Crosby Commons in Picayune hosting America 250 celebration
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Crosby Commons will be hosting 250 years of America in the park. From 11 to 9:30, there will be food trucks, crafts, a kid zone,…
Pascagoula-Gautier School District receives $1.2 million grant to strengthen CTE programs
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is getting a major boost for career and technical education. The College and Career Technical Institute has…
MEMA: 486 homes now reported as damaged due to severe weather
As more and more damage reports continue to come in, officials say nearly 500 homes across the southern counties have now reported damage. Of the 486 homes damaged, 116 are considered destroyed and 134 suffered major damage. Within the six…
Firework retailers prepare for Fourth of July in South Mississippi
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- With America’s 250th birthday just a few days away, firework stands across the Coast are seeing more families getting ready to celebrate…
Adoption fees waived for large dogs at Humane Society of South Mississippi
The Humane Society of South Mississippi announces all fees are waived for large dogs. Those dogs must be 35 pounds or more. The deal…
Residents work to rebuild after storms in Stone County
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Many in Stone County are working to rebuild after a tornado ripped through Wiggins last week leaving a path of devastation and displacing…
Two people receive minor injuries after vehicle struck by train in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Two people received minor injuries in Biloxi this afternoon after a car was struck by a train. The vehicle was traveling north on Rodenburg Avenue. According to Biloxi Police, the vehicle tried to beat the upcoming train, leading…
Never Quit Foundation hosting annual Spider’s Golf Tournament
Saturday marks the 30th annual Spider’s Golf Tournament, a day that is about much more than golf. Presented by the Never Quit Foundation, this year’s tournament is rallying…
Celebrating one year of Caiden’s Corner with Pizza in Pieces event
This Saturday, families from across the Mississippi Gulf Coast are invited to a special event that’s all about inclusion, connection, and community as we celebrate…
Fred Haise Landing dedication takes place Saturday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi on Saturday, there’s going to be a big celebration of a hometown hero! Apollo 13 Astronaut and Biloxi native Fred Haise will be on…
MSAG office determines use of force was justified in Lucedale deputy-involved shooting
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office has completed a review of a deputy-involved shooting in Lucedale in November 2025. That shooting happened after…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis gives us details on firework sales on the Coast
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-The Fourth of July is coming up fast and fireworks will be lighting up the sky soon! Asia Ellis is live at Pass Christian’s Louisiana fireworks, sharing if…
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter: The Story of Robin Rodriguez
On this month’s edition of Cold Cases with Chloe Carter, we are digging deeper into the unsolved murder of Robin Annette Rodriguez. Robin Rodriguez was just…
Scrapin the Coast kicks off
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The first day of Scrapin the Coast kicked off Friday morning at the Coast Coliseum. Registration and drive-thru judging kicks off. Vendors will be checking in and setting up from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with inside registration…
Derick Hall One Percent Foundation teaming up with nonprofits to host food giveaway
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Derick Hall One Percent Foundation is teaming up with local nonprofits to host a massive community food giveaway this…
New housing options available in Biloxi as officials cut the ribbon on Petit Bois Townhomes
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- New housing options are now available in Biloxi. Community leaders and business representatives gathered Thursday to celebrate the…
Cook Out officially open in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A popular fast-food chain is officially serving up burgers, barbecue, and milkshakes on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Cook Out has opened its new location in Gulfport. It…
Mississippi Aquarium releases first loggerhead turtle
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium has now released its first-ever Loggerhead sea turtle back into the wild. Thursday afternoon, Rhombus, a loggerhead turtle, made his return to the Gulf,…
Millions of oyster spat deployed as part of Mississippi Oyster Restoration Project
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Millions of oyster spat were recently deployed into the Mississippi Sound, marking another step in rebuilding one of the Coast’s…
Water contact notice issued for three Coast beaches
As we get closer to another South Mississippi weekend, water contact advisories have been issued for three Coast beaches. Those include Lakeshore Beach and Bay St. Louis Beach in Hancock County as well as Long Beach. The beaches are not…
City of Biloxi celebrating America250 with two Fourth of July events
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is prepping for America 250 with a pair of free, family-friendly events highlighting the city’s seafood industry. WXXV…
Local brewery celebrates being the newest smoke-free bar in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A new local brewery is celebrating a healthier environment as advocates continue pushing for more smoke-free communities across Mississippi. Nine Toes…
Residents urged to stay alert as bear sightings rise in South Mississippi
Residents across South Mississippi are being urged to stay alert following several recent black bear sightings. Law enforcement officials say flooding and seasonal movement…
Biloxi police arrest man accused of attempting to entice child for sexual purposes
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) - A Biloxi man is behind bars following an investigation into the alleged enticement of a child for sexual purposes. Police say 47-year-old Zawon Timothy Moore was arrested Thursday, June 25. Investigators say the case began earlier…