Arbor Day Tree Distribution at Lyman Community Center
The Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual Arbor Day Tree Distribution. Cars were lined up at the Lyman Community Center ready to take advantage…
NeShondria Ellerby sworn in as Gautier’s first African American municipal judge
It was a historic day at the Gautier Municipal Courtroom on Thursday. NeShondria Ellerby was sworn in as the city’s new municipal judge, becoming the…
Learning about the history of Mardi Gras on the coast
Our attention turns to Mardi Gras. Balls and parades are right around the corner. We start with a little Carnival history. Dave Elliott stopped by the Coastal…
Bay St. Louis woman charged with credit card fraud, embezzlement
A Bay St. Louis woman has been charged with stealing from several Waveland stores by using a fraudulent credit card. Waveland Police said 37-year-old Cristal Seals was arrested Thursday. The charges stem from incidents in October and November, when Seals…
Trees MS Open House: Creating a Greener Gulfport
"We are becoming a more urban nation. People are moving into cities and cities are expanding, but we need to do so sustainably." This is Caroline Ingram with…
Valentine’s Day 8K and one mile run in Ocean Springs
The Gulf Coast Running Club is hosting an event this Saturday. The Valentine’s 8K and one mile run takes place at Fort Maurepas in Ocean Springs…
Ground Zero Blues Club presents Red Radio after Dark
Over at the Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi, Red Radio after Dark is offering a Valentine’s Day special for adults. A vaudeville experience is promised with…
Valentine’s Day Dinner Show with Carolina Story
100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis invites all to come out for a night of music! Ben and Emily Roberts are a husband-and-wife duo who form the group Carolina…
How the medical marijuana industry is going in Mississippi
Time for an update on Mississippi’s medical marijuana industry. We just passed the two-year anniversary of the state’s first medical cannabis sale. WXXV talked to the CEO…
Teacher of the Month: Saucier Elementary 5th Grade Teacher Michelle Gill
Every month, WXXV teams up with Huntington Learning Center to honor a deserving teacher in South Mississippi. This month’s outstanding educator is Michelle Gill, a…
Gulf Coast Winter Classics begin at Harrison County Fairgrounds
The Gulf Coast Winter Classics kicked off at the Harrison County Fairgrounds on Thursday. Each year, equestrians from across the country come to the Coast to compete…
How to combat a rising electric bill
With the ever-changing temperatures in South Mississippi, many customers are seeing a spike in their electric bills. WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter spoke with Mississippi Power about tips to manage energy…
‘School choice’ bill sending taxpayer money to private schools stalls in Mississippi House
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG and TAYLOR VANCE/Mississippi Today Updated 9:56 AM CST, February 13, 2025 A bill that would allow some Mississippi parents to use taxpayer money to pay for private school does not have the support to pass this session, House leaders said…
Humane Society offering a Doggy Date!
With Valentine's Day tomorrow, if you don't have a date you do now! The Humane Society is offering a Doggy Date Out. Spend Valentine's Day with a shelter pup…
Absentee voting open for Gulfport's Ward 5 Special Election
The special election for Ward 5 in Gulfport is coming up fast. Election day is next Tuesday, February 18th, but voters in the ward have a…
Women of Wisdom Care Closet
Robin Killeen and Jill Compton from Women of Wisdom Care Closet join us in studio. They are here to talk about a new organization called ‘Transformation Tuesday.’ For more information about…
Stone County deputy cleared in 2024 officer-involved shooting incident
Officers in four officer-involved shootings -- including one in Perkinston -- have been cleared of any wrongdoing, the Attorney General's office announced Thursday. The AG's office said…
Three Long Beach High School seniors named National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Long Beach, MS – Long Beach High School seniors Grace Lefort, Justin Mares, and Aubrey Pingul have all been named National Merit Finalists. The National Merit Scholarship Program which began in 1955 is an annual academic competition for scholarships. The…
Ocean Springs Middle School goes on lockdown after bullets found
Ocean Springs Middle School went on lockdown for less than an hour Thursday morning after bullets were found on campus. District spokesman Trey Brennan said the school went on lockdown at 9:23 a.m. after a report was made of the…
Picayune man charged with murder of man at a residence
A Picayune man has been charged in a shooting and death on Fern Drive. Picayune Police say 20-year-old Tyler Wilcox was charged Wednesday with murder and attempted murder. He was taken to the Pearl River County jail and no bond…
Gulfport man charged with multiple sex crimes
A Gulfport man faces six sex-crime related charges as a result of an investigation by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. Gulfport Police on Wednesday morning arrested 39-year-old Otis Penn at a Gulfport residence on outstanding warrants from MBI. The charges,…
Economic Impact of The Sound Amphitheater on Gautier
"We had to have something different. Our own niche to compete along the gulf coast and in Jackson County." - Gautier Mayor Casey VaughanThe typically quiet coastal city…
Stone High School making progress on new campus construction
Stone High School is making great progress on the construction of its new campus and athletic facility. WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter visited the construction site to get student…
Pascagoula Public Library reopening Thursday
The Pascagoula Public Library is reopening one day earlier than scheduled! The library closed last Friday due to a scheduled power outage required for ongoing construction and electrical upgrades. The library will reopen for regular hours starting Thursday, February 13th.