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…
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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…
PGSD set to roll out weapons detection systems at high schools
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Pascagoula-Gautier School District is getting ready to roll out weapons detection systems at both high schools next semester. Students at…
Linebacker Demario Davis named New Orleans Saints Club Winner for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award Presented by Nationwide
New Orleans, LA – Dec. 4, 2025 – The New Orleans Saints announced today that linebacker Demario Davis has been selected as the team’s club winner for the 2025 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide…
Biloxi Main Street reschedules ‘Christmas in the City’ event
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Main Street announced Wednesday that the Christmas in the City event has been rescheduled. After concerns of rain this weekend, they have pushed…
Gulfport Kiwanis Club gives back to community through annual Pancake Day
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Kiwanis Club kicked off its 69th annual Pancake Day Fundraiser Wednesday morning. All proceeds from the sales go directly to…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office warning of scam impersonating deputies
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Another scam is making the rounds in Harrison County, this time in the form of calls with scammers impersonating Harrison County sheriff’s deputies.…
Holiday Open House at Courthouse Plaza
Courthouse Plaza is hosting a special open house this holiday season. Joining us now is Roxanne Denicola and Michelle McQueen to tell us all about it. The holiday open house…
Naloxone vending machine unveiled at Singing River Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Hospital Gulfport held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil its new naloxone vending machine. This machine expands community access to life-saving opioid overdose…
Hattula Family Lightshow returns to South Mississippi
It’s time for light shows to take over the Gulf Coast for Christmas. We have John Hattula in studio to talk about the Hattula Family Lightshow and what…
The Civic League of Gulfport hosts annual Christmas Tour of Homes
The Civic League of Gulfport is hosting its annual Christmas Tour of Homes this Sunday in Bayou View. We are joined now by Camille Williams…
Wiener Wonderland Christmas display returns to South Mississippi
WOOLMARKET, Miss. (WXXV)- One of South Mississippi’s most iconic holiday displays is back. Wiener Wonderland, the beloved Christmas display featuring dozens of dachshunds, is celebrating its 10th anniversary…
Beau Rivage sends gifts to families, children
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Tons of gifts are getting ready to go out to children in need with help from the Beau Rivage. Organizations stopped by the Beau to pick…
Remembering victims of Lake Pontchartrain plane crash
Search efforts continue after a flight instructor and a student pilot from Gulfport-based flight school are presumed dead after their Cessna plane crashed into the waters of Lake Pontchartrain.…
Picayune Walmart evacuated Tuesday night after receiving threats
Picayune, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing details on threats made to a Walmart Tuesday night. The incident happened around 10:30 Tuesday night. Immediately after the threat was received, dispatch received another call about a man with a…
Children's parade and Town Green lighting rescheduled
The Biloxi Parks & Recreation Department is rescheduling its Christmas on the Water Children's Parade and Lighting of the Town Green because of the forecast of inclement weather. The two events, set for Friday night, will be moved to Monday,…
Snow Day in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs will be hosting a snow day on Saturday. From 2 to 6, all are invited to the L&N Depot Plaza to celebrate…
