Mary Mahoney’s celebrates 60 years on the Coast
An iconic Coast restaurant is celebrating 60 years of service today. Mary Mahoney’s first opened its doors on May 7th, 1964 in the Old French House. The building…
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Harrison County School District expands summer meal program
Out of the 15,000 students in Harrison County schools, 70% receive subsidized meals, which is why Harrison County School District is expanding its summer meals program this year. This summer, the…
Happening Soon: Deming Press Conference
We begin tonight with breaking news out of Biloxi, embattled City Councilman Robert Deming is set to hold a press conference at Biloxi City Hall in just a few minutes. According…
Gulfport Police Department still searching for suspect in shooting
Gulfport police are still searching for a suspect connected to a Monday morning shooting. WXXV's Brooke Parker has been collecting information on this case and brings us the latest.
Gulfport man sentenced to life for first-degree murder
A Gulfport man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the 2021 death of another man. Fifty-three-year-old Phillip Collins was initially arrested back in November 2021 after the daughter of James…
Ocean Springs Fire Chief announces retirement
Ocean Springs, MS –Fire Chief Derek McCoy has announced that he will retire from the Ocean Springs Fire Department on May 10, 2024. He has 26 years of experience in the fire service. After graduating from the Fire Academy 1998,…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is LIVE for National Teachers Day
On this Tuesday, It's National Teachers Day! Today is all about thanking teachers for there knowledge and wisdom, and inspiring us to be better versions of ourselves. WXXV News 25's Everett Ganier, Jr.…
EXCLUSIVE: Student speaks out after incident at Picayune High School
A Picayune High student is speaking out after she was one of more than 20 students arrested following an incident on school property last week. Now, this…
Harrison County School District names new superintendent
Harrison County School District has a new leader. The school board named current West Wortham Elementary and Middle School Principal William Bentz to be the district’s new superintendent Monday. Bentz replaces…
Celebrating National Nurses Day
South Mississippi’s front line healthcare workers received some extra attention today for National Nurses Day. This day of recognition is a part of National Nurses Week. Earlier today, Memorial Health handed out…
Happening Now: Harrison County Superintendent to be announced
Here’s a live look at the Harrison County School Board meeting, getting underway at 5:30. On the agenda today, the new superintendent is expected to be announced. You…
Pass Christian Rotary Club celebrates 100 years
The Rotary Club of Pass Christian celebrated their 100-year anniversary on Sunday. The public came together to honor many veterans from the area that have given their life. A…
Celebrating Seabee Day
The Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport hosted Seabee Day over the weekend. Members of the public were invited to the base for demos, displays, and refreshments. There were more than 20 displays…
Brick Fest Live comes to the Coast
Kids of all ages and adults packed into the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention Center for a date with Legos and blocks. Kids and their parents were able to enjoy…
Suspect wanted in fatal Gulfport shooting, victim identified
The Gulfport Police Department is searching for a man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting Monday morning. On May 6, 2024, at approximately 1:21 a.m., the Gulfport Police Department responded to the 9100 block of Highway 49 in reference…
Jackson County Heart Walk
The Jackson County Heart Walk was on Saturday in Pascagoula. The walk took place at Beach Park to celebrate 100 years of the American Heart Association. The heart walk helps raise money…
Moss Point celebrates at 41st River Jamboree
The City of Moss Point was the place to be this weekend for the 41st annual Moss Point River Jamboree. Attendees from all over the Coast spent a day…
Remembering Biloxi Officer Robert McKeithen
Sunday marked the fifth anniversary of the tragic shooting death of Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen. McKeithen was shot and killed outside Biloxi Police headquarters the night of May 5th, 2019. The man…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is LIVE inside Memorial Hospital for National Nurses Day
On this Monday, take a moment to be thankful for the frontline heroes who tirelessly provide care, support, and comfort to patients, often going above and beyond their call of duty. It's National…
New Evacuation Zones in Harrison County
In preparation for the 2024 hurricane season, Harrison County announces the implementation of new hurricane evacuation zones: Zones A, B, and C. Maps of the new zones can be accessed…
Southern Mississippi Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
As we all know May 5th is Cinco de mayo. Many celebrations and deals were happening across the coast. Azteca’s on Highway 49 in Gulfport was one party location earlier today. The restaurant…
USM Gulf Park Students IMPACT the Gulf Coast
Students from The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Gulf Park Campus give back to the community through the IMPACT Community Work Study Program. The program provides opportunities for students to connect with the Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast communities and improve…
Symposium Aims to Build Mississippi's Future in Aerospace and Defense
OXFORD, Miss. – A thriving commercial industry is the key to space exploration and expanding the nation's defense capabilities, but the United States – and Mississippi – must continue to invest in the infrastructure, policy and research to help that…
2024 Graduation dates and times
Graduation season is almost here and we've got all of the dates for the ceremonies: May 8 MGCCC -- Mississippi Coast Coliseum (adult education), 7 pm May 9 MGCCC – Mississippi Coast Coliseum (nursing pinning ceremony), 9 am MGCCC –…