New Music Monday: Artists dropping holiday music
Another start of the week means more music news to share with the community! Here's entertainment reporter Brent Evans with the tunes.
Coast Guard, DMR searching for man missing off coast of Biloxi
The Coast Guard is searching for a 75-year-old man about 5 miles offshore of Biloxi after a fishing vessel was found with nobody on board. Crews from Coast Guard Station Gulfport, USCGC Stingray and USCG Air Station New Orleans remain…
Holiday events in South Mississippi
It's the holiday season and there are lots of events coming up to appeal to shoppers, the community and, of course, the kids. If you have an event that is not part of the calendar, please email us at news@wxxv25.com…
OSHA reaches settlement with Jindal Tubular to correct safety failures that led to worker's death
The U.S. Department of Labor reached a settlement with a Jindal Tubular at the Hancock County' Port Bienville that the department says has a long history of safety failures to correct recent conditions that led to a 25-year-old employee's fatal…
AP: What to expect in Mississippi’s judicial runoff elections
By ROBERT YOON WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in central Mississippi and the state’s Delta and Gulf Coast areas will return to the polls Tuesday to resolve two judicial races in which no candidate received the vote majority needed in the Nov. 5…
ROAD CLOSURE: I-10 E ramp to County Farm Road EX 28 to close
MDOT has announced the closure of an exit ramp on I-10. The I-10 E ramp to County Farm Rd. Ex 28 will be closed from 7 PM to 4 AM the nights of Sunday, November 24th, Monday, November 25th, and…
Mississippi College and The W partner on accelerated law degree program
COLUMBUS, Miss.-- Mississippi University for Women students who seek to become attorneys have an accelerated pathway into the legal profession thanks to a newly signed partnership with Mississippi College. Mississippi University for Women and the Mississippi College School of Law…
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Authenticates Keel of Destroyer Sam Nunn (DDG 133)
PASCAGOULA, Miss., (Nov. 22, 2024) — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding authenticated the keel today of Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Sam Nunn (DDG 133). The ship’s name honors Samuel Augustus Nunn Jr., a former U.S. senator from Georgia and co-founder of…
MSU, UM partner for accelerated law degree program
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State students who aspire to become attorneys now have a new accelerated pathway into the legal profession thanks to a new university partnership with the University of Mississippi. Mississippi State and UM’s School of Law formally signed an…
Celebrate the season with William Carey University
William Carey University will present three Christmas events in December – “Carey by Candlelight,” “Keyboards at Christmas,” and “A Carey Christmas.” All showcase the work of talented students from the Winters School of Music. “We look forward to presenting these…
School bus crashes into restaurant in Pascagoula
A school bus carrying Pascagoula High band members was involved in a crash. This is the statement from the school district on the incident. The statement says in part that the bus was hit by another vehicle as it was…
A casino could be coming to Long Beach in the next five years
A casino could be coming to Long Beach in the next five years. The Long Beach Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a lease agreement with Long Beach Harbor Resorts, LLC for city property in…
Disney on Ice brings family fun to the Coast Coliseum
Mickey and Minnie Mouse made their way to the Gulf Coast for a magical time! Disney on Ice has taken over the Coast Coliseum throughout the…
WXXV’s Dave Elliott talks to Ryan Bradley with MS Commercial Fisheries United on the state of shrimping
From imports to federal action involving the…
Saturday In-Person Absentee Voting Deadline for 2024 General Election Runoffs
JACKSON, Miss. – Saturday, November 23, 2024, is the deadline for in-person absentee voting for the General Election Runoffs. Circuit Clerk's Offices will be open from 8:00 a.m. to noon. General Election Runoff Day will be held Tuesday, November 26,…
Thanksgiving meals and specials around the Coast
Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 28th. If you’re looking for something different for Thanksgiving dinner this year, locations across the Coast will be open. If you know of any other restaurants offering Thanksgiving Day meals or specials, please email us at…
Burgers for Biloxi benefiting Back Bay Mission
We are joined by Dhiana Skrmetti and Corey Christy to promote the ‘Burgers for Biloxi’ event. You can come out to Fly Llama Brewing in Biloxi and enjoy a…
Vancleave man to spend life in prison in 2021 shooting death
A Vancleave man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of killing a man over missing property. 39-year-old Thomas Pearson II was convicted of first-degree murder on Thursday evening in the April 21, 2021 shooting…
WXXV News 25's Everett Ganier Jr. gives us a sneak peek at Disney on Ice at the Coliseum
It’s time to celebrate the magic of courage, love, and adventure with Disney on Ice presents Into the Magic! Hosts Mickey and Minnie Mouse bring audiences on an…
Karen Sock awarded YMCA Humanitarian Award
On Thursday night, the Beau Rivage was home to the 15th Annual John R. Blossman YMCA Humanitarian Award and Banquet, which every year honors an individual who has made a positive impact…
WXXV gives thanks at Thanksgiving Luncheon
We have a lot of reasons to be thankful here at WXXV News 25 and we all gathered at the studio today to get in the holiday spirit. Today’s Thanksgiving…
Biloxi Schools considering new locations for upper elementary
Biloxi School District is planning to build a new upper elementary school. The school district has two locations they are considering. The first would be on the same…
Ingalls Shipbuilding President speaks at Gulf Coast Business Council Meeting
Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted this month’s Gulf Coast Business Council meeting. Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson was the main speaker. Wilkinson is also the chairman of the…
Ms. Audrey’s giving meals to the community
Ms. Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering in Gulfport saluting the community with free meals right now. The restaurant is giving away Thanksgiving meals to first responders and anyone that shows up hungry while food lasts. Ms. Audrey’s is located at…