Picayune hosting BugFest 2024 this weekend
Barb Medlock comes to WXXV News 25 to discuss BugFest 2024 happening at the Crosby Arboretum. BugFest 2024 is happening this weekend, with a photo contest available for guests to take…
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Driver Service Bureau offices closing due to storm
The Drivers Service Bureaus in South Mississippi are closed September 11th. The areas affected include Biloxi, Picayune, Gautier, Kiln, and the Gulfport Airport office. So far the closures only cover Wednesday, but those dates could change depending on the weather.
Finishing touches come to the Picayune Rouses
Rouses Markets is making Picayune their next home! The finishing touches of the new Rouses off Highway 43 are being done right now. Rouses leaders say the doors…
2024 Bugfest hosting photo competition
The 2024 Bugfest in Picayune is hosting a photo competition! The contest is open to all ages with entries being accepted until September 14th. The link to register and send in your photos can be found by clicking HERE. …
Suspect out on bond in theft case arrested in theft of ATV, dirt bike
Picayune Police have made an arrest in the investigation into a stolen ATV and a stolen dirt bike. Burl Richardson, 35, was charged with two counts of grand larceny. He was taken to the Pearl River County jail. Picayune Police…
Picayune woman charged in man's stabbing death
A Picayune woman is charged with murder in the stabbing death of a man she was in a relationship with. Picayune Police say officers were sent to a home on East Canal on May 17 in reference to someone bleeding.…
Two die in crash on Highway 11 in Pearl River County
Two people died Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 11 in Pearl River County. MHP spokesman Cal Robertson said troopers responded about 12:30 p.m. to a crash involving two vehicles. A 2014 Honda driven by 57-year-old Lisa Stockstill…
Community Fair coming to Picayune in April
A community health fair will be held next month in Picayune. From 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on April 5, the health fair will host guest speakers who will talk about health disparities. The event is happening at The Mary…
Picayune PD requesting information in 2019 shooting death
Picayune Police Department is requesting information relating to a fatal shooting of a Picayune man in New Orleans. Picayune PD posted details on their Facebook page. Irvin Richardson, Jr. a resident of Picayune, MS was killed on February 16, 2019,…
Picayune Police launch three pursuits into Louisiana in 48 hours
Picayune Police Department had a busy 48 hours, running down three suspects who led officers on pursuits out of their jurisdiction and into Louisiana. At 5:37 a.m. on Monday, officers were asked to help Pearl River County Sheriff's Office with…
Krewe of Pearl parade rolls through Downtown Picayune
Carnival season is in full swing on the Coast as the Krewe of the Pearl Parade took place in Downtown Picayune Saturday. In Picayune this weekend, they were…
Gautier and Picayune high school baseball coaches eager to start season
We are less than a calendar month away from opening day at ball fields throughout the Mississippi Coast. Last season Picayune baseball finished 17-15, 1st in district play, and…
Amarion Tyson makes his college decision
Picayune's own, Amarion Tyson announced on X that he will continue his academic and football career at Pearl River. Tyson helped Picayune toa 10-3 record his senior season while earning himself the opportunity…
Picayune residents celebrate MLK day with community celebration
We all know Martin Luther King Jr.’s most well-known line, “I have a dream.” The community in Picayune paid tribute to the activist today by hosting a celebration for…
Celebrate Cities: Picayune
WXXV Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight is joined by Grant Chighizola as we continue our Celebrate Cities Series in Picayune. They were both live in Picayune all morning. In this series, we will be highlighting cities all across the Gulf Coast.…
MHP releases New Year's holiday travel numbers
The Mississippi Highway Patrol New Year's holiday travel period ended January 1st at midnight, beginning on December 30th at 6 in the morning. Over the enforcement period, 77 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence and 119 wrecks were…
Picayune stars shine bright on national signing day
Picayune high school is no stranger to national signing day - having multiple players in the past sign to play Power 5 football. On Wednesday that tradition continued. 5-star Jamonta Waller signed to…
Veterans Day Parade rolls tonight in Picayune
Happening tonight, Picayune is set to honor our nation’s veterans ahead of this weekend’s official Veterans Day recognition across the country. The Picayune Veteran’s Day Parade begins at 6…
Ocean Springs makes statement with 31-21 triumph at Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) -- After coming back from a 21-point deficit in Week 4, The Maroon Tide didn't have the same comeback juice in Week 5 against…
Picayune scores 28 unanswered in 28-21 comeback win at Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Picayune found itself trailing 21-0 in the second quarter, but then proceeded to score 28 unanswered points to stun Gulfport on homecoming.…
Friendship Park turf project begins in Picayune
Picayune leaders have broken ground on a new project at Friendship Park. New artificial turn infields are now being installed at the baseball fields at the park. Funding for…
Picayune dominant in 42-7 bounce back win at D'Iberville
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- After having its 27-game winning streak snapped by Catholic-B.R. in Week 2, Picayune bounced back in a big way in Week 3 with…
Hancock County man arrested for making terroristic threats
On September 6, Picayune Police became aware of a social media post made to Facebook by Dustin Taylor of Hancock County. Taylor made direct threats to the Picayune School District in which he stated he intended to destroy a school.…
Picayune Police nab commercial, auto burglary suspect
A man accused of breaking into multiple businesses and stealing a vehicle is behind bars. Police say 19-year-old Terry L. Fowler has been charged with two counts of commercial burglary and motor vehicle theft. On Monday about 4:27 a.m., officers…