Celebrating Elvis Presley’s birthday
Today marks Elvis Presley’s 91st birthday. He was born in Tupelo back in 1935 to Vernon and Gladys Presley. Now, while he was born in Tupelo and is known for his Memphis…
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Local law enforcement holding Coffee and King Cake with a Cop
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- This Friday is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and to celebrate, Gulfport Police and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office invite everyone…
Carpet issues are being fixed at Saenger Theatre in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich has released an update on the progress of the Saenger Theatre, including the work being done to fix an…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis stops by new Goodwill bin store in Gulfport
Goodwill of South Mississippi opened a new bin store in Gulfport on Thursday morning. This facility is located on Highway 49 in the Orange Grove community. The doors opened at 8 a.m. Asia…
New Moss Point police chief focuses on communication, hiring quality officers
MOSS POINT, Miss. -- We sat down with newly sworn in Moss Point Police Chief Dennis Stevenson to learn more about his plans for the…
Biloxi Police Chief John Miller reflects on career ahead of retirement
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- For more than three decades, Biloxi Police Chief John Miller has served the streets of his city, but that's all set…
Our Daily Bread Food Pantry in Wiggins celebrating 20 years of service
We are joined in studio by Tammy Beckham with Our Daily Bread food pantry in Stone County. The pantry is celebrating 20 years of…
Carnival preparations in South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Carnival season is in full swing here on the Coast, marking the start of weeks of fun, but also a lot of advanced preparation for our Coast cities.…
Legislative impact on the Gulf Coast
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- While the Mississippi legislature is in session working on issues impacting the state, inside that big pictures there are topics of importance to the Mississippi Coast. The…
Third teen arrested, charged after stray bullet kills Moss Point man on New Year's Day
MOSS POINT, Miss. -- A third teenager has been arrested in connection with an incident on New Year's day that left a Moss Point man dead, according to the Moss Point Police Department. Chief Dennis Stevenson says the teen was…
Top military leaders visit Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Three of the highest-ranking leaders in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps visited the Mississippi Gulf Coast today. They received a firsthand look at shipbuilding…
Harlem Wizards playing on the Coast
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-A Coast organization is raising funds for two non-profits through a basketball game. LaMarques Ogans and Aurora Dejapa join us with details on the Harlem Wizards. The…
Mississippi Senate passes education reforms, advances historic PERS funding
JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi State Senate has passed substantial funding for the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) along with multiple bills to strengthen Mississippi’s education system, including a teacher pay raise, reducing restrictions on retired teachers returning to work, and making…
Man killed in attempted armed robbery in D’Iberville identified
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- One man is dead and another man is behind bars after attempting to rob…
Local bakeries rolling out king cakes for Mardi Gras
Bakeries are dusting off the glitter and firing up the ovens to prepare the sweetest tradition of the Mardi Gras season. The king cake is a staple…
Population growth putting pressure on roads in Harrison County
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Harrison County leaders say rapid growth is putting pressure on roads across the county, especially in rural areas that weren’t built for…
Coast lawmakers speak on priorities during 2026 Legislative Session
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Legislative Session is now underway as both Houses of the Mississippi Legislature gaveled in at noon on Tuesday. Lots of major topics…
New Moss Point Police Chief sworn in
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point has a new permanent police chief. Dennis Stevenson was sworn is as the new Moss Point police chief at Tuesday night’s board meeting. Chief Stevenson has been serving as the interim…
Harrison County fire crews battled tractor trailer fire
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County Fire Rescue battled a tractor trailer fire on I-10. A trailer loaded with refrigerators caught fire while driving. Harrison County Fire Rescue worked…
Opening date announced for 7 Brew Gulfport location
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- 7 Brew announced when their expected opening date is for the Gulfport location. The expected opening date is January 26. 7 Brew is located on Highway 49 near El Saltillo and Goodwill. Originally, the huts were put…
City of Diamondhead hosting blood drive
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Diamondhead will be hosting a blood drive on Wednesday. That takes place at the city hall activity room from noon to 6 p.m. Those…
Stone County Utility Authority scheduling water service interruption
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Utility Authority is sharing information about a water service interruption. That is scheduled for Wednesday and affects the areas highlighted in…
Wrapping up the 2025 Harbor Lights Winter Festival
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harbor Lights Winter Festival wrapped up another bright season along the Coast, drawing big crowds and delivering an economic boost to South Mississippi. Over…
2026 Legislative Session: Lawmakers discuss school choice issue
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Legislative Session is now underway as both Houses of the Mississippi Legislature gaveled in at noon. Lots of major topics will be on…