Members of the International Longshoreman’s Association prepare to strike
Members of the International Longshoreman’s Association prepare to go on strike Monday night at 11 p.m. local time. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warran has been on top…
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A concert and 30 new homes mark Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday and long legacy of giving
A benefit concert and the construction of 30 new homes are among the many events marking President Jimmy Carter ‘s 100th birthday on Oct. 1. Considering the former president’s long legacy as a philanthropist, it’s no surprise that he wants any gift-giving to go to…
20-year-old, three teens arrested for aggravated assault in Gulfport
Multiple arrests have been made in Gulfport in relation to an assault at Jones Park. The Gulfport Police Department arrested 20-year-old Kadin Walker of Bay St. Louis, 19-year-old Samuel Dwyer of Waveland, 19-year-old Ayden Christophe of Bay St. Louis, and…
Date announced for MGCCC golf tournament
Dates for MGCCC's annual Clem Dellenger Memorial Golf Tournament have been announced. This year's tournament is happening on Friday, October 25th at Gautier's Hickory Hill Country Club. Shotgun start is…
Community comes together at Soria City reunion in Gulfport
One community came together to celebrate its history in a day of fun in Gulfport over the weekend. Soria City celebrated its first-ever reunion. The historical community…
Preparing for Cruisin’ the Coast at annual packing party
Cruisin’ the Coast is just days away and preparations are ramping up. Hundreds of volunteers participated in the annual Cruisin’ the Coast packing party at the Mississippi…
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer prepares for annual pumpkin patch
The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer set up its annual pumpkin patch on Saturday morning in Biloxi. The church and community unloaded over 3,000 pumpkins to…
Competitors face off in the Smokin’ the Coast BBQ competition over the weekend in Biloxi
Smokin’ the Coast wrapped up Saturday evening in Biloxi. If you were driving down 90 with the windows down, it was…
US retailers brace for potential pain from a longshoremen’s strike
By TOM KRISHER With a dockworkers’ strike threatening to close ports on the East and Gulf coasts beginning this week, Chris Butler is growing worried. Butler is CEO of the National Tree Company, and, like many businesses, his is counting on shipments that…
Memorial Health System Breast Cancer Awareness Events
Memorial will be hosting several events in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month across the Coast in October. The Mammogram-a-Thon events are in partnership with SuperTalk Mississippi at Walmart Supercenters and focuses on the importance of monthly self-breast examinations and…
Keesler command removes chief from leadership role
The command chief of the 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi was removed from his leadership role last week following an internal investigation into the senior noncommissioned officer, according to the Air Force. "Col. Billy Pope, 81st…
John Ashton, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ actor, dies at 76
By JAKE COYLE Updated 8:46 AM CDT, September 30, 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — John Ashton, the veteran character actor who memorably played the gruff but lovable police detective John Taggart in the “Beverly Hills Cop” films, has died. He was 76.…
Over 90,000 Georgia residents taking shelter after chemical fire as haze, smell spreads to Atlanta
CONYERS, Ga. (AP) — More than 90,000 residents east of Atlanta were told to keep sheltering in place Monday a day after a chemical plant fire sent a massive plume of dark smoke high into the sky that could been seen for…
Supplies rushed to communities isolated by Helene as death toll rises to at least 107
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A crisis unfolded in western North Carolina as officials rushed to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, three days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.S.…
South Mississippians turn out for American Heart Association's Heart Walk
South Mississippians turned out Saturday morning to participate in the American Heart Association's Heart Walk at Jones Park in Gulfport. News 25's Austin Lindsey has the report.
Cemetery tours offer glimpse into Coast's past
Cemetery tours are scheduled along the Coast that offer visitors a glimpse into some of the Coast's rich history, which actors portraying people who had a significant contribution to their city. If you have a cemetery tour that you don't…
Ocean Springs road to close Monday, September 30 for roundabout
Starting on September 30, 2024, at 8:30 a.m., Ocean Springs Road will be closed to thru traffic to install a roundabout. The closures take place at the following intersections: Ocean Springs Road/U.S. 90 Ocean Springs Road/Groveland Road Ocean Springs Road/King…
USM School of Humanities Faculty Member Earns National Recognition for Poetry
A member of The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) School of Humanities faculty has received one of nation’s top honors for poetry. Dr. Michael Aderibigbe, assistant professor in the English program and a member of its prestigious Center for Writers…
Picayune police investigating shooting into home
Picayune Police are investigating a shooting that narrowly missed a grandmother and her grandchildren. On Friday night just before midnight, officers responded to a home on Nixon Street about a shooting. A grandmother was in bed with her two small…
2024 “Cruisin’ the Coast” Fixed Route Bus Schedule and Express Route
Due to excessive traffic along Hwy 90 and Pass Road during the “Cruisin’ the Coast” events (October 5 to 13, 2024), major delays are expected on some of the CTA routes. CTA will do everything possible to run as close…
Southern Miss Business Recognized Among the Best MBA Programs for 2025 by Fortune
The College of Business and Economic Development at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) continues to elevate its reputation for excellence, earning national recognition in Fortune’s rankings of the Best MBA Programs for 2025. For the first time, Southern Miss…
Halloween events coming up in October
WXXV has compiled a list of Halloween events coming up in October. If you don't see your event listed here, please email us at news@wxxv25.com with the information and we'll add it here! Oct. 5 7 pm -- Halloween Hobble,…
Senators Wicker and Hyde-Smith Honor James Earl Jones
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate passed a resolution that honors the late actor James Earl Jones, who passed away in early September. U.S. Senators Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Miss., led the effort. “Mississippi has lost a beloved son,…
“My Little World” Exhibit at MGCCC Harrison County Campus explores themes of daydreams, loneliness, and healing
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Harrison County Campus Fine Arts Gallery is proud to present “My Little World,” a solo exhibit featuring the works of 2023 MGCCC graduate Lisa Tran. The exhibit, which runs from September 16 to October 25, 2024, explores…