Gulfport holds annual Mistletoe and Main Street Fair
The Mistletoe and Main Street Fair took over parts of 14th Street in Downtown Gulfport on Saturday. Vendors showcased their best holiday trinkets and creations, all in the…
Sugar Plum Christmas Parade rolls through Downtown Gulfport
Downtown Gulfport came alive with the holiday spirit on Saturday. The 2024 Sugar Plum Christmas Parade marched through the streets with bands, floats, and other holiday goodies. The…
Poplarville Hornets defeat Louisville in the 4A state championship game
For over six months, high school football teams in the state of Mississippi have competed day in and day out to get to the high school…
Gautier Gators fall short to West Point in 5A State Championship Game
The Gautier Gators represented the Coast in the 5A High School State Championship Game! The Gators already made history by winning their very first…
New Music Monday for the week of December 9th
It's Monday and that means it's time to highlight new music that's coming out. Here are some performers who are making a difference in many lives.
Honoring veterans at the Laying of the Wreath Ceremony at Biloxi National Cemetery
Around this time of year, the City of Biloxi’s National Cemetery honors all of its veterans by holding their laying of the wreath celebration. WXXV News 25’s Lucas…
12th annual Camping for Hope helps the homeless community through winter
On Saturday, the Gulf Coast Community Ministries helped hundreds of homeless people to prepare for the winter months. WXXV was there to bring you the…
Holiday Lights at Traintastic Museum
Starting on December 5th, the Traintastic Museum in Gulfport transforms into a holiday light show with over two million Christmas lights on display. WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren was at the…
Singing River Health System Hosts Blood Drives in Honor of Stroke Survivor Teresa Powell
Miss. Gulf Coast - Singing River Health System will host blood drives this December across all three hospital locations in honor of Teresa Powell, a dedicated employee of Singing River Gulfport’s Cafe and a stroke survivor whose resilience continues to inspire others. Over her 20-year career, Teresa has served in…
Singing River Gulfport honored with MORA’s Spero award
The Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) has awarded Singing River Gulfport with a Spero Award for Most Supportive Hospital. This award is given to a hospital that consistently exceeds expectations in supporting MORA’s mission to ensure the best outcomes for…
PRCC Recognizes Practical Nursing Graduates in Heartfelt Ceremony
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — Pearl River Community College recognized 45 Practical Nursing graduates at a pinning ceremony at the Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Arts on Tuesday, December 3. Students were from the night and weekend programs held on the Forrest…
Mississippi Aquarium Unveils Secrets of the Deep - Gulf of Mexico, Showcasing Mesophotic and Deep-Sea Habitats of the Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi Aquarium announces the grand opening of its Secrets of the Deep - Gulf of Mexico exhibit, a fascinating dive into life in the twilight and midnight zones of the Gulf of Mexico. This new exhibit highlights the mesophotic and…
Visit Mississippi Unveils 2025 Rose Parade Float, Celebrating the Birthplace of America's Music and Honoring Mississippi’s Legendary Kings
Jackson, Miss., December 06, 2024 – Visit Mississippi proudly unveils its float design for the 136th Rose Parade presented by Honda, taking place Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Pasadena, California. The float will showcase the state’s rich heritage as the Birthplace…
Gulfport High Technical Writing Class award grant from STEM Library Lab
The Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation of Louisiana recognized the hard work of Patrick Wadsworth’s Technical Writing Class with a grant from the STEM LIBRARY LAB. Wadsworth’s class’ most recent partnership with the MSU Extensions Center brought Admirals…
Double the Holiday Magic: Gulfport Announces Harbor Lights and Aquarium Combo Tickets
GULFPORT, Miss. — Visitors to Gulfport’s Harbor Lights Winter Festival can now enjoy even more holiday cheer with a new combo ticket with access to the Mississippi Aquarium’s “A Magical Mississippi Christmas.” “This partnership highlights Gulfport’s commitment to enhancing the…
Sounds of the Holidays returns this weekend
WXXV contributor and Sounds of the Holidays co-host Meggan Gray joins us to talk about the concert series returning for another year at the MGCCC iMPAC center on the Harrison County…
State Auditor Shad White stops by WXXV
Mississippi State Auditor Shad White stopped by the WXXV News station Friday. White sits down with Dave…
Getting to know Judge-elect Amy St. Pe'
Amy St. Pe’ won the Court of Appeals District 5 runoff election on November 26th. She faced off against Jennifer Schloegel…
Seawolves GM Joe Pace in studio to bring update on season
Mississippi Seawolves General Manager Joe Pace stopped by the WXXV studio to give an update on the season. For more information on the Seawolves or…
65 applicants administered Oath of Citizenship in Long Beach
The City of Long Beach hosted a naturalization ceremony Friday morning at the Long Beach High Performing Arts Center. 65 applicants were administered the Oath of Citizenship.…
Biloxi Lighthouse dressed up for Christmas
The Lighthouse outside the Biloxi Visitors Center is dressed up for Christmas! During the holiday season, the Biloxi Lighthouse is lit up in green and red. Those in attendance at…
Ocean Springs Tree Lighting rescheduled
The tree lighting in Ocean Springs originally scheduled for Thursday has been rescheduled to Sunday. The tree lighting, pictures with Santa, and performances by local artists are all moving to Sunday,…
4th annual Harrison County Development Commission Holiday Block Party
The Harrison County Development Commission invited industry partners and friends out to their headquarters on Thursday. Despite the rain, guests came out to celebrate the community and…
WXXV travels to the Governor’s Mansion for annual Governor’s Christmas Reception
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves held a Christmas party Thursday night at the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel made the trip upstate…