WXXV'S Marco Bitonel LIVE on Halloween safety tips
WXXV News 25's Marco Bitonel was live in Harrison County to give South Mississippi tips for trick or treaters to stay safe this Halloween. The Harrison County Sheriff's gave Marco several tips on…
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Halloween displays bring festive fun to Mississippi Coast
It's hard to imagine Halloween without candy, costumes and haunted houses, but you also can't forget the incredible holiday displays all along the Mississippi Coast. South Mississippi never…
Diamondhead residents seeing discount on flood insurance
Diamondhead residents may soon get a discount on their flood insurance. It's thanks to the city's application to the National Flood Insurance Program's community ratings system. Specifically, the city…
Optical Lab To Bring 188 Jobs To Ocean Springs After $12.45M Expansion
Superior Optical Lab, an eyeglass manufacturer based in Ocean Springs that partners with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is investing $12.45 million to expand its production space. The…
Mississippi Aquarium unveiling Veteran's Garden
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a Veterans Day ceremony. On November 8th at 11 AM, a new veteran's garden will be unveiled near the Changing Tides exhibit. The…
Walmart in D'Iberville hosts ribbon cutting for remodeling
The Walmart in D'Iberville hosting a ribbon cutting and community celebration for their remodeled store. The D'Iberville High School Band providing music for the ceremony. The community coming out…
State of Keesler Air Force Base
Keesler Air Force Base hosted its annual State of the Base morning call Wednesday morning. This kind of briefing serves to maintain transparency between the base and the surrounding community.…
Road work projects impacting traffic in Harrison and Hancock counties
Road work in Harrison and Hancock counties is impacting commuters and businesses in the area. Coming off Interstate 10 at Diamondhead, you’re met by construction, cones,…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Gulfport PD working vehicle versus train accident
Gulfport Police are currently working an accident involving a vehicle and a train. No injuries have been reported. Both westbound and eastbound traffic is blocked at 14th, 17th, and 19th Streets in the downtown area. Please avoid the area and…
2024 VCA Winners Announced
WXXV News 25 hosted the 2024 VCA Gala at Ground Zero Blues Club on October 29th. We want to thank all who came out to support the night and want to congratulate…
New OS1515 art additions in Ocean Springs
Now to a story we introduced you to yesterday, the OS1515 lifestyle destination project is making progress in Downtown Ocean Springs, but what you may not know is that…
WXXV Meteorologist Sam Parker live at Trunk or Treat at the Harrison County Fairgrounds
On this Halloween Eve, many people are out and about…
Charges filed against Gautier mayor are dismissed
Charges of public drunk and disturbance of the peace against Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughan were dismissed in Justice Court on Wednesday. Cameron McCormick, an attorney for Vaughan said the charges were brought by Linda Anderson, the wife of Councilman Rusty…
Oyster season begins on November 13th
The oyster season in Mississippi will be opening in just 2 weeks, the legal beginning at sunrise on November 13th. Oyster season in the specified waters will be limited to…
Trump will campaign in Wisconsin with Brett Favre
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will crisscross several swing states on Wednesday, passing each other in Wisconsin, where the former president is scheduled to appear in Green Bay with a onetime local icon, retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre. A longtime supporter of Trump…
Singing River Health System apprenticeship graduation
Singing River Health System is honoring more than 100 apprentices who are taking the next steps in their healthcare careers. Last night’s graduation ceremony serving as the launching point for…
WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. explores the paranormal with a local paranormal investigator
Are you ready for a fright? With Halloween coming up, WXXV’s Everett Ganier Jr. sat down with a Coast paranormal investigator to…
WXXV host third annual Viewer's Choice Awards
On Tuesday evening the Ground Zero Blues Club was transformed into the hosting grounds for the 2024 WXXV Viewer's Choice Awards. Hundreds packed in for a night dedicated to celebrating the coast's…
Lola and Friends Bunny Rescue of South MS provides second chances to stray rabbits
When you think of adopting a pet, you probably think of dogs or cats from your local humane society. But at Lola and Friends…
Peter Anderson Festival offering new event this weekend
The Peter Anderson Festival is hosting a new event this weekend, anyone 21+ can craft their own Blue Moon Glass! The crafting event taking place on both…
OS1515 brings new economic opportunities to Ocean Springs
A new development is bringing jobs and economic growth to Ocean Springs. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel brings us the latest.
St. Peter Baptist Church in Pascagoula celebrates 205 years
The oldest continuously operated black church in the state of Mississippi is celebrating a major milestone this weekend! WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was in Pascagoula to preview the…
News 25’s Grant Chighizola live at the WXXV Viewer’s Choice Awards
The doors for tonight’s 2024 WXXV Viewer’s Choice Awards Gala opened just about half an hour ago with the show getting started at 6:30. News…
$11M Tidelands Trust Funds check to MDMR
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson presenting the Department of Marine Resources with an $11 million check. This check coming from the Tidelands Trust Funds collected during the 2024…