IMMS says Green Sea turtle no longer endangered
Exciting news from the Institute of Marine Mammal Studies, the Green Sea turtle has been elevated from endangered to least concern. That’s coming from the International Union for…
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Applications open for Long Beach Façade grant
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Main Street announced Tuesday their 2025 Façade Grant program is officially here, thanks to their partnership with the Mississippi Power Foundation. This program…
City of Pascagoula offering new app to monitor water usage
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula is offering a new technology that allows residents to monitor their water usage online. Residents just need to download…
Picayune PD completes K9 handler course in Alabama
The Picayune Police Department is highlighting K9 Nitro and Handler Sgt. Chris Penton. Both completed the K9 Handler Course at Cougar Creek K9 in Troy, Alabama. K9 Nitro…
Licensure requirements changed for prospective teachers in special education and elementary school
By LEONARDO BEVILACQUA/Mississippi Today The Mississippi Department of Education has announced new pathways to become certified elementary educators and special educators. The change became effective Monday. Education students can start teaching elementary school classes on a provisional license while taking a…
Wild Hog Control program applications open
Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced the opening of the November 2025 Wild Hog Control Program application period. The new round of applications opens Saturday, November 1 and will remain open…
Governor Reeves issues executive order reestablishing fitness test
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves issues an executive order to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test for students across Mississippi. This comes after President Trump issued a federal…
D'Iberville's Buddy Mills honored in Warriors game against Gulfport Admirals
D'IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) -- One very special D'Iberville Warriors fan earned some well-deserved recognition ahead of the team's Friday night game against the Gulfport Admirals.…
Pass Christian Veterans Day Parade
Moises Espinal is the founder and president of the Gulf Coast Veterans Association. He joins us to talk about the Veterans Day parade happening in Pass Christian on November 8. The…
Fall Festival taking place in Picayune this weekend
The City of Picayune is hosting their Fall Street Festival this weekend. Reba Beebe joins us with the details. The fun begins Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5…
Ice skating returns to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Public ice skating is back at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. Skate season starts Friday right after the Breakers first game of the season…
Golden Skillet Cook Off benefiting Hogs for a Cause
There is a Golden Skillet Cook Off happening in Biloxi next week. This benefits a local charity. Zach Hotchkiss and Matthew Johnson are both BBQ team members…
Man wanted on two counts of sexual battery involving a minor in Gautier
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gautier Police Department is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of 44-year-old Dennis Passley. Passley is wanted on two counts of sexual battery involving a minor. He is known to frequent the Mackerel Drive and Martin Bluff…
First Missionary Baptist Church holding food drop
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- First Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport is hosting a food drop on Saturday due to the pause of SNAP benefits. That starts at 9 a.m. and…
Southern Miss hosts TEDx event
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Leaders and innovators for the blue economy on the Mississippi Coast gathered at the Southern Miss Gulf Park campus Thursday to talk about the…
Governor Reeves requests waiver for healthier purchases with SNAP
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves has requested a waiver on the ban of unhealthy foods using SNAP benefits. If Reeves’ request is approved by the USDA,…
St. Thomas Catholic Church Fall Festival
St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach is hosting a fall festival this weekend. Jeff Clarke joins us with the details. All the fun takes place at the church on…
Ocean Springs Fire Department responds to house fire
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to a house fire Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were able to respond quickly and save the home. They say…
George County man sentenced to life in prison in 2023 murder of his wife
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A George County man has been sentenced to life behind bars for the 2023 murder of his wife.…
Huntington Learning Center's October Teacher of the Month: Thomas L. Reeves Elementary School's Kelly Cassibry
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- Every month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one deserving South Mississippi educator.…
Haunted Hanger at the MS Aviation Heritage Museum
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-If you are looking for a Halloween event to head to tonight, Roger Kovas with the Aviation Museum in Gulfport is here to talk about their…
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…
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…