Mississippi Aquarium recycling old Mardi Gras beads
I’m sure we all caught too many beads to count at the Mardi Gras parades this year, but now that the season is over, what do you do with…
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Comedian Ms. Pat's "Hot and Flashy Tour" coming to Biloxi
Ms. Pat, a world-famous and Emmy-nominated comedian, is coming to the IP Resort Spa in Biloxi later this month. Ms. Pat has her own special on…
North Bay Civitan hosting ‘My Abilities Jobs Fair’
North Bay Civitan is hosting a special job fair for those with special needs this weekend. The ‘My Abilities Jobs Fair’ happens March 8th at the D’Iberville Community…
Ocean Springs sets date for State of the City Address
The date for this year’s State of the City Address in Ocean Springs has been set. Mayor Kenny Holloway will address residents on March 25th at…
Candidate forum for Diamondhead elections
In Diamondhead, a candidate forum is being hosted on March 24th. All Diamondhead candidates are invited to attend and residents are invited to attend and to submit questions. Those can be…
Two local students representing the state in Washington, D.C.
Two Coast students were selected for the United States Senate Youth Program. Shayleen Moeini and Jackson Pearce, both of Gulfport, are representing the Magnolia State. The youth…
Campers celebrate Read Across America Week at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Today is the last day of Read Across America Week and here in South Mississippi, many groups that cater to children are celebrating by opening…
Traffic Alert: Eastbound lanes of I-10 near Exit 16 temporarily closing
All lanes of I-10 headed east will be temporarily closed near Exit 16 in Hancock County. That’s the Diamondhead-Yacht Club Drive Exit. The closure starts…
Election information for City of Moss Point
An important voting precinct update for residents in the City of Moss Point. The voting location for all city wards is Pelican Landing on Highway 613. The change in location will…
Crews monitoring large wildfire in Jackson County
Multiple fire crews are monitoring a large wildfire in Southeast Jackson County, south of Highway 90 near the Mississippi Alabama state line. Crews with Jackson County Fire, Mississippi Forestry Commission and Sandhill Crane Wildlife Refuge Fire Team are out in…
Ship becomes artificial reef in Mississippi Sound
A new artificial reef is now at the bottom of the Mississippi Sound. The Captain Ben III Vessel was sunk on February 27th in waters 17 miles south of…
American Red Cross asking for blood donations
The month of March is National Red Cross Month and our South Mississippi chapter is staying busy with events this month, especially as the need for certain types of…
Traffic Alert: I-10 Lane Closures at Menge Avenue exit
A traffic reminder for nighttime drivers on I-10 in Harrison County. Work at the Menge Avenue exit will cause intermittent lane closures again tonight on the interstate.…
Crews respond to house fire in Jackson County
Fire crews in Jackson County responded to a house fire on Wednesday. This is on Cleo Drive in East Jackson County. At about 1 p.m., the homeowner reported smoke from their roof. When firefighters arrived, they found an attic fire.…
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal Cancer is the third most common diagnosis in men and women. Dr. Joshua Tyler joins us to discuss ways to be aware.
Equestrians gather to compete at the Gulf Coast Winter Classics
The Gulf Coast Winter Classics is on week three of competition at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter went to the horse show…
Drivers receive ashes to go on Ash Wednesday
Grace Lutheran Church in Long Beach continued its tradition of offering ashes to go on Ash Wednesday. This year, the event happened in the parking area near the…
Coastal mayors collect 2,500 food boxes for March of the Mayors drive
A month-long effort has come to an end as Extra Table wrapped up their March of the Mayors Food Drive for 2025, releasing their…
Man arrested, victims identified after deadly altercation in Pascagoula
New details have been released on the double homicide that took place in Pascagoula on Wednesday. Jackson County Coroner Bruce Lynd Jr. revealed the identities of the two victims…
Blind Tiger Beach coming to the Coast
A new venture being called Blind Tiger Beach at Henderson Point across from Bay St. Louis on the Harrison County side of the Bay. You see a very cool…
The City of Long Beach moves forward with inner bulkhead wall project
On February 27th, the City of Long Beach approved the inner bulkhead wall project.This $5.8 million project will replace the deteriorating break wall damaged by…
City of Pascagoula provides Ward 3 election process update
The City of Pascagoula shares an update on the Ward 3 city council election process. The city obtained guidance from the Secretary of State’s Office for the procedure for the election for the Ward 3 City Council seat. Councilman Walker…
"Grand Magnolia Grammy Gala" features top songwriters Rodney Crowell and Mac McAnally
PASCAGOULA — Legendary singer/songwriters Rodney Crowell and Mac McAnally will be featured at the "Grand Magnolia Spring Fling Grammy Gala" coming up in Pascagoula. The multi-Grammy Award winners and nominees will each be making return trips to The Grand Magnolia…
Pedro Cherry named president of Mississippi Power; Anthony Wilson to remain chairman and CEO until summer
Gulfport, Miss. – Mississippi Power announced that Pedro Cherry has been named president of the company with Anthony Wilson continuing in his roles of chairman and CEO until summer. Cherry has worked in the energy industry for 30 years and…