Weekend Easter events announce schedule changes
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two Easter events in Harrison County have announced changes to their event schedule this weekend due to weather. The Easter Egg Extravaganza in Woolmarket has been…
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Jackson County Hazardous Waste Collection happening Saturday
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Jackson County’s Hazardous Waste Collection Day continues on Saturday rain or shine. This year’s collection day will take place at Conrad Mallette Multi-Purpose Arena in Vancleave.…
Skatepark opening in Jackson County postponed
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association and Jackson County are postponing their event due to the weather. The skatepark opening has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 5th…
Enrollment for TSA precheck starting soon at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-What’s the worst thing about air travel? Three letters: T.S.A. Long lines, taking off shoes and belts, messing with your laptop. Now there…
West Wortham students explore unique vehicles at Touch-A-Truck event
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-West Wortham Elementary and Middle School held a Touch-A-Truck event where local law enforcement, utility providers, and car enthusiast brought their vehicles for students…
Keesler Air Force host their annual Chiefs vs. Eagles game
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- When you hear Chiefs vs. Eagles, you may think about the Super Bowl, but here on the Coast we’re talking about an annual…
Two arrested on multiple felony drug distribution charges in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two Gulfport men have been arrested on felony drug distribution charges. Thirty-eight-year-old Dwan Parnell was charged with federal drug and firearms violations. 34-Year-old Deante Hinton was charged with state charges of trafficking in a controlled substance…
Charges upgraded for suspects wanted in homicide investigation in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-Charges have been upgraded for multiple suspects in the death of a 23-year-old Moss Point man last Saturday. Roy Reevs Jr, Rubby O’Neal Reevs, and Daniel Kidwell are now being charged with second-degree murder in connection to…
Charges upgraded for suspect in New Years Day triple homicide in Greene County
GREENE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Charges have been upgraded for the man accused of murder in the New Years’ Day triple homicide in the State Line community of Greene County. Drexler Johnson was originally charged with the crime of accessory after the…
Hundreds gather to enjoy Coast cuisine at Taste of South Mississippi event
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-In Biloxi on Thursday, it was a food lover’s paradise as the Salvation Army kicked off its Taste of South Mississippi. This…
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren live at Keesler Federal Park for Chiefs vs. Eagles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Happening now at Keesler Federal Park, Keesler Air Force Base is hosting their annual Chiefs vs. Eagles game. It’s a…
Man hit by train Thursday night in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We have new details involving a deadly overnight accident between a train and pedestrian in Biloxi. Biloxi police confirmed that the incident happened around 11…
Gulfport residents attend 'Meet the Candidates' event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - With primaries just around the corner, Gulfport residents had the chance to be up close with candidates running for public office. The Mississippi Gulf Coast…
Local Girl Scout helps bring 'Books for Babies' program to Memorial Health System
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In 2024, Ambassador Girl Scout Mackenzie Sterling set out to achieve her Gold Award by uniquely helping children in our…
Officials break ground on phase two of Bayou La Croix boat launch in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss (WXXV) - A groundbreaking was held Thursday in Bay St. Louis celebrating phase 2 of the…
Gulfport Sportsplex hosts inaugural "Swing in the Spring" to celebrate Opening Day and benefit Buddy Sports
It's officially time to swing for the fences! The Gulfport Sportsplex hosts its inaugural Swing in the Spring event for their players to get in…
IMMS released five turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies released another batch of rehabbed turtles Thursday morning on the beach in Biloxi. School groups came from as far as Olive Branch to…
Site dedication for Fire Station 2 in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A Gulfport fire station damaged in a fire last year is set to be rebuilt. A site dedication for the new fire station 2 was held…
DMR working on Deer Island habitat restoration
DEER ISLAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Have you spotted a barge and crane near Deer Island recently? There’s a good reason for that. The Department of Marine Resources is working on…
Governor Reeves signs tax reform bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-Governor Tate Reeves signed the tax reform bill at the state capitol on Thursday. House Bill 1 brings a change to taxes across the Magnolia State. That includes…
Attorney General Lynn Fitch discusses issues the state is facing
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch visited the Coast Thursday morning. She joined the Gulf Coast Business Council breakfast to discuss issues the state is…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is at Taste of South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Doors will be opening soon for the much-anticipated Taste of South Mississippi, bringing some of the best bites to eat on the Coast…
Mississippi Aquarium hosts turtle release
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Aquarium hosted their turtle release Thursday afternoon on Biloxi Beach. The community came out to see eight turtles, all named after Taylor Swifts songs, released into the Mississippi…
AG Fitch provides updates on immigration
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch was on the Coast Thursday morning to talk to South Mississippi business leaders about the many initiatives her office is tackling right now.…