Coffee with new D’Iberville Chief of Police
D’Iberville, Miss. (WXXV)- The D’Iberville Police Department is hosting a chance for the public to meet the newest chief of police. Chief Marty Griffin was announced as the new…
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Evacuation plans during hurricane season
The Mississippi Department of Transportation shared information for residents evacuating during hurricane season. First, MDOT says to establish an evacuation plan and route including having a meeting location with family…
Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- May 5th marks the second day of Hurricane Preparedness Week in the Magnolia State. Day two focuses on preparations ahead of hurricane season. The state’s emergency management agency…
Brandon Box Community Pet Clinic opens after renovations
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - The Humane Society of South Mississippi opened its new and improved Brandon Box Community Pet Clinic. This newly renovated space offers low-cost, high-quality spay/neuter…
Legacy Park wins appeal against Singing River
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The Legacy Park development in Gautier recently announced they’ve won an appeal brought on by Singing River Hospital. In a Facebook post, the developers called the…
Mystic Krewe of Pine Island holds Spring Fling Fest
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Over in Vancleave, this weekend the Mystic Krewe of Pine Island held their annual Spring Fling Fest. The event kicked off at 11 a.m.…
Gulf Coast Vietnamese Narrative Exhibit at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi held a reception for their new Gulf Coast Vietnamese Narratives…
Lucedale man charged with manslaughter
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- A Lucedale man is charged with manslaughter after a Friday shooting. Thirty-eight-year-old George Buckley was killed in that shooting Friday night which happened on CF Ward Road. Twenty-year-old…
Seabees reunite in Gulfport over the weekend
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Navy Seabee Veterans of America's Island X1 Gulfport group hosted a Seabee reunion over the weekend. Seabees from all over the…
Mammoth teeth fossils found on Mississippi beach
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)-Back in August 2024, a mammoth tusk was found in a creek in Central Mississippi. Gulf Coast resident Cole Moody has found parts of a…
Businesses concerned over workers during tourism season
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- As the summer travel season heats up, Mississippi's tourism industry is facing a familiar challenge: not enough workers.…
Concerns coming to Vancleave over planned subdivision
Vancleave, Miss. (WXXV)- In Vancleave, a rural stretch of farmland could soon give way to new subdivision. Some residents say there's no need for change, but developers say the growth…
Nesting activities ramping up on Mississippi beaches
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Audubon Coastal Bird Stewardship Program sharing nesting activities have been ramping up on the beaches. The state's Least Terns are starting to…
Governor Tate Reeves expected to call a special session
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- Everyone is waiting for the governor to call a special session, bringing lawmakers back to the capitol to pass a state budget.…
Gulfport High hosts their annual Donut Decision Day
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School hosted their annual Donut Decision Day for the class of 2025. The event recognized seniors for their academic honors, special awards, and college…
Gulfport Historical Society offering history expo for the community
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Historical Society of Gulfport is playing host to an expo. Local museums and organizations all coming out to take part in a historic…
WXXV News 25's Marco Bitonel is LIVE at First Friday in Biloxi
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- We've made it to the weekend, but we've also made it to the beginning of a new month. The First Friday Block Party is kicking…
Moss Point hosting their River Jamboree this weekend
Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is hosting their River Jamboree this weekend. The tradition dates back 42 years on the beautiful Moss Point Riverfront.…
Good Brothers Seafood hosting clothing exchange for children
Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- Good Brothers Seafood in Moss Point is hosting a children's clothing exchange and giveaway this weekend. Edward Good and Edward Burkes are here…
Bear Week 2025 wrapping up in Mississippi
Mississippi (WXXV)- Bear Week 2025 is officially wrapping up in Mississippi. Our guest today tells us how this awareness week benefits Mississippians each year. Mississippi Black Bear Program Leader…
Gulfport School District hosting art show for all students
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Students of all ages will have the opportunity to see their art work displayed at an official gallery in Gulfport. The Gulfport School District Art Show…
Gulf Coast Research Lab asking the public to report whale shark sightings
Mississippi Sound, Miss. (WXXV)- The Southern Miss Coast Research Lab is asking for the public's help in a project. They are asking for the public to report…
Caswell Springs Methodist Church celebrating 150 years of worship
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- One church in Jackson County is celebrating a big milestone. Caswell Springs Methodist Church celebrates 150 years of worship. To mark the occasion, a homecoming…
Sixth annual Officer McKeithen Blood Drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department honored a fallen officer by partnering with the American Red Cross. The sixth annual Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood…