Ocean Springs students take part in senior walk
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- Seniors from Ocean Springs High School took a nostalgic walk down memory lane this week as part of a heartfelt…
Gulfport hosts mayoral candidate forum ahead of June election
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- We're now just weeks away from the June 3rd general election for municipal races in South Mississippi. That includes the hotly-contested race for Gulfport mayor. Ahead…
Jackson County Sheriff's Department honors officer killed in the line of duty
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff's Department honored the fallen with an annual ceremony Thursday. Officers spent the afternoon at Bellande Cemetery in Ocean…
Taste of Ocean Springs Food and Wine Festival
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV) - Downtown Ocean Springs was transformed into a culinary haven as the city hosted their annual Food and Wine Festival. The festival featured a…
Gautier Mayoral Candidate Casey Vaughan in studio
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- News 25 is keeping an eye on city elections on June 3. We’re concentrating on a few mayoral races, including Gautier. In the WXXV Studio Incumbent…
Susie Davis highlights businesses featured in 'Living Local'
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Susie Davis of 'Living Local' comes to the studio to discuss today's episode, as well as highlighting businesses covered. She joins WXXV News 25's Grant Chighizola.
Jackson-George Regional Library System hosting "Color Our World" summer program
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson-George Regional Library System is hosting a summer kickoff event at the end of the month, geared towards kids and families. Jim Thompson and…
AKA Theta Zeta Omega Chapter celebrating 60 years
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- The Alpha Kappa Alpha's Theta Zeta Omega chapter is celebrating 60 years! A chapter reunion and an anniversary celebration are in the works for this week. Dr.…
Gulfport unveils a Rainbow Memorial Bridge
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport held an unveiling event for their Rainbow Memorial Bridge on Wednesday. This will serve as a memorial for all pets who left a…
Never Missed a Day: D’Iberville High Senior Celebrated for 13 Years of Perfect Attendance
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV) - At D’Iberville High School, showing up matters — and no one knows that better than senior Z’aandria Downs, who was recently honored for a…
Lynn Meadows hosting ribbon cutting for new splash pad
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Lynn Meadows Discovery Center sharing their newest splash pad on social media today. The new Seagull Splash Pad opening this Saturday, May 17th. Members of…
IMMS releases four sea turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies released four sea turtles this afternoon. The release took place on Biloxi Beach in front of Edgewater Mall. Officials spoke to…
Gautier Mayoral Candidate Phil Torjusen in studio
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- News 25 is keeping an eye on city elections on June 3. We’re concentrating on a few mayoral races, including Gautier. In the WXXV Studio Former…
Ocean Springs School District names new Assistant Superintendent
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District has announced their new assistant superintendent. Justin Sutton has been named the next assistant superintendent of the district. The…
Pinning and recognition ceremony for MGCCC School of Nursing and Health Professions
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College School of Nursing and Health Professions held its pinning and recognition ceremony at the Mississippi Coast…
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is at the unveiling of the Rainbow Memorial Bridge in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is hosting a dedication ceremony for all lost pets. A Rainbow Memorial Bridge will be…
Wildfire Prevention Month with Pass Christian fire Department
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) - May is Wildfire Prevention Month. The Mississippi Forestry Commission responded to 2,502 wildfires in fiscal year 2024, destroying 24 homes, two commercial buildings. Local firefighters saved…
Brett Favre’s defamation lawsuit against Mississippi auditor will move forward, court says
By SOPHIE BATES Updated 4:28 PM CDT, May 9, 2025 Share JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A defamation lawsuit filed by retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre against Mississippi Auditor Shad White for his comments on a welfare scandal will move forward after Mississippi’s…
Construction begins on Long Beach Gateway Project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is starting construction on their gateway project that looks to make some major changes in the area. WXXV News 25’s…
MBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Hattiesburg
JACKSON, Miss., - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting involving the Hattiesburg Police Department that occurred on Timothy Drive. Officers responded to a call for service regarding a suspicious person. Upon arrival, the subject displayed a…
Arrests made in two separate animal cruelty cases in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Picayune Police officers have made arrests in two separate animal cruelty cases. On May 2nd, 2025 Picayune Police Department became aware of an incident that occurred at a convenience store in the city involving abuse of a…
Progress report on new Stone High building
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Stone County, the school district is releasing the progress report for Stone High. Windows are currently being installed in the academic building as well…
IMMS hosting sea turtle release
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Another sea turtle release is planned for Wednesday right outside Edgewater Mall. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies announced four sea turtles are being released. The time for…
Jackson County Expo highlights innovation, industry, and community connections
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) –Local businesses, big industry, and community partners all came together on Tuesday to showcase what makes Jackson County thrive. Hundreds gathered at the Jackson…