Jackson County Holiday Festival happening in November
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-We are joined in studio by Frances Allsup and Chris Goff to talk about the upcoming Jackson County Holiday Fest and CASA of Southeast Mississippi’s Touch…
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All Souls Day Concert and Service at Nativity BVM
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We are joined by Terry Maddox with Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral to talk about their upcoming All Souls Day Concert and…
2025 Gulf Coast Veterans Parade
James Hollingsworth and Cliff Canoy are here to talk about the Gulf Coast Veterans Parade. The 2025 Gulf Coast Veterans Parade rolls through Downtown Gulfport on November 8 beginning at 11…
Gautier High School hosting annual Veterans Breakfast
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Cadet Lt. Commander Jon Haydel and Senior Chief Stanley Weaver join us ahead of Gautier High School’s annual Veterans Breakfast. The breakfast takes place Wednesday, November…
Cooler temperatures along the Coast
South Mississippi, it’s that time of year again where the temperatures are dropping and it’s feeling a little bit chilly outside, especially in the mornings and later in the evening. This…
Mississippi Treasury Unclaimed Money Program
Mississippi is ready to send money to about 4,700 residents through the state treasurer’s unclaimed money program. The total amount to be returned is about $1.3 million. State Treasure David McRae…
Food drop in Gulfport Friday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A food drop is happening Friday morning in Gulfport. Starting at 11 a.m., Gulfport residents can head to the Good Deeds Community Center on Madison Street for a food…
Nonprofit food bank fighting hunger across the state
A statewide nonprofit food bank is working to fight hunger amid the government shutdown and a pause in SNAP benefits for the month of November. Extra Table is…
Applications open for internships at Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has opened applications for their internship program. The opportunity is for the late winter and early spring…
Emmett Till Remembrance Panel
Dr. John Kelly and Pastor John Whitfield join us ahead of an Emmett Till Remembrance Panel happening this Saturday in Gulfport. The panel takes place at Morning Star Baptist in Gulfport at…
Teacher arrested on felony abuse charges in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Harrison County judge issues three felony warrants against a Lyman Elementary teacher, accused of the abuse of three special needs children. That’s according to…
Halloween candy prices continue to rise, affecting South Mississippi shoppers and trick-or-treaters
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) --Candy prices have risen significantly over the past few years and it doesn’t look like they’ll be coming down any time…
Opening date for second Ocean Springs Aldi location announced
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Good news for big fans of the Aldi grocery store chain. The opening date for the second Ocean Springs location has just been announced. Aldi officials…
Biloxi PD, Fire share Halloween safety tips
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- With Halloween right around the corner, kids all along the Coast are excited to hit the streets for trick-or-treating, but before the fun begins, it’s…
Mega Millions hits $754 million
Someone could win a frightening amount of money this Halloween without any tricks or treats! The Mega Millions jackpot is worth $745 million. That’s the largest amount the lottery has ever been on Halloween. A one time payment of just…
Chronic absenteeism in Mississippi schools
According to Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, a new report reveals the statewide chronic absenteeism rate in Mississippi public schools is now at more than 27 percent. While some schools are doing…
Ezell authors bill to fund National Flood Insurance Program
An update on Congressman Mike Ezell’s efforts during the government shutdown to restore flood insurance coverage for Mississippi homeowners and homeowners across the country. Ezell introduced legislation…
Local students take part in microhabitat planting event
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- DeLisle Elementary School teamed up with Waste Management, Tandem Global, and the Mississippi Native Plant Society to plant a microhabitat at the Pecan Grove…
Senator Hyde-Smith introduces LABEL act requiring clear seafood labeling
Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has introduced the ‘Let Americans Buy with Explicit Labeling’ Act in the upper chamber. The LABEL Act would ensure all seafood is clearly…
2nd annual Kids Halloween Festival in Gulfport
Porsha Glover is hosting a festival on Halloween night. She joins us with the details. The Kids Halloween Festival takes place Friday, October 31 from 5 p.m. to 8…
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office shares Halloween safety tips
We are two days away from Halloween! Hanna Hendry with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office joins us to share safety tips.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Department hosting food drive
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department announced they will be hosting a ‘Cram the Cruiser’ food drive this weekend. All items donated will go towards Jackson County…
Lane closure on Hwy 90 in Biloxi beginning Friday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi sharing a traffic alert for drivers in the Highway 90 area. Highway 90’s westbound right lane will be closed to…
WXXV recognizes locals at 2025 Viewer’s Choice Award winners
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a fun night at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi as WXXV recognized local businesses and people doing big things in their…