WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis previews Show and Shine Car Show in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Cruisin’ the Coast is here. Vintage cars can be seen all week rolling into our coastal cities. The…
Fifth Gulf Blue Cohort applications now open
Gulf Blue Navigator is now accepting applications for its fifth cohort, set to launch in 2027. The business accelerator helps blue-tech companies grow and bring new maritime technologies to…
Biloxi ends mailed BNews Monthly newsletter after 101 editions, moves online
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The October issue of BNews Monthly is arriving in mailboxes, marking a milestone. This is the 101st edition and the final one…
Lane closure scheduled for parts of Robinson Road in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is alerting drivers to a lane closure happening on Tuesday, October 6. A section of Robinson Road between Kencrest…
Ben Crump, Maxine Waters renew call for federal investigation into death of Nolan Wells
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (WXXV)— Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters and leaders from the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum (NAPAWF) are set to join the family of Nolan Wells on Monday to renew calls for a federal…
Stone County Economic Development Partnership honors MGCCC
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is receiving an award from the Stone County Economic Development Partnership. MGCCC has been named Educator of the Year. The school says the recognition…
Stone County Sheriff hosting town hall meeting
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart will be hosting a community town hall meeting on October 15. All are invited to come together, ask questions, share…
Senator Hyde-Smith announces grant to improve healthcare in the MS Delta
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith is announcing two state organizations will benefit from an almost $3 million grant to improve healthcare delivery in the Delta. This is…
Gulf Coast Heart Walk raises funds for American Heart Association
The American Heart Association hosted a Gulf Coast Heart Walk on Saturday. The heart walk raised a total of $433,167 through donations. The original goal was…
Grand opening set for Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A major project in the City of Long Beach is nearly complete. City leaders will mark the occasion with an upcoming ceremony. The gateway…
Coast AI leader to serve on national advisory board
A South Mississippi AI leader has been selected to serve on a national artificial intelligence advisory board. Dr. Kollin Napier, chief AI officer of the Mississippi Artificial…
Memorial Health System expanding healthcare services at Gulfport clinic
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Health System is expanding services at one clinic in northern Gulfport. Dr. Rolando Barnes now provides comprehensive family medicine services at the Highway…
City of Ocean Springs announces road closures for Cruisin’ the Coast
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is giving a heads up for road closures ahead of Cruisin’ the Coast. Festivities are happening…
CTA shares Cruisin’ the Coast fixed bus schedule
As Cruisin’ the Coast rolls into the Gulf Coast, drivers aren’t the only ones making changes to their routes. The Coast Transit Authority is announcing several service changes during the event due to excessive traffic along Highway 90 and Pass…
City of Long Beach shares Cruisin’ parade information
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing a notice when it comes to the Cruisin’ the Coast parade. Starting Monday, October 5, there will…
Two separate fatal crashes leave four dead in Pearl River and Harrison Counties
(WXXV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating two fatal crashes that happened Friday in Pearl River and Harrison counties, leaving four people dead. According to MHP, the first crash occurred around 6 a.m. Friday on Highway 43 in Pearl…
Mississippi receives grant to boost youth suicide prevention and mental health support
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health has received a five-year federal grant to strengthen youth suicide prevention efforts across the state. The program will…
Long Beach firefighters complete hazmat training
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department announces two of their own completed hazmat awareness and operations training. Firefighters Brent McLeroy and Van Court took part in a…
Hancock County moving forward with plans for new animal shelter
Hancock County is moving forward with plans to replace its aging animal shelter. Overcrowding, drainage problems, and poor ventilation are putting a strain on the facility.…
Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance hosting glass crushing event
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Environmental Alliance is inviting the public to bring unused glass to the Mary C. on October 8. There, you will see…
Bethesda Free Clinic hosting jazz benefit concert
On October 10, Bethesda Free Clinic will be hosting a jazz concert. This concert will help advance the clinic’s mission of providing free healthcare to those in need. A…
Zonta Festival in Pascagoula canceled
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Due to the expected weather this weekend, the Zonta Festival in Pascagoula is being canceled. Originally scheduled for Saturday, October 3, organizers say the safety of vendors, volunteers,…
New Shaggy’s Crab House opens in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A new Shaggy’s location has opened on Biloxi Beach. The Shaggy’s Crab House is located on Beach Boulevard and brings seafood with a waterfront view. The…
Coast Electric and CoastConnect Family Farm Day rescheduled
Coast Electric and CoastConnect are rescheduling their Family Farm Day event because of the rain in the forecast this weekend. The member and subscriber event, originally planned for…