March of the Mayors Food Drive continues
We are about one week away from the end of the annual March of the Mayors Food Drive. This Coast canned food drive has mayors from across South Mississippi…
Introducing Wilda Marshall, February's Amazing Woman of South Mississippi!
WXXV is delighted to bring back our Amazing Women of South Mississippi segment! The amazing woman we are highlighting for the month of February is Wilda…
WXXV’s Ethan Krauss embarks on mission trip with Partnership for Clean Water and Education
You may remember when WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss was off the news desk last week. Well, that was because he was…
First responders working house fire in Biloxi
First responders are working a house fire on Jake Husley Road at Old Highway 67 in Biloxi. This is causing lane closures. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. WXXV News 25 will have more information as it becomes available.
Local students preparing for Seaperch Competition
A local Quest class is putting the final touches on their underwater robotics project! The 4th and 5th Quest Class from Central and Pass Road Elementary are taking part in…
Local students competing in VEX IQ Elementary Championship
A few local students are getting ready for robotic competitions. The fourth and fifth grade quest classes are gearing up for the VEX IQ Elementary State Championship. The…
Victim identified, suspect in custody in fatal shooting in Biloxi
According to Biloxi Police, a person has died in a shooting at a residence on Porter Avenue in Biloxi. Police received a call around 12:37 p.m. about shots fired in the 200 block of Porter Avenue. Once on scene, officers…
NASA teams installing new RS-25 engines at Stennis for hot fire tests
NASA marking a milestone at Stennis Space Center. Teams installed new production RS-25 engines for upcoming hot fire tests. These engines will help power…
Goodwill store comes to Stone County
A grand opening of a new Goodwill in Wiggins took place Thursday. This location is the first and only in Stone County and hopes to give back to the community. The grand…
Stone County honors Black History Month
Stone County honors Black History Month with a luncheon held in Wiggins. In attendance is the town's Mayor Darrell Berry. Elected in 2021, Darrell Berry made history as the first…
Carnival fun for Coast seniors at the 2025 Senior Mardi Gras Mambo event
South Mississippi seniors are in the carnival spirit after a fun event earlier today. It was Mambo time at the Lyman Community Center…
Free vaccine clinic at Humane Society of South Mississippi
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is hosting a free vaccine clinic next week for Harrison County residents. The clinic takes place at the West Harrison Civic…
Gulfport man gets 50 years for manslaughter and drive-by shooting
A Gulfport man pled guilty to a manslaughter case from Stone County and a drive-by shooting from Gulfport. 21-year-old Jermaine Mayers was sentenced to a total of 50 years with ten years suspended, leaving 40 years to serve in the…
Driver Service Bureau locations will close for system updates
JACKSON, Miss., - The Driver Service Bureau is currently implementing system updates, which may have resulted in delays or service outages at various locations across the state. As updates continue, DSB locations statewide will close for the remainder of today,…
Mississippi Aquarium announces Giant Pacific Octopus passes away
The Mississippi Aquarium announced today their Giant Pacific Octopus Bubblewrap has passed away after showing signs of senescence, a natural process at the end of an octopus' life cycle. The staff saying Bubblewrap loved meeting new people, playing with his…
Lt. Governor Hosemann returns to Senate floor
Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann returned to the Senate Floor this morning after collapsing at the podium Wednesday. Hosemann said his fall yesterday was due to being dehydrated. As he…
Biloxi Lions Club recognizes Citizen of the Year
The Biloxi Lions Club awarded its Citizen of the Year award on Wednesday. Bishop Louis Kihneman is this year’s winner. He was presented the award by Mayor FoFo…
Local Hope Squad groups recognized by state lawmakers
More than a dozen school groups in Jackson County are being recognized by state lawmakers for their important mission. Hope Squad students and members of the Singing River…
Teenager arrested in shooting incident in Gautier
GAUTIER, MS –The Gautier Police Department announced the arrest of 19-year-old Brandon Price Jr. on the charge of aggravated assault. On February 19, 2025, the Gautier Police Department responded to a reported shooting at the Magnolia Inn on Highway 90.…
Long Beach Business Promoting Gun Safety on the Coast
Regardless of where you stand on the political spectrum gun safety is something I think we can all agree we need more of. Last year in Harrison…
Mississippi Bill to allow wine shipment to residents passes Senate
Mississippi is one of only three states that still prohibit direct wine shipments to residents. Many residents have been bypassing the restriction by traveling to neighboring states to receive…
44-year-old Saucier resident killed in accident in Harrison County
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at approximately 3:40 p.m., the Mississippi Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 49 in Harrison County. A 2003 Toyota Echo driven by 44-year-old Tomika Lane of Saucier, MS, and two juvenile passengers…
Eaglepalooza returns to the City of Hattiesburg
Up in the Hub City, a beloved concert series and Southern Miss staple is making a comeback this year. Eaglepalooza is set to take over the streets of Downtown…
Perk Players present ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’
The actors over at the MGCCC Perkinston campus are presenting a musical extravaganza. A production of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' kicks off with evening performances starting Thursday…