Walter Anderson Museum of Art partners with National Geographic
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is hosting a three-day film workshop in partnership with National Geographic, as part of the “Slingshot Camp”…
Hattiesburg Pocket Museum calling all artists aged 4 - 8
Calling all kids aged 4 - 8! The Pocket Museum in Hattiesburg invites artists to submit monster drawings for a special exhibit. A few rules do apply, the art must be drawn on 5x7 white paper with only pencil and…
Jackson County accepting Christmas Trees for recycling
Jackson County announced locations accepting Christmas Trees for recycling. The program started on Christmas Eve and runs until January 31st. Vancleave has two spots while Pascagoula has a collection spot at the Jackson County Fair Grounds. The County Road Department…
Biloxi Police investigating murder-suicide from Dec. 20
Biloxi Police are investigating a murder-suicide that also left one person in the hospital. Police said that about 6:17 p.m. on Friday, officers were sent to the 2300 block of Arbor Drive about a shooting. Officers found two dead, identified…
Hattiesburg Zoo celebrates Sam the Donkey's 9th birthday
Sam the Donkey celebrated his 9th birthday in Hattiesburg! The Hattiesburg Zoo posted pictures from the celebration earlier this week. His actual birthday was celebrated last Friday, December 20th. Donkeys are known for their incredible memory, so he never forgets…
Mega Millions grows to $1.15B for Friday night's drawing
There’s still a chance to end 2024 as a billionaire, with the current estimated Mega Million’s jackpot for Friday, Dec. 27 set at $1.15 billion, with an estimated cash value of $516.1 million. If the jackpot is not hit Friday…
Municipal elections coming up in 2025
Municipal elections will be held for most cities in South Mississippi in 2025. And candidates already are declaring their intention to run -- even though the first day of qualifying isn't until January 2nd. Here are the dates you'll need…
Look for Mississippi's float in this year's Rose Parade on New Year's Day
Katie Coats with Visit Mississippi was in studio on Thursday morning to talk about Mississippi's float that will be a part of the Rose Parade on…
Police searching for minor in relation to shooting into dwelling, vehicle case
Gulfport Police are searching for a 16-year-old wanted on felony counts of shooting into a dwelling and shooting into a vehicle. Police say 16-year-old Kameron Samije Erving is considered…
Gulfport Police arrest suspect in Christmas night shooting
Gulfport Police have arrested a suspect in a shooting that happened Wednesday night. Police said officers responded about 4:51 p.m. to 44th Avenue and 13th Street about a reported shooting.…
One dead in single vehicle accident near Wiggins
One person is dead as a result of a single vehicle accident on Highway 49. Mississippi Highway Patrol said the accident happened about 11 a.m. Wednesday just south of Wiggins.…
UPDATE: Greene County inmate recaptured
The Mississippi Department of Corrections, with the help of other authorities, captured an inmate who escaped from the South Mississippi Correctional Institution in Leakesville on Tuesday afternoon. Drew…
Lucas and Sam Tracking Santa on Christmas Eve
Using the NORAD Santa tracking system Lucas and Sam give the viewers and update on Santa's location and how they track the big man on Christmas Eve.
Mega Millions rises to $1 billion on Christmas Eve
The Mega Millions Jackpot has risen to about $1 billion. The next drawing is scheduled for tonight, right before WXXV News 25 at 10 PM. So far, this jackpot is still the sixth highest in the game's history, with the…
Christmas Tree recycling program launched in Harrison County
Harrison County and Mississippi Power are wasting no time after Christmas, launching their annual Christmas Tree recycling program. It's your opportunity to get rid of your live trees in…
Public invited for official marker unveiling for Middle Passage
The Biloxi NAACP is holding a program ahead of the official Middle Passage marker unveiling. That unveiling is planned for January 11, 2025 at noon. Middle Passage to Biloxi honors the…
Long Beach citizens donate cereal for school children
Long Beach citizens responded to a request to donate cereal so that children would have breakfast before school. Organizer Michael McGill said that when he began the drive,…
The WXXV News 25 Staff share their favorite Christmas stories
For Christmas, the WXXV News 25 staff shares their favorite holiday memories. Sam Parker - Meteorologist Austin Hill - Production Assistant [blox_vms account="WXXV" key="e38eacfcd1b6b6f2a430022cd9132bab61e6cc95" vtitle="Austin Hill shares his Christmas…
Santa Claus visits the WXXV News 25 studio!
Santa Claus is coming to town, making a quick stop in Gulfport! WXXV News 25's Everett Ganier Jr. sat down with the Big Man of Christmas ahead of Christmas Day.
Goula Grinch arrested by Pascagoula Police
The Goula Grinch tried to ruin Christmas but was stopped! Officers in Pascagoula received reports of the Goula Grinch harassing citizens, the criminal allegedly taking presents right out of their…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Back Bay Mission in Biloxi telling you about Christmas Brunch
Back Bay Mission is hosting a Christmas Brunch on Christmas Day from 11:30AM to 1PM at their Micah Day Center. This event is open to everyone, including both sheltered and unsheltered…
MDOT has updates on road construction projects in South Mississippi
WXXV's Lucas Warren has updates on road construction projects in South Mississippi. The Mississippi Department of Transportation provided timelines on the projects affecting South Mississippi motorists.…
Caring and Sharing Group to hold free Christmas Day dinner in Stone County
Caring and Sharing Group is organizing a free Christmas Day meal from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Stone County Fairgrounds.…
Biloxi Councilman Paul Tisdale discusses vote for pay raise, road project
The City of Biloxi voting for a potential pay increase for elected officials. Plus a road project has some residents upset about the project. Biloxi Councilman Paul Tisdale joins WXXV…