LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Cinerama Dome, a landmark Hollywood theater shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic, will be restored and reopen. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will operate the massive 86-foot-wide curved dome theater and an adjacent 14-theater complex. Alamo’s owner, Sony Pictures Entertainment,…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Construction is moving right along at the Gulf Park campus on the future Dubard School for Language Disorders. School leaders…
By JAKE COYLE NEW YORK (AP) — Whenever the calendar comes out, Amanda Mendoza VanCleave circles the dates. Studio Ghibli Fest, the long-running theatrical revivals of Ghibli movies, has taken on a special meaning for her, her 3-year-old daughter and her…
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) held its annual State Equipment Operators Roadeo at the Gulfport Sportsplex on Thursday, July 16. Focusing on efficiency and skill, MDOT’s Roadeos provide employees with an opportunity to display their mastery of vehicle…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The 81st Mission Support Group is welcoming a new commander. Colonel William Parker IV is taking over command from…
By SARAH RAZA LUVERNE, Minn. (AP) — Crossing the open farmland of southwestern Minnesota, you’ll encounter an otherworldly sight: a massive head with a beard, mustache and red-striped top hat looming over the horizon. Pull into the small town of Luverne…
By CLAUDIA CIOBANU WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Volunteers armed with chisels, brushes and protective goggles chip away at rock encasing the bones of a massive prehistoric amphibian in a glass-walled laboratory on the ground floor of Warsaw’s Copernicus Science Centre. On…
(Gulfport, MS) – As part of a water leak repair, the City of Gulfport has issued Lane Closures at the southwest intersection of Dedeaux Road and Klein Road. Work is scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A Stone County man has been arrested following an investigation into allegations involving the sexual abuse of a minor, according to the Stone County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's officials said deputies received a report on July…
By MARK KENNEDY NEW YORK (AP) — Rei Ami, whose voice helped fuel the hit movie “KPop Demon Hunters,” recently found herself facing plenty of real hunters — watching from the ocean floor as about 16 reef sharks went on a feeding frenzy. She was…
The Mississippi Department of Transportation has released an update on road projects across South Mississippi. In Pearl River County, crews have shifted traffic onto the new Highway…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is recognizing Parks and Rec Month in July. The proclamation comes from Mayor Bobby Cox during this week’s…
By LAURA UNGAR An Australian woman has given birth to identical quadruplet girls after a pregnancy doctors described as incredibly rare. Jenitar Sau Na’amoana, who is 34 years old and already had four children, delivered the babies last week at Royal Brisbane and…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month. The proclamation was made during the city council meeting. It…
By CLAIRE RUSH PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was bought by a teenager for $3.07 at an Oregon thrift store sold for $89,600 at auction on Monday. Quinn Brown…
Gulfport, Miss (WXXV) -Community leaders, healthcare workers and local officials gathered this week to celebrate a major milestone for one of South Mississippi's largest healthcare providers. This week marks 80…
D’Iberville has grown faster than any other city on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 2010. City leaders say they are investing millions in roads and utilities to keep that…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A lightsaber with Luke Skywalker’s severed hand from “The Empire Strikes Back” has sold for $3.75 million at auction. Heritage Auctions announced the results of its Hollywood & Entertainment Signature Auction on Monday. The lightsaber, used onscreen by Mark Hamill…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The University of Southern Mississippi announced a new director of media and communication. Dr. Andrew Dunn is taking over the reins. He…
By ELLEN SCHMIDT HAYWARD, Wis. (AP) — Three new women’s world records have been set at the Lumberjack World Championships competition held in a small Wisconsin community, full of high-powered sawing, chopping, logrolling, speed climbing and cheers of “Yo-Ho!” This year, 66 men…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is marking another milestone in its effort to reopen the city’s harbor. The city announced last week the completion of…
By MICHAEL CASEY SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — On a pristine Rhode Island beach teeming with noisy seabirds, a group of biologists armed with nets sneak up on a pair of American oystercatcher chicks. But just as they move in to capture them,…
The Stone Tomcats are coming off their most successful season under head coach Jacob Aycock after finishing 8-4 in 2025. Although their playoff run ended in the second round…
Mississippi (WXXV) - As the investigation into the death of Ocean Springs teenager Nolan Wells continues, two Mississippi leaders are publicly expressing confidence in the agencies handling the…
South Mississippi is heading into a period of hot and mostly sunny weather, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s this weekend and heat index values pushing well above…
