Remembering Fallen Biloxi Officer McKeithen at annual blood drive
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Many South Mississippians are remembering the life of a Biloxi police officer who was killed in the line of duty on this day seven…
Bikin’ the Beach festival takes over Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Bikin’ the Beach will be taking over Long Beach soon. The bike festival takes place from May 14 to the 17 at Harper McCaughan…
Nothing Bundt Cakes offers sweet deals ahead of Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is May 10. Norma Cucurollo and Victoria Penny join us with a few sweet treats and more on deals throughout the month at Nothing…
Celebrating Cinco De Mayo on the Coast
South Mississippi restaurants and food trucks are cooking up some great Mexican cuisine today to celebrate Cinco De Mayo. Some still confuse Cinco De Mayo with Mexican Independence Day,…
Customers react to climbing gas prices across the Gulf Coast
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)- Drivers across the Gulf Coast are feeling another squeeze at the pump as gas prices continue to climb. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley spoke with…
Hurricane Hunters visit the Gulf Coast
MOBILE, AL (WXXV)- Two-thirds of our Weather Authority team are out in Mobile today, talking to some of the people who track and study hurricanes when they form. Brynne Baxley…
Two arrested after search warrant in Pearl River County
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is sharing details about an arrest made last week. On April 29, the sheriff’s department narcotics…
Hancock High students speak after ICE detention
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Hancock High students Israel and Max Makoka are back home in Diamondhead and they are speaking out about their ICE detention. The brothers were taken…
Historic Lovelace oak tree removed in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The historic Lovelace oak tree has been removed in Downtown Ocean Springs. The tree was located at the intersection of Government Street and Washington…
WXXV celebrates Cinco De Mayo in style
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Today is Cinco De Mayo and we are in the festive spirit here at WXXV News 25. Mezcalito Taqueria and Catering stopped by our studio on this…
Community celebrates Star Wars Day at Traintastic in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Traintastic helped the Coast celebrate May the 4th a little early. ‘Train Wars’ took place on May 2nd, bringing a galaxy far, far away…
Ina Thompson Library hosts ‘Revenge of the Fifth’ Lightsaber forging event
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Happening at the Ina Thompson Library Tuesday, it’s a Revenge of the Fifth event. Everyone 16 and older is invited to…
Pass Christian Chamber hosts “Putting in the Pass” golf tournament to support scholarships and small businesses
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Chamber of Commerce hosted their sixth annual Putting in the Pass golf tournament.…
Officials emphasize early planning on day two of Hurricane Preparedness Week
Monday marked day two of Hurricane Preparedness Week in Mississippi just weeks before the start of the Atlantic season. The topic is ‘prepare before hurricane…
MDOT hurricane evacuation guide now available
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is releasing more details on its 2026 hurricane evacuation guide. It’s available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese and includes a hurricane emergency checklist. The guide…
Applications open for 2026 wild hog control program
The state department of agriculture and commerce is accepting a new round of applications for its wild hog control program. Those applications opened on May 1 and will…
Happening Tuesday: Intermittent lane closures scheduled for Popp’s Ferry Bridge in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The City of Biloxi is alerting drivers to upcoming traffic impacts on the Popp’s Ferry Bridge. City officials say the bridge will experience intermittent lane closures on Tuesday, May 5, from 9 a.m. until noon. The…
Gulfport Chamber hosting Taste, Rattle and Roll at new location
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste, Rattle, and Roll benefit returns this week at a new location. Here to tell us about what’s…
Wendy’s sweetens the month of May in Mississippi with a $1 Frosty Deal
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – As gas prices continue to climb across Mississippi, many families are feeling the strain on their everyday budgets. In response, Wendy’s is rolling out a limited-time deal aimed at giving customers a small but meaningful break.…
Explore South Mississippi’s history at Gulf Coast Historical and Cultural Exposition
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A two-day celebration of South Mississippi’s rich history is coming up Friday and Saturday in Gulfport. Here to tell us about the…
City of D'Iberville hosting fishing rodeo
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville is hosting a fishing rodeo at the end of the month. This rodeo has no fees and has cash prizes for different categories. …
Jackson George Regional Library invites community to participate in 2026 summer programs
The Jackson George Regional Library System is hosting a few summer programs. Joining us with details are Cory Joiner and Bethany Carlisle. The Jackson-George…
Long Beach mayor highlights projects going on in the city
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Mayor Tim Pierce is highlighting several infrastructure projects underway or about to get started in the community. These projects aim…
Ocean Springs PD searching for man wanted on aggravated assault warrant
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs police are looking for a man wanted on an aggravated assault warrant. Dakoda Oswalt is accused in connection to…