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State of the Coast Symposium at Beau Rivage
South Mississippi businesses and political leaders gathered Wednesday morning at the Beau Rivage for the State of the Coast Symposium. The topic of conversation was focused on the…
Gulfport man arrested on felony charge of arson
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 54-year-old Alcide Joseph Toups of Gulfport for one felony charge of Arson. According to Sheriff Matt Haley, Harrison County Fire Service and Deputies responded to the 11000 block…
Resident in Sugar Mill Apartment fire has died
A resident of Sugar Mill Apartments who was injured in a fire Tuesday has died. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley confirmed that the resident did die as a…
New Moss Point fire chief sworn in
The City of Moss Point has a new fire chief. Jason Davis was sworn in in front of family and friends at Tuesday’s Board of Alderman meeting. Davis has…
Ocean Springs man pleads guilty in 2020 DUI case that killed one, injured another
An Ocean Springs man will spend 20 years behind bars after killing one man and injuring another in a 2020 drunk driving case. 33-year-old Ernesto Antonio Rodriguez pleaded guilty Tuesday to aggravated DUI causing death, aggravated DUI causing injury and…
Biloxi man charged with capital rape of minor
A Biloxi man has been charged with capital rape in Gulfport. Gulfport Police say 25-year-old Decruis Furre Tatum was arrested Monday on the charge after an investigation into a report came in regarding the sexual assault of a minor. He…
One critically injured in Gulfport apartment fire
One resident at a Gulfport apartment complex was critically injured in a morning fire. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley said a call came in about 10:24 a.m. that a unit at Sugar Mill Apartments on Mill Road was on fire.…
Victim in fatal motorcycle accident identified as Biloxi High senior
We’re learning more about the identity of the victim from a motorcycle crash that happened on Sunday, May 12th on Sunkist Country Club Road in Biloxi.…
Victim identified after multi-vehicle crash in Jackson County
On Monday, May 20, 2024, at approximately 6 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Interstate 10 in Jackson County. A 2016 Western Star semi-truck driven by 53-year-old Paul Fredrick Wilson of Saint Hedwig, TX, traveled…
Firefighters work together to rescue colleague from fire engine wreckage
A Wiggins firefighter was put into a scary situation over the weekend while traveling on Highway 26 heading towards an accident to offer assistance. Well, she didn't…
All clear given to end lockdown at D'Iberville High School
News 25 can confirm that law enforcement agencies are working an incident at D'Iberville High School. D'Iberville Police Chief Shannon Nobles said the school did receive a threat by phone. "It was a very complex threat, which some of the…
Pass Christian celebrates 46th annual Blessing of the Fleet
Many gathered for the celebratory start of shrimp season and the 46th annual Blessing of the Fleet in Pass Christian over the weekend. “Hopefully we can get…
Arrest made in Friday afternoon shooting in Gulfport
Gulfport Police have made an arrest in connection with a shooting death last week. Police said 32-year-old Chaz Joshua-Dixon Farrell was arrested Saturday and charged with murder. He was taken to the Harrison County jail. Bond is set at $1…
Wiggins Fire truck involved in accident while responding to a different accident
According to the Wiggins Fire Department, early Sunday morning, a Wiggins Fire Department truck was involved in an accident while responding to another vehicle accident. The engine rolled and even trapped one of the firefighters underneath it. The firefighter was…
City of Gulfport scheduling smoke test for areas surrounding 34th Avenue
(Gulfport, MS) - The City of Gulfport is scheduled to conduct a ‘Smoke Test’ on the sewer lines in the surrounding areas from 34th Avenue spanning west to Wisteria Street, and from Sabine Street spanning north to Amazon Street. The ‘Smoke…
USM Army and Air Force ROTC programs host Commissioning Ceremonies
Ten Army and three Air Force University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets were commissioned as Second Lieutenants this past weekend. The Commissioning Ceremony marks the beginning of the cadet’s career, as they move on to…
75.7% of third graders pass state reading assessment on first attempt in 2024
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education is announcing that 75.7% of 31,787 third graders passed the initial administration of the third-grade reading assessment given this spring for the 2023-24 school year. The percentage is nearly the same as…
Announcing Ocean Springs 2024 best food and wine awards
(Ocean Springs, MS) – Taste of Ocean Springs Food & Wine Festival organizers and its partners are pleased to recognize the 2024 best of the best food and wine awards. More than 400 foodies attended this year’s Taste of Ocean…
