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MLK Battle of the Bands, Parade postponed in Biloxi
One Coast parade expected to roll tomorrow is postponed due to forecasted rain. The MLK Parade and Battle of the Bands was scheduled for March 8th is…
Creating an office like DOGE in Mississippi
We’ve all heard of DOGE or Department of Government Efficiency run by Elon Musk who was appointed by President Trump to track down waste, fraud, and abuse. What about…
Pops Concert and Silent Auction in Long Beach
Long Beach High School choir students will be making a trip to London on Sunday. They will be performing on March 25th as a featured choir and as…
Fire crews continue to battle woods fire in Jackson County
New details on that woods fire that popped up in southeast Jackson County Thursday afternoon. Mississippi Forestry Commission and Sandhill Crane Wildfire Refuge fire teams continue…
67-year-old attempts to rob business in Gulfport in order to return to prison
A man who had recently been released from prison is back in custody today after attempting to rob a Gulfport business. 67-year-old Michael John Polotnik was arrested and charged with one count of armed robbery. On March 7th, officers from…
Railroad Crossing Project delayed in Long Beach
The City of Long Beach announced a change in the railroad crossing project. According to the city, CSX has temporarily paused the railroad crossing project due to a shortage of CSX flagmen that can coordinate with the trains. CSX was…
WXXV joins Bayou View Elementary School for job fair
A few familiar faces from WXXV visiting the students at Bayou View Elementary School today. Anchor Elizabeth Keen and Living Local Host Susie Davis went out to talk…
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…
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…