have a federal warrant for their arrest. The scammers even go so far…
Road work projects impacting traffic in Harrison and Hancock counties
Road work in Harrison and Hancock counties is impacting commuters and businesses in the area. Coming off Interstate 10 at Diamondhead, you’re met by construction, cones,…
WXXV News 25's sports team gives an preview of tonight's High School Football matchups
WXXV News 25's Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is in Hancock County and WXXV News 25's Ansley Brent is in D'Iberville ahead of the Friday Night Football matchups.
Everett Ganier Jr. takes the coast on a haunted boat tour
Halloween is just around the corner, one unique boat tour gives those daring to set sail a big scare! Disturbing legends were told as Everett Ganier Jr.…
Remembering the lost towns of Hancock County
When Stennis Space Center was brought to Hancock County in 1961, with it came the need for a large buffer zone. As a result, the towns of Santa Rosa, Westonia,…
Hancock High hosts career fair for students
Students at Hancock High School are learning more about the career paths they can take as they enter college or choose a vocation after high school. WXXV News 25's Everett…
Bystander shot Sunday night during fight at Lakeshore bar
Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Hancock County bar on Sunday night. Hancock County deputies were called to Harold & Lillians Bar on Forest Avenue in Lakeshore about 10:14 p.m. about a shooting. A…
Multiple agencies respond to jet ski crash near Pass Christian
Multiple agencies were involved in a water rescue after two jet skis collided in the Bay of St. Louis on Friday. The call went out about midday. Department of Marine Resources confirmed the incident, saying one person had an arm…
Hancock County EMA prepping for Francine
Lower Hancock County is frequently subject to flooding during any major weather event. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. was in the Kiln today and has an update on…
Hancock County EMA issues voluntary evacuation for low lying areas
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency, in coordination with the Hancock County Board of Supervisors, and cities of Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, and Waveland have issued a voluntary evacuation. The voluntary evacuation begins September 10th at 7 p.m. This is…
Hancock County Library distributing pickle ball sets with library card
Are you interested in the ever-growing game of pickle ball? Hancock County Library has a system in place now to help anyone try their hand…
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus on the coast
Mosquitoes across the coast are testing positive for West Nile Virus. The numbers are from the Mississippi Department of Health's report from August 28th. Harrison County is seeing 56 positive mosquito samples in addition to one positive blood donor. Jackson…