Hancock Chamber announces Small Business Grant recipients and Regan Kane as the 2024 Jody Compretta Person of Passion, names Mary M. Perkins board member Emeritus
Hancock Co., Miss. - May 16, 2024 - The Hancock Chamber of Commerce held its annual Midyear Meeting, known as "Business Over Brunch," on Thursday, May 16th, at Hollywood Casino - Gulf Coast. Set over a gorgeous champagne brunch and…
Family files lawsuit after teen's suicide in Harrison County Jail
The family of the young girl who committed suicide at the Harrison County Adult Detention Center has announced that they are forming a lawsuit against the…
Coast Electric hosts blood drives
Coast Electric teamed up with the American Red Cross Thursday for a blood drive. The blood drive took place at the Coast Electric building in the Kiln. Donors filed in to…
Mississippi Highway Patrol Class 68 graduates
Another type of graduation took place up in Jackson today. Mississippi Highway Patrol Cadet Class 68 went through 18 weeks of training before taking the oath this morning. Speakers at…
The Shed eager to win the "Triple Crown" of barbeque after international win
The Shed Barbeque and Blues Joint competed May 15-18 in the world-renowned "Memphis in May" barbeque championships. Now, the team at The Shed…
Biloxi man charged with embezzling from employer
A Biloxi man has been charged with embezzling funds from Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor. Biloxi Police on Wednesday arrested 49-year-old Michael Parker Baronich. He was charged with embezzlement. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set…
Celebrating The Shed’s championship
The Shed Barbecue and Blues Joint took home the crown in the 2024 Memphis in May contest! This is the third time they have won this title, winning in 2015 and 2018.…
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.…
Gulfport School District Summer Meal Program
The Gulfport School District has announced their summer meals program. The locations are: Gulfport High School: Breakfast 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Lunch 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Gulfport Central…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Coast Electric in Kiln for the Red Cross Blood Drive
Coast Electric has hosted a Red Cross Blood Drive from 7:30AM to 12:30PM Thursday. Every unit collected at the blood drive can help save up to three lives! WXXV News 25's…
Three charged with stealing wire that disrupted AT&T service
Three people have been charged with stealing wire from AT&T, which caused a service outage across the Coast on Sunday. Biloxi Police responded to John Lee Road about 10:31 a.m. Sunday to meet with AT&T personnel about the theft of…
Mississippi’s 2024 recreational red snapper season opens Friday
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Private recreational anglers and for-hire vessels get their chance at red snapper beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday when the 2024 season opens in Mississippi, state regulators said Tuesday. Anglers landing in Mississippi may harvest two red…
Suspect in officer-involved shooting in Gulfport dies
The suspect shot in Gulfport during a narcotics stop has died, Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer confirmed. Switzer said 22-year-old George Jones III was taken to the Singing River…
Ocean Springs Fire Department reveals Greyhound truck
The Ocean Springs Fire Department has two new fire trucks in its fleet, including one with a very cool color scheme! It isn't the usual red you might expect,…
Mississippi Aquarium hosting turtle release on May 23
Mississippi Aquarium is set to host its next turtle release in celebration of National Turtle Day. That release begins at 4 PM Thursday afternoon on the beach in…
Job seekers attend the WXXV Job Fair in Biloxi
Job seekers filed through the Biloxi Civic Center all day for the WXXV Job Fair. We here at WXXV partnered with more than 20 companies to help…
State of the Coast Symposium at Beau Rivage
South Mississippi businesses and political leaders gathered Wednesday morning at the Beau Rivage for the State of the Coast Symposium. The topic of conversation was focused on the…
Gulfport man arrested on felony charge of arson
On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 54-year-old Alcide Joseph Toups of Gulfport for one felony charge of Arson. According to Sheriff Matt Haley, Harrison County Fire Service and Deputies responded to the 11000 block…
GivHer Circle grant presentation by Gulf Coast Community Foundation
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation awarded grant money from the GivHer Circle grant program. The recipient of this year’s grant is Elijah’s Closet, a nonprofit that provides…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier jr. LIVE at WXXV Job Fair
We know that hiring the right people is the key to success and we’re looking for individuals who share a passion for excellence. News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr.…