Mississippi Aquarium celebrates Axl the Dolphin’s 16th birthday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- One resident at the Mississippi Aquarium is old enough to get his driver’s license. Axl celebrated his birthday over the weekend, turning 16. The staff…
Acadian Ambulance Celebrates National EMS Week
GULFPORT, Miss. - Acadian Ambulance is celebrating National EMS Week by recognizing the paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, and support teams who work around the clock to save lives and serve their…
Mississippi Power is Storm Ready
Gulport, Miss (WXXV) Hurricane season officially begins June 1st, and Mississippi Power says crews are already preparing for whatever this season may bring. Company leaders recently met to…
Downtown Gulfport hosts Octane Car Festival Saturday featuring cars, music, and vendors
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This Saturday, an event for car enthusiasts is taking over Downtown Gulfport, rain or shine. The Octane Car Festival is free…
Military Appreciation Weekend at the Aquarium
Gulport, Miss (WXXV) Memorial Day weekend is here, and the Mississippi Aquarium is honoring the men and women who currently serve or have served our country with a special offer for…
Gulf Coast Association of Pride hosting annual Pride event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Association of Pride is hosting their annual event on June 6 in Gulfport. Jones Park will be full of vendors,…
Gulfport Teen Sentenced to 20 years
Gulport, Miss (WXXV) A Gulfport teenager has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in a deadly 2024 shooting. According to the District Attorney’s Office, the teen pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of 16-year-old…
Fisheye Film Festival celebrates environment and activism through local filmmakers
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is hosting a Fisheye Film Festival. This is a festival celebrating the environment and activism through…
Kids Fishing Rodeo returns to Pass Christian Harbor this Saturday
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The annual Kids Fishing Rodeo is coming up this Saturday on the east side of the Pass Christian Harbor. The Pass Christian…
Pass Christian city leaders provide update on city wide projects
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Pass Christian Mayor Kenny Torgeson has released an update on major infrastructure work underway in the city. The work ranges from hurricane…
What's that noise? Pascagoula Police warn about military exercises taking place
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Police Department is sharing information on training exercises taking place over the weekend. Aircraft will be in the area starting today, exercises expected to last until Sunday. Residents are warned they will hear flyover noise…
Local first responders finalizing hurricane season plans
First responders are finalizing their plans as we head into hurricane season. They’re urging residents to have their own plans in place. We spoke with fire officials who say…
Pascagoula Beach Pier set to reopen Friday
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula residents and fishing fans have something to look forward to this weekend. The beach pier is set to reopen Friday following the completion of phase…
Stroke Awareness Month: Memorial Hospital highlights warning Signs, risks
May is Stroke Awareness Month and Memorial Hospital is sharing vital information on warning signs, risk factors, and treatment options. Strokes are one of the leading causes…
National Blood Clot Alliance brings Red Bus Tour to Gulfport to raise awareness
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The National Blood Clot Alliance Red Bus Tour rolled into Gulfport with a life-saving message to spread awareness. The National…
District Attorney, Senate Candidate Scott Colom discusses FEMA concerns ahead of hurricane season
As we near hurricane season, District Attorney Scott Colom stood at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial to warn Mississippians about what he called a…
‘Kind of a Big Dill’: Gulf Coast Pickle Fest coming to Pascagoula next month
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Gulf Coast is about to get a little more pickle-themed fun! The first-ever Gulf Coast Pickle Fest is coming to Pascagoula next month with…
Mitchell’s Motorplex in Perkinston temporarily closing
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- Mitchell’s Motorplex in Perkinston announced they will be closed until further notice. The cause is an insurance matter that cannot be resolved. All scheduled events are pending…
Clocking In with Spencer: Spencer steps into tactical gear with Gulfport SWAT team
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Spencer is trading in the news desk for tactical gear on this week’s edition of Clocking in with Spencer. WXXV…
Gov. Reeves unveils Mississippi Statewide AI Framework to boost education and workforce development
Governor Tate Reeves announced Thursday that Mississippi is preparing students and workers for the future with a new focus on artificial intelligence. The…
Sail250 brings international military ships to New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WXXV)- New Orleans will be playing host to military ships next weekend as navies from Chile, the Netherlands, America and others will be in the Crescent City.…
Southern Miss Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day showcases innovation and technology
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Start-up businesses gathered at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport on Wednesday evening for Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day, a chance…
Blow Fly Bar and Grill in Gulfport closing its doors
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A well-known Gulfport restaurant has once again closed its doors. Blow Fly Bar and Grill owner Jonathan Allen took to social media Wednesday…
Mark Your Calendars: Mississippi’s 2026 Shrimp Season Start Date Announced
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date for the 2026 - 2027 shrimp season. State territorial waters open on May 26th at 6 AM. All regulations of MDMR will be in full force and full…