Mammoth teeth fossils found on Mississippi beach
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)-Back in August 2024, a mammoth tusk was found in a creek in Central Mississippi. Gulf Coast resident Cole Moody has found parts of a…
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Businesses concerned over workers during tourism season
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- As the summer travel season heats up, Mississippi's tourism industry is facing a familiar challenge: not enough workers.…
Concerns coming to Vancleave over planned subdivision
Vancleave, Miss. (WXXV)- In Vancleave, a rural stretch of farmland could soon give way to new subdivision. Some residents say there's no need for change, but developers say the growth…
Nesting activities ramping up on Mississippi beaches
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Audubon Coastal Bird Stewardship Program sharing nesting activities have been ramping up on the beaches. The state's Least Terns are starting to…
Governor Tate Reeves expected to call a special session
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- Everyone is waiting for the governor to call a special session, bringing lawmakers back to the capitol to pass a state budget.…
Gulfport High hosts their annual Donut Decision Day
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School hosted their annual Donut Decision Day for the class of 2025. The event recognized seniors for their academic honors, special awards, and college…
Gulfport Historical Society offering history expo for the community
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Historical Society of Gulfport is playing host to an expo. Local museums and organizations all coming out to take part in a historic…
WXXV News 25's Marco Bitonel is LIVE at First Friday in Biloxi
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- We've made it to the weekend, but we've also made it to the beginning of a new month. The First Friday Block Party is kicking…
Moss Point hosting their River Jamboree this weekend
Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is hosting their River Jamboree this weekend. The tradition dates back 42 years on the beautiful Moss Point Riverfront.…
Good Brothers Seafood hosting clothing exchange for children
Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- Good Brothers Seafood in Moss Point is hosting a children's clothing exchange and giveaway this weekend. Edward Good and Edward Burkes are here…
Bear Week 2025 wrapping up in Mississippi
Mississippi (WXXV)- Bear Week 2025 is officially wrapping up in Mississippi. Our guest today tells us how this awareness week benefits Mississippians each year. Mississippi Black Bear Program Leader…
Gulfport School District hosting art show for all students
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Students of all ages will have the opportunity to see their art work displayed at an official gallery in Gulfport. The Gulfport School District Art Show…
Gulf Coast Research Lab asking the public to report whale shark sightings
Mississippi Sound, Miss. (WXXV)- The Southern Miss Coast Research Lab is asking for the public's help in a project. They are asking for the public to report…
Caswell Springs Methodist Church celebrating 150 years of worship
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- One church in Jackson County is celebrating a big milestone. Caswell Springs Methodist Church celebrates 150 years of worship. To mark the occasion, a homecoming…
Sixth annual Officer McKeithen Blood Drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department honored a fallen officer by partnering with the American Red Cross. The sixth annual Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood…
North Gulfport Elementary & Middle School pre-registration for PreK4ward now open
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- This coming fall, in the 2025 - 2026 school year, thanks to a collaborative partnership between the Harrison County school district and the United Way of South Mississippi, the…
Local seniors receive scholarships from Gulfport Rotary
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Four Harrison County seniors are being honored for their service to the community. Gulfport seniors Kaitlyn Juraszek and Sophie Rollins received their scholarships from…
Interview with National Hurricane Center Talks 2025 Season
As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, forecasters are cautioning that while early predictions suggest a potentially active season, it’s still too early to know exactly what to…
National Day of Prayer celebrated in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Women of Wisdom, a nonprofit organization based on the coast, joined local community residents at Biloxi City Hall for the National Day of Prayer. The National Day of…
Ms. Audrey opens second location in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- A Coast business has opened its second location up in Hattiesburg. Ms. Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering kicked off the opening with a celebration. The location…
Mental Health Association of South Mississippi holds awareness breakfast
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXXV)- Scarlet Pearl Casino hosted an event today at its steak and seafood restaurant. The Mental Health Awareness Breakfast was hosted by the Mental Health…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is live at Taste, Rattle, and Roll
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re looking for a bite to eat, there’s no better place to be than at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport as…
State Supreme Court sets execution date for man sentenced in murder of Gulfport banker's wife
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Supreme Court has issued an order setting an execution date for Richard Gerald Jordan. That date is set for June 25, 2025. Jordan is facing the death sentence for the 1976 capital murder and kidnapping of…
Local Vietnam veterans meet on 50th anniversary of war’s end
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- On April 30th, 1975, the North Vietnamese captured the capital city of Saigon, bringing an end to the Vietnam War and decades of…