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…
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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…
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies caring for turtles
It’s time for News 25 to go on location at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Sea turtles are being cared for and they’re very excited about a…
BWC Terminals breaks ground on new facility in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County leaders and partners broke ground Tuesday on BWC Terminals’ new facility in Pascagoula. The Jackson County Economic Development Foundation joined county officials,…
Local elected officials give back through Battle of the Bells
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi State Senate battles the House of Representatives on Friday as a way to give back to those in need. Senator Jeremy England will be at OS 1515 and the Crave food hall from 10 to…
Christmas by the River coming to Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point is hosting Christmas by the River this weekend. The event is free and a great way to kick off the holiday season.…
B-Alert temporarily down after cybersecurity incident
OnSolve CodeRED, the private system Biloxi uses for B-Alert traffic and weather advisories, was a victim of a cybersecurity breach, prompting a temporary pause to all B-Alert text message alerts. “In an abundance of caution, we have decommissioned the OnSolve…
Man to serve 40 years for killing University of Mississippi student Jay Lee
By SOPHIE BATES JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A man who pleaded guilty to killing a University of Mississippi graduate student was sentenced to a total of 50 years in prison with 10 years suspended on Tuesday. Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr. pleaded…
Singing River Gulfport set to unveil naloxone vending machine
The Singing River Health System is unveiling a new naloxone vending machine at their Gulfport campus. Hospital Administrator Heather Porter joins us with the details. The unveiling…
Gautier PD seeking information regarding multiple car burglaries
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gautier Police Department is asking for help from the public regarding multiple car burglaries in the Seacliffe Subdivision. The individual seen in security…
Cold Weather shelters opening in South Mississippi
In anticipation of cold weather in our area, cold weather shelters are opening in South Mississippi. In Hancock County, the Poplarville Community Saferoom will open at 5 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Pets are not allowed. Please bring anything you may need…
Two arrested, charged with drive-by shooting in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Two people are behind bars in Gulfport in relation to a drive-by shooting. The Gulfport Police Department arrested twenty-three-year-old Elijah Young and 18-year-old Zykendrick Harper and charged them both with two counts of drive-by shooting. On November…
Missing Gulfport girl found safe
The Gulfport Police Department announced that the missing 18-year-old from Gulfport has been found safe. Pass Christian PD found Kaylyn Driskell and she is safe.
Biloxi PD investigates fatal shooting on Peyton Drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department is investigating a shooting near Peyton Drive that left one person dead. According to a spokesperson with the department, the call went out around 6:00 pm. The spokesperson says one person is in…
TrainTastic hosting holiday events throughout the month of December
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- TrainTastic in Gulfport is hosting Christmas events throughout the month of December. With that comes the need for volunteers. Tabitha Barnes from TrainTastic joins us with the…
Chandeleur Brewing and Mississippi Heroes hosting special events each Tuesday in December
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Every Tuesday this month, Mississippi Heroes and Chandeleur Brewing Company will be hosting special events. These events will raise money for Mississippi Heroes.…
Mindful Mondays: Keeping mental health in mind during the holidays
With the holiday season starting, we at WXXV are starting a weekly segment called Mindful Mondays. Our first guest is Ricky Johnson, a board member with the Mental…
‘Officially a Space Cowboy:’ Make-A-Wish child launches MSU rocket
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Six-year-old Christopher Best of Flora loves everything about space. Diagnosed with the congenital condition known as Pierre Robin sequence, his Make-A-Wish request was simple—he wanted to experience anything and everything to do with rockets. This fall, that wish came…
