Long Beach boy meets his idol at NFL Experience in New Orleans
A young man out of Long Beach got the chance of a lifetime. Blake Boyer got to meet his football idol, Justin Jefferson, who is a receiver…
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MGCCC to host Coastal Job Fair this week
Trisha Morrison, SMPDD Assistant Division Director for Workforce and Sherri Smith with MGCCC joined WXXV in studio to talk about the Coastal Job Fair coming up 9 am…
Shine Theater preparing for 'The Curious Savage' coming up at the Mary C.
The Shine Theater is getting ready for an upcoming production of The Curious Savage, which will be performed Feb. 21, 22 and 23 at the Mary C. in Ocean…
Trading cards making a comeback for some hobbyists
We all like to put a few dollars on a game here and there to make things interesting. But WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren has a new way you can bet…
Moss Point family loses home in early morning fire
A Moss Point family lost their home Monday morning after a fire broke out. Moss Point Fire Chief Jason Davis said firefighters got the call about 6 am to a house on Ferry Street. There was a car in the…
Philadelphia Eagles beat the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in Super Bowl 59
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles’ ferocious defense denied Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat. It wasn’t even close. DeJean got a pick-6 on his 22nd birthday,…
Carriere man charged with murder in shooting in Bay St. Louis
A Carriere man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of a Bay St. Louis man on Sunday morning. Bay Police Chief Alvin Kingston said Brendon Potts has been charged and is in the Hancock County jail. Bond…
MDOT urges public to prepare for severe weather
In recognition of Spring Severe Weather Preparedness Week, the Mississippi Department of Transportation is sharing information and tips on how you can protect yourself from the potential dangers of severe weather. “By staying informed, having a plan and being ready…
Driver being air-lifted after single vehicle accident on I-10
A driver involved in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 10 on Friday afternoon is being air-lifted to a hospital. Gulfport Police said the incident happened after 1 p.m. when the vehicle left the westbound lanes of I-10 near the 38…
Mississippi Senate passes DEI ban, setting up negotiation with House
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG/Mississippi Today The Mississippi Senate passed a bill Thursday that would eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the state’s universities, a priority elevated by Republican President Donald Trump. Senate Republicans passed the bill with a party line 34-14…
Air Force Reservists are looking for new team members
Recruiters from the Air Force Reserves joined WXXV on Friday morning to talk about the benefits of joining the Reserves. Tech Sgt. Larissa Hampton and MSgt. Ulysess Grant joined Ethan Krauss…
WXXV News 25's Elizabeth Keen makes her Super Bowl 59 pick
WXXV News 25's Elizabeth Keen suited up for the Big Game this morning and made her prediction for Super Bowl 59! WXXV FOX is the…
Slidell woman arrested in death investigation of Kansas City reporter
KENNER, La. (WGNO) — Louisiana law enforcement continue to investigate that death of a Kansas City reporter visiting New Orleans for Super Bowl coverage. The death of Adan Manzano was announced Thursday, Feb. 6. According to the Kenner Police Department, Manzano was…
Direct flights from GPT to Orlando International officially begin
Breeze Airways Flight 849 was the first of its kind, as it was the first ever direct flight from Gulfport Biloxi International Airport to Orlando International…
Diamondhead School of Fine Arts to offer no-cost ballet apprenticeship program"
Diamondhead School of Fine Arts is offering a ballet apprenticeship program at no cost. This program aims to preserve the art of classical ballet training…
‘Have a Heart Month’ raising awareness for heartworm positive dogs at Humane Society of South MS
February is ‘Have a Heart Month’ at the Humane Society of South Mississippi and the crew there is dedicating the…
Local Bakery Impacted by Rising Prices
For many eggs are a daily part of our diet and have traditionally been a cheap way to make a meal. However in the start of 2024 a carton of…
Two men to spend life in prison for a 2022 shooting death in drug deal gone bad
A Harrison County jury on Thursday sentenced two men to prison for the 2022 murder of one man and armed robbery of another in a drug deal gone bad. District Attorney W. Crosby Parker said 28-year-old Erick Hunt of Jackson…
Temporary Power Outage to Impact Pascagoula Public Library, Jackson County Law Library, and PG Satellite Office
Pascagoula, MS – The Jackson-George Regional Library System announces a temporary closure of the Pascagoula Public Library, the Jackson County Law Library, and the PG Satellite Office due to a scheduled power outage for facility upgrades. The Pascagoula Public Library,…
South Mississippi students named Presidential Scholars candidates
Twenty-six students from South Mississippi schools have been named candidates in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Three of those students -- Erik "Talan" Lindmark of Pass Christian High and, Sohni Beamon of Gulfport High and Matthew Church of Ocean…
Future of Enviva sites in Mississippi
The future of two South Mississippi industrial facilities is in question. The news comes after Enviva announced it is closing its plant in Amory, Mississippi, according to our media partner,…
Gulfport special election candidate disqualified
A candidate in the upcoming special city council election in Gulfport has been disqualified from the race by the Gulfport Election Commission. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, the…
Jackson County woman indicted in 2023 death of pedestrian
A 35-year-old Jackson County woman has been indicted in the death of a pedestrian from 2023. Lisa Ribarin was arrested Tuesday on a two-count indictment in the death of Robert Brouhard. Brouhard was walking on Washington Avenue the night of…
Feral Feline Coalition of Ocean Springs
The Feral Feline Coalition of Ocean Springs is a non-profit organization that makes sure stray cats are fed, spayed, and medicated. One of the organizations founders Linda Cox started the…
