Gulfport Pastor Serves God and his Country
It’s rare to find someone who truly devotes themselves to something but one Gulfport Pastor has dedicated his life to god and his country. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the story.
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USM Sport Management Students Compete in National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship
Seven University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Sport Management students recently competed in the National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship (NCSSC) Online Round competition. NCSSC, coordinated by Baylor University and aligned with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, provides an…
City of Ocean Springs Celebrates Renovations and Improvements for Gay Lemon Park
Ocean Springs, MS - The City of Ocean Springs is thrilled to announce the reopening of Gay Lemon Park, a community space designed to provide a welcoming environment for all residents. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Wednesday, December…
City of Biloxi Ward 2 Christmas Event
Ward 2 in Biloxi is getting in the holiday spirit! On Sunday, December 15th, the City of Biloxi Ward 2 Christmas Event will take place at the Dr. Frank Gruich Community Center located at 591 Howard Avenue. The Movers and…
Bay St. Louis man charged with burglary, assault
A Bay St. Louis man is charged with burglarizing a vehicle and firing a weapon at the owner of the vehicle. 28-year-old Rufus Gabriel Charles was charged with 10 counts of burglary, aggravated assault and possession of a controlled substance.…
A Call to Serve: PRCC Honors 47 New Nurses at Joyful Pinning Ceremony
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — The Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Arts was alive with pride and jubilation on December 11 as 47 Pearl River Community College students marked the completion of their Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN). Family and friends…
MGCCC's Harrison County Campus SVA supports homeless veterans through Backpack Buddies initiative
The Harrison County Campus chapter of the Student Veterans of America at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is making a difference in the lives of homeless veterans this holiday season through their Backpack Buddies initiative. This heartfelt effort, spearheaded by…
MDOT to announce the 12 Days of Christmas sign contest winners starting Dec. 14
JACKSON, MISS. – The countdown to Christmas has begun! Starting Dec. 14, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will showcase the winning signs of its 12 Days of Christmas digital message sign (DMS) contest. Over the past month, MDOT has collected…
City's newest replica, Fournier & Son Seafood, adds to historical society's annual Old Town Village Tour
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. — You can help preserve local history this holiday season by touring 23 miniature replicas from the Gateway City's past. The D’Iberville Historical Society invites you to its 3rd annual Old Town Village Tour on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at the D’Iberville Town…
One Coast school collects 283 cans through ‘Battle of the Cans’ event
The Battle of the Cans is over at one Coast school. The Gulfport Central Middle School’s Junior Beta Club and Math Club partnered with Bethel Faith to raise a total…
Local elementary school opens time capsule from the 90s
Quarles Elementary in Long Beach took a glimpse in the past. Students opened a time capsule from 1999! Letters from students, VHS tapes, and a newspaper were among the items brought…
Swetman Family raising money for Red Kettle Campaign
The Swetman Family was out ringing the bell in Biloxi all day Friday! WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. met up with them to help spread holiday cheer.…
Gulf Coast Marathon takes over this weekend
It’s almost race weekend! The Gulf Coast Marathon is running from December 14th to the 15th. A few events are set for Saturday including the Gulf Coast Kids Marathon…
Walter Anderson Museum Art Block Project in the works
There are big plans in Ocean Springs involving the Walter Anderson Museum of Art! Museum Executive Director Julian Rankin is in studio to reveal what is planned…
Mega Millions Jackpot rises to over $670 million
The Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to over $670 million, and lottery tickets aren’t limited to gas stations. A few select casinos along the coast also sell tickets,…
Do you remember the "Big Hair" male rock band era? WXXV's Ethan Krauss and Entertainment Reporter Brent Evans dive into the look
Music streaming platforms recently released their yearly recaps for users such as Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay. As many are looking…
Fire safety during the holiday season
Two house fires occurred in Biloxi this week. One was started by batteries left in Christmas decorations and the other began from old batteries left in storage. Biloxi Assistant Fire…
WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey is at the Poplarville Christmas parade
Poplarville is holding their annual Christmas parade today in Pearl River County. That is where we find WXXV Sports Director Jevan McCoskey. He has more…
One dead in a train-vehicle collision in Stone County
A train-vehicle collision in Stone County has left one person dead as a result of the crash. Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart said the collision happened just after 3 p.m. The impact caused the white pickup to roll over. The…
Golden Nugget Biloxi Supports Gulf Coast Community by Donating $85K in 2024
BILOXI, MS – (December 13, 2024) – Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi has fulfilled its 10th round of charitable giving this year, bringing their total community donations to $85,000, supporting 15 local organizations in 2024. In addition, Golden Nugget Employees partnered…
Gautier High and Middle School bands holding Holiday Concert
The Gautier High and Middle School bands are offering a chance for everyone to get in the holiday spirit. The annual Holiday Concert is set to take…
Shuckers Holiday Fest at Keesler Federal Park
The Biloxi Shuckers are inviting all to get into the festive spirit tonight! The Shuckers Holiday Fest is taking place at Keesler Federal Park starting at 6. Tickets for…
City of Waveland celebrating with Christmas on Coleman event
The City of Waveland is getting into the Christmas spirit tonight! Christmas on Coleman is set to start at 5 and run until 8 this evening. Food…
Poplarville Christmas Parade featuring state champion Hornets
Poplarville’s annual Christmas Parade is happening tonight! Lots and lots of floats line the streets beginning at 3:30 p.m. at the Ramey’s Service Road and north end of the…
