Super Bowl rush begins at the oldest sports store in New Orleans
For the last 27 years, N'awlins Sports has had its doors open in the French quarter, a one stop shop for game day needs. With Super Bowl 59 around the…
Federal grant freeze affecting assistance programs in South Mississippi
The Trump administration’s freeze on federal grant funds is affecting assistance programs that play vital roles in their communities. One program in South Mississippi is Moore Community…
Minor injuries reported after flash fire at Hancock County facility
At approximately 10:30 a.m., Tennessee Gas Pipeline experienced a small release of natural gas during a minor maintenance activity on a valve. That release resulted in a flash fire at its Bay St. Louis Compressor Station in Hancock County, Mississippi. Two…
WXXV News 25’s Ansley Brent tours the Superdome as they prepare for Super Bowl 59
The countdown is on for Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. WXXV Sports Reporter Ansley Brent is…
Preparations begins for Super Bowl Experience event in New Orleans
All week, we’ll have team coverage of Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen stopped by the Ernest Morial Convention Center in…
Three charged in connection with Fentanyl bust
A Gulfport traffic stop on Friday led to the arrest of three people and the recovery of more than two pounds of Fentanyl. Police arrested 39-year-old Tracy McCall, 35-year-old Marcus Lloyd and 31-year-old…
Super Bowl week: Stars and athletes bring buzz into New Orleans before big game in the Big Easy
By JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. Updated 2:08 PM CST, February 3, 2025 LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl isn’t just a game on Sunday. It’ll involve a nearly week-long spectacle taking over New Orleans with non-stop entertainment leading up to the big showdown…
Mississippi Aquarium collecting beads for bead recycling program
Mardi Gras season is in full swing. After all the fun is done, there is one place here on the Coast that wants all those leftover beads and…
Bomb threat scare at Crunch Fitness in Long Beach
The Crunch Fitness in Long Beach faced a brief bomb scare on Sunday. Police officials say a bomb threat was called in around 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening…
Search continues for missing Hattiesburg woman last seen in Stone County
The search continues for a missing Hattiesburg woman last seen in Stone County one week ago. Kathryn Walker, who also goes by Alanna, was last…
Super Bowl 59: WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen is in New Orleans with a preview of today's festivities
Super Bowl Week is officially here and just down the interstate in New Orleans, the festivities are in full force. WXXV News 25’s…
Trump agrees to pause tariffs on Mexico, but import taxes still in place for Canada and China
By JOSH BOAK and CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN Updated 9:51 AM CST, February 3, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that after a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump that the planned tariffs are on hold for a month, a statement…
Opening at Lucile Parker Gallery: “Evolution as an Artist”
The Lucile Parker Gallery at William Carey University is hosting an exhibit of work by Johnnie Maberry called “Evolution as an Artist.” A tribute to Black History Month, the show will be open Feb. 4 – March 6. Maberry is…
Boil water notice for areas of Daniel Blvd from Landon Road
(Gulfport, MS) – As part of the ongoing road widening project, the City of Gulfport has scheduled a ‘Water Outage / Boil Water Notice’ affecting the citizens and businesses in the surrounding areas of Daniel Boulevard, from Landon Road, spanning…
NCBC Gulfport to Participate in Annual Navy Force Protection Exercise
NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BATTALION CENTER GULFPORT, Miss. — Naval Construction Battalion Center Gulfport will participate in an annual force protection exercise Feb. 3-14, 2025. Exercise Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2025 (CSSC25) is conducted by Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) and Commander, Navy…
Southern Miss Students Selected for U.S. Department of State’s Gilman Program
Dr. David Tisdale Five University of Southern Mississippi undergraduates have the opportunity for impactful and rewarding careers after graduation in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world through the prestigious U.S. Department of State Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship (the Gilman…
MSU, EMCC formalize Communiversity partnership to upskill workforce for advanced manufacturing
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State University President Mark E. Keenum and East Mississippi Community College President Scott Alsobrooks signed a Memorandum of Understanding today [Jan. 29] to formalize the MSU at the Communiversity partnership through the Advancements in Manufacturing Upskilling Program, better…
MGCCC Harrison County Campus Gallery hosts “The Legacies We Leave: Black History Month Through the Eyes of Artists”
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Harrison County Campus Fine Art Gallery is proud to present “The Legacies We Leave: Black History Month Through the Eyes of Artists,” a special group exhibition running from February 3 through February 28, 2025.…
Teachers in South Mississippi share their inspirations in the classroom
The Leo W. Seal innovative teacher grants are given for teachers' commitment to educational excellence and teaching projects designed to enrich student education with hands-on learning opportunities. The award is…
Gulfport High Culinary Team wins big at competition
The Gulfport High Culinary Team took home a big win in a state competition. Chef Windham and the team Coastal Chefs won the Mississippi Department of Education’s Junior…
St. James Catholic School celebrates Catholic Schools Week with special Mass
In honor of Catholic Schools Week, St. James Catholic School hosted a special Mass celebration today. All parents and grandparents were invited. St. James Catholic…
List of 2025 Municipal Election Candidates in South Mississippi
The qualifying deadline for 2025 municipal elections in South Mississippi has passed. Here is a list of each candidate that qualified. WXXV News 25 will continue to update this list as more candidates are announced. OCEAN SPRINGS: Mayor: Kenny Holloway…
Beachview Drive widening begins soon in Jackson County
Phase one of a local road widening project in Jackson County begins next week. Jackson County Supervisor Randy Bosarge said on Facebook that its phase one for the…
Memorial Health System Completes Acquisition of Merit Health Biloxi
GULFPORT, Miss. (January 31, 2025) – Memorial Health System has officially completed its acquisition of Merit Health Biloxi. This milestone marks the transition of Merit Health Biloxi’s hospital operations, medical office building with an array of clinic suites, medical clinics…