St. Peter Baptist Church in Pascagoula celebrates 205 years
The oldest continuously operated black church in the state of Mississippi is celebrating a major milestone this weekend! WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was in Pascagoula to preview the…
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News 25’s Grant Chighizola live at the WXXV Viewer’s Choice Awards
The doors for tonight’s 2024 WXXV Viewer’s Choice Awards Gala opened just about half an hour ago with the show getting started at 6:30. News…
$11M Tidelands Trust Funds check to MDMR
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson presenting the Department of Marine Resources with an $11 million check. This check coming from the Tidelands Trust Funds collected during the 2024…
Aria Grady named Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
Six candidates from Boys & Girls Clubs from across the Gulf Coast vied for the title of Youth of the Year at the Great Southern…
The Nature Conservancy teams up with Beau Rivage and MGM Resorts for oyster shell recycling place
Oysters are a staple food here on the Mississippi Coast, but the next time you enjoy some you may want…
News 25’s Grant Chighizola live ahead of the WXXV Viewer’s Choice Awards Ceremony
The 2024 WXXV Viewer’s Choice Awards are finally here. Winners will be announced this evening in an awards gala that begins in just…
Circus Comes to Biloxi
Dusty's All Star Circus is in Biloxi! For tickets and showtimes visit: https://dustyscircus.com/
Wiggins Fire Department announces burn ban
The Wiggins Fire Department announced that a burn ban is now in effect. The burn starts today and runs until November 30th, 2024. They said the decision was made to protect the community and natural resources during this critical time.…
D'Iberville Walmart hosting ribbon cutting for new remodeling
The newly remodeled Walmart in D'Iberville is hosting a ribbon cutting on October 30th. One new addition includes a D'Iberville-focused mural by the artist Lucinda L'Enfant. A community celebration beginning at 9 AM, with the ribbon cutting happening right after.…
Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ has died
By BOB THOMAS Updated 2:08 PM CDT, October 29, 2024 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was…
Lucedale Ward 2 Alderman James Redd passes away
Sad news out of Lucedale, Ward 2 Alderman James Redd has passed away. The city saying Redd touched every life he encountered with kindness and humor, leaving a mark on all paths he crossed. He served as alderman for Ward…
Pet of the Week: Freckles is looking for a loving family!
It's Tuesday, meaning it's time for WXXV News 25's Pet of the Week! Maridee Mallette of the Jackson County Animal Shelter brings in Freckles. Maridee also…
Students host mock debate ahead of the presidential election
We are one week from the presidential election, the presidential debates made their way to the Gulf Coast. Students at Harper McCaughan Elementary School hosting a…
Humane Society hosting special for National Cat Day
The Humane Society is hosting a special for National Cat Day! Until 5 PM, cat enrichment stations are set up as a 'Boo-tique.' Those kittens are also $13…
Gulfport Police's SWAT applicants go through training
The Gulfport Police Department is seeing an interest in their SWAT department! Meet the new SWAT applicants! They are going through tryouts, being pushed to their limits with drills and exercises. Those activities test mental toughness and skills. Good luck…
Biloxi Police ask public's help to locate suspect
Biloxi Police are asking the public's help to locate a suspect wanted by the Department of Corrections. 30-year-old Justin Scott Dean is wanted for felony eluding by Biloxi and a parole violation on a burglary conviction through the Mississippi Department…
Moss Point residents speak on recent alligator sightings
Many residents along River Road in Moss Point are just a close distance from the waterfront, so alligator sightings are mostly nothing out of the normal. However, recently …
Railroad crossing in Gautier scheduled for Tuesday morning
In Gautier, another railroad crossing is set to close on Tuesday. That's happening on Dolphin Drive, starting at 6 AM as CSX performs maintenance. It is…
USM Set to Receive Deep Sea Remote Operated Vehicle
It’s an exciting day if you’re a student in USM’s school of Ocean Science and Engineering as the university just announced a new deep sea remotely operated…
Pavilion project across from Centennial Plaza underway on Harrison County beach
The Department of Marine Resources is working on a project to build a pier and pavilion across from Centennial Plaza. The project, funded by GOMESA, is part…
Suspect arrested on one count of leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death
Gulfport police arrested a suspect accused of leaving the scene of an accident causing death. Police on Saturday responded to the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Courthouse Road, where they found a person dead at the scene and another victim…
Stone County Fair kicks off this week
The annual Stone County Fair kicked off earlier today at the Stone County Fairgrounds and will run until this Saturday. From now until Wednesday, there are various competitions taking…
City of Ocean Springs releases traffic plan for Peter Anderson Festival
The Peter Anderson Arts Festival is happening this weekend in Ocean Springs and road closures are expected. Certain streets will be closed to thru traffic…
Recognizing community heroes for National First Responder Day
Some of the biggest unsung heroes in our community are first responders, WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren highlights some of these heroes for National First Responder Day. Monday was National First Responder Day,…