Progress continues on Long Beach gateway project
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing the ongoing progress at the Gateway Project. This is drone footage taken from February 10. The city saying…
3/2 - Mild and Foggy Monday night forecast
We’re settling into a warm, humid, and occasionally foggy pattern along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Tonight brings patchy fog possible and increasing clouds with lows dropping to near 61.…
Long Beach Fire Department responds to weekend fire
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Fire Department responded to a fire over the weekend, saving a home in the process. Firefighters with Long Beach responded to a call…
North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School launching student meteorologist program
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School is launching its new student meteorologist program. From forecasting the weather to forecasting their future, these…
WAMA hosting ‘Paradise Found’ student art show
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is hosting a student art show for the spring. Katy Simmons-Carroll joins us with the details. The deadline to…
UMMC operations return to normal after cyber-attack
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Operations at the University of Mississippi Medical Center’s clinics and campuses continue to return to normal after last month’s cyber-attack. Monday, UMMC phone lines were back up and working. Staff are beginning the process of calling patients…
Ocean Springs man arrested on forcible rape charges
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs man is behind bars now on forcible rape charges that happened recently at an area hotel. Forty-one-year-old Jermaine Wilson was arrested after the victim reported the rape, which Ocean Springs police say happened…
Candidate Conversations: Representative Jeffrey Hulum III running for Congress
WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears is sitting down with candidates ahead of March’s primary election. State Representative Jeffrey Hulum is tossing his hat into the ring for…
Two facing charges in Thursday shooting in Gulf Park Estates
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A man on the run since a Thursday shooting in the Gulf Park Estates community was taken into custody over the weekend,…
Members of Mississippi’s Congressional Delegation react to ‘Operation Epic Fury’
Members of Mississippi’s Congressional Delegation have responded to the United States strikes on Iran, strike’s which killed Iran’s Supreme Leader. Congressman Mike Ezell said in part…
Multiple accidents on I-10 along Pascagoula River Bridge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Multiple accidents on I-10 along the Pascagoula River Bridge backed up traffic Monday morning. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, three accidents left the entire westbound side of the interstate closed. Two of the accidents had no…
Jackson County Firefighters practice grain bin rescues
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County firefighters are learning this week how to perform grain bin rescues. Firefighters are learning the proper techniques to rescue people in the event…
February's Huntington Learning Center Teacher of the Month: Gulfport High School's Shana Celentano
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. February's…
William Carey University partners with MC School of Law
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)-William Carey University has teamed up with Mississippi College School of Law. The new partnership allows WCU students who want to pursue a career in law to save time and money. The agreement offers an accelerated pathway that…
Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub to Host 2026 Summer Residency Program at Southern Miss
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- A summer residency program is coming to the University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus. The Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub, also known as The Hub, is holding the six-week program for students majoring in humanities related fields at…
Finn the Dolphin celebrates 13th birthday at Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-One dolphin at the Mississippi Aquarium is welcoming his teenage years as he celebrated his 13th birthday recently. Finn is an Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin and…
Naval Construction Battalion hosting blood drive
The Naval Construction Battalion in Gulfport is hosting a blood drive. That drive takes place on March 17 at the Seabee Memorial Chapel from 10 to 4. Those who come…
City of Pass Christian holding blood drive
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian is hosting a blood drive in March. This comes during a time where the blood supply is low. The drive…
New Dean of College of Health Sciences named at William Carey University
William Carey University is announcing a new dean of their College of Health Sciences. Dr. Alicia Purvis takes over the role. She is a…
Voting still open for Keesler Federal Park as favorite Minor League ballpark
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast still has the chance to vote for Keesler Federal Park as their favorite Minor League ballpark. Voting is part…
Biloxi firefighters taking part in TECC course
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Fire Department shared updates on three firefighters taking part in a tactical emergency casualty care course. Firefighters Shiloh Snow, Austin Halat, and Christian Davis…
2026 Celebrate the Gulf Poster and T-Shirt Contest Winner Announced
The Department of Marine Resources is sharing the winning design for this year’s Celebrate the Gulf Festival. This design will be featured on t-shirts and posters…
Locals receive recognition at annual Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
The Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce held its annual luncheon recently. Dr. Ben Weldon was named the new CEO of the Gulf Coat Chamber of Commerce, taking over the role from Adele Lyons. Karen Sock was also recognized at the…
Singing River Health System employee on medical mission trip to help others
Singing River Health System is sharing one of their own is making a global impact. Katy Pittman is currently serving on a medical mission…