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…
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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.…
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is at the opening ceremony for ‘The Wall that Heals’
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- After the procession earlier this week and the building process Wednesday, ‘The Wall that Heals’ Vietnam War memorial…
All clear given after incident near Magnolia Park Elementary in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- This afternoon, a road rage incident near an Ocean Springs elementary school caused the school to go on lockdown briefly before classes dismissed for the day. According to Ocean Springs Police Chief Steve Dye, a driver…
Celebrating National Library Week across the coast: Vancleave Public Library
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) - This week is National Library Week, and WXXV is celebrating local libraries across the coast. Jordyn Lassiter TV visits Vancleave Public Library to meet…
Looking ahead to Spring Break on the Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippi cities and businesses are preparing for an influx of spring breakers making their way to our beaches this weekend. The Gulfport Police Department…
Prescribed fire at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed burn April 10 at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site consists of 187 acres located North of Interstate 10 and…
Volunteers help assemble ‘The Wall that Heals’ in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-Over at the Bobby Eleuterius Sports Complex, volunteers spent the day assembling ‘The Wall that Heals’ Vietnam War memorial exhibit. Crews met around 8 Wednesday…
Acadian Ambulance honors two local workers
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Acadian Ambulance announced their Mississippi Paramedic and EMT of the Year. Charles Wise is the Paramedic of the Year and Noah Esparza is the EMT of…
Progress continues at new Stone High campus
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County School District leaders are sharing updates on the progress at the new Stone High School campus. Officials with the district say right now,…
Auto-industry on the Coast preparing for tariffs
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) - Today, President Trump announced a 90 day pause on tariffs with the exception of China. Businesses along the Coast now have more time to…