Historical figures come back to life for Live Oak Cemetery Tours
On Friday, Pass Christian took a step back into the past as it hosted the Live Oak Cemetery Tours, giving attendees a glimpse into the lives of those who shaped Pass…
St. Pe, Schloegel to face off in runoff for State Court of Appeals District 5 seat on November 26th
An update on the state of the race for Court of Appeals District 5, Position 2. This race is heading to a November 26th runoff and it appears that Amy St. Pe will face Judge Jennifer Schloegel for a seat…
Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show kicks off at Coast Convention Center
It’s November 8th and it is not too early to be thinking about Christmas! The Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show kicked off at…
Community comes together for Coffee with First Responders in Gulfport
The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce hosted Coffee with First Responders this morning. The event is designed to connect community members with local police officers, firefighters, and…
Armed Forces Retirement Home holds Veterans Day Ceremony and Open House
The Armed Forces Retirement Home hosted a Veterans Day Ceremony and Open House earlier today. This event, honoring all who served, featured helicopter landings, vehicles…
Harrison County School District holds annual Field Day for Special Education Students
The Harrison County School District hosted their third annual Field Day for Special Education Students. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter brings us to Warrior…
WXXV News 25 and Magic 93.7 team up to flip the switch on Christmas music
The flip has been switched on Christmas music for the Gulf Coast! Members of the WXXV News 25 team joined 93.7…
Bay St. Louis Appoints Interim Police Chief Alvin Kingston Following Chief Toby Schwartz's Resignation
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi – On November 6, 2024, Mayor Mike Favre accepted the resignation of Police Chief Toby Schwartz, who stepped down from his position due to personal reasons. Chief Schwartz, has served Bay St. Louis since August 2022,…
Santa Claus makes his way to Edgewater Mall
Santa Claus making his way to Edgewater Mall in Biloxi. The Big Man of Christmas makes his way to the mall November 9th at 11 AM. He will be located in front of Dillard's. Be sure to bring your list,…
Biloxi Chamber of Commerce opens applications for Junior Leadership Program
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce is looking for 9th graders interested in their Junior Leadership Program. The program is open for all 9th graders living in Biloxi or attending a Biloxi school. The deadline to apply is coming up, the…
Delta State University awarded $1m grant for new flight simulator
Delta State University is being awarded a $1 million grant for a new flight simulator... The grant is going to the school's Commercial Aviation Department, paving the way for…
Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church hosting Thanksgiving meal giveaway in Ocean Springs
The Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church in Ocean Springs providing a community-wide Thanksgiving meal giveaway on Saturday. The drive-thru starts at 11:30 AM and lasts until 1:30 PM. On the menu includes turkey, ham, cornbread, dessert, a drink, and cranberry sauce.…
Memorial Health System Agrees to Acquire Merit Health Biloxi
GULFPORT, Mississippi – November 8, 2024 – On November 8, 2024, Memorial Health System entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, Inc. to acquire full ownership of Merit Health Biloxi. The transaction is expected to be completed in…
WXXV’s Everett Ganier Jr. stops by Coffee with First Responders event
The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce's 'Coffee with First Responders' event took place this morning. This event is designed to connect community members with local first…
Stone County asks public's help to find burglary suspect
Stone County Sheriff's Department is asking the public's help to identify a suspect in an early morning burglary. The department posted on social media that a convenience store had a break-in early Friday morning. Security cameras captured an image of…
Salvation Army red kettles returning outside local stores for the holiday season
Beginning on November 16, the Salvation Army bells will ring outside Rouses and other select grocery stores stores across the coast, with a full launch planned for Walmart and other…
Hattiesburg Zoo's hyena cub has gender reveal
The hyena cub at the Hattiesburg Zoo had a gender reveal earlier today... It's a boy! Mother Pili's two previous cubs were female, so this is exciting news for…
Gautier High School honored veterans at annual Veterans Day Breakfast
Gautier High School hosted its annual Veterans Breakfast Celebration this morning. This event honoring all who have served and still serve with hundreds of guests in…
Citywide Leisure and Recreation District Coming to Gautier
Gautier City Council has voted to allow a Leisure and Recreation District. This new ordinance will allow customers at certain businesses to take their liquor to-go.
President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as chief of staff
By ZEKE MILLER, MICHELLE L. PRICE and JILL COLVIN WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House chief of staff. Wiles is widely credited within and outside Trump’s…
Harrison County Sheriff's Department adding new member to the force
The Harrison County Sheriff's Department adding a new officer! Or should we say Paw-ficer? The pup is heading to school to become…
Mississippi Sneaker Culture hosting convention on November 10th
One group on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are hosting a convention for all sneaker lovers this weekend! Co-founders of Mississippi Sneaker Culture John Carter and Randy Richardson join WXXV…
Mississippi Power hosting Hazardous Waste Collection Day
Mississippi Power is hosting a Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, November 9th. Mississippi Power Spokesperson Jeff Shepard comes to the WXXV News 25 studio to talk about when…
Laurel man dies in crash in Stone County
A Laurel man died Monday afternoon in a fatal crash on Highway 49 in Stone County. 65-year-old Bruce Gavin of Laurel was traveling north on Highway 49 when his vehicle left the roadway and collided with several trees. Mississippi Highway…