University of Southern Miss awarded $2.1 million
The University of Southern Mississippi has been awarded a major federal grant aimed at improving student success. The U.S. Department of Education awarded Southern Miss a $2.1 million five-year…
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Donating blood during the colder months
With the colder months comes the need for more blood donations. Denise Smith with the American Red Cross joins us with the details.
Harrison County Fire Rescue responds to early morning fire
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Rescue was called to an early morning fire yesterday. The fire rescue says the fire was caused by a wood…
Eleven puppies rescued near Sam’s Club
A heartwarming rescue story out of Harrison County where much work went into rescuing eleven puppies. The elusive mama dog at Sam’s Club hid her puppies under a house in…
Mississippi shrimpers continue push for clearer seafood labeling
Mississippi shrimpers say their years-long push for clearer seafood labeling is finally gaining traction, not just across the Gulf Coast, but in Congress. Justin Glowacki with the Roy…
Woman arrested for attempted mayhem after reports of blades found in bread at Walmart
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department has arrested the suspect in the reports of razor blades in bread at two Walmart…
Community comes out to celebrate holiday festivities in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, the Children’s Christmas Parade and Lighting of the Town Green brought the Christmas spirit to the city. Even with the cold weather,…
Biloxi man sentenced for role in human trafficking operation
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man has been sentenced to 50 years behind bars for his role in a human trafficking operation involving a minor. Twenty-six-year-old Malik Causey will have to serve 27 of those years without the possibility of…
Powerball jackpot continues to rise
The Powerball is getting more interesting right before the holidays. No one won the jackpot again in Monday’s drawing. It’s now expected to reach $1.25 billion by Wednesday’s drawing. This marks…
Fire safety tips during cold weather
With more freezing temperatures ahead, it’s important to remember fire hazards so that you can stay safe while trying to stay warm. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley spoke with Gulfport Fire Chief…
State Rep. Jeffrey Hulum III announces run for congress
A Gulfport lawmaker is apparently throwing his hat in the ring for next year’s race in Mississippi’s fourth congressional district. In a Facebook post on Monday, District…
Naval Construction Battalion Center gate closures for holidays
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport is updating their gate hours as we head into the holiday season. The Broad Avenue gate will be closed…
Pink Heart Funds looking for members to join Youth Advisory Board
Gulf Coast (WXXV)- The Pink Heart Funds is looking for members to join their Youth Advisory Board. Brenda Long and Carson Felsher are here with how you can…
Coast Electric warning residents of ‘energy-saving device’ scam
Coast Electric is warning the Gulf Coast about an energy-saving device scam going around. These devices are sold through social media platforms and random emails. Consumers have fallen…
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport opening new fleet maintenance facility
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Biloxi International Airport is officially opening its new fleet maintenance facility on Tuesday. The airport broke ground on the building in July 2024.…
Deadline is approaching to sign up for Christmas Feed the Needy meals
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Law enforcement officials across Harrison County are once again gathering together to give back this holiday season. The Christmas Feed the Needy will take place on Christmas Day, but the deadline to request a meal is…
HSSM helping pets at the Holiday Vaccine Clinic
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-On Monday, the Humane Society of South Mississippi hosted a holiday drive-through vaccine clinic providing free care to the first 300 pets. Cars lined up as…
Coastal Family Health Center opens convenient care clinic in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Coastal Family Health Center has opened its newly renovated convenient care clinic, located alongside the existing pharmacy in Moss Point. The…
Main Street Pascagoula presents Downtown Jingle Crawl
The City of Pascagoula is hosting their Downtown Jingle Crawl this Friday. Olivia Randle with Main Street Pascagoula joins us with more. The fun takes place in the downtown…
Avoiding Porch pirates during the holidays
With Christmas a little over a week away, deliveries are becoming more frequent. Captain Rhonda Johnson with the Picayune Police Department gives us tips on how to avoid porch pirates.
The Krewe of Phoenix holding ‘A Ball of Ice and Fire’
The Krewe of Phoenix is joining us to talk about an upcoming event taking place a few days after Christmas. A Ball of Ice and…
Turan-Foley Chevrolet Cadillac hosts Cookies and Coco with Santa
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One local dealership brought the holiday fun to Gulfport over the weekend. Turan-Foley Chevrolet-Cadillac hosted Cookies and Cocoa with Santa on Saturday. Families enjoyed…
Units respond to structure fire in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is sharing details about a structure fire from last Wednesday. The incident happened on Grierson Street in the…
Suspect wanted in connection with armed robbery in Gulfport arrested
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Police arrested a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery. According to Gulfport Police Department, twenty-eight-year-old Dylan Miles Griffin has been located and arrested. WXXV News 25 will have more information as it becomes available.