Gulfport businesses prepare for busy Cruisin' the Coast week
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Cruisin' is kicking off in Downtown Gulfport on Sunday, and local businesses are getting ready for thousands of new faces expected to fill their…
New Mississippi Development Authority executive director announced
Governor Tate Reeves has named a new director for the Mississippi Development Authority. PJ Waldrop takes over the role Thursday, following the retirement of Bill Cork. Waldrop most recently…
New Gulf Coast Business Council chairman named
A local construction executive has been tapped to serve as the new chairman of the Gulf Coast Business Council. Roy Anderson III of Ander Corp succeeds Jonathan Jones in…
Jackson County Sheriff's Office investigating Wednesday evening shooting in St. Martin
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) - The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Wednesday evening shooting in St. Martin that left one man injured. The shooting happened around 5 p.m. Deputies responded to a reported shooting on North Tucker Road…
FTC is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over possible risks to consumers
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence companies over dangers their technology may pose to consumers, the agency said Wednesday. The AI giants and other tech companies…
Mississippi oyster season opens Thursday
Oyster fishermen are set to head out into the Mississippi Sound and work the reefs. The 2026-27 oyster season begins Thursday. Mississippi’s oyster industry has experienced hard times in recent years.…
Vancleave High School gives back through community blood drive
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV)- Every drop counts and on Wednesday, Vancleave High School was working to make a difference. Students, staff, and community members took part in a…
WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard previews Cruisin’ the Coast 2026
The 30th annual Cruisin’ the Coast officially kicks off on Sunday with View the Cruise in Gulfport. For a full week, vintage cars and entertainment take…
Annual Seahorse Open Charity Golf Scramble
The Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse is hitting the links for a great cause! We’re joined in studio to talk about the charity golf scramble, the cause it supports, and…
IMMS holding turtle release on Thursday
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is hosting a turtle release Thursday. The release takes place in Pass Christian across from the Walmart near the intersection…
State Department of Education releases chronic absentee report
The State Department of Education released the 2025-2026 chronic absenteeism report. That report showing the state’s rate slightly decreased to 26.5 percent, that represents a little over 115,000…
Mississippi Aquarium holding Family Fin Night
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you are looking for a fun way to spend time with the whole family, you are in luck! The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a family fin…
HSSM adjusting urgent care hours for this week
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is alerting residents to an adjustment for the veterinarian schedule this week. The urgent care will be adjusting their hours for today.…
Two charged after deputies seize 22 pounds of cocaine on I-10 in Harrison County
Two people are facing federal drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Harrison County this week led to the seizure of 22 pounds of cocaine. The sheriff’s office says a deputy pulled over a Kia Sportage Tuesday afternoon on…
Recent woods fires prompt fire safety reminder for Mississippi Gulf Coast residents
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- As we head into fall, fire officials are reminding residents about the risk of wildfires. A woods fire Sunday, along…
Agriculture commissioner suggests suspending fuel tax as prices continue rising
MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- As gas prices across the United States continue to rise, Mississippi Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson is calling on state leaders to take action.…
Jim Simpson Pier reopens in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A Long Beach repair project is finally completed years after being damaged by Hurricane Zeta. Construction work started a year ago after Harrison County and…
Grand opening for new Biloxi Chick-Fil-A set for Thursday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi’s new Chick-Fil-A is opening its doors this week. The new restaurant on Pass Road will open its doors Thursday morning at 6:30, creating…
Gulf Coast Business Council President discusses the council’s plans
Moving the Mississippi Coast forward: that’s the purpose of the Gulf Coast Business Council, a 14 member select committee has been formed to look at the Coast’s…
Cruisin’ the Coast 2026: What drivers need to know about traffic plans along the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Cruisin’ the Coast is expected to bring heavy traffic to the area this weekend with law enforcement preparing…
Coast Electric hosting Family Farm Day at Promiseland Farm
Family Farm Day with Coast Electric is just around the corner. There’s plenty of fun in store for families to enjoy. We’re joined in studio to talk about the event,…
La Pointe Krebs House celebrating birthday with Cattails and Cocktails event
The La Pointe Krebs House is celebrating its 269th birthday this Friday with a special Cattails and Cocktails event. Joining us now to tell us…
Vancleave High School hosting blood drive
Vancleave High School is hosting a blood drive Wednesday with the goal of collecting over 700 pints. Joining us ahead of the drive is Cade Parker and Saniyah Hughes, members…
Pet of the Week: Barbie is looking for a forever home
Every other Tuesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us as always is Maridee Mallette to tell…