Woolmarket teacher surprised after winning radio contest
A teacher at Woolmarket Elementary entered a radio contest and won $500 to purchase analog watches for her students to learn how to tell time. What Mrs. Allison Breland…
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Harrison County Child Development Center honors current and former military members with a luncheon.
Harrison County Child Development Center honors current and former military members with a luncheon. WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter connects with a USAF member who is planning for retirement but says her service outreach is not stopping anytime soon. [blox_vms account="WXXV"…
President-Elect Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel
By ZEKE MILLER and MICHELLE L. PRICE Updated 1:03 PM CST, November 12, 2024 Share WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump will nominate former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as ambassador to Israel, Trump announced Tuesday. Huckabee is a staunch defender of Israel…
Mississippi Aquarium unveils new Veterans Garden
The Mississippi Aquarium unveiled a new addition paying homage to Armed Forces on Monday. The Veterans Garden was officially unveiled on Veterans Day and features eight plaques celebrating the…
A look inside the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum on Veterans Day
Located in the heart of Camp Shelby on the outskirts of Hattiesburg, the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum has long been providing both veterans and civilians alike with the opportunity to…
Tribute to a Seabee dad and our family of veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, we asked our Assistant News Director Kate Magandy Holzhauser to tell us about her dad, a Navy veteran of 30 years.…
Singing River Health System pays tribute to veterans
Singing River Hospital in Gulfport honored veterans in a special way Monday. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more.
City of Gautier honors veterans at annual wreath laying ceremony
The City of Gautier held their annual wreath laying ceremony to honor those who served on Veterans Day. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the…
Meggan Monday: Feed My Sheep makes sure no one goes hungry
A Gulfport outreach program that began in 1983 works every day to make sure that those facing food insecurities do not go hungry. Let's head…
Thai Temple in Gautier
WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren took some time on Sunday to dive deeper into one most unique cultures with a presence here in South Mississippi and he's also shining a light on a special…
Mississippi Sneaker Culture Convention at MGCCC
Sneaker heads united at MGCCC's Harrison County Campus Sunday for the first Mississippi Sneaker Culture Convention. WXVV News 25's Lucas Warren has this story.
Trump chooses Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations
By Garrett Haake and Rebecca Shabad President-elect Donald Trump has tapped House Republican Conference chair and longtime ally Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, a Trump transition official confirmed to NBC News on Monday. Stefanik is Trump's…
A person is dead and 16 are hurt after a shooting at Tuskegee University; 1 arrest made
By JEFF MARTIN ATLANTA (AP) — A shooting early Sunday during homecoming weekend at Tuskegee University in Alabama left one person dead and injured 16 others, a dozen of…
84% of Mississippi 3rd graders pass reading assessment for 2023-24 school year
JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) today announced 84% of third graders passed the third-grade reading assessment after the final retest for 2023-24. Though the pass rate is slightly lower than 2022-23 (84.9%), third graders achieved an…
MGCCC hosts 4th Annual Career Coaches & High School Partners Tour, highlighting pathways to student success
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College welcomed 50 administrators, counselors, and career coaches from Mississippi and Alabama to the 4th Annual MGCCC Career Coaches & High School Partners Tour on November 1, 2024. This annual tour, launched in 2021, immerses high school partners…
Thanksgiving Feed the Needy accepting orders
The Biloxi Police Department, along with Harrison County public safety agencies and donors, are working together to once again host "Feed the Needy," a program to deliver Thanksgiving Day meals to the homes of those who might otherwise not have…
Historical figures come back to life for Live Oak Cemetery Tours
On Friday, Pass Christian took a step back into the past as it hosted the Live Oak Cemetery Tours, giving attendees a glimpse into the lives of those who shaped Pass…
St. Pe, Schloegel to face off in runoff for State Court of Appeals District 5 seat on November 26th
An update on the state of the race for Court of Appeals District 5, Position 2. This race is heading to a November 26th runoff and it appears that Amy St. Pe will face Judge Jennifer Schloegel for a seat…
WXXV News 25 and Magic 93.7 team up to flip the switch on Christmas music
The flip has been switched on Christmas music for the Gulf Coast! Members of the WXXV News 25 team joined 93.7…
Bay St. Louis Appoints Interim Police Chief Alvin Kingston Following Chief Toby Schwartz's Resignation
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi – On November 6, 2024, Mayor Mike Favre accepted the resignation of Police Chief Toby Schwartz, who stepped down from his position due to personal reasons. Chief Schwartz, has served Bay St. Louis since August 2022,…
Memorial Health System Agrees to Acquire Merit Health Biloxi
GULFPORT, Mississippi – November 8, 2024 – On November 8, 2024, Memorial Health System entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc. to acquire full ownership of Merit Health Biloxi. The transaction is expected to be completed in…
Bribery charges brought against Mississippi mayor, prosecutor and council member
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 4:46 PM CST, November 7, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The mayor of Mississippi’s capital city, the top prosecutor in the state’s largest county and a Jackson City Council member have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery…
Stone County asks public's help to find burglary suspect
Stone County Sheriff's Department is asking the public's help to identify a suspect in an early morning burglary. The department posted on social media that a convenience store had a break-in early Friday morning. Security cameras captured an image of…
WXXV Friday Night Showcase Top Five Plays
Friday Night, Thursday Night, Sunday Night... It doesn't matter what night these High School Football Games are played on because there are always highlight plays being made. Let's…