Congregation Beth Israel, the only synagogue in South Mississippi, held their annual Light up the Night event to celebrate the second night of Hanukkah. WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren was at the…
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is hosting a three-day film workshop in partnership with National Geographic, as part of the “Slingshot Camp”…
Calling all kids aged 4 - 8! The Pocket Museum in Hattiesburg invites artists to submit monster drawings for a special exhibit. A few rules do apply, the art must be drawn on 5x7 white paper with only pencil and…
Jackson County announced locations accepting Christmas Trees for recycling. The program started on Christmas Eve and runs until January 31st. Vancleave has two spots while Pascagoula has a collection spot at the Jackson County Fair Grounds. The County Road Department…
Biloxi Police are investigating a murder-suicide that also left one person in the hospital. Police said that about 6:17 p.m. on Friday, officers were sent to the 2300 block of Arbor Drive about a shooting. Officers found two dead, identified…
Sam the Donkey celebrated his 9th birthday in Hattiesburg! The Hattiesburg Zoo posted pictures from the celebration earlier this week. His actual birthday was celebrated last Friday, December 20th. Donkeys are known for their incredible memory, so he never forgets…
There’s still a chance to end 2024 as a billionaire, with the current estimated Mega Million’s jackpot for Friday, Dec. 27 set at $1.15 billion, with an estimated cash value of $516.1 million. If the jackpot is not hit Friday…
Municipal elections will be held for most cities in South Mississippi in 2025. And candidates already are declaring their intention to run -- even though the first day of qualifying isn't until January 2nd. Here are the dates you'll need…
Katie Coats with Visit Mississippi was in studio on Thursday morning to talk about Mississippi's float that will be a part of the Rose Parade on…
Gulfport Police are searching for a 16-year-old wanted on felony counts of shooting into a dwelling and shooting into a vehicle. Police say 16-year-old Kameron Samije Erving is considered…
Gulfport Police have arrested a suspect in a shooting that happened Wednesday night. Police said officers responded about 4:51 p.m. to 44th Avenue and 13th Street about a reported shooting.…
One person is dead as a result of a single vehicle accident on Highway 49. Mississippi Highway Patrol said the accident happened about 11 a.m. Wednesday just south of Wiggins.…
The Mississippi Department of Corrections, with the help of other authorities, captured an inmate who escaped from the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville on Tuesday afternoon. Drew…
Using the NORAD Santa tracking system Lucas and Sam give the viewers and update on Santa's location and how they track the big man on Christmas Eve.
The Mega Millions Jackpot has risen to about $1 billion. The next drawing is scheduled for tonight, right before WXXV News 25 at 10 PM. So far, this jackpot is still the sixth highest in the game's history, with the…
Harrison County and Mississippi Power are wasting no time after Christmas, launching their annual Christmas Tree recycling program. It's your opportunity to get rid of your live trees in…
The Biloxi NAACP is holding a program ahead of the official Middle Passage marker unveiling. That unveiling is planned for January 11, 2025 at noon. Middle Passage to Biloxi honors the…
Long Beach citizens responded to a request to donate cereal so that children would have breakfast before school. Organizer Michael McGill said that when he began the drive,…
For Christmas, the WXXV News 25 staff shares their favorite holiday memories. Sam Parker - Meteorologist Austin Hill - Production Assistant [blox_vms account="WXXV" key="e38eacfcd1b6b6f2a430022cd9132bab61e6cc95" vtitle="Austin Hill shares his Christmas…
Santa Claus is coming to town, making a quick stop in Gulfport! WXXV News 25's Everett Ganier Jr. sat down with the Big Man of Christmas ahead of Christmas Day.
The Goula Grinch tried to ruin Christmas but was stopped! Officers in Pascagoula received reports of the Goula Grinch harassing citizens, the criminal allegedly taking presents right out of their…
Back Bay Mission is hosting a Christmas Brunch on Christmas Day from 11:30AM to 1PM at their Micah Day Center. This event is open to everyone, including both sheltered and unsheltered…
WXXV's Lucas Warren has updates on road construction projects in South Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation provided timelines on the projects affecting South Mississippi motorists.…
Caring and Sharing Group is organizing a free Christmas Day meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stone County Fairgrounds.…