WXXV travels to the Governor’s Mansion for annual Governor’s Christmas Reception
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves held a Christmas party Thursday night at the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel made the trip upstate…
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FEMA sticking with decision on Long Beach Harbor
The City of Long Beach announced a judge’s decision on the rebuilding of its harbor this morning. Mayor George Bass said in a press conference Friday morning that FEMA is sticking with the decision they originally made. Mayor Bass said…
Long Beach to announce FEMA decision on harbor case
The City of Long Beach is holding a press conference Friday morning to announce FEMA’s response to the Long Beach Harbor arbitration case. The announcement will be made at 10 a.m. in the Long Beach City Hall meeting room. Long…
Buy A Tree Change A Life
We all love the Christmas Festivities but the Holiday season is truly about giving back and one Biloxi church is doing just that. WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren has more.
Cold-Weather Shelters Opening in Harrison County
Due to anticipated cold weather conditions, two shelters will open in Harrison County tonight. D’Iberville - Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center – Opens at 4:30 pm 10395 Automall Parkway, D’Iberville Gulfport – Salvation Army Center of Hope – Opens at 6:00…
Poplarville Community Saferoom opening as warming center
In anticipation of prolonged cold weather this afternoon and evening, the Poplarville Community Saferoom located at 124 Rodeo Street, will open Thursday December 5th, 2024 at 3:00PM as a warming center. Pets are not allowed. Please bring anything you may…
MGCCC's Festival of Lights coming up Friday
Dr. Kady Pietz and Mac the mascot were at WXXV to tell viewers about the annual Festival of…
Gulfport Civic League Tour of Homes coming up Sunday
Civic League of Gulfport President Camille Williams joined Elizabeth Keen in studio to tell viewers about the annual Tour of Homes coming up at 2 p.m. Sunday…
The rise of new pickleball courts and facilities in Biloxi
The Wool Market Community Complex has had its courts opened since May, and since then has been providing a space for local residents to take part in one of the…
Officials in Gulfport break ground on Landon Road Reconstruction Project
Gulfport officials broke ground on a road reconstruction project that has been years in the making. WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren was at Landon Road for…
Suspect who shot Moss Point K-9 sentenced to 17 years in prison
A Mobile, Alabama man will spend 17 years in prison after pleading guilty to burglary and weapons possession and shooting a Moss Point K-9 officer. 46-year-old Richard McGuire was sentenced Tuesday by Judge Calvin Taylor. He pleaded guilty to burglary,…
UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot outside NYC hotel in 'premeditated, preplanned targeted attack'
By Minyvonne Burke, David K. Li and Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was fatally shot in what police said appears to be a "premeditated, preplanned targeted attack" outside the New York Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning. Brian Thompson, 50,…
Reconstruction to begin on Ken Combs Pier in Gulfport
On Tuesday the Gulfport City Council voted to approve a contract with Gulfbreeze Construction to replace Ken Combs Pier. The pier has been closed since it took significant damage when Hurricane…
WXXV’s Trey Tonnessen speaks to Highway Patrol about holiday season travel
The Thanksgiving travel enforcement period is in the books here in Mississippi and we’re breaking down the numbers now and looking head to the Christmas…
Safety tips during Holiday shopping
Gulfport Police Lt. Jason DuCre’ is in studio to help you avoid being a victim of crime this holiday season.
Local sheriff’s departments participate in Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign
In the spirit of Giving Tuesday, local sheriff departments were out having friendly competition and raising funds for their kettles. Mississippi Gulf Coast sheriff’s departments are…
Nettles Pottery to host home show and sale this weekend
Brian and Rhonda Nettles joined WXXV 25 in studio to tell viewers about their annual home show and sale going on Saturday and Sunday at their studio on…
Mississippi oyster season to reopen December 9
BILOXI, Miss. – The 2024 Mississippi Oyster Season will open for the harvest of oysters beginning at legal sunrise on December 9, 2024. The approved and conditionally approved areas are: Area I "B" This area includes St Joe reefs Area…
Trial begins for a man charged in the killing of a University of Mississippi student
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 2:35 PM CST, December 3, 2024 A University of Mississippi student who disappeared in 2022 was a happy person who spoke with his mother daily and called her every year to sing happy birthday, his mom…
Winter Weather Preparedness Day is December 4, 2024
PEARL, Miss. (MEMA) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, in collaboration with the National Weather Service and the Mississippi Department of Transportation, encourages Mississippians to prepare for the upcoming winter weather season on Winter Weather Preparedness Day, December 4, 2024. In…
Long Beach Mayor’s Youth Council holding bike drive
Long Beach High School students found a way to give back to their community. The Long Beach Mayor's Youth Council has organized a bike drive for kids who…
What is GivingTuesday? How to donate on the annual day of charitable giving
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Updated 8:47 AM CST, December 3, 2024 Since it started as a hashtag in 2012, Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, has become one of the biggest fundraising days of the year for nonprofits in the U.S. In 2022 and 2023,…
How you can get involved in Giving Tuesday across South Mississippi
Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving which takes place after Thanksgiving, encouraging people to donate their time and money to charitable causes. It's one of the biggest chances…
Traffic Reminder: Exit 16 ramp closure in Hancock County
A traffic reminder now for drivers in Hancock County. Exit 16 in Diamondhead closed earlier this morning as work is done to transform the ramp from one…