20 years after Hurricane Katrina, this beloved restaurant is making a return
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) - Before Hurricane Katrina devastated the town of Waveland in 2005, it was home to a thriving restaurant scene, and Rickey’s was at…
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Opening date for Buc-ee’s announced
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- An opening date for Buc-ee’s has officially been announced. It’s happening in just two months. The Buc-ee’s media department confirmed to WXXV that the opening date is set for June 9th. More details will be announced…
Judge dismisses former Mississippi governor’s defamation lawsuit against news outlet
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant that claimed a local news outlet defamed him in public comments about its Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting on the misspending of $77 million in federal welfare funds.…
Hurricane training exercise at Keesler Air Force Base
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s not hurricane season, but Keesler Air Force Base is preparing ahead of time. Starting Monday and running until Friday, the base is undergoing a…
Protesters march along 13th Street in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend in Downtown Gulfport, a political protest took place rallying against the Trump Administration and Elon Musk. Protestors flocked at around 1 p.m. on…
Residents come out for 17th annual Unity Fest in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In Downtown Gulfport this weekend was the 17th annual Unity Fest. This free outdoor event was put on to unite the local community…
First responders partake in water rescue training in Wiggins
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend in Stone County, there was a combined first responder water rescue training session at Flint Creek Water Park. WXXV News 25’s…
Gulf Coast Skatepark Association pushing for permanent facility, teaching the new generation of skaters
St. Martin, Miss (WXXV)- A new skatepark opens in St. Martin on Saturday, offering new and veteran skaters alike a safe place to…
Diamondhead man killed in accident over the weekend
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Diamondhead man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Friday night. It happened on I-10 in Harrison County around 9:35 p.m. Mississippi Highway Patrol…
Southern Miss Alumna Honored by White House with Prestigious Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
By: Dr. David Tisdale HATTIESBURG, MISS.- Leah Ann Peavey relishes being a role model for young women considering studies and careers in a STEM discipline. A 1984 graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi’s polymer science program, Peavey remains passionate…