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.…
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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.…
What’s next after the death of Pope Francis?
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- As Catholics and people across the globe continue to mourn the death of Pope Francis, behind the scenes at the Vatican right now, a detailed…
Shrimp season coming to a close on the Gulf Coast
GULF COAST, Miss.-(WXXV)- Officials with the Department of Marine Resources announcing shrimp season will be coming to a close on May 1st. All waters south of the intracoastal waterway and west of the Gulfport Ship Channel will be closing. The…
Municipal Primary Runoff Election Reminders
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)- Voters in six South Mississippi cities will head to the polls Tuesday for a handful of municipal primary run-off elections. Those races are: Bay St. Louis GOP Alderman…
Bishop Kihneman releases statement on the death of Pope Francis
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-As Catholics and Christians here in South Mississippi and worldwide mourn the death of Pope Francis, many leaders are sending out their condolences. In…
‘Making Groceries Happen’ organization gives back to community
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a festive weekend along the Coast, but one local organization focused on giving back this Easter weekend by battling food insecurities. ‘Making Groceries…
Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosts a community yard sale
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosted a community yard sale on Saturday. Association members and volunteers coming out early to raise money for a…
City of Waveland hosts third annual Easter Parade
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- There were plenty of Easter events on the Coast this weekend, but one notable event over the years has been Waveland’s annual Easter Parade. WXXV…
Family comes from all around to celebrate Gulfport resident's 100th birthday
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- "Happy birthday!" Delores Stanley turned 100 years old on April 19th, family from all over the country coming to surprise her. Residents…
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company celebrates 10 years of Chandyfest
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Chandeleur Island Brewing Company is celebrating their 10th year of Chandyfest. They're doing it with a special drink, music, and the community coming out. "Me and my…
April 20th marks 15 years since Deepwater Horizon Disaster
Mississippi (WXXV)- Sunday marks 15 years since the Deepwater Horizon Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico - remaining the worst oil spill in U.S. history. On April 20th, 11 people…
DreKo Music Productions LLC Ribbon Cutting
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) - DreKo Music Productions LLC celebrated a ribbon cutting today, honoring 5 years of business and expansion as they opened the doors to their…
Long Beach provides update to harbor project
Long Beach, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is continuing to work on its harbor project. The city sharing the southeastern bulkhead project is finished while the…
William Carey University announces new Vice President for Tradition Campus
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University's Tradition Campus is seeing some change this summer. Longtime educator Dr. Cassandra Conner is retiring, with Dr. Ladd Taylor stepping in as…
Pentecostals of The Gulf Coast host "Drive Through Prayer" event
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Pentecostals of the Gulf Coast is using this Good Friday as an opportunity to connect with their community. They hosted a “drive-through prayer” inviting drivers…
Easter events happening across the coast
Gulf Coast (WXXV)- Easter Weekend kicks off Saturday and the coast is getting in on the fun. The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting an Easter Egg hunt on their campus tomorrow from…
TrainTastic hosting an Easter celebration
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Welcome to TrainTastic on Pass Road! Inside is the most incredible display of model trains and railroading you'll ever experience. This Easter weekend, TrainTastic is hosting a…
Traffic stop in Picayune leads to discovery of 50 pounds of marijuana
Picayune, Miss. (WXXV)-A traffic stop in Picayune caused officers to discover 50 pounds of marijuana. Officers conducted a traffic stop on I-59 Tuesday - the driver Aaron Steele fleeing. Steele lost control of his car and wrecked into a wooden…