Ocean Springs Blue Grey Pride Band set to perform in London
The Ocean Springs Blue-Grey Pride Band is set to perform soon across the pond. The band was selected to participate in the 2025 London New…
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Moss Point School District superintendent announces retirement
The leader of Moss Point schools has announced his retirement. Moss Point Superintendent Dr. Oswago Harper’s retirement takes effect on July 1st, 2025. Dr. Harper has 25 years of…
WXXV’s Marco Bitonel is at the Community Baby Shower
Happening right now at the Lyman Community Center is a community resource event for new moms and moms to be. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is at…
Long Beach Winn Dixie to convert to Aldi
Another South Mississippi Winn Dixie location is being converted into an Aldi in the months to come. Winn Dixie parent company Southeastern Grocers announced today that the Long Beach location is set to close in early February to begin the…
Eagles under the Oaks Charity Golf Tournament raises money for combat wounded veterans
The 13th annual Eagles under the Oaks Charity Golf Tournament teed off this morning. Fifty-eight teams and 232 golfers joined forces to support…
Thanksgiving events coming up
Thanksgiving is fast approaching. Here is a list of events and meals available to the community. If you have an event that you do not see listed here, please email us at news@wxxv25.com. November 21st: Senior Citizens Thanksgiving Luncheon-Pelican Landing…
Molina Healthcare hosting Community Baby Shower
A community baby shower benefiting Coastal mothers is happening in a few hours. All mothers are invited to the Lyman Community Shower from 4 to 6 this afternoon. Free baby…
Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational donates to Boys and Girls Club
Organizers of a popular South Mississippi collegiate golf tournament gave back to South Mississippi youth in a big way. The proceeds from this year’s tournament, $5,000…
Grand opening of locally owned Inda Bay Water Bottle Company in Stone County
A family in Wiggins recently opened up a water bottling company that taps right into a historic Stone County spring. WXXV News 25’s…
Taste of Hancock County comes to Bay St. Louis
On Wednesday night, the Bay St. Louis Community Hall became home to the Taste of Hancock County , where dozens of local restaurants and vendors from across Hancock county came to…
Mississippi Seawolves holds meet and greet in Biloxi ahead of military appreciation night
WXXV News 25's Ethan Krauss was at the Seawolves meet and greet and brings us more as well as a look ahead to the team's…
Coast resident and recent Ole Miss graduate named Rhodes Scholar finalist
One Coast resident who recently graduated from Ole Miss is getting the chance to study in a different Oxford! Andy Flores of Ocean Springs graduated from the University of Mississippi…
Retirement ceremony for Chief Master Sgt. Brian Hernstrom
There was a big retirement ceremony at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Center recently. Chief Master Sergeant Brian Hernstrom was the senior enlisted leader of emergency management. He officially…
Stone County Correctional Facility housing inmates from Hattiesburg
The Stone County Correctional Facility is set to take on new inmates from out of the county. It’s a move that jail officials say is becoming the norm.…
Oyster season begins in Mississippi
Oyster season in Mississippi waters officially kicked off this morning. St. Joe Reefs, Waveland reefs, and Henderson Point reefs are all areas that are approved. Oyster season in these specified waters…
Keesler Federal Credit Union plans for historic merger
Keesler Federal Credit Union announced a major merger with another credit union in the region. Jefferson Financial in Louisiana will merge its operations with Keesler Federal in what will become the largest credit union merger in Louisiana and Mississippi history.…
WXXV’s Ethan Krauss is at the Sea Wolves Meet and Greet
A new season on the ice is well underway here in South Mississippi and now Sea Wolves players are taking the time to meet with…
Library of Congress asking coast veterans to share their stories
The Mississippi Library Commission seeking input from coast veterans for a history project. It's a project that's happening in partnership with the Library of Congress. Volunteers will share stories through interviews, letters, photographs, and memorabilia. Information for the project can…
MGCCC receives $7.1 Million RESTORE Act Grant to advance nation’s first statewide AI initiative
Today, the Mississippi Governor’s Office announced an award of a $7.1 million RESTORE Act grant to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to expand the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN). As the nation’s first statewide AI initiative, MAIN is a collaborative…
Mississippi’s $110 Million Investment Lays Foundation for Future Economic Development Success
JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the state of Mississippi is investing over $110 million toward economic development, infrastructure upgrades, workforce development, tourism, and conservation efforts throughout Mississippi. The majority of grant approvals, totaling over $97 million, will be…
Biloxi man found guilty of indecent exposure, filming women in restrooms
It took a Jackson County jury about an hour to convict a Biloxi man of filming women in public restrooms and indecent exposure. 36-year-old Christopher Burdine will be sentenced on December 4. The case began in 2023 when Jackson County…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources for the start of Oyster Season
Oyster season has officially begun! Fresh oysters are usually at their prime during this time. WXXV News 25's Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at the offices of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources…
New Orleans woman charged in death of man found at Carriere home
A New Orleans woman is behind bars, charged in the death of a man found at a home in Carriere. Pearl River County Sheriff's Office said 47-year-old Showanda Carter has been charged with murder in the death of 45-year-old Clint…
Trump makes a victor's return to Washington and pledges a 'smooth' transition of power from Biden
By WILL WEISSERT, LISA MASCARO and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump made a victor’s return to Washington on Wednesday, visiting the White House for a nearly two-hour meeting with President Joe Biden and committing to a…