The holiday season is a time for giving. Every year, the "Heat for the Holidays" giveaway sponsored by WXXV, Geiger Heating and Air and Rheem gives a complete heating and air system to one lucky family on the Mississippi Gulf…
Here’s a round-up of some highlights from this year's Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon: Russell Simkins won the male division of the marathon, clocking in at 2:43:35. Jessica Jones took the top spot for the female division of the marathon, coming…
If you deck your home out for the holidays, you can be the lucky winner of another one of our holiday promotions! It's WXXV's Deck the House photo contest! Just upload a photo of your outdoor holiday decorations to WXXV25.com’s…
He's been a familiar face if you've lived here in South Mississippi for any period of time-protector of marine life, the local environment, and most recently, one of the most vocal about the local impact on the unprecedented, back-to-back openings…
The clock is ticking down as Bay St. Louis residents prepare to head to the polls Tuesday to vote on a referendum. City officials proposed the increase to help raise money for parks and recreation facilities and tourism throughout Bay…
Be sure to tune into WXXV News 25 Today on WXXV NBC at 6 am and on our WXXV FOX channel at 7 and 8 am as we give updates and then do a live reveal as we notify this year's winner…
The Railroad Museum in Gulfport is rolling out the red carpet for all to come and enjoy a train winter wonderland. The museum is decked with hundreds of lights to highlight its 85 running trains. The display is a part…
The effects of the BP Oil Spill continue to be felt almost a decade after 200 million gallons of crude oil was pumped into the Gulf of Mexico for 87 days. Now, the federal government approved more than $200 million…
A Gulfport man is home free tonight after a jury unanimously found him not guilty on both counts of an armed robbery from 2016. The robbery was at the Exxon Station off 30th Avenue downtown. Police pulled Tevin Ball over…
In just a few days, a new Miss America will be crowned. After working hard all year on community service projects, promoting platforms and prepping for the big week, the ladies enjoyed a little down time at Universal Studios Hollywood.…
For the first time since 2005, the West Jackson County Planning Department will get a new facility. Today, ground was broken for the more than 1,600 square foot building. The $680,000 project will feature office space, a break room, and…
It’s almost been 205 years since the Battle of Bay St. Louis. That’s when officials in New Orleans received warnings from Pensacola that British warships were closing in on the area. The commander dispatched a fleet to the passes Mariana…
The Gulf Coast Bicycle Club is spreading holiday cheer with a bike drive and ride taking place over the weekend in Long Beach. More than 120 bikes will be donated tomorrow to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department to distribute. Before…
The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is having their International Christmas Festival tomorrow. This festival is a unique way to celebrate Christmas within the culture of 12 European countries including Russia, Moldova, Ukraine, Greece, Georgia, and more. There will be…
We are in the peak of holiday season so plenty of parties and gatherings are on everyone’s calendar and for a lot of people that includes drinking. Gulfport Police and the Transportation Department are working together to remind everyone of…
Sixteen-year-old Christian Kyle Parker, the teen who ran away from his Vancleave home on November 26th, turned himself into sheriff’s investigators today. After getting many tips from the public, Sheriff Mike Ezell says the investigators picked Parker up in Gautier…
A Biloxi man has been arrested and charged with credit card fraud and possession of a controlled substance. Today, Biloxi police arrested 52-year-old Michael Gillich III of Biloxi. His arrest stems from warrants issued as the result of an investigation…
He says you can put it on anything from burgers to cupcakes and ice cream. You have to taste it to believe it, but that’s just part of why J. Lee’s Gourmet BBQ Sauce is going national. Today’s Hometown Hero…
Do you think your school has the best choir? If so, let your voice be heard and even possibly share the stage with Foreigner through our 25 Voices Choir Contest. WXXV is looking for the best two high school or…
With the college football conference championships officially over, it’s now time to go bowling. Thirty-eight bowl games that will take place between December 20th and January 6th are all now available to wager. Included in those matchups is the College…
The Ocean Springs Lions Club recognized citizens that make an impact in the community at their monthly meeting today. Five finalists were selected for the club’s “Hero of the Year” Award, which has been awarded since 2017 and celebrates their…
The City of Waveland is currently soliciting bids to construct a handicapped access ramp on their beach. It will include an access ramp that would allow wheelchairs to have a quick and easy path from Coleman Avenue Beach parking lot…
We are gearing up for a big weekend here on the Coast. It’s almost time for the fourth Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. Around 3,700 people will be lacing up their sneakers for the fourth annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon and…
An illegal immigrant responsible for the hit-and-run of a 14-year-old girl in Pass Christian has been sentenced. Honduras native David Hernandez will spend at least twelve years behind bars after pleading guilty to felony leaving the scene of an accident.…