Commandant of the U.S. Marines visits HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding
It was an exciting day at Ingalls Shipbuilding, one high-ranking military official stopped by the shipyard to view the progress on some special warships currently under construction.…
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Virtual workshop for aspiring candidates
The Mississippi State University Extension offering a virtual workshop for aspiring municipal candidates. Three opportunities are coming up. The dates are November 25th, December 19th, and January 6th from 6 to 7 p.m. all das. Registration is free, but required…
Waking you up with ENERGY on WXXV News 25- The Cool Morning Team
Say hello to our new Morning News Team with Ethan Krauss, Elizabeth Keen, Everett 'EJ' Ganier Jr., and Chief Meteorologist Ryan Mahan!! Your AM crew is excited to deliver you fresh news for your morning, Hometown Hellos, the school and…
Hattiesburg Zoo reveals name for hyena cub
The Hattiesburg Zoo has finally rolled out a name for its newest hyena... Meet little Kuuma! His name means 'bite' in Swahili, he has earned it! The name comes from a fan of the zoo. Kuuma joins his family in…
WXXV’s Dave Elliott sits down with Harrison County Supervisor Marlin Ladner to discuss development
On the heels of the new Menge Avenue…
Yul’s Place to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants
BILOXI: – Local restaurant Yul’s Place will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in early December 2024. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR Roadshow to…
Hurley Huddle to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants
MOSS POINT, MS: – Local restaurant Hurley Huddle will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants in early December 2024. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its ABR…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the Salvation Army Kroc Center for the start of the 13th Annual Holiday Shape Up
The Salvation Army Kroc Centers' 13th Annual Holiday Shape Up is back. Get a head start on your fitness goals this holiday season with an 8-week membership at the…
Man who fled court during jury deliberations sentenced to life
A Kentucky man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of sex crimes in Harrison County. 55-year-old Jimmy Joe Davis was in court in May and the jury was deliberating charges of sexual battery and touching a…
Gulfport man charged in drive-by shooting case
A Gulfport man has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault in connection with a drive-by shooting. 20-year-old Brannon Griffin was arrested Tuesday. He was taken to Harrison County jail and bond was set at $500,000. Gulfport Police responded…
Gulfport pair charged with stealing packages after delivery
A pair of Gulfport residents were arrested in Long Beach, charged with stealing packages that had just been delivered. 36-year-old Meagan C. Demary and 44-year-old John M. Woodard were charged with petit larceny. They also were found with methamphetamines and…
First Baptist Gulfport's women's ministry comes together for baskets of love
For the past 12 years, the women’s ministry of the First Baptist Church Gulfport has gathered to build their baskets of love, care packages which are meant for the homebound…
Gulf Coast Homeless Coalition Think Tank hosted by Butch Oustalet Foundation
The Great Southern Club hosted the Butch Oustalet Foundation Tuesday. A lunch was hosted to bring organizations together in an effort to bring an end to homelessness…
USPS decides to keep mail processing center in Gulfport
The United States Postal Service announced today that certain local mail processing operations will remain at the Gulfport facility. This decision to leave those operations in Gulfport was made possible…
South Mississippi students learn about employment opportunities at Job Extravaganza
Today in Long Beach more than 150 high schoolers with disabilities spent the day learning about all the potential employment opportunities on the Mississippi Coast. WXXV…
Feed the Needy deadline approaching
We’re now less than 24 hours out from the deadline to request meals for the Thanksgiving Feed the Needy program in Harrison County. You have until 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 20th to get your requests in. You can call any…
Sherral’s Diner to be featured on America’s Best Restaurants
CARRIERE, MS: – Local restaurant Sherral’s Diner will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants in early December 2024. America’s Best Restaurants, a national media and marketing company focusing on bringing attention to local, independently-owned restaurants, will bring its…
Saint Stanislaus has two students achieve perfect ACT scores
Saint Stanislaus is celebrating two students who have achieved perfect scores on the ACT. Gibson Williams attained a perfect 36 composite score, while Satvik Kompella has achieved a 36 superscore. In 2023, out of 1.39 million high school students who…
Meet the host of ‘Living Local’ Susie Davis
We are joined in studio with Susie Davis with WXXV News 25. She comes on air to talk about a new program called ‘Living Local,’ a way to…
W. J. Quarles Elementary named national ESEA Distinguished School
W. J. Quarles Elementary in Long Beach has been named Mississippi's national ESEA Distinguished School. The school was recognized for exceptional student performance and academic growth for…
Memorial Hospital offering complimentary valet service at Gulfport campus
Memorial Health System rolled out a first of its kind service for guests to remove some of the hassle in getting to the hospital. Memorial Health System…
Sentences issued in Mary Mahoney’s mislabeled seafood case
A notable Coast restaurant and one of its co-owners are sentenced in federal court on Monday for passing off imported seafood as Gulf Fresh Seafood. According to our…
Pathways2Possibilities expo this week at Coast Convention Center
Eighth graders from across South Mississippi will gather at the Coast Convention Center this week to explore the hundreds of career paths they can choose from in the years to come. The annual Pathways2Possibilities career expo is happening Wednesday and…
Newest Freedom Trail Marker unveiled in Hattiesburg
A Hattiesburg Civil Rights leader is the latest figure to be recognized with a Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker. Hattiesburg leaders unveiled the Victoria Jackson Gray Adams Marker outside a home that was the hub of the 1964 Freedom Summer Movement.…