Wiggins Fire Department reveals station cat’s name
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department has chosen a name for their station cat. Meet Ember! The community was invited to name the kitten, revealing the new name…
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Wiggins Fire Chief receives big honor
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- One fire chief from South Mississippi is being honored for his service. Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis is designated a Mississippi Fire Chief. A Mississippi Fire Chief…
City officials break ground on new Bark Park in Orange Grove
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- A new dog park is coming to the City of Gulfport. The facility is located at Goldin Park in the Orange Grove community, just off Prudie Circle.…
Speaking with Mayoral Candidates: Gulfport Democratic Candidate Sonya Williams Barnes
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport race for mayor is the most hotly contested and most watched political campaign in South Mississippi. There will be new leadership at…
New pickleball courts being built in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County residents will have another way to enjoy pickleball soon. Construction has already started on two pickleball courts at the Harrison County Fairgrounds…
Reception held for third annual Congressional Art Competition
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The third annual Congressional Art Competition held its reception Thursday at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. This is an annual nationwide competition where…
Special session adjourns sine die
Mississippi lawmakers have passed a budget and have adjourned the special session called for that matter. The Senate gave its approval to the budget at the end of day one of the session, leaving it to the House to complete…
Saenger Theatre Nears Grand Reopening in Downtown Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – One of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s most iconic landmarks is preparing for its long-awaited encore. After years of meticulous restoration, the historic Saenger Theatre…
Speaking with Mayoral Candidates: Gulfport Republican Candidate Hugh Keating
On Tuesday, the City of Gulfport will elect a mayor. Mississippi’s second largest city will have a new leader with Billy Hewes deciding not to seek re-election. WXXV…
NEW DETAILS: Sonya Williams Barnes meets with AG's office investigators
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport Mayoral Candidate Sonya Williams Barnes has released a statement in regards to allegations of vote buying. In a press release, Williams Barnes says in part: “Today at 3:00 PM, my attorney and I met with two investigators…
William Carey University President Dr. Ben Burnett gives presentation on the Coast
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University President Dr. Ben Burnett made his way to the Coast Thursday to give a presentation. Dr. Burnett was…
Veterans Resource Fair at the Ocean Springs Civic Center
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Veterans Resource Fair took place Thursday morning at the Ocean Springs Civic Center. This free event was open to veterans, active-duty service…
University of Southern Miss. and MGCCC announce new collaborative "Coastal Pathways Scholarships" for transfer students
Mississippi Gulf Coast (WXXV)- The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (MGCCC) held a joint press conference today to unveil the new…
Jeepin the Coast kicks off in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Jeepin the Coast is an annual five-day event uniting Jeep enthusiasts from all around the country. Wednesday was day one of all the fun.…
Buc-ee’s releases opening day plans for Harrison County location
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We are less than two weeks out from the opening of the first Buc-ee’s in Mississippi. Buc-ee’s announced that doors will open to the public at 6 a.m. on June 9. Following that, there will be…
Mississippi relaunching ‘Most Wanted’ list
The Mississippi Most Wanted List is set to be relaunched. The announcement was made by Commissioner Sean Tindell. This list features fugitives with felony charges who pose a significant threat to…
Mercy Cross Center marks one year of changing lives in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) - It’s been one year since the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi opened the Mercy Cross Center in downtown Biloxi — a facility created to combat homelessness…
Minor receives maximum sentence after manslaughter plea
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A 17-year-old in Gulfport recently pled guilty to manslaughter for the shooting death of a 19-year-old woman. The case began in August 2023 when Gulfport Police Department was called to the Wellington Place Apartments regarding a shooting.…
Mississippi GOP makes claims of election fraud and vote buying in Gulfport mayoral race
With the race for Gulfport mayor just days away, the Mississippi GOP has presented what it calls evidence of voter buying, when it comes to…
Gautier PD hosting ‘dunk-a-cop’ fundraiser
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Have you ever wanted to dunk a cop? The Gautier Police Department is giving you that chance! The department is hosting a fundraiser for this Saturday from 9…
May is Stroke Awareness Month: Inside Memorial Health System's Primary Stroke Center
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - May is Stroke Awareness Month, bringing awareness to a disease that affects a little less than 800,00 people in the United States every year. So, what kinds of patients…
‘Let’s Go Gulf Coast’ pop-up event in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Wednesday morning, ‘Let’s Go Gulf Coast’ hosted the very first park pop-up at War Memorial Park in Long Beach. The event served as an…
WXXV’s Lucas Warren is at Jeepin the Coast
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Jeepin the Coast has kicked off in Long Beach! All things Jeeps and ducks take over the Friendly City. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is…
Keesler Federal to merge with Jefferson Financial, adding 14 branch locations in greater NOLA
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Keesler Federal Credit Union announced that its proposed merger with Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union was overwhelmingly approved. The merger represents the largest credit union merger in Louisiana…
