February's Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Gulfport High School's Shana Celentano
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. February's…
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William Carey University partners with MC School of Law
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)-William Carey University has teamed up with Mississippi College School of Law. The new partnership allows WCU students who want to pursue a career in law to save time and money. The agreement offers an accelerated pathway that…
Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub to Host 2026 Summer Residency Program at Southern Miss
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- A summer residency program is coming to the University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus. The Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub, also known as The Hub, is holding the six-week program for students majoring in humanities related fields at…
Finn the Dolphin celebrates 13th birthday at Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-One dolphin at the Mississippi Aquarium is welcoming his teenage years as he celebrated his 13th birthday recently. Finn is an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin and…
Naval Construction Battalion hosting blood drive
The Naval Construction Battalion in Gulfport is hosting a blood drive. That drive takes place on March 17 at the Seabee Memorial Chapel from 10 to 4. Those who come…
City of Pass Christian holding blood drive
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian is hosting a blood drive in March. This comes during a time where the blood supply is low. The drive…
New Dean of College of Health Sciences named at William Carey University
William Carey University is announcing a new dean of their College of Health Sciences. Dr. Alicia Purvis takes over the role. She is a…
Voting still open for Keesler Federal Park as favorite Minor League ballpark
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast still has the chance to vote for Keesler Federal Park as their favorite Minor League ballpark. Voting is part…
Biloxi firefighters taking part in TECC course
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Fire Department shared updates on three firefighters taking part in a tactical emergency casualty care course. Firefighters Shiloh Snow, Austin Halat, and Christian Davis…
2026 Celebrate the Gulf Poster and T-Shirt Contest Winner Announced
The Department of Marine Resources is sharing the winning design for this year’s Celebrate the Gulf Festival. This design will be featured on t-shirts and posters…
Locals receive recognition at annual Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
The Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon recently. Dr. Ben Weldon was named the new CEO of the Gulf Coat Chamber of Commerce, taking over the role from Adele Lyons. Karen Sock was also recognized at the…
Singing River Health System employee on medical mission trip to help others
Singing River Health System is sharing one of their own is making a global impact. Katy Pittman is currently serving on a medical mission…
Back Bay Mission receives donation from Scarlet Pearl Casino
Back Bay Mission shared they received a generous donation from the Scarlet Pearl Casino. Back Bay shared that each year the casino gives visitors the chance to…
Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame nominations open
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Nominations are now open for the 2026 Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame class. If you know of a deserving legendary Biloxi athlete or coach, you can…
Gulf Coast Veterans Association named Hollywood Casino’s Nonprofit of the Month
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Veterans Association is taking home a grant after being named Hollywood Casino’s Nonprofit of the Month. In total,…
Repairs to proceed on Garfield Ladner Pier in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Work is about to ramp up to repair Waveland’s city pier. J.E. Borries Incorporated of Pascagoula is the agency tasked with rebuilding the Garfield…
Christening for new Naval support ship at Bollinger Shipyard in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Navy leaders and local shipbuilders will gather at Pascagoula’s Bollinger Shipyard to mark the christening of a Naval support ship. The USNS Robert Ballard is an oceanographic survey ship and will be used moving forward to support…
Rheumatology at Singing River Health System
Dr. Samantha Glenn with Singing River Health System joins us to bring awareness to sports medicine and treatments available.
Biloxi Shuckers 2026 Community Night Schedule
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Shuckers have announced their upcoming community night schedule for the 2026 season. Javik Blake joins us with more. COMMUNITY NIGHT SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 - Pascagoula…
Gulf Coast Community Foundation holds 228 Day Open House
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is celebrating 36 years of giving back with its second annual 228 Day Open House at the Knight Nonprofit…
UPDATE: Missing vulnerable adult in Gulfport found safely
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- Gulfport Police say a vulnerable adult with autism was found safely Friday night after being reported missing for much of the day. Gulfport Police gave the update 31-year-old Rodney Black Jr. late Friday night.
WXXV Exclusive: Inside look at the renovated Saenger Theater in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi’s historic Saenger Theater is one step closer to reopening following a long restoration project. The City Council approved a management agreement…
UMMC clinics to reopen Monday, begin rescheduling missed appointments after cyberattack
JACKSON, Miss. – University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will resume normal operations and appointment schedules on Monday as it continues recovery efforts following a cyberattack on Feb. 19. Also, on Monday, UMMC will begin rescheduling patient appointments that were cancelled.…
One arrested, one wanted on aggravated assault charges in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- One man is behind bars and another is wanted after a shooting in Jackson County. Thirty-two-year-old Glen Barton was arrested on one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Forty-six-year-old Christopher Landry is wanted on…