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…
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Students from Little People’s Christian Academy visit WXXV News 25
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- WXXV was the host to one eager school group earlier Tuesday morning. Little People’s Christian Academy Kids came in to learn all about…
Generous donors sponsor beds at Home of Grace for one year
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Home of Grace, a faith-based addiction recovery program in Vancleave, is launching a new initiative thanks to generous donors who…
WXXV PROGRAMMING NOTE: No 9PM news on WXXV FOX due to MLB All Star Game
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Due to FOX’s coverage of the MLB All Star Game, there will be no 9 p.m. newscast on…
One dead after early-morning fire in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A man is dead after an early morning house fire in Gulfport. Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley tells News 25 the blaze happened around 4:10 at a home on North Carolina Avenue. Firefighters put the heavy fire…
Four injured in fire at Chevron Pascagoula Refinery
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-According to a company spokesperson, at about 8:15 Monday morning, an incident occurred in the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery’s wastewater treatment area. This incident resulted in a fire and four contract workers being injured. Refinery emergency responders provided initial…
St. Martin High School PTO help families in need of back to school clothes
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) - Back-to-school shopping can put a strain on many families, so the St. Martin High School PTO stepped…
'My dreams are finally coming true:' first-year teacher from Ocean Springs shares emotions about starting career at former elementary school
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- First-time students and their parents are sure to feel plenty of emotions when the First Day of School arrives…
Registration open for seafood hazards class
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is offering workshops on the horizon to help seafood dealers, processors, and restaurant employees on the Coast. The Seafood Hazard Analysis…
Meeting the newly elected mayors: Chatting with Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Long Beach is one of several cities on the Coast with new mayors taking office. Tim Pierce began his term as…
Long Beach firefighter rescues osprey from speaker
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department performed a rescue, but not one you might expect. Firefighter Brian Sumrall responded to an osprey needing help at the…
UPDATE: Missing Vancleave man found safe
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Sheriff's Office says a missing Vancleave man has been found. Authorities say that Mark Stokes has been located and he is safe.
Drum Corps International competition returning to Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- Drum Corps International’s tour is making a stop in Hattiesburg later this month. It’s happening at M.M. Roberts Stadium at 7:30 on July 23. Six corps with more than one thousand students from across the country will…
Two arrested for strong arm robbery in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A husband and wife have been arrested and charged with strong-arm robbery in Gulfport. On July 11, the Gulfport Police Department responded to 19th Street in reference to a possible domestic assault. During the course of the…
Two arrested, charged with first-degree murder in Harrison County
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend in D’Iberville, a pair of arrests were made in connection to the murder of a Gulfport man. Twenty-year-old Amonte Robinson was…
Oyster spawning begins as MDMR-USM Hatchery Program enters production phase using mobile hatchery
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center (TCMAC) have launched the next phase of the Aquaculture Advanced Seed Production Training Program. Beginning July 12, participants will…
How to prepare for a hurricane, as forecasters expect a busy 2025 storm season
By JUAN A. LOZANO Updated 11:17 PM CDT, July 4, 2025 HOUSTON (AP) — Hurricane season can be stressful for millions of Americans living in coastal areas, as powerful winds and heavy rain can cause widespread damage, cut power for days…
How to prepare your pets for when a hurricane makes it rain cats and dogs
By JUAN A. LOZANO Updated 11:11 PM CDT, July 5, 2025 HOUSTON (AP) — Getting ready for a hurricane’s landfall means making sure everyone in your household is prepared, including your furry family members. It’s important that the work in gathering essential items…
City of Ocean Springs Sidewalk Sale for Tax Free Weekend
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi’s annual Tax Free Weekend started Friday and this year, Ocean Springs is making it even bigger. Local businesses are rolling out…
Vintage barber shop experience opening in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Ocean Springs has a new business, throwing it back to the old days of going to the barbershop for a cut and…
Two arrested, charged with shooting into a dwelling in Waveland
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Two men have been arrested in a Waveland shooting. De’Arion Walker and Brandon Favre Jr. have both been arrested and charged with shooting into a dwelling. Both subjects were arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service. These charges…
Road closure announced in Ocean Springs
The City of Ocean Springs announced an upcoming road closure. Jackson Avenue at Porter Avenue will be closed to traffic on the south side of Porter. Work starts on Tuesday…
Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art celebrates George Ohr's 168th birthday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art is kicking off its annual Ohr Birthday Bash this weekend, honoring the life and legacy of the "Mad…
GenSea Blue Economy interns present projects at USM Gulf Park Campus
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- It was an exciting evening over at USM’s Gulf Park Campus on Thursday night for students within the GenSea Blue Economy…