(WXXV) The death of Ocean Springs teenager Nolan Wells on Horn Island during the Fourth of July holiday weekend has drawn national attention as investigators continue working to…
Saucier, Miss (WXXV) Pizza lovers and movie fans will have a chance to enjoy the best of both worlds on Saturday, Aug. 1, when R&B Brick Oven…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- For a century, artists along the Mississippi Gulf Coast have helped shape the region’s cultural identity through creativity, collaboration, and community. in this month’s edition…
NEW YORK (AP) — Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs, Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and former NBA MVP Derrick Rose were revealed Wednesday as the cover athletes for NBA 2K27. Wembanyama is on the cover of the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Elks Lodge in Biloxi is hosting a back-to-school bingo game Saturday. From 10 a.m. until noon on July 25, children five to 16 can…
PASCAGOULA, Miss (WXXV) – Residents in Pascagoula didn't have to make the trip to a driver's license office today. Throughout the day, citizens were able to renew or replace their Mississippi driver's…
After enduring one of the most challenging seasons in program history, Resurrection Catholic High School is entering the 2026 football season with renewed optimism. The Eagles finished last…
Singing River Health System shares their hospitals are being recognized for heart and stroke care. The Pascagoula, Ocean Springs, and Gulfport campuses all received awards from…
By ALEX VEIGA The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly 12 months, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers at a time when rising oil prices are already squeezing household budgets. The benchmark 30-year fixed…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Construction is underway on a major improvement project in Downtown Pascagoula. Work has officially begun on the Train Depot courtyard, Railroad Avenue parking lot, and…
By MATT OTT WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for jobless benefits tumbled to the lowest level in more than five decades last week as layoffs remain historically low despite global economic uncertainty. The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits in…
By MARTA LAVANDIER and TAMMY WEBBER KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) — Scientists working to save a coral species from extinction transported 30 pieces from nurseries off the Florida coast to a hatchery on land Wednesday, fearing that warming waters could trigger a mass…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- From their Mississippi roots to stages across the country, American Blonde is making waves with their unique blend of country, rock and southern soul. Today,…
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is sharing details on a burglary-home invasion that took place on July 18th. Around 2 PM, deputies responded to the St. Martin area. The suspect - identified as Todd Snow -…
News 25's Brynne Baxley finds out what options families have to save money on Mississippi Aquarium visits with their annual pass sale. Aquarium Marketing Director, Nicole Martz explains the…
This has been an interesting week in weather, with a tropical storm passing close by, but now things are drying up quickly. We started off the week dry…
By WILL WEISSERT and DARLENE SUPERVILLE WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump feted Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Thursday, calling the team “one of the great brands anywhere in the world” during…
By STAN CHOE NEW YORK (AP) — Brent oil shot to its highest price since May after increased fighting in the Middle East on Thursday threatened to slow the global flow of crude. At the same time, sharp drops for two of Wall Street’s…
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A hands-on opportunity to learn about prescribed burning is coming to Saucier. We’re talking with Organizer Drew Arnold about the ‘Learn…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Friday at the Fort is returning to the City of Ocean Springs this week. The Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street Tourism Bureau and the City of Ocean Springs invite the community to Fort Maurepas to enjoy…
By ALEXA ST. JOHN Ford and Chinese automotive company Geely Auto announced plans on Thursday to jointly manufacture low- and zero-emission vehicles at Ford’s Valencia, Spain factory. The partnership is a bid to reignite Ford’s offerings for the European auto market…
Law enforcement knows how important tips and information are. So does Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers. For years, the organization has received anonymous tips on…
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ, MAE ANDERSON and ANNE D’INNOCENZIO NEW YORK (AP) — Already feeling pinched since the start of the Iran war, consumers are likely to feel more pain ahead as oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel Thursday amid renewed fighting and military strikes that…
By PAUL WISEMAN and MAE ANDERSON WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is going ahead with new double-digit tariffs on dozens of U.S. trading partners just as the clock runs out Friday on stopgap levies he imposed after a stinging defeat at the…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Summer fun starts with staying safe and as World Drowning Prevention Day approaches, the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA is working to make sure…