Hancock High students speak after ICE detention
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock High students Israel and Max Makoka are back home in Diamondhead and they are speaking out about their ICE detention. The brothers were taken…
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Historic Lovelace oak tree removed in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The historic Lovelace oak tree has been removed in Downtown Ocean Springs. The tree was located at the intersection of Government Street and Washington…
WXXV celebrates Cinco De Mayo in style
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Today is Cinco De Mayo and we are in the festive spirit here at WXXV News 25. Mezcalito Taqueria and Catering stopped by our studio on this…
Community celebrates Star Wars Day at Traintastic in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Traintastic helped the Coast celebrate May the 4th a little early. ‘Train Wars’ took place on May 2nd, bringing a galaxy far, far away…
Ina Thompson Library hosts ‘Revenge of the Fifth’ Lightsaber forging event
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Happening at the Ina Thompson Library Tuesday, it’s a Revenge of the Fifth event. Everyone 16 and older is invited to…
Pass Christian Chamber hosts “Putting in the Pass” golf tournament to support scholarships and small businesses
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce hosted their sixth annual Putting in the Pass golf tournament.…
Officials emphasize early planning on day two of Hurricane Preparedness Week
Monday marked day two of Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi just weeks before the start of the Atlantic season. The topic is ‘prepare before hurricane…
MDOT hurricane evacuation guide now available
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is releasing more details on its 2026 hurricane evacuation guide. It’s available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese and includes a hurricane emergency checklist. The guide…
Applications open for 2026 wild hog control program
The state department of agriculture and commerce is accepting a new round of applications for its wild hog control program. Those applications opened on May 1 and will…
Happening Tuesday: Intermittent lane closures scheduled for Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The City of Biloxi is alerting drivers to upcoming traffic impacts on the Popp’s Ferry Bridge. City officials say the bridge will experience intermittent lane closures on Tuesday, May 5, from 9 a.m. until noon. The…
Gulfport Chamber hosting Taste, Rattle and Roll at new location
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste, Rattle, and Roll benefit returns this week at a new location. Here to tell us about what’s…
Wendy’s sweetens the month of May in Mississippi with a $1 Frosty Deal
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – As gas prices continue to climb across Mississippi, many families are feeling the strain on their everyday budgets. In response, Wendy’s is rolling out a limited-time deal aimed at giving customers a small but meaningful break.…
Explore South Mississippi’s history at Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A two-day celebration of South Mississippi’s rich history is coming up Friday and Saturday in Gulfport. Here to tell us about the…
City of D'Iberville hosting fishing rodeo
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville is hosting a fishing rodeo at the end of the month. This rodeo has no fees and has cash prizes for different categories. …
Jackson George Regional Library invites community to participate in 2026 summer programs
The Jackson George Regional Library System is hosting a few summer programs. Joining us with details are Cory Joiner and Bethany Carlisle. The Jackson-George…
Long Beach mayor highlights projects going on in the city
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce is highlighting several infrastructure projects underway or about to get started in the community. These projects aim…
Ocean Springs PD searching for man wanted on aggravated assault warrant
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs police are looking for a man wanted on an aggravated assault warrant. Dakoda Oswalt is accused in connection to…
MSU library staff elected for membership to Association of Research Libraries
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi State University library staff is being recognized. The faculty and staff at the library were elected for membership in the…
Pearl River County sheriff deputies complete quarterly training
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department completed their quarterly training. Training covered a number of topics, ranging from domestic disturbance calls, residential and…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College named Aspen Prize semifinalist
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is one of 25 finalists for the 2027 Aspen Prize for community college excellence. The Aspen Prize recognizes any community college that…
HAPPENING MONDAY: Road closure for drainage project begins in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)--Drivers in Pascagoula should plan for temporary road closures starting Monday as the city begins work on a drainage improvement project. City officials say the intersection of Parsley Street and Williams Street will be closed beginning Monday at…
THIS WEEK: Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-- An annual blood drive honoring a fallen Biloxi hero returns for its seventh year this week. The Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive is organized by the South Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross, and WXXV…
Singing River Health System welcomes Dr. Anna Pavlov to health system
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System is welcoming a new provider. Dr. Anna Pavlov is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She is known…
Memorial Health System to host free seminar for girls ages 9 to 12
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Health System will be hosting a class towards girls. This is a free seminar to help girls navigate the…