WXXV News 25 Marco Bitonel discusses Municipal Runoff Election Day
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s Municipal Runoff Election Day in several cities across South Mississippi. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is in Pascagoula and has the…
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City of Ocean Springs shares update on Hanshaw Road Bridge
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs has shared an update on the Hanshaw Road Bridge repairs. The city said that all existing utilities that were attached to the bridge have been addressed. Work is expected to begin…
Two arrested for drug trafficking in D’Iberville
D’Iberville, Miss. (WXXV)- A D’Iberville man and woman are behind bars on drug trafficking charges after sheriff’s officials say they found a litany of drugs at their home, including…
Pope Francis’ funeral is set for Saturday
Pope Francis’ funeral has been set for Saturday at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square, to be celebrated by the dean of the College of Cardinals. Cardinals met at the Vatican to schedule Pope Francis’ funeral and burial, plan the conclave to elect his…
Hattiesburg Zoo celebrating 75th birthday this Saturday
Hattiesburg, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo is celebrating a big milestone. The zoo's 75th birthday bash is taking place this Saturday! It's happening from 10 AM to 4 PM that day.…
Gulf Coast Vietnamese Narratives & the Maritime Museum setting up special exhibit
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi is hosting an exhibit that highlights the Vietnamese community on the Gulf Coast. The exhibit shares the journey…
South Mississippi Catholics mourn the loss of Pope Francis
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - On Monday at 7:35 AM, Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke that put him into a coma and led to irreversible heart…
Deep Water Horizon Spill 15 years after disaster
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) - We are still recovering from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill that happened 15 years ago, devastating our seafood industry and marine…
Second annual Biloxi Skate Fest returning in May
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting an event in May. The second annual Biloxi Skate Fest is scheduled for May 9 and 10. May…
Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosting Youth Skate Clinic
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association announces another youth skate clinic coming up this weekend. On April 26, volunteers will be on site to offer guidance…
Bonnet Carre Spillway potentially opening
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Supervisor Marlin Ladner is in the WXXV studio to talk about a letter he sent to the Corps of Engineers on behalf of the Coast.…
What’s next after the death of Pope Francis?
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- As Catholics and people across the globe continue to mourn the death of Pope Francis, behind the scenes at the Vatican right now, a detailed…
Shrimp season coming to a close on the Gulf Coast
GULF COAST, Miss.-(WXXV)- Officials with the Department of Marine Resources announcing shrimp season will be coming to a close on May 1st. All waters south of the intracoastal waterway and west of the Gulfport Ship Channel will be closing. The…
Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday. Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their…
Pope Francis' cause of death revealed
The cause of death for Pope Francis has been revealed. The Vatican says Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke that put him into a coma and led to irreversible heart failure. The death was confirmed Monday by Dr. Andrea…
Municipal Primary Runoff Election Reminders
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)- Voters in six South Mississippi cities will head to the polls Tuesday for a handful of municipal primary run-off elections. Those races are: Bay St. Louis GOP Alderman…
Pope Francis dies at 88
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor, died Monday. He was 88. Bells tolled in church towers across Rome after the announcement, which was read out…
Bishop Kihneman releases statement on the death of Pope Francis
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-As Catholics and Christians here in South Mississippi and worldwide mourn the death of Pope Francis, many leaders are sending out their condolences. In…
‘Making Groceries Happen’ organization gives back to community
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a festive weekend along the Coast, but one local organization focused on giving back this Easter weekend by battling food insecurities. ‘Making Groceries…
Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosts a community yard sale
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosted a community yard sale on Saturday. Association members and volunteers coming out early to raise money for a…
City of Waveland hosts third annual Easter Parade
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- There were plenty of Easter events on the Coast this weekend, but one notable event over the years has been Waveland’s annual Easter Parade. WXXV…
Family comes from all around to celebrate Gulfport resident's 100th birthday
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- "Happy birthday!" Delores Stanley turned 100 years old on April 19th, family from all over the country coming to surprise her. Residents…
Chandeleur Island Brewing Company celebrates 10 years of Chandyfest
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Chandeleur Island Brewing Company is celebrating their 10th year of Chandyfest. They're doing it with a special drink, music, and the community coming out. "Me and my…
April 20th marks 15 years since Deepwater Horizon Disaster
Mississippi (WXXV)- Sunday marks 15 years since the Deepwater Horizon Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico - remaining the worst oil spill in U.S. history. On April 20th, 11 people…
