Hattiesburg Zoo shares update on baby hyena Tukio
The Hattiesburg Zoo is providing an update when it comes to their baby hyena. Zoo vets say Tukio had his most recent weigh-in during August, weighing about 7…
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Applications now open for Recovery to Work initiative
A new Mississippi program hopes to help people in recovery find a path back into the workforce. The Recovery to Work Initiative is now accepting applications for a…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport installs free sunscreen stations at local parks and splash pads
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport is helping keep the public safe from the sun. Their healthy living committee set…
Sunshine Sips brews new opportunities for adults with disabilities
A new coffee shop on the Coast is helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities get ready for the workplace. Sunshine Sips will give participants hands-on training…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis is live ahead of CTE Day at Singing River Health Care Academy
Singing River Healthcare Academy hosted Career and Technical Education Day this morning, where 279 high school students received training and explored the various career fields the healthcare industry has to offer.…
MDOT to pause road work for Labor Day weekend
MDOT is putting a pause on most lane closures ahead of the busy Labor Day weekend. Crews and contractors will halt all non-emergency lane closures starting Friday and running through Monday, September 7 in an effort to reduce delays as…
Two Biloxi contestants being featured on "Beat Shazam" finale
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Two Biloxi residents are being featured on "Beat Shazam" on September 7. Easton and Sophie Whitehead are contestants in the upcoming finale. They join…
Back Bay Mission hosting annual fundraiser
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Back Bay Mission is hosting their annual Musicians with a Mission fundraiser on September 24. Ground Zero Blues Club will be home…
National Maritime Museum of the Gulf opening a Jimmy Buffett exhibit
Mobile, Ala. (WXXV)- The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf is opening a new exhibit, showcasing the life and legacy of Jimmy Buffett. The doors…
Moss Point Police Department launches Labor Day Enforcement Period
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Moss Point Police Department is sharing details on their Labor Day enforcement period. Starting September 4th at 6 a.m., more officers will be…
Moss Point Fire Department responds to Thursday morning fire
Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Fire Department is sharing details on a Thursday morning fire that destroyed a home. Around 2:15 in the morning, crews arrived at a home on Branch Street. Crews worked for four hours to…
New antique mall opens in Downtown Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Shoppers and antiques enthusiasts have a new destination in South Mississippi. Old Town Relics cut the ribbon on its new location Thursday morning, marking the start…
Mayor Gilich discusses new budget for the City of Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi City Council and Mayor FoFo Gilich are putting the finishing touches on a budget for the new fiscal year. The budget…
Home of Graces honors first responders with appreciation breakfast
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Local first responders were honored at the Home of Grace chapel with an appreciation breakfast. They were recognized for their commitment and service to…
Two men charged in trailer burglary in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two Gulfport men are behind bars, accused of breaking into a vacant trailer in Saucier. Fifty-two-year-old Timothy Malone and 41-year-old Christoper Cowart are facing felony burglary charges. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a burglary in progress near…
Gulfport woman charged with assaulting special needs son
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport woman is behind bars, accused of slashing her special needs son in the head with a knife. Harrison County sheriff’s deputies responded this week to a reported stabbing in the 10,000 block of Steeplechase Drive.…
City of Picayune names new assistant police chief
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Picayune’s new police leadership team continues to take shape. New Police Chief James Bolton has named Rhonda Johnson as the department’s assistant…
Rock the Bald event coming to Ground Zero Biloxi
The Gulf Coast St. Baldrick’s annual Rock the Bald event is coming to the Ground Zero Blues Club this month. Joining us with more is Rebecca Morrow.…
Community invited to 2026 Gulfport Arts Festival
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you love art, music, and great food, you’re not going to want to miss this. The 2026 Gulfport Arts Festival is coming to the Gulfport…
GivHer Circle hosts the ‘art of the ask’ event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s GivHer Circle hosted an event called ‘the art of the ask’ at Neighbors Tap and Table in Downtown Gulfport. The…
Phase one work underway on Hancock County School improvements
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Months after the passage of a bond issue to fund sweeping improvements to county school campuses, phase one work has already begun at…
City of Gulfport holds public meeting regarding proposed budget
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A public hearing in Gulfport gave residents the chance to comment on the proposed city budget. Mayor Hugh Keating says the key parts of…
Mississippi Power sharing details on upgrades in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power is sharing details on reliability upgrades happening in Jackson County. Crews have been working day and night along Highway 90 in…
Coast Electric hosting energy fair at Gulfport and Biloxi offices Thursday
Coast Electric is hosting an energy fair at their Gulfport and Biloxi offices Thursday. The Gulfport office is located on Highway 49 while the Biloxi office is located on Cedar Lake…