Players grab tickets for $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot
After yet another drawing with no winners, the Powerball jackpot has increased to a historic $1.4 billion. This is now one of the highest jackpots on record. We…
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Cruisin’ The Coast to be headquartered at Jones Park; over 8,400 cars registered
GULFPORT, Miss. -- (WXXV) -- America's largest block party will soon return to the Coast for its 29th year, bringing with it thousands…
Former Waveland officers recount their experiences during Hurricane Katrina
WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard sat down with former Waveland police officers who recounted the very moment their lives changed forever. First responders are the ones tasked…
Officials attend Katrina 20th anniversary memorial event in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- August 29, 2005: a day that so many of us will never forget. It was 20 years ago on this day that Hurricane Katrina…
Singing River Gulfport unveils new CT Scanner for cardiac imaging
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Hospital in Gulfport is now the first on the Mississippi Coast to offer a new groundbreaking technology. The revolutionary apex CT…
Ocean Springs passes order affecting bars, restaurants during Labor Day weekend
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- City leaders in Ocean Springs passed an order affecting bars and restaurants over the holiday weekend, in response to recent…
Experts in marine science, technology gather in Biloxi for Oceans in Action workshop
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- A marine science and technology research workshop is bringing experts and professionals from across the region to The Coast…
WWII, Korean war veteran celebrates 100th birthday in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Reaching a century of life is a milestone few ever see, but, a war veteran is celebrating just that. This is a big…
Harrison County working to curb drug related crime in county; multiple arrests made
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Multiple people are behind bars after several drug busts in Harrison County. We spoke with Sheriff Matt Haley…
Waveland Ground Zero Museum celebrates 20 years of rebirth after Hurricane Katrina
WAVELAND, Miss. -- As we approach the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall, we take a look at Waveland, the storm’s ground zero, and…
Red Cross blood drives held in remembrance of Hurricane Katrina
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) -- The American Red Cross is holding multiple blood drives across the coast over the next two weeks in remembrance of…
Students celebrate first day back at USM’s Gulf Park campus
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- The University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus in Long Beach is welcoming students back for the fall semester, with many…
Pascagoula residents celebrate passenger rail service return
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Hundreds of people also gathered in Pascagoula at the loading platform to get a look at the train as it made its way to Mobile Saturday.…
City of Gulfport celebrates Amtrak’s return to the Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Amtrak Mardi Gras service kicked off its new coastal route with block parties at each of its South Mississippi stops Saturday. It’s…
Singing River Healthcare Academy opens in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- People from across the state attended the grand opening of Singing River's Healthcare Academy apprenticeship program -- the first program of its kind…
Amtrak volunteers ready to greet passengers next week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- A group of volunteers gathered at the Gulfport Amtrak boarding platform ahead of the passenger train’s first trip across The Coast next week. With Amtrak…
Mississippi Power donation helps customers pay energy bills
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Some Mississippi residents will have the chance to get money off their power bills thanks to a generous donation from the Mississippi Power Foundation.…
MS Secretary of State swears in as NASS president
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The National Association of Secretaries of State wrapped up its annual conference at the Beau Rivage today, capping off the…
Juvenile Justice Symposium kicks off in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Experts from all across the state are gathering at a Juvenile Justice Symposium in Biloxi to learn how to help kids have successful futures. Juvenile…
Doctor explains how to reduce risk of exposure to flesh-eating bacteria
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- A dangerous flesh eating bacteria has returned to The Gulf. Vibrio is a type of flesh-eating bacterium, which you’ve probably heard…
Locally owned businesses react to Amtrak launch nearing
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will soon roll through the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With the intercity service set to roll out in just two…
Behind the scenes look at rehabilitation of cold-stunned turtles at MS Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Mississippi Aquarium is working to rehabilitate the world’s most endangered species of sea turtles right here in Gulfport. We…
Massachusetts-based mission group volunteers with wildlife rescue in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) - Massachusetts service group Repair and Replenish Retreat Missions is spending time with Woodside Wildlife Rescue in Pass Christian this week. The…
Pearl River County breaks ground on new technology park
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) - A new technology park is underway in Pearl River County. On Monday, officials kicked off construction of development with a groundbreaking ceremony,…
The City of Gulfport celebrates 127th birthday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Monday marked the 127th birthday of Mississippi’s second most populated city. We sat down with the Gulfport Museum of History to learn more about where…
Community gifts Pass Christian man new rocking chair
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Pass Christian community is coming together to support a local man who sits outside a small family-owned business each day,…
Chiropractor explains how heavy bags could affect students’ backs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. -- With kids getting ready to go back to school, parents are loading backpacks with books and supplies, preparing for a successful year. We…
CBL Properties Announces Sale of The Promenade in D’Iberville, MS
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- CBL Properties announced that it has closed on the $83.1 million sale of The Promenade, a 621,000-square-foot open-air center in D’Iberville. It is unclear who the buyer is, but D’Iberville City Manager Bobby Weaver says the…
Moss Point church breaks ground on new building two years after devastating tornado
MOSS POINT, Miss. -- Two years after a tornado tore through a Moss Point church, members of the congregation gathered to celebrate the beginning of a new…
Local business offering free kids gun safety lessons
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) -- A free kids gun safety class is happening this weekend in Pass Christian, teaching young ones the importance of gun safety. Certified instructors…
Kids get hands-on tech experience at Geek Squad Academy
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- Best Buy here on the Coast hosted a Geek Squad Academy, a tech camp for local youth interested in learning about the latest…
WOW Care Closet offers free clothing to women in the community
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Women of Wisdom held its monthly Transformation Tuesday event at the Knight Nonprofit Center in Gulfport. Teachers and professionals of all…
Generous donors sponsor beds at Home of Grace for one year
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Home of Grace, a faith-based addiction recovery program in Vancleave, is launching a new initiative thanks to generous donors who…
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art celebrates George Ohr’s 168th birthday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art is kicking off its annual Ohr Birthday Bash this weekend, honoring the life and legacy of the "Mad…
Lawmakers speak at lunch with legislators event in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Lawmakers from the state house and the state senate gathered at an Ocean Springs restaurant Wednesday for the annual lunch with…
‘Clear the Shelters’ campaign underway at Humane Society of South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- For just $15, prospective pet owners can bring home a new furry friend thanks to the Bissel Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters…
Biloxi’s First Friday coincides with Fourth of July
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- First Friday and Independence Day coincided in Biloxi, a firework show ending the night. Biloxi Main Street's monthly event turned into a celebration of all things…
OLG Crab Fest hosting Day Two
Bay St. Louis, Miss. (WXXV)- Lots of events happening this week to mark Independence Day in Mississippi, including Day Two of an annual festival in Bay St.…
