Volunteers help plant trees at Brickyard Bayou Park in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Volunteers are helping Gulfport grow after spending the day planting trees at a local park. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley attended the event…
Local wildlife rescue builds new nesting platform for baby bald eagles
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- A local wildlife rescue is helping two baby bald eagles on Singing River Island in Pascagoula after their nesting platform was destroyed.…
Suspect pleads guilty to deadly after prom shooting in Bay St. Louis
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A Pass Christian man accused of killing two teens in a 2023 Hancock County mass shooting at an after-prom party pleaded guilty in court this morning. According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, Cameron Brand…
Gulfport police encourage safety regarding online reselling apps as spring cleaning heats up
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) --Facebook Marketplace and other resell apps are growing in popularity and when a big deal is irresistible, it’s important to…
Gulfport Fire Department working structure fire on 12th Street
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Fire Department is battling a structure fire on 12th Street. Fire Chief Billy Kelley confirming with WXXV the home was engulfed when they arrived. All people inside the home were able to get out safely. This…
Biloxi Shuckers announce new and improved food items for 2026 season
The Biloxi Shuckers are adding elaborate and creative items to their food menu for their upcoming 2026 season. The organization invited media and staff members…
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs is ramping up its game this weekend, bringing festive fun along with welcoming the Hibernia Irish Society Parade to the city for the…
St. Patrick’s Downtown Pop-Up Party in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Biloxi is hosting their first ever St. Patrick’s Downtown Pop-Up party on Friday. Kay Miller is in studio with the details. The fun begins…
Importance of lung cancer screenings
Joining us is Memorial Health System Pulmonologist Dr. Theresa Case to talk about lung cancer screenings.
Union members ratify new CBA with Ingalls
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Workers at Ingalls Shipbuilding are getting a major pay raise. All five union groups representing the different trades at Ingalls voted to approve new contracts that…
Amnesty Day at Pascagoula Courthouse allows residents to resolve old cases
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- People with old fines or misdemeanor warrants in Pascagoula had a rare opportunity to clear their record without fear of being arrested…
Paws and People Festival this weekend in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a special kind of festival happening this weekend at Jones Park. Paws and People is raising awareness about the important role therapy dogs play…
7 Brew welcomes new stand on the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- 7 Brew has recently cut the ribbon for their new Biloxi stand, also giving back to the community. Susana Salazar and Ivy Gunn from 7…
City of Ocean Springs welcomes Hibernia Irish Society Parade
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs city officials are making final preps in these days leading up to St. Patricks’ Day. It’s a big move for the…
Biloxi man sentenced on multiple child sexual abuse charges
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man will serve two consecutive life sentences on multiple child sexual abuse charges. Forty-five-year-old Ellis Cenales was sentenced without the possibility of parole. Cenales was found guilty on three counts of sexual battery, three counts…
Minimal damage in South Mississippi after severe weather
Despite a number of tornado warnings that popped up last night, South Mississippi was left mostly unscathed as the storms rolled through. The most we’ve seen in terms…
One death, three injuries reported in Lawrence County after severe weather
In Lawrence County, one death and three injuries have been reported after Wednesday night’s severe weather. MEMA says that six counties have reported damaged, including homes damaged, trees down, and power outages. Those counties include: Amite, Lawrence, Lincoln, Smith, Pike,…
Audubon Aquarium teams up with IMMS for turtle release
BILOXI, Miss. (WXV)- Rescued sea turtles are back in the water thanks to a joint effort between the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies and Audubon Aquarium. The…
What’s really in your coffee cup? Expert warns about high added sugar
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- That quick drive-through coffee can feel like the perfect pick-me-up, but if you’re not looking at the nutrition facts, you…
Texas man arrested on drug charges after Harrison County deputies seize 8.8 pounds of cocaine
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Texas man is charged after Harrison County sheriff’s deputies seized 8.8 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 10. On March 11, a deputy with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction division…
Ocean Springs High Theatre Department takes home awards
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Theatre Department went to the Southeastern Theatre Conference over the weekend. While there, ‘The Crane Wife’ took home three awards. Alyssa…
Local mother uses social media, community help to find justice for her children following hit-and-run accident
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- How far will a mother go for those she loves? For local mother Marie…
The Blood Center holding blood drives
The Blood Center is hosting several blood drives across the Coast. Main Street Baptist Church will be hosting a mobile drive on March 14 from 11 to 3. On March…
American Red Cross hosting several blood drives in March
The American Red Cross is hosting several blood drives across South Mississippi in March. Thursday, a blood drive is happening at the Ocean Springs Library, running from…