State treasury hosts unclaimed money event in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- State Treasurer David McRae was in Pascagoula Wednesday afternoon, trying to return more than $17 million in unclaimed money to Jackson County residents. Not only…
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Search for missing Hancock County man enters third week
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock County Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to search for a man who has been missing for three weeks now. According to Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers, Steven Tomak was last seen on March 12 leaving his home…
Biloxi Police search for armed suspect after shooting on Beauvoir Road
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- On Thursday, March 26th, 2026, the Biloxi Police Department responded to a shooting in the 200 block of Beauvoir Road, located on the old Broadwater golf course in Biloxi. According to witnesses, a male, later identified as…
Public meeting to discuss proposed Courthouse Road jetty project in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Department of Marine Resources will be hosting a public hearing on the proposed Courthouse Road Jetty Project. Residents and stakeholders are…
CASA Touch-A-Truck event this Saturday in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- CASA of South Mississippi is hosting their Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday. It’s taking place at the Hancock County Government Annex from 10 to 2. Those who head out will be able to see different types…
Community invited to Taste of South Mississippi at Salvation Army Kroc Center
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Kroc Center will be hosting Taste of South Mississippi on Thursday. This is an upgrade from previous years, now restaurants from all six Coast counties are invited to take part. The event runs tonight from 5:30…
Businesses needed for My Abilities Career Fair presented by Keesler Federal Credit Union
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The North Bay Civitan Club of D'Iberville and St. Martin is hosting the second annual My Abilities Career Fair presented…
Ingalls hosts shipbuilding resource fair for employees
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted a shipbuilder resource fair Wednesday. The event showcased resources that help employees at work and home, including career counseling and training, as well…
Triathlon coming to Downtown Gulfport over weekend
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Gulfport is gearing up for a busy weekend as the Clash Coastal Mississippi Triathlon rolls into town, bringing with it a series of traffic adjustments…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis at The Crawfish Cluster Dog Shows
The Greater Hattiesburg Kennel Club is hosting their Crawfish Cluster Dog Shows -- starting this morning and running through Sunday. The shows are taking place at the Harrison County Fairgrounds,…
Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt taking place at Jackson County Soccer Complex
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- This weekend is Embrace Abilities’ Inclusive Egg Hunt. The fun takes place at the Jackson County Soccer Complex starting at 10.…
City of Long Beach invites community to Easter Egg Hunt
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach will be hosting their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. The fun is happening at the Harper McCaughan…
Harrison County School District hosting hiring event for job seekers
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is hosting a hiring event this weekend. The event will take place at the Harrison County Center…
Gulf Coast Fair kicks off at Coast Coliseum Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Fair is coming to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum starting Thursday and runs until April 4. Experience the sights and sounds of…
3/25 - Sam's Wednesday Night Forecast
Expect partly cloudy skies with patchy fog developing late overnight tonight as temperatures dip into the low 60s. Skies will gradually clear on Thursday, turning mostly sunny by the afternoon…
Dedication ceremony held for Finley Cemetery historical marker
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A piece of Mississippi history is now permanently preserved in Harrison County. Wednesday morning, community members gathered to honor the legacy of the Finley…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College named military friendly school
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has once again been recognized for its strong support of military students, veterans, and military families here on the Coast. MGCCC has earned the 2026-2027 Military…
IMMS releasing six turtles Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is hosting a turtle release Thursday morning. The location is on the beach across from Edgewater Mall. Six turtles will be sent…
USA Health hosts Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- USA Health’s Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium wrapped up Wednesday at the Golden Nugget. The purpose is to educate healthcare providers in our region who…
City of Ocean Springs preparing for annual Spring Arts Festival
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is getting ready to welcome hundreds of visitors as the Spring Arts Festival returns this weekend. Organizers…
Beau Rivage employees give back through Swing for MGM Golf Tournament
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Employees from the Beau Rivage hit the greens Tuesday for a good cause. This year’s Swing for MGM Golf Tournament is about…
Elijah’s Closet opening thrift store
Elijah’s Closet has some exciting news! The nonprofit will be opening a thrift store on April 11. Marketing Director Emily Williams joins us in studio with more on the store. A…
Community leaders work to curb teen violence with 'Stop the Violence' initiative
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- After fights broke out at the 18th annual Unity Festival in Downtown Gulfport over the weekend, community leaders are speaking…
WXXV Pet of the Week: India is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday morning, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is Katie King…