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$6 million grant awarded to Port Bienville project in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced a $6 million grant to construct an intermodal facility at Port Bienville in Hancock County. The Port…
Ingalls Shipbuilding awards grants to local organizations
Ingalls Shipbuilding is awarding grants to nine local nonprofits and community-based organizations in Mississippi and Alabama. Of those grants, eight are staying in Mississippi. This is part of the…
Ocean Springs High principal appointed to National Assessment Governing Board
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs High School Principal Dr. Jacob Dykes is being appointed to a high position. U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has appointed…
Road project moving closer to construction in Gulfport
Big changes are in the works for how drivers get through Harrison County. Interconnecting Gulfport, a $54 million road project, is moving closer to construction after nearly a…
Coast Transit Authority offering alternate route during Peter Anderson Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast Transit Authority will be offering an alternate route during the Peter Anderson Festival in Ocean Springs. On November 7, Route…
Staying safe while trick-or-treating
It is Halloween and while trick-or-treating can be a lot of fun, it’s also important to keep safety in mind. Harrison County Sheriff’s Department Investigator Hanna Hendry joins us to share some…
Rain chance returns over Halloween weekend
Tonight stays mostly cloudy with temperatures settling into the mid 60s by Saturday morning, and afternoon highs near 79 degrees. There is an isolated chance of showers and thunderstorms,…
Election 2026: Independent Ty Pinkins running for Mississippi Senate
Tuesday is Election Day. When you vote in Mississippi’s Senate Race, you’ll see Independent Ty Pinkins on the ballot next to Republican Incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democratic Candidate Scott…
‘The Sleeping Dogs of Southampton’ brings Hollywood filmmaking to South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- You might not expect to find a Hollywood production right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, but that’s exactly what’s happening. Cameras…
Halloween events across South Mississippi
Halloween is Saturday, but the fun begins tonight! We’re taking a look at Halloween events taking place across the Coast today and tomorrow. Trunk or Treat at Smokin’ the Coast: October 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Point…
Coast Transit Authority bus service to end at Edgewater Mall stop
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Coast Transit Authority announced it will no longer service Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. The change will impact several bus stops in…
WXXV Viewers Choice Awards honor South Mississippi businesses and community leaders
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- WXXV’s Viewers Choice Awards took place Thursday night, recognizing the local businesses and people doing big things here in South Mississippi. The fourth annual gala…
Man arrested following sexual abuse investigation in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office says a Lucedale man has been arrested on six felony charges following a sexual abuse investigation. The sheriff’s…
Warmer overnight, with more moisture arriving on Friday
Tonight will stay partly cloudy with temperatures only dropping to the low 60s, which is a little warmer than the last several nights. Winds will remain light, becoming northeast…
Goodwill offers shoppers affordable options for Halloween
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- With Halloween just days away, the search for the perfect costume is on. Some shoppers are turning to second-hand stores to celebrate the holiday without…
Election 2026: State Rep. Jeffrey Hulum III running as democratic candidate for Congress
Tuesday is Election Day. News 25 is talking with candidates in the Fourth Congressional District Race. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott spoke to…
Woman killed in pedestrian involved accident in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A woman was killed in a pedestrian involved accident in Jackson County. According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, deputies responded to a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Jim Ramsey Road and Meadowglen…
Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86
By MARK KENNEDY Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a “Star Trek” franchise and the “X-Men” films, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following “a…
Pass Christian High students explore future opportunities at career showcase
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Pass Christian High School is helping students look beyond the classroom and into their futures. About 500 students took part in a…
Pearl River County residents to vote on expanding alcohol sales
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Residents of Pearl River County will have the chance to decide in the November 3 general election if alcohol sales…
Kicking off Heat for the Holidays contest
How would you like to win a brand-new heating and air conditioning system for your home? Geiger Heating and Air is teaming up with Day & Night Heating and…
What to know before voting in Tuesday’s general election
Election officials are reminding voters what they need to know before heading to the polls Tuesday. Mississippi voters must bring an acceptable photo ID to cast their…
Election 2026: November 3rd General Election
South Mississippians will be heading to the polls Tuesday morning. The state level races residents in South Mississippi can vote on are the U.S. Senate seat and the Fourth Congressional District seat. There are several races across coastal counties on…
Former President Bill Clinton speaks at rally in Tupelo in support of Scott Colom
TUPELO, Miss. (WXXV)- Former President Bill Clinton was in Mississippi Friday to campaign for Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom ahead of midterms. The president delivered a 40-minute…
Singing River Electric employees raise funds for breast cancer awareness
Employees at Singing River Electric are giving back to the Coast in a big way. Each October, employees raise funds in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness…
Singing River Health System recognizes nurse with Clinical Courage Award
The Singing River Health System is recognizing one of their emergency department nurses. Jacob Paulk is the latest recipient of the Clinical Courage Award. With less…
Construction resumes on boardwalk in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Construction is set to resume on the Bay St. Louis boardwalk next week. The project centers on extending the now ADA accessible boardwalk…
Gulfport Councilman hosting Ward 1 Senior Community Meeting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Councilman Kendal Buckner is inviting Ward 1 senior residents to a community meeting. This meeting is meant to share concerns, ask questions, and discuss any issues affecting them and their community. The Senior Community Meeting is…
Hancock High student recognized as 2026 Presidential Scholar
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Three Mississippi students have been named as 2026 Presidential Scholars, including one from the Coast. Bryson Soffra of Hancock High School takes that honor.…
$6 million grant awarded to Port Bienville project in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced a $6 million grant to construct an intermodal facility at Port Bienville in Hancock County. The Port…
Gulf Coast landmarks to light up teal for Alzheimer’s Awareness
Mississippi landmarks will be shining teal on November 2nd for Alzheimer’s Awareness campaign. This is an annual event where 1,750 sites worldwide shine teal to raise…
Ingalls Shipbuilding awards grants to local organizations
Ingalls Shipbuilding is awarding grants to nine local nonprofits and community-based organizations in Mississippi and Alabama. Of those grants, eight are staying in Mississippi. This is part of the…
Ocean Springs Fire Department working on boat improvements
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department took time to make improvements on their respond boat. The crew took on the project, installing non-slip decking to…
Ocean Springs High principal appointed to National Assessment Governing Board
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs High School Principal Dr. Jacob Dykes is being appointed to a high position. U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon has appointed…
Road project moving closer to construction in Gulfport
Big changes are in the works for how drivers get through Harrison County. Interconnecting Gulfport, a $54 million road project, is moving closer to construction after nearly a…
Memorial Health System participates in EMS & Trauma Symposium
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Memorial Health System team took part in the inaugural EMS and Trauma Symposium. That event took place October 12 through the 14th in…
Coast Transit Authority offering alternate route during Peter Anderson Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast Transit Authority will be offering an alternate route during the Peter Anderson Festival in Ocean Springs. On November 7, Route…
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 helps clean up the community
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is giving thanks to the Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133, the Running Roos giving back recently. The…