Litter becoming a growing problem in Stone County
Stone County, Miss. (WXXV)- Litter is puling up along rural roads in Mississippi and the state is spending millions trying to keep up. The Mississippi Department of Transportation says it's…
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Biloxi Community Development building new entertainment sector
BILOX, Miss. (WXXV)- Fourteen years after a fire in downtown Biloxi destroyed three businesses, the vacant lot at 781 Howard Avenue is set to come back to life. Biloxi…
Jake Owen set to perform at Beau Rivage
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Country music fans, get ready! Chart topping artist Jake Owen is bringing his signature sound to the Mississippi Gulf Coast with a live…
Failure to pass Tidelands Bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Legislature failed to pass a Tidelands Bill this year. All 12 existing casinos have a tidelands lease with the state of Mississippi. Operators fear proposed and…
Mississippi Estuary Program opening applications for middle school teachers
Mississippi Gulf Coast (WXXV)- The Mississippi Sound Estuary Program is opening applications for middle school teachers. The eligibility is for 5th - 8th grade teachers in Jackson, Harrison, or Hancock County. Those selected will be given the chance to plant…
USM and Gulf Coast Business Council launch leadership academy
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- For the April General Membership meeting at the Knight Nonprofit Center, the University of Southern Mississippi and the Gulf Coast Business Council announced a…
Aldi now open in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A new Aldi opened their doors to customers in D’Iberville today with a ribbon cutting taking place earlier. The doors opened to the public at 9 a.m. Thursday…
Crawfish Music Festival kicks off at the Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s that time of the year as the Crawfish Music Festival makes its return to the Coast, bringing top entertainment, rides and games, and…
Introducing Amtrak Mardi Gras Service twice daily between New Orleans and Mobile via Coastal Mississippi
NEW ORLEANS and MOBILE, Ala. – Agreements have been reached for new twice-daily Amtrak intercity train service along the Mississippi Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Mobile, Ala. Starting this summer, the new state-sponsored Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will offer convenient morning…
Legendary Gulfport Coach Lindy Callahan dies
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Lindy Callahan, a Gulfport sports legend, died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 97. A native of Vicksburg, Callahan played football and baseball at Ole Miss. He began his long association with Gulfport High School…
Stone County Sheriff’s Department warning about scam
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Sheriff Department is warning the public about a scam going around. The department said in a social media post that someone is…
Road closure for Edgewater Drive in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi alerted the public about a road closure. Edgewater Drive at Highway 90 will be closed to drivers on Thursday. The closure…
Ocean Springs announces road closure
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is alerting residents about a road closure this week. Washington Avenue will be closed to traffic from La Fontaine Street to…
Stennis Space Center crews preparing for future Artemis tests
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (WXXV)- NASA is providing an update on the progress Stennis Space Center employees are making when it comes to engine testing for the…
Stability to National Flood Insurance
Congressman Mike Ezell has introduced a bipartisan bill which would extend the National Flood Insurance program until December 31st. Usually, Congress just authorizes NFIP a few months at a time. This…
Mississippi Association of Planning and Development Districts host annual meeting
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Association of Planning and Development Districts or the MAPDD is currently hosting their annual conference at the Beau Rivage. The MAPDD provides…
Youth for Christ holds breakfast ahead of National Day of Prayer
GULFPORT, Miss.(WXXV)-Youth for Christ hosted a third annual special breakfast to help promote the upcoming National Day of Prayer. During this event, attendees engaged in…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel live at the Crawfish Music Festival
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s that time of the year as the Crawfish Music Festival has…
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…
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…