Ocean Springs School District holds open house for bond referendum issue
The Ocean Springs School District hosted an ‘open house’ style informational event Thursday ahead of the school bond special election on March 18th. This event…
Alumni gather for 10th annual Locker High School reunion in Stone County
W.P. Locker High School was the only high school in Stone County for Black students before schools were integrated in 1969. Alumni of Locker…
Trent Lott International Airport hosting 'Let your Creativity Take Flight' art contest for kids
The Trent Lott Airport invites all Jackson County kids ages 13 to 18 to participate in an art contest. Artwork should include…
Victim identified, suspect arrested in fatal hit and run in Gulfport
The victim in a fatal hit and run in Gulfport has been identified and a suspect has been taken into custody. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, the victim has been identified as 21-year-old Mohammad Abraheem of Jordan. He…
D’Iberville High students stop by the WXXV News Studio
WXXV had another group of guests in our studio this morning! Dr. Brandy Kopszywa brought D’Iberville High students to meet with Chief Meteorologist Ryan Mahan and Anchor…
Today is Ethan Krauss' last day at WXXV News 25
Today is Ethan Krauss’ last day with us here at WXXV News 25. We want to thank Ethan for all his hard work and wish him the best as…
Ocean Springs School District Bond Referendum Open House
Ocean Springs School District is hosting an open house style informational event ahead of the School Bond Special Election on March 18th, 2025. The event started at 7 a.m.…
DEA agent speaks on ICE operations in South Mississippi after 16 arrests are made
On Monday, 16 arrest were made in an ICE operation at Gulf Coast Prestress in Pass Christian. ICE Gulfport says they were…
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies inform local law enforcement about stranding season
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies or IMMS is the only permitted organization in Mississippi that responds to strandings and has rehabilitation facilities for marine mammals and sea turtles.…
Route changes for Mardi Gras parades in Biloxi
Two big parades coming up in Biloxi with Neptune on Saturday and Gulf Coast on Fat Tuesday. This year, there will be a new parade route. Floats will…
Biloxi High JROTC receives Right of Line Trophy
Biloxi High students receive a big honor for their performance at a parade. The JROTC cadets took part in the Veterans Day Parade in November, impressing the committee…
Senator Cindy Hyde Smith introduces Safer Shrimp Imports Act
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith introduced legislation to ensure the quality of imported shrimp and strengthen federal inspection standards. The Safer Shrimp Imports Act would require overseas shrimp facility…
Voter registration deadline coming up for Bay St. Louis primary election
A heads up for residents of Bay St. Louis, the deadline for voter registration is coming up fast. Voters have until Monday, March 3rd at…
Project to improve railroad crossings in Long Beach
Work begins next week to improve nine Long Beach railroad crossings. City leaders tell us the $3.3 million project has been nearly five years in the making and…
Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission Act of 2025
Representative Mike Ezell teamed up with a Louisiana representative to establish the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission. What the commission would do is: Establish the Mississippi River Basin Fishery…
IMMS offers way to track released turtles
We take a look at two recently released turtles from IMMS. Toast Malone and Moby were released on February 17th off Biloxi Beach. This was the first release of the new year as well, these two being fitted with trackers.…
ICE Gulfport worksite enforcement operation results in multiple arrests
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, working with U.S. Border Patrol’s Gulfport Station, and the Drug Enforcement Administration Gulfport, conducted a worksite enforcement operation at Gulf Coast Prestress Partners, Ltd. in Pass Christian, Mississippi. ICE Gulfport served…
Black History Month Spotlight: George ‘Chuck’ Patterson
In honor of Black History Month here at WXXV we are spotlighting individuals who are making a difference in their community. To finish out the month of February, WXXV…
Residents let the good times roll at the Pillars of Biloxi Mardi Gras Ball
The Mardi Gras spirit can be felt all across South Mississippi right now and that was especially true at the Pillars of…
Mississippi House panel approves casino tax increase
By GEOFF PENDER/Mississippi Today Updated 11:11 AM CST, February 26, 2025 A Mississippi House committee has approved a proposed tax increase on casinos. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Trey Lamar said his bill would increase taxes on Mississippi casinos from…
Pascagoula City Councilman John F. 'Johnny' Walker dies
The City of Pascagoula announced the passing of City Councilman John F. “Johnny” Walker. Councilman Walker passed away on February 21st, 2025. Councilman Walker served on the Pascagoula City Council since 2021. In a statement, the city said, “Johnny’s impact…
N.O.A.A. B-WET Program teaching environmental conservation at Magnolia Middle School
In recent years, the City of Moss Point has been working to preserve their many bodies of water and Magnolia Middle school is looking to continue…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Overturned 18 wheeler on I-10 E near Exit 20
UPDATE: As of 11:30 a.m., all lanes are reopen. State Troopers are on the scene of an 18-wheeler crash near Exit 20 eastbound. There will be intermittent road closures for the next several hours as emergency personnel work to clear…
WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter participates in Ocean Springs King Cake Contest
The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is hosting a king cake taste-testing contest through February 28th. Locals and visitors can stop by to vote for their favorite king cake.…