Mayoral Monday: Lucedale Mayor Darwin Nelson
Mayor of Lucedale Darwin stopped by News 25 to fill us in on the latest developments within the city on this week's edition of Mayoral Monday.
Community Headlines
Mississippi Aquarium opening delayed, new opening date "will be announced soon"
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The grand opening of the Mississippi Aquarium has been delayed. In a press release Thursday, the Mississippi Aquarium, the City of Gulfport, and the Gulfport Redevelopment Commission announced they are revising the opening date of the…
Women’s Veteran Symposium taking place at Keesler AFB
Calling all retirees, active duty reserves, and National Guard, be sure to squeeze the Women’s Veteran Symposium into your plans at the Bay Breeze Event Center over at Keesler Air Force Base. Melissa Wade and Becky Jenner have more. The…
Pascagoula River Audubon Center hosting events to discuss BP Oil Spill
April marks the ten year anniversary of the BP Oil Spill. The Audubon Center is hosting events this weekend. These events are opportunities to reflect on the oil spill and educate the community about the oil spill and restoration. Here…
Ocean Springs School District hosting career fair
We hope you have copies of your resume ready to go this weekend for the Ocean Springs School District Career Fair. Ocean Springs High Assistant Principal Justin Sutton joins us with more. The career fair takes place March 14th from…
Sugar from the Jackson County Animal Shelter is the Pet of the Week
A furry friend from the Jackson County Animal Shelter is ready to go home with you today! Maridee Mallette is joining us now with Sugar.
Voting underway for Mississippi's primary election; Polls close at 7 p.m. Tuesday
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Mississippi is one of six states with a primary on Tuesday. Voters across the state are choosing Democratic and Republican nominees for federal offices. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Voters…
Stone County Pine Hill Festival taking place March 20-21 in Downtown Wiggins
In some of the Deep South’s best small towns, even the street names proclaim the area’s ties to agricultural culture and the power of the natural world. Pine Street is one of the best of these streets located in Downtown…
Daily passenger service to Ship Island, Fort Massachusetts begins Saturday, March 14 from Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Ship Island Excursions will resume daily passenger service to Ship Island and Fort Massachusetts on Saturday, March 14th. The ferry boat company is owned by the Skrmetta family of Biloxi, now in its 94th year of…
Mayoral Monday: Waveland Mayor Mike Smith discusses city developments
The City of Waveland has seen a wave of progress and it’s no different for 2020. From developments to city parks and a change in the mayor’s political affiliation, Waveland Mayor Mike Smith joins us in studio with more.
USM Gulf Park hosting ‘2020 Discover Gulf Park’ event for potential students
Calling all prospective students and their families to USM in Long Beach, you have the chance to discover what it is like to be a Golden Eagle this month with a free event. Here to tell us how you can…
Coast Young Professionals hosting ‘Walking on Water’ event in Biloxi
Helping to fight hunger on the Coast is what the ‘Walking on Water’ event hopes to do. Lindsay Mitchell has more. The event takes place March 7th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Biloxi Bay Bridge on the…
Crusading for Our Veterans: Everyone Asked to Show Support at Vietnam Remembrance Ceremony
They all served. Some never returned. News 25 Today's Kristen Anzuini and Kevin Cuttill, with Crusaders for Veterans, fill us in on a Vietnam Remembrance Ceremony honoring our veterans at a special event coming up in South Mississippi.
Gallery 782 celebrates 11th anniversary
Gallery 782’s 11th anniversary takes place tomorrow and there are plenty of activities going on to celebrate. Marguerite Pivarnik is on set with more.
Pascagoula Service Center doing Breast Cancer Awareness giveaway
Breast Cancer Awareness Month isn't until October, but Rusty Seaman, owner of Pascagoula Service Center, is getting a head start on how you can support the fight. Watch to find out how.
Crusaders for Veterans holding concert, respect ruck, and car show April 25
If you want to take a stand for our coastal veterans, you can join in on their upcoming concert, ruck, car show, and more all for a great cause. Kevin Cuttill with Crusaders for Veterans stopped by News 25 Today…
D'Iberville holding open forum public workshop Thursday to discuss making city more "pedestrian friendly"
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Sidewalks, crosswalks, and a pedestrian bridge are all possible solutions to make D’Iberville more “pedestrian friendly.” The City of D’Iberville will hold an open forum public workshop Thursday, March 5th at the D'Iberville Community Center, located…
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce to host "Grow with Google" event
If you want to learn more about the digital world and turn it into income, then this event is for you. Gabrielle Rose with the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce stopped by News 25 to tell us more about their…
“New and improved” Gulfport Behavioral Health System
“New and improved.” That's what the people over at Gulfport Behavioral Health System are saying. CEO Loyal Ownes stopped by News 25 Today to share with us some of the changes and discuss their upcoming ribbon cutting ceremony.
Step back in time: Opening day for Gulfport Museum of History
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Starting today, you'll be able to step back in time and experience the history of Gulfport at South Mississippi’s newest museum. The Gulfport Museum of history will be open to visitors four days a week. Guests…
NIBPA Training Tour
Next month, the National Independent Black Parent Association Training Tour stops by Ocean Springs. Now we have Anne McMillion joining us to tell us all about it ahead of time so you can learn more. The event takes place April…
Educator Career Fair
Only the best and brightest educators are wanted! If that sounds like you, you should mark your calendars for the Educator Career Fair. Here to tell us more about this event is Dr. Mandy Lacy and Sarah Liles. The career…
Hibernia Marching Society keeping Irish traditions alive in South Mississippi
Several events are taking place this month to help keep Irish traditions alive in South Mississippi. Celeste O'keefe, President of the Hibernia Marching Society, stopped by News 25 today to tell us what they have in store for March, including…
3rd Annual Poses for Paws event taking place Saturday, Mar. 7 at the Kroc Center
The 3rd Annual Poses for Paws event is coming up! This event will raise money for the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Humane Society staff will be onsite to answer questions and they will be holding a meet and greet…