WXXV 25 visits with First Lady Elee Reeves
On Tuesday, WXXV News 25 took a trip to the Governor's Mansion in Jackson to visit First Lady Elee Reeves and tour the historic mansion. Reeves was born in Tylertown, MS,…
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Mother of teen killed at The Scratch Kitchen files wrongful death lawsuit
The mother of a man who was shot and killed at The Scratch Kitchen in Ocean Springs has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit. Kimberly Harmon, the mother of Chayse Harmon, filed the lawsuit on August 2, 2024, alleging the…
WXXV Exclusive: Visiting First Lady Elee Reeves
Some members of the WXXV News 25 crew had an exciting day visiting the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson and sitting down with First Lady Elee Reeves. Tune into WXXV…
Hattiesburg Police investigating dead body found near elementary school
Hattiesburg Police are investigating a dead body found near Thames Elementary School in Hattiesburg this morning. Police said on their social media that officers were called about 7:20 a.m. Tuesday to check a report of a body is found near…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Olive Branch
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is leading an investigation of an officer-involved shooting with the Olive Branch Police Department that happened Monday morning. MBI was notified about 9:50 a.m. Officers with the Olive Branch SWAT Team were trying to serve…
Gulfport Police seeking information on early Monday shooting
Gulfport Police are asking the public's help for information about a shooting that injured a minor early Monday morning. Officers responded to a possible shooting about 12:04 a.m. Monday near Indiana Avenue and Jackson Street. When they arrived, officers found…
Biloxi man faces multiple sex crime charges against minor
A Biloxi man has been arrested for the second time in a week on sex crime charges involving a minor. Biloxi Police say 40-year-old Aaron Costa was arrested September 6 on a touching a child for lustful purposes. The charge…
Woman charged with targeting officer with false 911 call
A Gulfport woman has been charged with making a false call to 911. Gulfport Police said 41-year-old Angela Shavers was arrested Wednesday and charged with abuse of Emergency 911. She was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set…
Hurricane Francine makes landfall in Louisiana
MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Hurricane Francine barreled toward Louisiana on Wednesday strengthening to a Category 2 storm that could bring deadly storm surge, widespread flooding and destructive winds on the northern U.S. Gulf Coast. Francine was expected to make…
Two men charged in the August shooting death of Moss Point man
Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the August 6 shooting death of a Moss Point man. Moss Point Police Chief Brandon Ashley said 30-year-old Ronald Polk Jr., of Moss Point and 24-year-old Lorenzo Patterson Jr., of…
Reminder: Extras needed for movie filming in South Mississippi this week.
Deep down, we all want to be a movie star! This week, you have your chance to get your start on the silver screen. The movie 'Come With Me' is…
Mississippi House panel starts study that could lead to tax cuts
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers could consider a comprehensive proposal next year to make the state’s tax system fairer and more efficient, a state House leader said Wednesday. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Trey Lamar said…
Saucier man nabs record gator on Pascagoula River
A Saucier man went almost down to the wire before hauling in a record catch during the state's alligator season. The season closes today in public waters and September 23 on private land. Jason Ullendorf was hunting on the Pascagoula…
Woman charged with fleeing Gulfport Police, dragging officer in process
A woman who was wanted on outstanding misdemeanor warrants in Gulfport fled from officers and allegedly dragged one officer with her vehicle. Gulfport Police on Thursday charged 39-year-old Daronda Jackson with aggravated…
Biloxi buys Ohr-O'Keefe Museum, leases property to management company
The City of Biloxi has bought the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art and entered into a lease agreement on the property for management. The city council voted unanimously Tuesday night to buy the property for $1 and then leased the property…
Harrison County battles house fire Saturday night
Harrison County Fire Rescue and two other departments battled an house fire on Saturday night. Gulfport Fire Department and CRTC also responded in Harrison County. The house was fully involved when units arrived. No one was home at the time…
Four arrested after shooting at Gulfport airbnb
Gulfport Police have made arrests after responding to a report of a shooting at an air B&B early Saturday morning. Police have arrested four suspects: Tedric Antonio Owens, 35, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, one count…
Moss Point man to serve 40 years for killing man when he was 15
A Moss Point man will spend 40 years in prison for a murder he committed when he was 15. Judge Calvin Taylor sentenced 18-year-old Korey Monroe on Thursday for the January 18, 2021 murder of 18-year-old Caleb Lett. He must…
Suspect in weekend armed robbery in Jackson County is in custody
A suspect in an armed robbery is in custody in Jackson County. Jackson County jail docket shows 31-year-old Dakkoda Stirewalt was booked in on Monday, charged with the armed robbery of an individual of…
Pascagoula Police searching for missing teen
Pascagoula Police are asking the public's help to locate a missing runaway. 15-year-old Liam Marble was last seen in the area of Pascagoula Street on Sunday about 7 p.m. He was wearing blue jogging pants, a white shirt and black…
Former park commissioner charged with embezzlement
Today State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office arrested Megan Berry, former Caledonia Park Commission treasurer, on one count of embezzlement. Berry is accused of taking public funds that came into her possession by virtue of…
Ingalls employee dies after being hit walking to work
A mother of four who was walking to work for her shift at Ingalls Shipbuilding on Wednesday morning was hit and later died. Nakia Newsome, the mother of the victim, identified her as 28-year-old Keiaja Barnes. Barnes was taken to…
Bay St. Louis man charged in shooting death in Bayside Park
A Bay St. Louis man is in jail, charged with murder in the shooting death of another man on Thursday evening. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 38-year-old Ronald Zoerner is charged with murder. He was taken to Hancock County…
College town’s police say they don’t need help with cleanup after beer spil
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A college town in Mississippi temporarily closed a street Wednesday after a delivery truck dropped dozens of cases of beer. The spill happened in Oxford, home of the University of Mississippi. The Oxford Police Department posted photos…