Officials cut the ribbon on new military research facility in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In partnership with the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosted a ribbon cutting…
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Orange Grove Public Library offering food pantry to help food insecurity
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Orange Grove Public Library is giving back in a big way this holiday season. As the holiday season rolls in, the…
Christmas in D’Iberville events relocated due to weather
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Christmas in D’Iberville is still taking place this weekend, just with some modifications. Due to the rain, they have relocated the Santa’s Workshop and the…
Remains found in Lake Pontchartrain as search continues for missing pilots
New developments in the search for the missing pilots in Lake Pontchartrain. A body part believed to be connected to one of the two pilots was found in the lake Friday. According to WDSU in New Orleans, the body part…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic flowing on I-10 near Exit 61
The accident on I-10 near Exit 61 (Gautier-Vancleave Road) and the rest area before the Pascagoula/Moss Point bridge has been cleared. Traffic is now moving normally through the area.
Christmas by the River rescheduled in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point rescheduled their Christmas by the River event. Originally set for this weekend, inclement weather is the cause of the…
City of D’Iberville asking for return of stolen Grinch display
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Another South Mississippi city is reporting stolen Christmas decorations from a public holiday display. D’Iberville city officials say a Grinch stole the Grinch…
City flips switch on Christmas Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi rang in the holiday season with its annual Christmas Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse. Mayor FoFo Gilich and WXXV’s…
2025 Snow Day Event at L&N Depot Plaza in Ocean Springs canceled
The Snow Day at L&N Plaza in Ocean Springs has been canceled. The event was originally scheduled for Saturday, but due to weather, the Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street announced it had been canceled. There are still other holiday events…
Community leaders hold forum to discuss school choice
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A public forum on the topic of school choice was hosted by the East Biloxi Civic Club at the Gruich Community Center Thursday night. Community leaders…
Broadway musical 'A Christmas Story' to hit the Beau Rivage stage this holiday season
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The iconic Broadway show, "A Christmas Story," is coming to the Beau Rivage stage this holiday season. We…
Mississippi Lottery introducing new games this month
It’s the beginning of the month, meaning it is time to check in with the Mississippi Lottery on new games being offered. Savannah Tirey joins us with the details.
Long Beach Carnival Association hosting kids’ night out event
One Coast group is hosting a Mardi Gras event this month! Jennifer Glenn with the Carnival Association of Long Beach joins us with the details. The Very…
Exotic Pet Expo coming to Mobile, Alabama
MOBILE, AL. (WXXV)-An exotic pet expo is coming to Mobile this weekend. Roxie Bickerstaff and Brian Bone join us with the details. The Exotic Pet Expo runs Saturday from…
State Auditor Shad White discusses legislative priorities
Mississippi lawmakers will gavel in for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session on January 6. State leaders are submitting agendas, including State Auditor Shad White. White released his…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon looking for volunteers
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is days away and organizers still need help to make it happen! The race kicks off December 12 and they still are looking for…
Gulfport officer arrested on DUI charges in Tennessee
A Gulfport police officer was arrested this week in Tennessee on DUI charges. Thirty-three-year-old Joseph Prine Jr. was arrested by Gatlinburg Police Wednesday for driving under the influence and carrying a weapon while under the influence. We reached out to…
City of Ocean Springs tree lighting rescheduled
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Ocean Springs has postponed the lighting of their Christmas tree, originally set to happen tonight. The new date is Tuesday, December 9. The…
Services for pilot killed in crash over Lake Pontchartrain announced
A memorial service has been announced for one of the South Mississippi pilots who is presumed dead after her plane went down over Lake Pontchartrain more than a week ago. It’s happening Tuesday, December 9 at Mosaic Church in Ocean…
Adopting pets responsibly around the holiday season
The holidays can be a busy time for the Humane Society of South Mississippi. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley shares more on how to adopt responsibly this season.
Lighting of the Lighthouse still on in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The annual Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse and associated festivities are still on tonight, just on a modified schedule. Mayor Gilich will flip the switch…
Discussion on school choice topic of Thursday forum in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, a state lawmaker and local superintendent are the featured speakers for a discussion on school choice in Mississippi. This open to the public forum…
Community meeting for residents affected by storms in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- A community meeting is taking place at Pelican Landing Thursday evening. This meeting discusses the Homeowner Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program and how you can apply. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. This program is open to…
Christmas in the Pass brings holiday fun to Pass Christian
We are gearing up for one of the biggest holiday celebrations on the Coast: Christmas in the Pass. Joining us now is Captain Andy Purchner to…
