Sparklight makes donation to local food bank
Sparklight made a donation of $1,500 to the Catholic Charities of South Mississippi food bank to help feed local families. The funds will help the nonprofit respond to the…
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Groundbreaking for new Home of Grace field
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Exciting times on the campus of Home of Grace in Vancleave with the groundbreaking of a new athletic field on site. The new softball field is…
Grant program to open for storm damage from tornados in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re a Moss Point resident who still has lingering home damage from the 2023 tornado or 2024 storms, there…
Feed my Sheep Soup Kitchen serves Thanksgiving meal
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- On Wednesday afternoon, the Feed my Sheep Soup Kitchen served Thanksgiving lunch to the less fortunate, fulfilling its ongoing mission of compassion and care. Volunteers…
The Gulfport Admirals are hosting the South State Championship this Friday night for their final game at Milner Stadium! Find out how they got there for the first time in 26 years.
Electric, dominant, consistent and relentless effort. These words come to mind when thinking about the 2025 season thus for the Gulfport Admiral football team. With their 45-10 win over Petal last…
Thanksgiving Travel Enforcement period begins
If you plan to hit the road later tonight or at some point over the next few days, you may see an increase in law enforcement on our Mississippi roads. Mississippi Highway Patrol’s yearly Thanksgiving Travel Enforcement Period kicked off…
Search suspended for missing pilots on Lake Pontchartrain
The search for the bodies of the pilot and student pilot presumed dead after their plane went down Monday night in Lake Pontchartrain has been suspended. Divers were out for much of the day today along with Coast Guard Search…
Sandyman is back on the beach in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A favorite Coast holiday tradition is back on the beach in Pass Christian. Crews spent time rebuilding the iconic Sandyman near Scenic Drive…
Search continues for holiday displays stolen from town green in Long Beach
In Long Beach, city officials and police are still searching for holiday displays stolen from the Harper McCaughan Town Green. Someone was caught on…
Officials warn of scam pretending to be Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
A warning for anyone planning to visit the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival, organizers say scammers are trying to cash in on the holiday…
Tanner Williams Bridge reopens in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Good news for drivers in northern Jackson County, a bridge crossing the Escatawpa River is back open. The Tanner Williams Bridge has been closed since June after an inspection found structural issues. County officials say the…
Biloxi church sells Christmas trees to change children's lives
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- A Biloxi church is giving back to children in need this holiday season with their annual Buy A Tree, Change A Life project.…
Senators Wicker, Britt introduce voting bill requiring citizenship proof
Mississippi U.S. Senator Roger Wicker has signed on to a Senate Bill that would encourage states to require proof of American citizenship when registering to vote via mail. The ‘Citizen Ballot Protection Act’ was introduced by Senator Roger Wicker and…
Alternative energy in Mississippi
Most power plants in America, like Mississippi Power’s Plant Watson, are fueled by natural gas. It’s considered clean and we have an abundance of natural gas. Nonetheless, alternative sources of energy are…
Amtrak president urges early booking during holiday travel
Amtrak’s president has an important message for passengers ahead of the holiday season. Book early and get to the station ahead of time, that especially goes for those…
Statements from Ocean Springs mayor, alderman on special meeting regarding city attorney
Tonight, we are hearing from one of the Ocean Springs aldermen who did not attend Monday night’s special meeting called by Alderman Karen Stennis and Shannon Pfeiffer regarding their concerns about City Attorney David Harris. Ward 1 Alderman shared a…
Two occupants presumed dead after plane crashes in Lake Pontchartrain
A flight instructor and student pilot from a Gulfport-based flight school are presumed dead this evening after their Cessna plane crashed into the waters of Lake…
MDOT urges safe driving ahead of Thanksgiving
JACKSON, MISS. – Thanksgiving has long had the reputation of being one of the busiest travel holidays in the United States. This year, AAA estimates that 73 million Americans will travel to their Thanksgiving destination by car, that’s nearly 90…
Biloxi Police Department shares tip to protect yourself from skimming
The Biloxi Police Department is sharing information on how to protect yourself from card skimming. WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears sat down with Lt. Candace Young…
Southern Miss set to take on Nicholls at Keesler Federal Park
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The line up for the 2026 Hancock Whitney Classic in Biloxi continues to grow. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will face off against Nicholls Colonels at Keesler Federal Park on March 17 at 6 p.m. Gates will…
MDOT suspending some construction work during holiday travel
To provide maximum travel capacity and minimal construction delays throughout the holiday weekend, MDOT crews and contractors will halt all non-emergent lane closures beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 26 through the morning of Monday, Dec. 1. “Even though most…
Mississippi State set to face off against Tulane at Keesler Federal Park in 2026
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Biloxi Shuckers have announced another college baseball game coming to Keesler Federal Park. The Mississippi State Bulldogs will face off against the Tulane Green Wave in the 2026 Hancock Classic Whitney. That will take place March 10…
Biloxi Police searching for suspect in October stabbing case
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police are searching for a man wanted in an October stabbing case. An arrest warrant for aggravated assault and armed robbery has been issued for Dwight Peters. Peters is 50-years-old, 5’6”, and weighs around 200 pounds.…
Harrison County students have fun at fourth annual Inclusive Field Day
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District hosted its 4th annual Inclusive Field Day Thursday. Students from D’Iberville, Harrison Central, and West Harrison…
