'The Wall That Heals' wraps up stay on the coast
D'Iberville, Miss. (WXXV)- 'The Wall That Heals' Vietnam War Memorial replica has wrapped up its stay on the coast. WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren has…
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Gulf Islands accepting internship applications
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulf Islands is accepting applications for the 2025 Youth Conversation Corps. The deadline to apply is April 20th, the entire program running for 8 weeks. Students 15 to 18 will receive payment of $15 an hour…
Swamp(gr)Ass Get Down coming to 100 Men Hall
Rachel Dangermond with 100 Men Hall joined us in studio this morning to discuss the upcoming Swamp(gr)Ass Get Down event coming to 100…
UPDATE: Six-year-old found dead after going missing Sunday afternoon
Harrison County, Miss. (WXXV)--Harrison County Sheriff's Office officials say the six-year-old that went missing from her Saucier area home Sunday afternoon was found dead Sunday evening. Details are still very limited, but officials say Gracelyn Vick's body was found around…
NEW DETAILS: Man charged with First-Degree Murder after Saturday shooting at Gulfport function
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)--Gulfport Police have charged a 24-year-old man with First-Degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing another man at an event Saturday afternoon. Tyran Gable is also charged with aggravated assault in this shooting, which stemmed from a child…
Pascagoula Gautier School District hosting board agenda for school year
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is hosting a board agenda on April 14th. Discussion ranges from topics relating to students and parents.…
Update on new flights at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Biloxi International Airport is working to bring more and more direct flights into and out of the airport. Right now, flights are…
Southern Miss Professor Inducted into U.S. Hydrographer Hall of Fame
Written By: Gabriela Shinskie Maxim van Norden, a University of Southern Mississippi (USM) hydrography adjunct professor was recently inducted into the Hydrographer Hall of Fame by the Board Trustees of the Hydrographic Society of America at the U.S. Hydro Conference in…
Special meeting scheduled in Biloxi for Tuesday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi announcing a special meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday, April 15th. The meeting is scheduled for 6 on Tuesday evening at the City Civic Center. Now this meeting is separate from the one…
Ribbon cutting for commercial district in Diamondhead
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Diamondhead hosted a ribbon cutting for developments in the works. A commercial district and Norma Drive improvement area are being worked on. The…
AG Fitch and Children’s Advocacy Centers of Mississippi Announce Statewide Protocol for Child Abuse Response
(Jackson, Mississippi) This week, Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Children's Advocacy Centers of Mississippi announced the Mississippi Statewide Protocol for Child Abuse Response, signed by Attorney General Lynn Fitch, Department of Child Protection Services Commissioner Andrea Sanders, Former President of the Mississippi Prosecutors…
MGCCC teams up with Columbia Southern University to expand higher education for Gulf Coast students
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College signed an articulation agreement with Columbia Southern University during a ceremony held at CSU in Orange Beach, Alabama on Wednesday, April 9. The agreement allows MGCCC students to transfer academic credits toward earning their bachelor’s…
Gulfport Police police officer struck by vehicle while on motorcycle
A Gulfport Police officer is receiving treatment after being struck by a car at the intersection of Highway 49 and Dedeaux Road. According to Jason Ducre of Gulfport PD, the officer was on a motorcycle when the accident happened. The…
Talking taxes and sports betting in Mississippi
GULFPORT, MISS. (WXXV)- State Senator Scott Delano joins us in studio to talk about the tax bill that was passed and an online sports betting bill that died.
Hattiesburg Zoo celebrates three birthdays
It's the weekend and a few animals are partying. The Hattiesburg Zoo celebrates three birthdays on Friday. Two Ring-Tailed Lemurs and a blue duiker are the honorees. Ardan the…
Honoring organ donors and recipients on National Donate Life Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Hospitals across the Coast hosted events honoring organ donors and donation recipients. Singing River Health System employees at the Gulfport, Pascagoula, and Ocean…
Ribbon cutting for new Mississippi Veterans Home at Tradition
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Veterans Home at Tradition is officially open as a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the facility on Friday afternoon. This state-of-the-art…
Mission Group from Maine spends a week in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Back Bay Mission is an organization dedicated to supporting individuals facing poverty along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. They often host different mission groups across…
Leadership Gulf Coast deliver food items to Back Bay Mission
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Back Bay Mission in Biloxi received a special delivery today that will go a long way for the people they serve. Members of…
Mississippi Power celebrates centennial year by giving back to community
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power is celebrating its centennial year of service in Mississippi by giving back to local communities. The company used the 100th day…
‘The Wall that Heals’ Vietnam War Memorial now open in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- ‘The Wall that Heals’ Vietnam War Memorial replica is now open for public viewing. The City of D’Iberville held an opening ceremony…
Façade grant applications open in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- In partnership with the Mississippi Power Foundation, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau is bringing back the Façade Grant Improvement Program.…
Annual Senior Appreciation Breakfast for students in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Earlier Thursday morning, the Hancock Chamber Education Committee hosted another year of their annual Senior Appreciation Breakfast at the Bay St. Louis Community…
Sailors racing for coveted title at Star Class North American Championship
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Star Class North American Championship is sailing through the sound in Pass Christian, featuring racers from all over the U.S.…