Make-A-Wish teams up with Galleria BMW to grant local girl’s wish
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Make-A-Wish Mississippi’s Summer of Wishes has made a return, creating amazing opportunities for critically ill children in our communities. This…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic accident on I-10 westbound near Exit 38 has been cleared
First responders worked a traffic accident on I-10 westbound near Exit 38. The accident has been cleared.
Out-of-state police officer accused of kidnapping in Harrison County arrested at Disney
Orange County, Fla. (WXXV)- We are learning more about that Prichard officer arrested for kidnapping charges in Harrison County. David Cunningham had an appearance…
Southern Rail Commission officials give update on Amtrak Service
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re learning more about when we may finally be getting restored Amtrak service to South Mississippi. Southern Rail Commission Chairman Knox Ross spoke at…
Turtle released scheduled for Friday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s another turtle release scheduled for Friday afternoon. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies will be releasing three more rehabilitated sea turtles into the Mississippi Sound. The place…
‘Grease: the Musical” coming to Beau Rivage
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The acclaimed musical ‘Grease’ is hitting the stage at Beau Rivage Theatre soon and rehearsals are underway. “Grease: the Musical” is a four-time Tony Award nominated…
"Care Bear" Jeep bringing smiles to South Mississippi
Hundreds of thousands of vehicles move through South Mississippi each day, an endless flow of tan sedans, white pick-up trucks and black SUV’s. But when this car goes…
Bikin' the Coast kicks off in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - A new festival has arrived on the Coast. Bikin' The Beach has officially kicked off, giving locals and visitors a fun-filled and action-packed weekend! Over…
Seven illegal immigrants arrested in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach today, several illegal immigrants were arrested in what FBI Jackson is calling ‘a very impactful operation.’ Details are limited at this time, but FBI officials confirmed that seven illegal immigrants were detained in…
Poster unveiled for Blessing of the Fleet
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We are now nearly a month way from the 96th annual Blessing of the Fleet and Shrimp Festival. Wednesday in Biloxi, this year’s poster was revealed…
2nd Annual Ink in the Alley taking place this weekend
Hattiesburg, Miss. (WXXV)- Tattoo enthusiasts and lovers of art are invited to the Second Annual Ink in the Alley in Hattiesburg. The fun running from 5…
Anglers arrive as registration opens for 29th Annual Gulf Coast Billfish Classic
BILOXI, MISS (WXXV) - The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is back — and it's bigger than ever. With nearly $2 million in prize…
Businesses impacted by opening of Buc-ee’s Harrison County location
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi’s first Buc-ee’s location is opening next week in Harrison County. Ahead of the much-anticipated date, WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more…
Gulfport Mayor-Elect Hugh Keating in studio
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Mayor-Elect Hugh Keating joins us in studio to talk about the June 3 municipal election.
WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. stops by ‘Grease: The Musical” rehearsals at the Beau Rivage
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The acclaimed musical ‘Grease’ is hitting the stage at the Beau Rivage Theatre soon and rehearsals are…
Youth choir cleans up Deer Island
Deer Island saw a group come out for a cleanup. The Marietta First United Methodist Church Youth Choir out of Georgia hosting the event. Twenty-eight volunteers came out, picking up…
Statement from Gulfport Election Commission
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Election Commission released a statement after Tuesday’s municipal elections. The commission said this election saw the highest turnout in years and they are aiming for accuracy…
Taking a look at Gulf Coast election results
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV)- 2025 city elections are in the books. The most watched race was the Gulfport mayoral campaign. The race in Mississippi’s second largest city got national…
Kroc Center offering specialty youth camps all summer
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi will be offering a variety of specialty camps all summer long. Designed to engage children and teens in a…
Out-of-state officer arrested in Florida on Harrison County kidnapping charges
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- An out of state, off duty police officer has been charged with kidnapping in Harrison County. Harrison County Sheriff’s Office received a call to Audubon Lake Boulevard for shots fired at a house party. The homeowner’s…
Singing River Health System to offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) - Early detection is crucial in the fight against cancer. Starting June 4, 2025, Singing River Cancer Center will offer free…
Long Beach Fire Department receives fire rating 4
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A big announcement on Tuesday out of Long Beach for the city’s fire department, which has just achieved a new fire rating. The news…
Sonya Williams Barnes concedes Gulfport mayoral election
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Following the conclusion of the municipal election, Democratic Mayoral Candidate Sonya Williams Barnes issued a statement. Williams Barnes said in part, “While we didn’t win the election, what we accomplished together was nothing short of extraordinary. In…
Free Fishing Weekend June 7 and 8, Free Fishing Day July 4
BILOXI, Miss. – The first weekend of National Fishing and Boating Week in June of each year is designated as Free Fishing Weekend. On June 7 and 8, the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources would like anglers to know that any…