Thanksgiving travel in Gulfport ahead of the holiday season
This holiday season expects to see a record number of travelers for 2024. Executive Director Clay Williams…
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The body of a shrimper who disappeared has been recovered.
The body of a shrimper who disappeared on Sunday has been recovered. Richard Kopszywa of Biloxi was found by a paddleboarder earlier this morning near Deer Island. The coroner confirmed the identity, noting that there were no signs of obvious…
Chuck Woolery, smooth-talking game show host of ‘Love Connection’ and ‘Scrabble,’ dies at 83
By MARK KENNEDY NEW YORK (AP) — Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” who later became a right-wing podcaster, skewering liberals and accusing the government of lying about COVID-19, has died.…
Good Bros. Seafood giving back to the community this Thanksgiving
Edward and Tina Good of Good Brothers Seafood wants to give back to the community in a big way this Thanksgiving. A Thanksgiving dinner is being put on…
Biloxi Civic Center hosts Seniors Got Talent
The Biloxi Civic Center hosting seniors earlier today as they show off their talents! The inaugural Seniors Got Talent was hosted from 9 AM to…
Body found off the coast of Biloxi identified as missing shrimper
A 75-year-old shrimper from Biloxi who went missing on Sunday has been found. Richard Kopszywa was found by a paddleboarder about 10:11 a.m. on the north side of Deer Island near the beach, according to the Coast Guard. Harrison County…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Ramp closure for I-10W at Exit 16
A ramp closure is happening on I-10 headed west for Exit 16 in Diamondhead. The closure starts at 7:30 AM on Monday, December 2nd. That closure lasting until work is finished, work expected to take 4 to 6 weeks to…
Business owners talk about Small Business Saturday
Small business owners Lauren Broussard of Broussard's Barber Shop and Rachel Kelley from Cornerstone Boutique talk about the importance of Small Business Saturday, which always follows…
Sherral's Diner to be featured on America's Best Restaurant
Jeremy and Jennifer Hepler, the owners of Sherral's Diner in Carriere, joined WXXV in studio to talk about being asked to have their restaurant featured…
Dolphins rarely found near Coast get stranded, die at Petit Bois Island
A pod of four adult dolphins rarely seen in this area were found dead at Petit Bois Island on Saturday, according to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. The dolphins, Pantropical Spotted Dolphins, usually are found in deeper waters. "We've…
Biden proposes requiring Medicare, Medicaid to cover weight loss drugs
By Evan Bush The Biden administration plans to require Medicare and Medicaid to offer coverage of weight loss medications for patients seeking to treat obesity. The new rule, which was proposed by the administration on Tuesday, would dramatically expand access to…
Polls across South Mississippi open on Tuesday for Court of Appeals Dist.5 runoff
On Tuesday polls across South Mississippi will open for the runoff election to decide the next judge for the Court of Appeals District Five. Both Amy St. Pe' and…
Mississippi Aquarium talks about upcoming events, looking back at 2024 events
Mississippi Aquarium coming to the WXXV News 25 studio to talk about an upcoming Christmas event. CEO Kurt Allen…
Fun With Foods teaches kids about healthy eating
Mississippi State Extension services provided a free Fun With Foods class that started Monday and ends Tuesday. Students had to be present for both days to register.…
75-Year-Old man missing off Biloxi shore
The search for a 75-year-old man who went missing off the coast of Biloxi continues as the Coast Guard and Law Enforcement keeps looking. WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren was…
Court agrees with ban on medical marijuana advertising in Mississippi
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Medical marijuana businesses in Mississippi don’t have the right to advertise on billboards or other places because marijuana itself remains illegal under federal law, an appeals court says. The owner of a medical marijuana dispensary argued that…
Hurley Huddle being featured on "America's Best Restaurants"
Hurley Huddle in Moss Point is being featured on America's Best Restaurants. The filming for their episode starts December 4th and honors their involvement in the community. Owner…
Asgard Motorcycle Club hosting their 40th Annual Toy Run
The Asgard Motorcycle Club is hosting their 40th Annual Toy Run on December 1st. The toy run starts at The Broke Spoke in Kiln at 10 AM that…
Jack Smith files to drop Jan. 6 charges against Donald Trump
By Ryan J. Reilly and Ken Dilanian WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith has filed a motion to drop all four felony charges against President-elect Donald Trump in connection with his effort to overturn his 2020 presidential election in the lead-up to the…
Hattiesburg unveils their 58th mural
Mural #58 has been unveiled in the downtown area of Hattiesburg on November 19th. The mural is called "Glass Ceiling" and honors the late Evelyn Gandy. Gandy is the first woman…
Second suspect in drive-by shooting case surrenders to Gulfport police
A minor who is a suspect in a drive-by shooting case has turned himself in to Gulfport Police. On November 15, officers responded to the 5010 block of West Railroad Avenue about a drive-by shooting about 3:26 p.m. Officers found…
New Music Monday: Artists dropping holiday music
Another start of the week means more music news to share with the community! Here's entertainment reporter Brent Evans with the tunes.
Coast Guard, DMR searching for man missing off coast of Biloxi
The Coast Guard is searching for a 75-year-old man about 5 miles offshore of Biloxi after a fishing vessel was found with nobody on board. Crews from Coast Guard Station Gulfport, USCGC Stingray and USCG Air Station New Orleans remain…
Holiday events in South Mississippi
It's the holiday season and there are lots of events coming up to appeal to shoppers, the community and, of course, the kids. If you have an event that is not part of the calendar, please email us at news@wxxv25.com…