New ordinance aimed at preserving trees in Gulfport
Earlier this week, the Gulfport City Council voted 4 to 2 to adopt a new ordinance to preserve the city’s tree canopy. The ordinance now requires a permit…
Amtrak expected to return to the Coast June 2025
Amtrak has an expected return date of June 2025. That's according to Southern Rail Commission's Knox Ross. That comes as the station in Mobile is still under construction. When the line does reopen, two trains will depart each morning, one…
Hattiesburg Zoo transitioning to become cashless venue
The Hattiesburg Zoo will be transitioning to become a cashless venue. That is expected to take place on March 1st. Alon with the transition, admission prices will rise $2 to offset…
WXXV’s very own Ansley Brent is Grand Marshal for Carnival Association of Long Beach Parade
It’s time to let the good times roll this weekend! Saturday at the Carnival Association of Long Beach Parade, you’ll see…
Jackson County man sentenced to 18 years for aggravated assault
A Moss Point man was convicted and sentenced for aggravated assault in Jackson County on Friday. Thirty-three year Alvin Ballard was sentenced to 20 years with 18 to serve in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections. On March…
Hattiesburg Zoo going back in time this weekend for a Renaissance Festival
The Hattiesburg Zoo is hosting their Renaissance Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Look for axe throwing, archery, and encounters with the zoo's ambassador animals. Tickets are sold at…
Hattiesburg unveils their 60th mural
The Hub City unveiled their 60th mural on Thursday. This one celebrates Black History Month and the Freedom Summer Movement. The piece is titled "Freedom Summer: Honoring History and Hope in…
Meet and Greet at Roy Howard Community Journalism Center at USM
The University of Southern Mississippi held a meet and greet for students at the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center on Thursday. Media…
Fatal vehicle crash under investigation in Gautier
GAUTIER, MS – On February 21, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Gautier Police Department responded to a two-vehicle crash on Gautier Vancleave Road, between Martin Bluff Road and Interstate 10. Preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle traveling south crossed…
March of the Mayors Food Drive continues
We are about one week away from the end of the annual March of the Mayors Food Drive. This Coast canned food drive has mayors from across South Mississippi…
Introducing Wilda Marshall, February's Amazing Woman of South Mississippi!
WXXV is delighted to bring back our Amazing Women of South Mississippi segment! The amazing woman we are highlighting for the month of February is Wilda…
WXXV’s Ethan Krauss embarks on mission trip with Partnership for Clean Water and Education
You may remember when WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss was off the news desk last week. Well, that was because he was…
First responders working house fire in Biloxi
First responders are working a house fire on Jake Husley Road at Old Highway 67 in Biloxi. This is causing lane closures. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. WXXV News 25 will have more information as it becomes available.
Local students preparing for Seaperch Competition
A local Quest class is putting the final touches on their underwater robotics project! The 4th and 5th Quest Class from Central and Pass Road Elementary are taking part in…
Local students competing in VEX IQ Elementary Championship
A few local students are getting ready for robotic competitions. The fourth and fifth grade quest classes are gearing up for the VEX IQ Elementary State Championship. The…
Victim identified, suspect in custody in fatal shooting in Biloxi
According to Biloxi Police, a person has died in a shooting at a residence on Porter Avenue in Biloxi. Police received a call around 12:37 p.m. about shots fired in the 200 block of Porter Avenue. Once on scene, officers…
NASA teams installing new RS-25 engines at Stennis for hot fire tests
NASA marking a milestone at Stennis Space Center. Teams installed new production RS-25 engines for upcoming hot fire tests. These engines will help power…
Goodwill store comes to Stone County
A grand opening of a new Goodwill in Wiggins took place Thursday. This location is the first and only in Stone County and hopes to give back to the community. The grand…
Stone County honors Black History Month
Stone County honors Black History Month with a luncheon held in Wiggins. In attendance is the town's Mayor Darrell Berry. Elected in 2021, Darrell Berry made history as the first…
Carnival fun for Coast seniors at the 2025 Senior Mardi Gras Mambo event
South Mississippi seniors are in the carnival spirit after a fun event earlier today. It was Mambo time at the Lyman Community Center…
Free vaccine clinic at Humane Society of South Mississippi
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is hosting a free vaccine clinic next week for Harrison County residents. The clinic takes place at the West Harrison Civic…
Gulfport man gets 50 years for manslaughter and drive-by shooting
A Gulfport man pled guilty to a manslaughter case from Stone County and a drive-by shooting from Gulfport. 21-year-old Jermaine Mayers was sentenced to a total of 50 years with ten years suspended, leaving 40 years to serve in the…
Driver Service Bureau locations will close for system updates
JACKSON, Miss., - The Driver Service Bureau is currently implementing system updates, which may have resulted in delays or service outages at various locations across the state. As updates continue, DSB locations statewide will close for the remainder of today,…
Mississippi Aquarium announces Giant Pacific Octopus passes away
The Mississippi Aquarium announced today their Giant Pacific Octopus Bubblewrap has passed away after showing signs of senescence, a natural process at the end of an octopus' life cycle. The staff saying Bubblewrap loved meeting new people, playing with his…