Water park expected to open in Leakesville this summer
For years, Leakesville has struggled to grow. Now, with a new water park on the way, many believe this small Mississippi town could finally become a tourist destination. Mikel…
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Hattiesburg unveils their 62nd mural
Hattiesburg unveiled another mural. This one is their 62nd edition. Hub of Momentum is located on the side of The Porter Pub. The mural illustrates the progress from a railroad and…
New Collegiate Academy program for high school students
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is teaming up with high schools around South Mississippi for a program called Collegiate Academy. High school students can…
St. Martin DIY Skatepark set to open Saturday
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV)- The rain can’t get in the way this weekend as the St. Martin DIY Skatepark is officially launching. Those interested need to head to…
New movie to be filmed in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- There was a special Ocean Springs Board of Alderman meeting earlier Friday morning for a new movie that is being filmed in the city…
Harrison County honors senior citizens and law enforcement volunteers
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Harrison County Board of Supervisors took time to honor those making a difference in the Harrison County community by hosting their annual banquet for outstanding volunteers for…
Hattiesburg unveils their 61st mural
The City of Hattiesburg unveiled a new mural. That art is located on the Community Arts Center. Series two of Jam Session was unveiled Monday - with Hattiesburg native, comedian, actor, and…
Golfing for a Cause: Child Abuse Awareness Month
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Canopy Children’s Solution is a non-profit that reaches each of Mississippi’s 82 counties to provide children with life-changing solutions for autism, behavioral and mental…
Create Family Night for gifted students in the Biloxi School District
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Hundreds converged at Biloxi Upper Elementary Thursday night for an event highlighting the district’s gifted students. Create Family Night, hosted by the…
Two arrested in connection with shooting at Biloxi nightclub
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Two people have been arrested in connection to a shooting at a nightclub that left several people injured. On March 2nd, 2025, Biloxi officers responded to Club Elevate on Caillavet Street in reference to multiple calls regarding…
Local libraries hit with federal budget cuts
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Public libraries provide free access to both physical and digital resources, allowing patrons to enjoy literature and media. However, an executive order issued last week…
Man arrested after string of car burglaries in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-A 21-year-old is now behind bars following multiple car break-ins in Pass Christian. According to Harrison County Sheriff Matt Haley, Darion Lee has been charged with four felony counts of vehicle burglary. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office…
Car break-ins increasing across the Coast
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A string of car break-ins have been reported across the Coast as both the Gautier Police Department and Harrison County Sheriff’s Office are currently holding investigations. WXXV…
Secretary of the Coast Guard Act of 2025
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Congressman Mike Ezell has introduced the Secretary of the Coast Guard Act of 2025. If passed and signed into law, the piece of legislation would…
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department warning of scam
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff Department is warning residents of a scam going around. Scammers are calling residents and demanding personal information or requesting money. These…
Governor Reeves holds press conference on potential special session
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-Governor Tate Reeves held a press conference this afternoon. He spoke about the storms from last night as well as the state’s economic growth in…
Seniors learn new styles of dance in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) - Every Tuesday and Thursday senior citizens in Gulfport are turning the Isiah Fredericks Community Center into their personal dance floor, learning different styles of…
Theory of a Deadman coming to Beau Rivage
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The acclaimed rock group Theory of a Deadman is going on tour next month and they are making a stop here on the Coast. Bassist…
Residents react to Ocean Springs primary election results
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Big change is coming to the City of Ocean Springs after Tuesday night’s municipal primary elections with new officials set to take the helm for…
Intermittent lane closures on Popp’s Ferry Road Bridge on Saturday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Drivers in Biloxi should be aware of an upcoming traffic alert for the Popp’s Ferry Bridge. On Saturday, April 5th, the Popp’s Ferry Road Bridge will have intermittent lane closures. The closures will be in effect from…
Michael Mullins sworn in as Ward 1 Councilman in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville has officially named a replacement for Ward 1 Councilman Randall Pelous who stepped down from his position in March.…
City of D’Iberville honors local Vietnam Veterans
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Over at D’Iberville City Hall, they honored two Vietnam veterans ahead of a memorial exhibit the city is hosting next week. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren…
Caring4Community: School Edition Contest
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)-Nominations are open for the Caring4Community: School Edition Contest. It’s the annual competition from South Mississippi Smiles. You can nominate a Gulf Coast school, the last day to do so…
Moss Point accepting Entrepreneur Grant applications
Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- Economic development is a focal point for the city of Moss Point. And now the River City is putting its money where its mouth is and…