WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. explores the paranormal with a local paranormal investigator
Are you ready for a fright? With Halloween coming up, WXXV’s Everett Ganier Jr. sat down with a Coast paranormal investigator to…
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WXXV host third annual Viewer's Choice Awards
On Tuesday evening the Ground Zero Blues Club was transformed into the hosting grounds for the 2024 WXXV Viewer's Choice Awards. Hundreds packed in for a night dedicated to celebrating the coast's…
Lola and Friends Bunny Rescue of South MS provides second chances to stray rabbits
When you think of adopting a pet, you probably think of dogs or cats from your local humane society. But at Lola and Friends…
OS1515 brings new economic opportunities to Ocean Springs
A new development is bringing jobs and economic growth to Ocean Springs. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel brings us the latest.
St. Peter Baptist Church in Pascagoula celebrates 205 years
The oldest continuously operated black church in the state of Mississippi is celebrating a major milestone this weekend! WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was in Pascagoula to preview the…
Aria Grady named Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
Six candidates from Boys & Girls Clubs from across the Gulf Coast vied for the title of Youth of the Year at the Great Southern…
The Nature Conservancy teams up with Beau Rivage and MGM Resorts for oyster shell recycling place
Oysters are a staple food here on the Mississippi Coast, but the next time you enjoy some you may want…
Supreme Court rejects push to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from ballot in two swing states
By LINDSAY WHITEHURST Updated 3:53 PM CDT, October 29, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an emergency appeal to remove Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from the presidential ballot in two battleground states. Kennedy wanted to get off the ballot…
Moss Point residents speak on recent alligator sightings
Many residents along River Road in Moss Point are just a close distance from the waterfront, so alligator sightings are mostly nothing out of the normal. However, recently …
USM Set to Receive Deep Sea Remote Operated Vehicle
It’s an exciting day if you’re a student in USM’s school of Ocean Science and Engineering as the university just announced a new deep sea remotely operated…
Pavilion project across from Centennial Plaza underway on Harrison County beach
The Department of Marine Resources is working on a project to build a pier and pavilion across from Centennial Plaza. The project, funded by GOMESA, is part…
Suspect arrested on one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death
Gulfport police arrested a suspect accused of leaving the scene of an accident causing death. Police on Saturday responded to the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Courthouse Road, where they found a person dead at the scene and another victim…
City of Ocean Springs releases traffic plan for Peter Anderson Festival
The Peter Anderson Arts Festival is happening this weekend in Ocean Springs and road closures are expected. Certain streets will be closed to thru traffic…
Recognizing community heroes for National First Responder Day
Some of the biggest unsung heroes in our community are first responders, WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren highlights some of these heroes for National First Responder Day. Monday was National First Responder Day,…
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Mississippi on Election Day
By ANNIE MA Updated 6:00 AM CDT, October 25, 2024 WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Mississippi will cast their ballots on Nov. 5 in the race for the White House, U.S. Senate and U.S. House. In the presidential race, Democratic Vice…
Harrison County fire crews battle house fire Sunday
Harrison County fire crews spent part of the day on Sunday battling a house fire just west of Gulfport. According to Harrison County Fire Rescue, it happened at…
Police investigating Saturday night shooting at Biloxi park
Biloxi police continue to investigate a Saturday night shooting at a park in the city. Details are still limited, but officials tell us one person was injured in…
Court says Mississippi can’t count late ballots but the ruling doesn’t affect Nov. 5 vote
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS and KEVIN McGILL JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A conservative federal court said Mississippi cannot count mail-in ballots that arrive shortly after Election Day, however Friday’s decision was not expected to affect the Nov. 5 election. Although the appellate judges firmly…
Three arrests made in Gulfport drive-by shooting incident
Gulfport announced it has made three arrests in connection with a drive-by shooting on Wednesday. 20-year-old Donnez Rafeyon Lebron Yarbor, 20-year-old Na’Alhyia Nakia Miller and 24-year-old Devon Rechard Wilkerson each were charged with one count of drive-by shooting. They were…
Gautier residents frustrated with road closures in the city
Gautier residents are expressing their frustrations over roads being closed for maintenance work on the railroad. The city announced the closure of Ladnier Road on Friday and and Saturday, as well as a planned closure of Dolphin Drive on October…
Melange Dance Company preparing for 46th annual performance of The Nutcracker
Ballerinas Mary Amelia Clemens and Gracie Mitchell visited WXXV on Friday morning to talk about their Melange Dance Company's upcoming production of The Nutcracker. Local ballerinas are preparing for the…
Weekend events coming up in November at 100 Men Hall
Rachel Dangermond and Alligator Mike joined us at WXXV to talk about events coming up next weekend at 100 Men Hall. On Saturday, Nov. 2, is Dia de los Muertos,…
Everett Ganier Jr. takes the coast on a haunted boat tour
Halloween is just around the corner, one unique boat tour gives those daring to set sail a big scare! Disturbing legends were told as Everett Ganier Jr.…
Community comes out for Sea of Stars fundraiser benefiting the Mississippi Aquarium
The Hancock Whitney Sea of Stars fundraiser benefitting the Mississippi Aquarium wrapped up last night. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was there for all…