Woolmarket teacher surprised after winning radio contest
A teacher at Woolmarket Elementary entered a radio contest and won $500 to purchase analog watches for her students to learn how to tell time. What Mrs. Allison Breland…
Harrison County Child Development Center honors current and former military members with a luncheon.
Harrison County Child Development Center honors current and former military members with a luncheon. WXXV 25's Jordyn Lassiter connects with a USAF member who is planning for retirement but says her service outreach is not stopping anytime soon. [blox_vms account="WXXV"…
Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum hosting Christmas open house
The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi hosting their Christmas open house. Anyone interested is invited to come out on Saturday, December 14th. The open house running from 10 AM to 4 PM. Local vendors will be offering art…
Pass Christian hosting Christmas parade on December 6th
Pass Christian is hosting a Christmas parade on Friday, December 6th. Anyone interested can register their golf cart or antique car to be part of the parade. $30 is the registration fee, being limited to 40 participants. The only rule…
Long Beach hosting a waterless boat parade
A boat parade heading down the streets! You heard that right, it's time for the Sea Santa waterless boat parade. The parade happening on Saturday, December 7th starting at 5:45 PM. All are invited to decorate their boat and register…
MDOT’s 12 days of Christmas sign contest is back!
It’s that time of year again! With Christmas right around the corner, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is aiming to spread a little extra holiday cheer on Mississippi’s highways, and we need your help. Starting today, Tuesday, Nov. 12,…
Upcoming Nighttime exit closure on I-10 in Harrison County
An upcoming nighttime closure will be impacting drivers in Harrison County. Starting November 17th and lasting four weeks, Exit 41 at Shriners Boulevard in Woolmarket will be…
WXXV’s Everett Ganier Jr. discusses Ocean Springs Walking Club
If you join the Ocean Springs Municipal Library’s walking club, you can enjoy a discussion about books and other fun topics while walking and enjoying the…
National WWII Museum hosting virtual race
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is hosting a virtual race. The race allows anyone to explore history and stories from four separate courses and theaters in the war. Registration closes on November 15th. All who race will receive…
Mississippi Aquarium unveils new Veterans Garden
The Mississippi Aquarium unveiled a new addition paying homage to Armed Forces on Monday. The Veterans Garden was officially unveiled on Veterans Day and features eight plaques celebrating the…
Otter Trotter 5K offering surprise change for 2024
Calling all runners! The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting their Otter Trotter 5K and Fun Run, but with a twist this year. The fun run is happening at 5:30 PM on November 27th. The race will take participants through the Gulfport…
A look inside the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum on Veterans Day
Located in the heart of Camp Shelby on the outskirts of Hattiesburg, the Mississippi Armed Forces Museum has long been providing both veterans and civilians alike with the opportunity to…
Tribute to a Seabee dad and our family of veterans
In honor of Veterans Day, we asked our Assistant News Director Kate Magandy Holzhauser to tell us about her dad, a Navy veteran of 30 years.…
Singing River Health System pays tribute to veterans
Singing River Hospital in Gulfport honored veterans in a special way Monday. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more.
City of Gautier honors veterans at annual wreath laying ceremony
The City of Gautier held their annual wreath laying ceremony to honor those who served on Veterans Day. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the…
MGCCC introduces AI and Data Technology program to prepare students for rapidly growing careers in artificial intelligence and data analysis
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is excited to announce the launch of its newly revamped AI and Data Technology program, formerly known as Data Analytics Technology. This program introduces a modernized curriculum focused on artificial intelligence (AI) applications in data inspection and…
MGCCC celebrates 300th CDL graduate from West Harrison County Center
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s West Harrison County Center (WHCC) in Long Beach recently marked a milestone with its 300th student successfully passing the Commercial Truck Driving (CDL) exam after completing the center's Commercial Truck Driving program. Alvin Felts of…
Mississippi Power hosts ‘Bring It!’ waste disposal event
South Mississippians lined up to discard unwanted waste at an annual Mississippi Power event on Saturday. The yearly event at Plant Watson, called ‘Bring it!’ is a way…
Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show wraps up
The Mississippi Coast Convention Center was transformed into a Winter Wonderland this weekend! Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show wrapped up this Sunday evening. The three-day extravaganza featured…
WXXV News 25 staff honors veterans in their families
WXXV News 25 staff members honor their families on Veterans Day. Those service members serving as far back as World War II to recent conflicts. WXXV News…
Crews battle early morning fire Sunday in Wiggins
Wiggins Fire crews spent much of the early morning hours on Sunday battling a large structure fire. It happened in the area of Jackson Street. At one point,…
Honoring local veterans at the Gulf Coast Veterans Parade
South Mississippi descended on Downtown Biloxi Saturday to celebrate our local veterans. The Gulf Coast Veterans Parade is a tradition unlike any other with veterans of various…
Meggan Monday: Feed My Sheep makes sure no one goes hungry
A Gulfport outreach program that began in 1983 works every day to make sure that those facing food insecurities do not go hungry. Let's head…
Thai Temple in Gautier
WXXV News 25's Lucas Warren took some time on Sunday to dive deeper into one most unique cultures with a presence here in South Mississippi and he's also shining a light on a special…