BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced the opening for recreational fishing season for Gray Triggerfish. The season will open in Mississippi territorial waters on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. local time. Visit the…
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer- involved shooting involving Gulfport Police . the incident happened Saturday when officers responded to Church Street on a call for service. Upon arrival, officers encountered a subject who pointed a weapon…
The University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) School of Polymer Science and Engineering (SPSE) hosted the National Science Foundation-funded Research Experience for Teachers Site (RET), providing local high school teachers the opportunity to participate in sustainable materials research for six weeks in laboratories…
(Gulfport, MS) - Due to the repair of a sewer cave-in, the City of Gulfport has issued an ‘Extended Road Closure’ for the citizens and businesses of West Magnolia Street between Courthouse Road and Cleveland Avenue. Courthouse Road, Commerce Street,…
Memorial Health System held a graduation ceremony Friday morning for nurses in its externship program. 12 nursing students from Mississippi receiving recognition for completing the program. The program allows nursing students…
The Gulfport City Council voted Friday to approve new precincts for future city elections ahead of a looming deadline. The city faced a July 31st deadline to get…
Eric Cooper, the Soria City Civic Organization president, joins WXXV News 25 to discuss Saturday's historical marker unveiling for Soria City.
Graduates from one local workforce development school spent the day fixing up a local park in Biloxi. The KOPC Workforce Development offers a free craft…
Improvements to one Biloxi sports complex are coming along nicely. Work at the AJ Holloway Sports Complex is nearing completion. The Biloxi Parks and Recreation Department is hoping to…
All the way from Australia, two TV stars make their appearance! Bluey and Bingo make their appearance at the Mississippi Aquarium on August 10th. Guests will be able…
We have some exciting news here at WXXV News 25 to share with you this evening. A familiar face to South Mississippi is returning to the…
Over 130 new teachers will be entering the Harrison County School District this year. Some have taught at other districts while others are finally beginning their teaching career.…
Welcome back Ryan Mahan as WXXV’s new Chief Meteorologist! Ryan will be back on the air in the next few days delivering the forecast from where you live! Be sure to re-welcome him to your televisions on WXXV! Good to…
You can watch the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on WXXV NBC. The opening ceremony took place in the heart of Paris. For a full schedule of events, click here. Tune in to our Olympic Zone featuring Sports Director Jevan McCoskey…
A Vancleave man will serve 9 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing more than 83,000 images of child pornography. U.S. Judge Sul Ozerden sentenced 68-year-old Cameron "Cam" Cotrill on Friday. He will serve 9 years with 10 years…
Here is a full list of events happening across South Mississippi this weekend in our Community Calendar. Saturday, July 27th: ALL DAY - The deadline to register for the Gulf Coast Youth Football League. 7am - Cat Island Arts Collective…
The Mississippi State Department of Health is rolling out a new program designed to get Mississippians in need to and from their health appointments. 'Transportation to…
Some much needed improvements have been taking place for some time now at the A.J. Holloway Sports Complex and the finish line is in sight! Work at the sixty-eight-acre complex is nearing…
The Mississippi Development Authority has extended the application window for the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. The new deadline is August 9th. The money from this grant is used for…
The Harrison County Adult Detention Center will be temporarily closed this weekend due to maintenance. There will be no public access on Sunday and the closure could continue to Monday.
The U.S. Senate is one step closer to passing a transportation budget for fiscal year 2025, a budget that would provide major funding for…
A home was destroyed in an overnight fire on Cable Bridge Road. Harrison County Fire Rescue and the sheriff's department responded to the fire. No one was living in the home at…
One program at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is offering a 15-week welding program. The classes are offered at no cost. The school says the program is being offered to prepare…
The Gulfport City Council is set to finalize new voting precincts and polling places ahead of next year’s city elections. The council is taking up the issue in a…