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Lt. Eric Dedeaux retiring from Gulfport Fire Department
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department is seeing one lieutenant retire after 30 years of service. The department says Lt. Eric Dedeaux demonstrated professionalism, leadership, and commitment…
Ocean Springs High School band honored with Blue Ribbon award
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The National Band Association announced the recipients of their Blue Ribbon award. The Ocean Springs band and director Kevin Shira took home the…
MDWFP announces 2026 Youth Art Contest
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks invites students across the state to participate in the 2026 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest. Each student must submit a…
USM, blue economy leaders test new technology
Southern Miss researchers on the Coast recently partnered with a few aquatic technology companies to test out new autonomous technologies. Representatives from USM, Blue IQ, Seatrac, and more recently…
South Mississippi oyster growers hopeful for new legislation
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-Mississippi is leading by example when it comes to the future of seafood farming in the United States. As Congress considers new legislation aimed…
Three Ocean Springs School District teachers receive national board certification
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs School District congratulates their three newest national board certified teachers. Being board certified is an advanced teaching credential. The program…
Cold Weather Shelters opening in three South Mississippi counties this weekend
Due to cold weather conditions this weekend, warming centers in Harrison, Hancock, and Pearl River counties are opening up Saturday and Sunday night. Those locations are: Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center: 10395 Automall Pkwy, D'iberville. Opens at 4:30 PM both days.…
Informational event on pathways into teaching profession
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District is partnering with the University of Southern Mississippi to share pathways into the teaching profession. Those interested should head…
MS. Gulf Coast Chapter of Jack and Jill of America hosting blood drive
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter of Jack and Jill of America is hosting a blood drive on Monday, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King…
Jackson County fire departments, emergency service offices team up to support young girl battling leukemia
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) -- Fire departments and other emergency service organizations across Jackson County are teaming up to raise money…
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs Prom Closet returns Saturday
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs annual prom closet is Saturday. Each year, the initiative helps local middle and high schoolers find affordable formal wear for prom…
1/16 - Rain chance returns Saturday with cold temperatures following
Cloud cover will increase overnight with a few spotty showers possible in the pre-dawn hours, but most areas remain dry. Saturday stays mostly cloudy and cool with only a slight chance…
Saenger Theater progress report
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The people of Biloxi have impatiently been waiting for the Saenger Theater to reopen since it was closed for repairs and renovations in 2018. The nearly 100-year-old building has been…
Back Bay Mission partners with Memorial Health for new collaborative initiative
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Back Bay Mission, in partnership with Memorial Health System, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony in Biloxi to announce a new collaborative initiative…
1,000-pound Great White Shark spotted near Alabama coast line
A sighting of a thousand-pound Great White Shark near our Mississippi waters this past weekend is making quite the splash here along the Coast. WXXV News 25’s…
Man arrested in Gautier in connection with investigation involving sexual battery of child
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gautier Police Department has arrested a man in connection with an investigation involving the sexual battery of a child. David Pittman was arrested in connection with this case. According to Gautier Police Department, investigators believe there may…
Arrest made after fight at Pearl River Central High basketball game
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Picayune man was taken into custody on an assault charge stemming from an incident at a high school basketball…
Lawmakers ask NOAA to aid against illegal red snapper harvesting
Senators Wicker and Hyde-Smith announced that they are among a group of lawmakers encouraging a crack down on illegal fishing in U.S. waters. They signed a…
MLK Coastwide Celebration events begin
In the lead up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, coastwide celebration events will be held all weekend long, starting Friday and weather permitting. A gospel extravaganza takes place…
Highlighting upcoming events at 100 Men Hall
There are a few events happening at 100 Men Hall in the next few weeks. Rachel Dangermond and Jimmy Robinson join us with the details. For more information, visit…
National Pothole Day brings awareness to troubling infrastructure problem and impacts to South Mississippians
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Potholes are unavoidable in South Mississippi: they pop up everywhere from construction zones to parking lots. There's no…
Music with a Mission event benefiting Tunnels to Towers Foundation
The Sanctuary in Biloxi is hosting an event benefiting the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Chicago Fire actor Phil Donlon and retired FBI Agent and author Scott…
Mayor Gilich nominates new Biloxi police chief
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich has nominated the next chief of police for the city. In a resolution, Mayor Gilich recommended Assistant Police Chief Christopher DeBack for the…