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‘Fixed for Life’ program receives grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation provided six coastal animal welfare agencies with a $25,000 grant. These grants go towards the ‘Fixed for Life’ program, a…
New restaurant coming to Coleman Avenue in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- A new restaurant and bar is coming to Coleman Avenue in Waveland, marking the area’s first new commercial construction in more than two decades. The…
Applications now open for Recovery to Work initiative
A new Mississippi program hopes to help people in recovery find a path back into the workforce. The Recovery to Work Initiative is now accepting applications for a…
Hit or miss showers expected through Labor Day Weekend
Tonight will be relatively quiet, with a few showers or thunderstorms possible before midnight. Skies will gradually clear overnight, with temperatures settling into the mid-70s. Saturday will bring another…
Sunshine Sips brews new opportunities for adults with disabilities
A new coffee shop on the Coast is helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities get ready for the workplace. Sunshine Sips will give participants hands-on training…
MDOT to pause road work for Labor Day weekend
MDOT is putting a pause on most lane closures ahead of the busy Labor Day weekend. Crews and contractors will halt all non-emergency lane closures starting Friday and running through Monday, September 7 in an effort to reduce delays as…
Moss Point Police Department launches Labor Day Enforcement Period
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Moss Point Police Department is sharing details on their Labor Day enforcement period. Starting September 4th at 6 a.m., more officers will be…
New antique mall opens in Downtown Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Shoppers and antiques enthusiasts have a new destination in South Mississippi. Old Town Relics cut the ribbon on its new location Thursday morning, marking the start…
More showers and storms on the way
A few showers or thunderstorms could pop up tonight, but the bigger rain chances arrive Friday. Expect a mostly cloudy day with temperatures topping out near 89° and a…
Mayor Gilich discusses new budget for the City of Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi City Council and Mayor FoFo Gilich are putting the finishing touches on a budget for the new fiscal year. The budget…
Home of Graces honors first responders with appreciation breakfast
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Local first responders were honored at the Home of Grace chapel with an appreciation breakfast. They were recognized for their commitment and service to…
Two men charged in trailer burglary in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two Gulfport men are behind bars, accused of breaking into a vacant trailer in Saucier. Fifty-two-year-old Timothy Malone and 41-year-old Christoper Cowart are facing felony burglary charges. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary in progress near…
Gulfport woman charged with assaulting special needs son
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport woman is behind bars, accused of slashing her special needs son in the head with a knife. Harrison County sheriff’s deputies responded this week to a reported stabbing in the 10,000 block of Steeplechase Drive.…
SEC sues LSU, alleging a coordinated push to recruit ex-pro athletes in defiance of rules
By BRETT MARTEL BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The Southeastern Conference filed a lawsuit against LSU and its leadership in Alabama federal court on Thursday, alleging the school had “waged a deliberate and coordinated campaign to recruit professional athletes” against league…
Phase one work underway on Hancock County School improvements
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Months after the passage of a bond issue to fund sweeping improvements to county school campuses, phase one work has already begun at…
City of Gulfport holds public meeting regarding proposed budget
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A public hearing in Gulfport gave residents the chance to comment on the proposed city budget. Mayor Hugh Keating says the key parts of…
Clocking in with Spencer: Animal Care Specialist at the Mississippi Aquarium
Have you ever wondered what goes into taking care of the beavers at Mississippi Aquarium? Spencer Reid Pullen tried his hand at caring for those…
Gulf Ship to invest $43 million in Gulfport shipyard
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A shipbuilding company with a presence here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is expanding its Gulfport operations. Governor Tate Reeves and the Mississippi Development…
Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley discusses license plate cameras
A lot of people are talking about cameras used by law enforcement to read license plates. Flock cameras have been in the news. Flock is just a…
Man charged in deadly hit and run in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach police have made an arrest in connection to a deadly hit and run this past weekend. Eric Smith is charged with leaving the scene of an accident-causing death. The hit-and-run happened the morning of…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College joins Lowe’s Foundation Workforce Group
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is joining a new national effort to address the growing shortage of skilled trade workers. The Lowe’s Foundation announced the ‘Building…
Cruisin’ the Coast preparing for 30th anniversary
America’s Largest Block Party is just around the corner and there are some new additions planned for the 30th anniversary of Cruisin’ the Coast. Last year, the event set…
City of Moss Point hosting public hearing on budget, tax levies
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is hosting a public hearing on their proposed budget and proposed tax levies. The hearing takes place on September 8 at city hall at 5:30 p.m. The city wants to give…
City of Moss Point going gold in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Moss Point is going gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. At Tuesday’s meeting, a proclamation recognized the…
MDOT offers tips to prepare for peak hurricane season
JACKSON, MISS. — The peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season is here, and the Mississippi Department of Transportation is offering essential tips to help south Mississippi residents prepare. The most active part of hurricane season runs from mid-August to mid-October.…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport gives back through volunteer effort at Elijah’s Closet
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport gave back to the community recently. Members of the Common Ground Committee spent time sorting clothes for Elijah’s…
Two MGCCC students recognized as 2026 Coca Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars
Two Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students are being recognized for their academic achievement and leadership. Skylar Bell of D’Iberville and Hunter Williams of Hurley have been named 2026 Coca Cola Leaders of Promise Scholars. Each student will receive a…
City of Gulfport schedules road closure for Oakleigh Avenue
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is alerting residents to a road closure scheduled for September 8. Oakleigh Avenue between Switzer Road and East Pass Road…
‘Fixed for Life’ program receives grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation provided six coastal animal welfare agencies with a $25,000 grant. These grants go towards the ‘Fixed for Life’ program, a…
Jackson County Sheriff Deputy earns distinguished law enforcement officer award
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One Jackson County deputy is being recognized for his work. Deputy Dennis McDuffie has been given the Distinguished Law Enforcement Officer Award…
New restaurant coming to Coleman Avenue in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- A new restaurant and bar is coming to Coleman Avenue in Waveland, marking the area’s first new commercial construction in more than two decades. The…
Hattiesburg Zoo shares update on baby hyena Tukio
The Hattiesburg Zoo is providing an update when it comes to their baby hyena. Zoo vets say Tukio had his most recent weigh-in during August, weighing about 7…
Applications now open for Recovery to Work initiative
A new Mississippi program hopes to help people in recovery find a path back into the workforce. The Recovery to Work Initiative is now accepting applications for a…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport installs free sunscreen stations at local parks and splash pads
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport is helping keep the public safe from the sun. Their healthy living committee set…
Sunshine Sips brews new opportunities for adults with disabilities
A new coffee shop on the Coast is helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities get ready for the workplace. Sunshine Sips will give participants hands-on training…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis is live ahead of CTE Day at Singing River Health Care Academy
Singing River Healthcare Academy hosted Career and Technical Education Day this morning, where 279 high school students received training and explored the various career fields the healthcare industry has to offer.…
MDOT to pause road work for Labor Day weekend
MDOT is putting a pause on most lane closures ahead of the busy Labor Day weekend. Crews and contractors will halt all non-emergency lane closures starting Friday and running through Monday, September 7 in an effort to reduce delays as…
Two Biloxi contestants being featured on "Beat Shazam" finale
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Two Biloxi residents are being featured on "Beat Shazam" on September 7. Easton and Sophie Whitehead are contestants in the upcoming finale. They join…