Christmas Bicycle and Toy Drive
Cyclists from the Coast gathered in Long Beach on Saturday morning for a worthy cause. The Gulf Coast Bicycle Club began the day with a bike ride along Highway 90 then gathered at the Long Beach Harbor to hand off…
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Battle of Bay St. Louis Reenactment
History came to life in Bay St. Louis this weekend to commemorate an important event in the area’s history. Members of the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse made stops at different points throughout downtown to recognize the 205th anniversary of…
‘Wreaths across America’ Ceremony in Long Beach
Military veterans who have gone before us were recognized and remembered this Saturday in a special event. A ‘Wreaths across America’ ceremony was held at the Long Beach City Cemetery by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Wreaths…
Gulf Coast Marathon wraps up
Thousands of athletes are in recovery this morning after this weekend’s Gulf Coast Marathon. Forty-eight states, four countries, fun for all. The Mississippi Gulf Coast brought a worldwide community of runners together with a weekend full of events, including a…
In reversal, Hallmark will reinstate same-sex marriage ads
The Hallmark Channel, reversing what it called a “wrong decision,” said Sunday it will reinstate commercials featuring same-sex couples that it had pulled following a complaint from a conservative group.
Top Finishers and Round Up of Fourth Annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
Here’s a round-up of some highlights from this year's Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon: Russell Simkins won the male division of the marathon, clocking in at 2:43:35. Jessica Jones took the top spot for the female division of the marathon, coming…
Get an Early Holiday Gift: Join WXXV's Deck the House Photo Contest
If you deck your home out for the holidays, you can be the lucky winner of another one of our holiday promotions! It's WXXV's Deck the House photo contest! Just upload a photo of your outdoor holiday decorations to WXXV25.com’s…
IMMS Director Dr. Moby Solangi Appointed to Serve As Chair for Mississippi Sound Coalition
He's been a familiar face if you've lived here in South Mississippi for any period of time-protector of marine life, the local environment, and most recently, one of the most vocal about the local impact on the unprecedented, back-to-back openings…
Bay St. Louis to Vote on Proposed 2% Food and Beverage Sales Tax Increase Tuesday
The clock is ticking down as Bay St. Louis residents prepare to head to the polls Tuesday to vote on a referendum. City officials proposed the increase to help raise money for parks and recreation facilities and tourism throughout Bay…
Tune in To WXXV's News 25 Today Morning News as We Reveal This Year's "Heat for the Holidays" Winner!
Be sure to tune into WXXV News 25 Today on WXXV NBC at 6 am and on our WXXV FOX channel at 7 and 8 am as we give updates and then do a live reveal as we notify this year's winner…
Sheriff: Resource officer on leave after slamming student
Law enforcement authorities in North Carolina say a school resource officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after school surveillance video showed him violently slamming a middle school student to the ground twice before dragging him off camera.
U.S. Army Soldier grants North Carolina mom’s Christmas wish
Christmas came a little early for an army mom when her son drove nearly 30 hours to surprise her at the Southport Ferry Terminal.
Railroad Christmas Display
The Railroad Museum in Gulfport is rolling out the red carpet for all to come and enjoy a train winter wonderland. The museum is decked with hundreds of lights to highlight its 85 running trains. The display is a part…
Humana promoting healthy lifestyles
If you’ve yet to pick up your runner packet for this Sunday’s Gulf Coast Marathon be sure to check out the Humana Health Tour. Located inside the runner village at MGM Park, representatives from Humana made themselves available to educate…
Likeminded Ladies Ribbon Cutting
'Likeminded Ladies' is officially a part of the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. Tonight, the members of the organization gathered at the Railroad Museum in Gulfport to make things official with a ribbon cutting. There was food, a guest…
Nearly $226M to restore Gulf
The effects of the BP Oil Spill continue to be felt almost a decade after 200 million gallons of crude oil was pumped into the Gulf of Mexico for 87 days. Now, the federal government approved more than $200 million…
Found not guilty of armed robbery
A Gulfport man is home free tonight after a jury unanimously found him not guilty on both counts of an armed robbery from 2016. The robbery was at the Exxon Station off 30th Avenue downtown. Police pulled Tevin Ball over…
Counting down to Miss America Competition
In just a few days, a new Miss America will be crowned. After working hard all year on community service projects, promoting platforms and prepping for the big week, the ladies enjoyed a little down time at Universal Studios Hollywood.…
Mystery person pays off Walmart layaway items
A mystery shopper pays off layaway items at an Alabama Walmart, the kind gesture taking shoppers by surprise. According to the store all the mystery person asked in exchange was that every person gets a paper that says "God loves…
Scuba diving Santa feeds sharks at Rio Aquarium
A biologist dressed as Santa Claus dove into an aquarium in Rio de Janeiro on Friday to feed the sharks and raise awareness of the importance of protecting marine life. Volmer de Aguiar Salvador, a biologist who has been working…
West Jackson County Planning Department Groundbreaking
For the first time since 2005, the West Jackson County Planning Department will get a new facility. Today, ground was broken for the more than 1,600 square foot building. The $680,000 project will feature office space, a break room, and…
Roaring 20's New Year’s Eve Party
It’s an event that only comes around once in a century. We will be ringing in the ‘Roaring 20s’ this New Year’s Eve. You can bring in the New Year Jay Gatsby style at the White House Hotel in Biloxi.…
Battle of Bay St. Louis anniversary
It’s almost been 205 years since the Battle of Bay St. Louis. That’s when officials in New Orleans received warnings from Pensacola that British warships were closing in on the area. The commander dispatched a fleet to the passes Mariana…
Christmas Bike Ride and Giveaway
The Gulf Coast Bicycle Club is spreading holiday cheer with a bike drive and ride taking place over the weekend in Long Beach. More than 120 bikes will be donated tomorrow to the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department to distribute. Before…