Meeting the newly elected mayors: Chatting with Ocean Springs Mayor Bobby Cox
Ocean Springs is one of several cities on the Coast with new mayors taking office July 1. Former Alderman at Large Bobby Cox won…
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Golf Cart Inspection and Registration Day in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss.- Lt. Candace Young with the Biloxi Police Department speaks to WXXV to discuss golf cart registrations happening July 23. Bring your golf cart to the Dr.…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport hosting Fill the Bus Back to School Bonanza
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport is hosting a back-to-school bonanza at West Elementary School. The event is happening Monday, July 21 from…
Mississippi Gaming Commission approves site for Biloxi casino
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Gaming Commission has approved a site for one Biloxi casino. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, the gaming commission granted Biloxi…
Man arrested for aggravated domestic violence in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-On Thursday, D’Iberville police announced the arrest of 34-year-old Jacob Miller for aggravated domestic violence. The charges follow a July 16 assault on Biglin Bayou Drive,…
Uber driver charged with aggravated assault after running over disabled veteran in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Uber driver has been charged with one count of aggravated assault after running over a pedestrian. On July 18, officers with Ocean Springs Police Department responded to the service drive of the new Singing River…
Harrison County School District hosts training session for school bus drivers
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) --An important training took place in Harrison County Thursday, leading to hundreds of bus drivers receiving important safety tips. WXXV News 25’s…
Celebrating Black Restaurant Week along the Mississippi Gulf Coast
In this exclusive WXXV News 25 special, Jordyn Lassiter celebrates Black Restaurant Week by spotlighting two black-owned restaurants along the coast.
Louisiana cancels $3 billion coastal restoration project funded by oil spill settlement
By JACK BROOK Updated 8:17 PM CDT, July 17, 2025 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana on Thursday canceled a $3 billion repair of disappearing Gulf coastline, funded by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill settlement, scrapping what conservationists called an urgent response to…
‘Halfway to Geaux Party’ looks ahead to Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re now just five months away from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, but it is never too early to start getting into…
Halfway to Geaux Party at Fly Llama Brewing
We’re at the halfway mark to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. Race organizers are marking the occasion this evening with a celebration. Mike Wattigny is here in studio to tell us…
Volunteer Educators guide camps at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - Inside the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum, you’ll find not only the history of aviation but also the future of flight. The museum’s…
City of Gautier approves second phase of Legacy Park project
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Legacy Park in Gautier will soon enter the second phase of construction following approval by the city on Tuesday night. Mayor Casey…
Biloxi mayor shares city updates at Breakfast with Mayor event
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A few Coast mayors spoke to community members and business leaders for the first time in this new municipal term. Wednesday morning, Biloxi…
Bay St. Louis PD celebrates National Hot Dog Day with community event
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The entire month of July is all about hotdogs, but July 16 marks National Hot Dog Day. In Bay St. Louis, the…
Meeting the newly elected mayors: Chatting with Pass Christian Mayor Kenny Torgeson
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Pass Christian is one of a handful of cities on the Coast with a new mayor taking office July 1.…
Kids get hands-on tech experience at Geek Squad Academy
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- Best Buy here on the Coast hosted a Geek Squad Academy, a tech camp for local youth interested in learning about the latest…
WOW Care Closet offers free clothing to women in the community
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Women of Wisdom held its monthly Transformation Tuesday event at the Knight Nonprofit Center in Gulfport. Teachers and professionals of all…
Southern Miss enters new research partnership
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Southern Miss enters into a new partnership with a company focused on the blue economy. This partnership will be based in the heart of Downtown Gulfport. The…
National Pet Fire Safety Day with Biloxi Fire Department
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Tuesday, July 15th, is National Pet Fire Safety Day. This day is dedicated to encouraging pet owners to take preventative measures against fire…
Sand Bag Locations opening in South Mississippi
In preparation for the upcoming weather, sand bag locations are opening up in South Mississippi. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more locations are announced. In Gulfport, the sand bag locations open at 1:30 on Wednesday,…
Acquisition of Rolls Royce Propulsion Foundry
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A new chapter begins for Pascagoula’s naval production. The Rolls Royce Propulsion Division, which produced key components and propellers for the Navy, has been taken over by…
Catching up with Gautier High School's Class of 2026 ahead of senior year
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) -- Excitement filled the air as Gautier High School hosted its Senior Scoop on Tuesday evening. The event gave the Class of…
Checking the tropics
Local officials across South Mississippi are already preparing for some heavy rain expected from the Gulf. South Mississippi is no stranger when it comes to heavy rain or even severe weather, but it…