Rescue Rodeo at Plant Watson puts safety and teamwork front and center
GULFPORT Miss (WXXV) –Mississippi Power is putting safety front and center in a powerful way. At Mississippi Power’s Plant Watson, safety is more than…
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Buc-ee’s officially open in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Buc-ee’s officially opened its doors bright and early Monday morning in Harrison County. This is the first Buc-ee’s location in Mississippi. The store is 74,000 square…
Repairs to Hanshaw Road Bridge in Ocean Springs nearly complete
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- There is a light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the Hanshaw Road Bridge reopening in Ocean Springs.…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic wraps up
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A week of fun and competition on the water wrapped up on Sunday at Point Cadet Marina. Awards and prize money were dished out at the…
Take Precautions to Ensure Summer Safety
Jackson, Miss.- Tis the season to bask in the sun, but the Mississippi heat comes with serious safety hazards. So, while you’re making summer plans, prioritize safety. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is advising residents to protect themselves…
Lane closure in the vicinity of East Pass Road in Gulfport
(Gulfport, MS) - The City of Gulfport has issued a ‘Lane Closure’ affecting citizens and businesses in the vicinity of East Pass Road. A section of the inner eastbound and westbound lanes between Pine Street and Cowan Road will be…
General Joe Spraggins Honored with Prestigious Southern Miss Friendship Oak Award
Written By: Gabriela Shinskie The University of Southern Mississippi recently presented General Joe Spraggins with the 2025 Friendship Oak Award at its annual awards day ceremony held on the Gulf Park campus in Long Beach, in recognition of his ongoing dedication…
MDOT encourages railroad crossing safety
JACKSON, MISS. – In 2024, there were 30 crashes at public railroad crossings in Mississippi, which led to five fatalities and 12 injuries. Designated by the International Union of Railways, June 5 is International Level Crossing Awareness Day, and the Mississippi Department…
Talking to the state’s USDA Director
The USDA has announced new state directors for the Trump Administration’s Farm Service Agency and Rural Development. A familiar name has been appointed to head up the FSA and R…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport receives infrastructure grant
Gulfport, Miss (WXXV)- The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is the recipient of a nation-wide infrastructure grant aimed at improving infrastructure of airports. WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren has the details.
Harrison County Schools announce renovation for Warrior Stadium
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) - An exciting time has come for Harrison County School District and the D’Iberville community, as D’Iberville High School is ready to go into phase one…
Security and traffic plans for Bikin’ the Beach in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re now entering day two of Bikin’ the Beach with Bike Central located near Treasure Bay in Biloxi. With an influx of bikers…
D-Day veterans return to Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of landings
COLLEVILLE-SUR-MER, France (AP) — Veterans gathered Friday in Normandy to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings — a pivotal moment of World War II that eventually led to the collapse of Adolf Hitler’s regime. Along the coastline and near the…
Make-A-Wish teams up with Galleria BMW to grant local girl’s wish
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Make-A-Wish Mississippi’s Summer of Wishes has made a return, creating amazing opportunities for critically ill children in our communities. This…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic accident on I-10 westbound near Exit 38 has been cleared
First responders worked a traffic accident on I-10 westbound near Exit 38. The accident has been cleared.
Southern Rail Commission officials give update on Amtrak Service
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re learning more about when we may finally be getting restored Amtrak service to South Mississippi. Southern Rail Commission Chairman Knox Ross spoke at…
"Care Bear" Jeep bringing smiles to South Mississippi
Hundreds of thousands of vehicles move through South Mississippi each day, an endless flow of tan sedans, white pick-up trucks and black SUV’s. But when this car goes…
Seven illegal immigrants arrested in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach today, several illegal immigrants were arrested in what FBI Jackson is calling ‘a very impactful operation.’ Details are limited at this time, but FBI officials confirmed that seven illegal immigrants were detained in…
Anglers arrive as registration opens for 29th Annual Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
BILOXI, MISS (WXXV) - The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is back — and it's bigger than ever. With nearly $2 million in prize…
Businesses impacted by opening of Buc-ee’s Harrison County location
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s location is opening next week in Harrison County. Ahead of the much-anticipated date, WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more…
Gulfport Mayor-Elect Hugh Keating in studio
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Mayor-Elect Hugh Keating joins us in studio to talk about the June 3 municipal election.
Taking a look at Gulf Coast election results
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV)- 2025 city elections are in the books. The most watched race was the Gulfport mayoral campaign. The race in Mississippi’s second largest city got national…
Out-of-state officer arrested in Florida on Harrison County kidnapping charges
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- An out of state, off duty police officer has been charged with kidnapping in Harrison County. Harrison County Sheriff’s Office received a call to Audubon Lake Boulevard for shots fired at a house party. The homeowner’s…
Singing River Health System to offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) - Early detection is crucial in the fight against cancer. Starting June 4, 2025, Singing River Cancer Center will offer free…