Mississippi Aquarium helps turtles in need
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium spent last weekend helping turtles in Alabama. Three turtles were found with serious injuries. The crew went into action and the turtles were sent…
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Disabled Veterans of America hosting annual golf tournament in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Singing River Chapter of the Disabled Veterans of America is hosting their fifth annual charity golf tournament in Gautier. The tournament takes place at Hickory Hills Golf Club on June 13th. Shotgun start is at 8…
City of Ocean Springs dedicates new photos at Vietnam Memorial
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs dedicated 12 new photos at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Memorial Day. The memorial includes the photos of all Vietnam veterans from Mississippi. This dedication was organized by Friends of the…
97th annual Blessing of the Fleet returns to Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- One of South Mississippi’s most historic traditions returns this weekend for its 97th year. The Biloxi Blessing of the Fleet begins with the shrimp…
Changes made to parking in Downtown Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Some parking changes are coming to Downtown Gulfport as the summer tourist season begins and new businesses open in the next few weeks. According to Gulfport…
Chevron, Jackson County team up for weather radio giveaway
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is sharing details about a weather radio giveaway. Chevron is partnering with the county office of emergency…
Changes to Harrison County School District meal program
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is expanding its free summer meal program for kids and families. The program begins June 1. Along with traditional…
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs hosting annual fundraiser to benefit local children
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is getting ready for a magical evening that helps support programs benefiting local children. Joining us with details…
Vehicle struck by train near intersection of 42nd Avenue and West Railroad Street in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - A vehicle was struck by a train near the intersection of 42nd Avenue and West Railroad Street, according to the Gulfport Police Department. Police say the driver was the only person in the vehicle, and they…
Stone County EMA, MDEQ team up to host Hazardous Waste Day
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County residents will have a chance to safely dispose of household waste this weekend. The Stone County Emergency Management Agency is partnering with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to host a free household hazardous…
2nd annual Bay Fest kicks off in Bay St. Louis Saturday
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Bay St. Louis is hosting the second annual Bay Fest on Saturday. The all-day street festival takes over Old Town…
‘Shrek the Musical’ coming to the Beau Rivage in June
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Shrek is one of the biggest animated film characters of all time! ‘Shrek the Musical’ opens on stage at Beau Rivage on June…
Gulf Coast Veterans Affair System receives five-star rating
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System is once again earning national recognition for quality care. The Biloxi-based Veteran Affair System received a five-star rating from…
Caesars Entertainment to be acquired by Fertitta in $17B deal
Caesars Entertainment has reached a deal with Fertitta Entertainment to be acquired. Fertitta is Texas billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s company. It owns Saltgrass Steakhouse, Golden Nugget Casinos,…
Two arrested, charged in connection with Memorial Day shooting in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two people have been arrested in connection to a shooting on Memorial Day in Pearl River County. Twenty-six-year-old Raheem Charles and 23-year-old Thomas Daniel have been arrested in that incident after investigators recovered evidence and…
Community invited to attend Celebration of Life for Karen Sock
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippians will gather Sunday to remember and celebrate the life of a Coast civic leader. The Celebration of Life for Karen Sock…
Baby bald eagle returns home in Pascagoula after extensive rehabilitation
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- A baby bald eagle is returning home in Pascagoula after extensive rehabilitation. It’s a big day for Woodside Wildlife Rescue. A bald…
WXXV’s Spencer Pullen and Ryan Mahan try new Blue Bell Ice Cream flavor
Blue Bell is bringing a new flavor to freezers just in time for summer. Black Raspberry Fudge Ice Cream combines black raspberry flavored…
May’s Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Central Elementary’s Callie Mason
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Every month WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one special local educator. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis takes us…
Rain causes roof to collapse at Burnham’s Vital Care in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- This week’s heavy rain caused part of the roof on a Moss Point business to collapse Thursday. Photos show the…
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter: Disappearance of Robin Smith
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter dives into the disappearance of Robin Smith. Smith is a mother and nurse at Memorial Hospital. Twenty-seven years ago, Smith clocked out from her…
VFW Post 6731 holding annual claims clinic in D’Iberville
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- VFW Post 6731 in D’Iberville will be hosting a claims clinic this Saturday. All veterans are invited to come out regardless if you filed…
Moss Point announces voting precinct changes, new locations for Sue Ellen and YMBC voters
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is alerting residents to a change in precinct. If you’re registered to vote…
Local entrepreneurs graduate from Coastal Business Growth Accelerator
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Local entrepreneurs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are getting the tools they need to turn big ideas into real businesses. Graduates are stepping into what’s…