Heating and air conditioning system contest takes heart-warming turn
Each holiday season, Geiger Heating and Air partners with Trane to donate a complete heating and air system to a winner on the Gulf Coast. This year's giveaway took…
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School districts announce early dismissals today because of weather
With concerns over potential severe weather, several school districts have decided to dismiss students early today. All MGCCC campuses and centers will close at 2 p.m. because of possibility of severe weather. Schools in Hancock County School District will dismiss…
Cold-stunned turtles make their way to the Gulf Coast
We usually see Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles released into the Gulf after rehabilitation, but today News 25’s Sabria Reid was at Million Air Airport in Gulfport and…
Local business owner receives MGCAA Lifetime Achievement Award
Mississippi Gulf Coast Attractions Association presented J.J. Pierotich with the annual Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Pierotich is the owner and general manager of the iconic Sharkheads and Souvenir…
Dream Program hosts Christmas party at IP Casino Resort
The nonprofit Dream Program held its annual Christmas party today at the IP Casino Resort. The program provides opportunities to children and adults with different disabilities to…
Coast Schools releasing early due to inclement weather
Due to the risk of inclement weather tomorrow, schools along the Coast are updating their schedules. Hancock County schools will be dismissing early. The elementary schools will dismiss at 12 p.m. while Hancock High will dismiss at 1 p.m. Hancock…
Arrested for two counts of drive-by shooting in Pascagoula
On Tuesday December 13th, 2022, officers and detectives with Pascagoula Police Department arrested Jeremiah Deijohn Davis, 18 years old of Pascagoula, for two counts of drive-by shooting. These arrests stem from two separate incidents that occurred on Detroit Avenue in…
American Cancer Society Action Network holds ‘Smoke Free Ocean Springs’ informational meeting
A group in Ocean Springs is working to convince city leaders to make the community smoke free. The American Cancer Society Action Network began the conversation and says according to their research,…
Congressman-Elect Mike Ezell sits down with WXXV
Today, News 25’s Grant Chighizola sat down with Congressman-Elect Mike Ezell where they covered a wide range of topics. Those topics included new-member orientation, the issues he plans to…
‘Finding Christmas’ coming to the Beau Rivage in Biloxi
‘Finding Christmas’ opens at the Beau Rivage this coming Thursday. Today, News 25’s Meggan Gray takes us behind the scenes as she gets ready to take the…
Cold-stunned turtles headed to the Coast
Cold-stunned turtles from up north are headed to the Mississippi Coast for rehabilitation. News 25’s Sabria Reid is at Million Air Airport where the turtles have just landed.
Boil water notice still in effect for Biloxi
Biloxi businesses and residents south of the Bay are still under a boil water notice. That’s all homes and businesses south of the Bay from Point Cadet all…
Under the Oak Café reopens tomorrow at Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort’s Under the Oak Café will reopen tomorrow after being renovated. The newly renovated café will give guests a magical, whimsical feel. Guests can dine under the relaxing oak…
Mississippi State Head Football Coach Mike Leach dies at age 61
Heavy hearts across the Magnolia state today as we mourn the loss of Mississippi State Head Football Coach Mike Leach. Coach Leach died last night…
Keesler AFB and Mississippi State team up for Coastal Resilience Project
A major project for the Back Bay shoreline will begin next month! A national Coastal Resilience Fund Project has been awarded to Keesler Air Force…
Stennis resumes testing on RS-25 engines Wednesday
Now that the Artemis I mission has proved successful, Stennis Space Center is preparing to begin its next round of testing for future Artemis missions. NASA just announced it…
Keesler's 81st Training Wing commander relieved of duty
The Second Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen Michele Edmondson, relieved the Col. William H. Hunter as wing commander at Keesler Air Force Base today, for a loss of trust and confidence in his ability to effectively command the 81st Training Wing.…
Hancock County School Board names Rhett Ladner permanent superintendent
The Hancock County School Board has voted to make Rhett Ladner the permanent superintendent of Hancock County Schools. Beginning today, Ladner will serve as the superintendent of…
Woolmarket Road Bridge now closed for two weeks
The Woolmarket Road Bridge is now closed for two weeks while emergency repairs are made. Ryals Construction will replace sections of the bridge’s timber piles with steel piles.…
Inmate sues Harrison County, sheriff after alleged assault, rape at jail
A Harrison County inmate has sued Harrison County and Sheriff Troy Peterson and unnamed defendants, claiming he was assaulted and raped while in the county jail. The inmate filed a federal lawsuit on December 2, asking for compensatory and punitive…
Biloxi High School hosts 2nd annual Winter Magic Festival
Biloxi High School made it snow in South Mississippi at their annual Winter Magic Festival. For the second year, school clubs and organizations set up booths for…
City of Ocean Springs illuminates oak trees lining Washington Avenue
Downtown Ocean Springs has never before looked so enchanting. All 58 of the oak trees lining Washington Avenue are wrapped in Christmas lights. Spectators say the…
WXXV temporarily broadcasting on low power
WXXV is temporarily broadcasting on low power. We are working diligently to make the repairs necessary to broadcast at full power, hopefully by the end of the week. Thank you for being a viewer, and thank you for your patience…
Hiller Park boat launch reopens in Biloxi
If you’ve been feeling the itch to take to the water with the recent warm temperatures, now you have one more spot in Biloxi where you can drop your…