Volunteers clean up Coast beaches as part of Star Spangled Cleanup
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- After the fireworks subsided Friday night, people across the Coast woke up bright and early Saturday to clean up beach and firework debris on…
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Our Lady of the Gulf Crab Festival wraps up
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- A July 4th holiday weekend tradition wrapped up in Bay St. Louis over the weekend. It was another successful year for the…
Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo wraps up
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Another Mississippi Gulf Coast tradition wrapped up on Sunday in Gulfport. We’re talking about the 77th edition of the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. Since Thursday,…
Crowds gather for 96th Blessing of the Fleet
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The 96th Blessing of the Fleet celebration, one of Biloxi’s oldest cultural traditions, hit the water Sunday. The Blessing of the Fleet began Sunday with…
Veterinarian clinic opening in State Line this fall
State Line, Miss. (WXXV)- In State Line, a rural town without a vet clinic or shelter, pet owners and cattle producers have long relied on home…
Biloxi's First Friday coincides with Fourth of July
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- First Friday and Independence Day coincided in Biloxi, a firework show ending the night. Biloxi Main Street's monthly event turned into a celebration of all things…
Stigma on sexual health talks can cause delay in care
Hattiesburg, Miss. (WXXV)- Conversations about sexual health can be uncomfortable. For many, that discomfort leads to delayed care. One Mississippi resident, who asked not to be identified…
Magnolia Tribune's Frank Corder speaks to Dave Elliott on names expected for the 2027 governor's race
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2027 state elections are on the distant horizon. With Governor Tate Reeves term limited, some big names are already jockeying for the position. The next race…
Crews implementing all-way stops to D'Iberville roads
D'Iberville, Miss. (WXXV)- A heads up now about new all-way stops that will be implemented in D'Iberville starting next week. City officials say crews will add those stops at the intersection of Rodriguez Street and Gorenflo Road next Monday, June…
Today in History: July 4, Declaration of Independence adopted in Philadelphia
Today in history: On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by delegates to the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia. Also on this date: In 1802, the United States Military Academy officially opened at West Point, New York.…
OLG Crab Fest hosting Day Two
Bay St. Louis, Miss. (WXXV)- Lots of events happening this week to mark Independence Day in Mississippi, including Day Two of an annual festival in Bay St.…
Grant Chighizola is LIVE at Biloxi's First Friday Block Party
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is hosting their First Friday Block Party, coinciding with Independence Day. WXXV News 25's Grant Chighizola is LIVE in Biloxi,…
St. Alphonsus announces change to mass locations
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Ocean Springs announces a change in service locations. These changes start on July 5th and will continue until further notice. Weekend masses will be held in the school gym. That…
"Brain Drain" affecting Mississippi's economy and workforce
Mississippi (WXXV)- Mississippi is losing many of its brightest young adults. They are chasing higher pay, better job prospects and opportunities they say they can't find at home. It's a long-running trend…
Mississippi Highway Patrol's Landon Orozco shares travel tips for the July 4th weekend
Mississippi (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol's Landon Orozco joins Marco Bitonel to discuss travel tips ahead of the July 4th weekend.
Governor Tate Reeves launches initiative for America's 250th birthday
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi is launching a state-wide initiative to commemorate the United States of America's 250th birthday. The director of "Visit Mississippi" says the state's America 250 Commission will…
3rd Street Sidewalk Project begins in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- A project that has been months in the making is beginning in Long Beach The 3rd Street Sidewalk Project will connect Jeff…
77th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo begins
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The 77th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo kicked off on Thursday at Jones Park in Gulfport. The event attracts anglers from all…
Elizabeth Keen is LIVE for the first day of the Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo is happening right now at Jones Park. The area is featuring lots of fun for the whole family.…
Multiple rounds fired into Waveland apartment; three infants inside
Waveland, Miss. (WXXV)- It was around 9:30 on Wednesday night when multiple rounds were fired into an apartment unit in Waveland. Seven people were inside, including three infants. No injuries…
Knox Ross joins Dave Elliott to discuss Amtrak services on the coast
South Mississippi (WXXV)- Amtrak is ready to roll. After millions of dollars being invested and several delays, tickets are now available for the twice-daily Amtrak Mardi Gras Service…
Mississippians stocking up on fireworks for July 4th
Saucier, Miss. (WXXV)- The rush is on for South Mississippians looking to stock up on fireworks to celebrates the Fourth of July. Over at Lawler's…
Fourth of July designated as 'Free Fishing Day'
South Mississippi (WXXV)- The Fourth of July has been designated a free fishing day. All Mississippi residents are allowed to sport fish without a license, permits are still needed if you want to fish at a state-owned lake. This is…
Hattiesburg Zoo accepting applications for Junior Volunteer Program
Hattiesburg, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo is calling all animal lovers for a special program. Anyone between the ages of 13 and 15 can apply for the zoo's Junior Volunteer Program. The next orientation and onboarding session is scheduled for…