William Carey University Tradition Campus reveals new leadership: Meet Dr. Ladd Taylor
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)—William Carey University Tradition Campus will have a new face this summer. Current Vice President Dr. Cassandra Conner is transitioning…
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Annual Children’s Fest this weekend
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-Marsha Garziano and Jolan Wedgeworth join us ahead of Saturday’s Children’s Fest. They share with us the fun expected and more information on the event. The event takes…
Sister Hazel set to perform at Crawfish Music Festival
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The annual Crawfish Music Festival is kicking off in Biloxi today, running through this Sunday. One musical act taking the stage is Sister Hazel…
Crawfish Music Festival kicks off this weekend
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Crawfish Music Festival’s family ride night is happening at the Coast Coliseum complex today. Families have the opportunity to ride all the carnival rides you…
MDOT honors fallen workers
JACKSON, MISS. (WXXV)- MDOT held a memorial ceremony for fallen workers Tuesday in Jackson. The ceremony honored employees who have lost their lives while working on Mississippi roads over the years. The…
D'Iberville opens a new outdoor sports facility
D'IBERVILLE, MISS. (WXXV)- The City of D'Iberville has opened a new outdoor sports center. The facility is located at the Rusty Quave Sports Complex. It was made possible through…
Municipal Primary Runoff Election Results
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)-Voters in six South Mississippi cities went to the polls Tuesday for a handful of municipal primary run-off elections. The polls are now closed. The results for each race…
Two incumbents defeated in runoff elections in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Big news in the two runoff elections in Harrison County tonight as two incumbents go down in defeat. Longtime incumbent Gulfport Ward 1 councilmember Truck Casey is defeated by Democratic primary challenger Kendal Buckner. Buckner will be…
K9 Rae celebrates her birthday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating a big birthday today. K9 Rae normally works in the school resource division. Since it is spring break, she’s out…
Results are in for the special election regarding liquor sales in the City of Lucedale
LUCEDALE, MISS. (WXXV)-Voters within Lucedale city limits also went to the polls today to vote in a special election regarding liquor sales. On the ballot was whether or not to allow liquor sales within city limits. According to unofficial results…
5th annual Heroes at Fallen Oak Tournament
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- On Tuesday morning, Beau Rivage and Keesler Federal Credit Union presented the fifth annual Heroes at Fallen Oak Golf Club. Despite a delayed start due…
Mississippi Power celebrates Earth Day with Renew Our Rivers Deer Island cleanup
HARRISON COUNTY, MISS. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power celebrated Earth Day by kicking off its 20th year of Renew Our Rivers at Deer Island in Biloxi. Nearly…
Saucier man sentenced to life for burglary, larceny
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Saucier man is sentenced to life behind bars on burglary and grand larceny charges after the theft of guns, cash, and forestry equipment.…
Memorial honoring Pope Francis at Nativity BVM Cathedral
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-South Mississippi Catholics gathered in Biloxi Tuesday morning for a memorial Mass in honor of the late Pope Francis. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has reactions…
WXXV News 25 Marco Bitonel discusses Municipal Runoff Election Day
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s Municipal Runoff Election Day in several cities across South Mississippi. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is in Pascagoula and has the…
City of Ocean Springs shares update on Hanshaw Road Bridge
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs has shared an update on the Hanshaw Road Bridge repairs. The city said that all existing utilities that were attached to the bridge have been addressed. Work is expected to begin…
Two arrested for drug trafficking in D’Iberville
D’Iberville, Miss. (WXXV)- A D’Iberville man and woman are behind bars on drug trafficking charges after sheriff’s officials say they found a litany of drugs at their home, including…
Hattiesburg Zoo celebrating 75th birthday this Saturday
Hattiesburg, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo is celebrating a big milestone. The zoo's 75th birthday bash is taking place this Saturday! It's happening from 10 AM to 4 PM that day.…
Gulf Coast Vietnamese Narratives & the Maritime Museum setting up special exhibit
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi is hosting an exhibit that highlights the Vietnamese community on the Gulf Coast. The exhibit shares the journey…
South Mississippi Catholics mourn the loss of Pope Francis
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - On Monday at 7:35 AM, Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke that put him into a coma and led to irreversible heart…
Deep Water Horizon Spill 15 years after disaster
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) - We are still recovering from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill that happened 15 years ago, devastating our seafood industry and marine…
Second annual Biloxi Skate Fest returning in May
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting an event in May. The second annual Biloxi Skate Fest is scheduled for May 9 and 10. May…
Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosting Youth Skate Clinic
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association announces another youth skate clinic coming up this weekend. On April 26, volunteers will be on site to offer guidance…
Bonnet Carre Spillway potentially opening
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Supervisor Marlin Ladner is in the WXXV studio to talk about a letter he sent to the Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Coast.…