Hancock Middle School students who helped bus driver honored by Congress
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Five Hancock Middle School students are being recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives for their bravery and quick thinking…
Two arrested in Pearl River County after traffic stop
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details about an arrest made at the end of April. A traffic stop was made…
Presidential Fitness Test making a return to schools
President Donald Trump is restoring the Presidential Fitness Test for schools across the nation. The test was retired under President Obama. Asia Ellis has more on what can be expected on the Coast.
Trump threatens Iran with bombing if it doesn’t reopen Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with more bombing Wednesday if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz after a report that an agreement is emerging to end the war. Trump posted on social media that the…
Mississippi Lottery offering new games for the month of May
A new month means it is time to learn about new games being offered by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation. This month, all new games are variations…
Kroc Center pool reopens in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Kroc Center announces the pool is officially back open. The pool closed so crews could do maintenance and so the aquatic staff could make sure everything…
Women’s Health and Wellness event at Perle Physical Therapy and Pilates
Perle Physical Therapy and Pilates is hosting a women’s health and wellness event soon. Beth Edmiston joins us with more ahead of the event. The…
MEMA officials urge residents to prepare for hurricane season
The start of hurricane season is right around the corner. June 1 marks the beginning of the season and everyone on the Coast is encouraged to be…
Local experts discuss hantavirus and how it spreads after cruise outbreak
A deadly outbreak now making headlines as three cruise ship passengers are dead and at least four others are sick. All linked to a rare,…
Remembering Fallen Biloxi Officer McKeithen at annual blood drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Many South Mississippians are remembering the life of a Biloxi police officer who was killed in the line of duty on this day seven…
Bikin’ the Beach festival takes over Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Bikin’ the Beach will be taking over Long Beach soon. The bike festival takes place from May 14 to the 17 at Harper McCaughan…
Nothing Bundt Cakes offers sweet deals ahead of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is May 10. Norma Cucurollo and Victoria Penny join us with a few sweet treats and more on deals throughout the month at Nothing…
Celebrating Cinco De Mayo on the Coast
South Mississippi restaurants and food trucks are cooking up some great Mexican cuisine today to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Some still confuse Cinco De Mayo with Mexican Independence Day,…
Customers react to climbing gas prices across the Gulf Coast
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)- Drivers across the Gulf Coast are feeling another squeeze at the pump as gas prices continue to climb. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley spoke with…
Hurricane Hunters visit the Gulf Coast
MOBILE, AL (WXXV)- Two-thirds of our Weather Authority team are out in Mobile today, talking to some of the people who track and study hurricanes when they form. Brynne Baxley…
Two arrested after search warrant in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details about an arrest made last week. On April 29, the sheriff’s department narcotics…
Hancock High students speak after ICE detention
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock High students Israel and Max Makoka are back home in Diamondhead and they are speaking out about their ICE detention. The brothers were taken…
Historic Lovelace oak tree removed in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The historic Lovelace oak tree has been removed in Downtown Ocean Springs. The tree was located at the intersection of Government Street and Washington…
WXXV celebrates Cinco De Mayo in style
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Today is Cinco De Mayo and we are in the festive spirit here at WXXV News 25. Mezcalito Taqueria and Catering stopped by our studio on this…
Community celebrates Star Wars Day at Traintastic in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Traintastic helped the Coast celebrate May the 4th a little early. ‘Train Wars’ took place on May 2nd, bringing a galaxy far, far away…
Ina Thompson Library hosts ‘Revenge of the Fifth’ Lightsaber forging event
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Happening at the Ina Thompson Library Tuesday, it’s a Revenge of the Fifth event. Everyone 16 and older is invited to…
Pass Christian Chamber hosts “Putting in the Pass” golf tournament to support scholarships and small businesses
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce hosted their sixth annual Putting in the Pass golf tournament.…
Officials emphasize early planning on day two of Hurricane Preparedness Week
Monday marked day two of Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi just weeks before the start of the Atlantic season. The topic is ‘prepare before hurricane…
MDOT hurricane evacuation guide now available
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is releasing more details on its 2026 hurricane evacuation guide. It’s available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese and includes a hurricane emergency checklist. The guide…