Humane Society of South Mississippi hosting Caturday brunch on October 5th
The Humane Society of South Mississippi is teaming up with The Chimneys to host a Caturday Brunch honoring all Disney villains. Sophie Nord and Katie King came…
Republican Women of Stone County hosting charter dinner on October 10th
The Republican Women of Stone County are looking for members for their organization! Vice President Holly Scanlon came to the WXXV News 25 studio to…
Stone County sheriff on the mend after 'mini-stroke'
Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart is recovering from a mini-stroke he suffered on Tuesday. Stewart said he has been overwhelmed by the outreach and messages of support since word got out. "Due to the fast response of deputies and medical…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE in Ocean Springs for National Walk to School Day
Ocean Springs School District's Elementary schools participated in National Walk to School Day. The walk started at Mosaic Church and was organized by OSPREYS (Ocean Springs Pedestrians & Residents for Exercise…
Monarch Festival being held this Saturday in Pass Christian
The Pass Christian Public Library is hosting a monarch festival this upcoming weekend, October 5th! Wendy Allard of the Pass Christian studio came to the WXXV News 25 studio to…
Fishing with Buddies happening October 3rd
On October third the port right here at Shaggy’s Pass Harbor in Pass Christian will be filled with smiling faces and hopefully some big catches. Fishing with Buddies, an event…
Acadian Ambulance Services provide relief for areas in North Carolina affected by Helene
Over the past week, Acadian Ambulance Services have been in parts of North Carolina providing assistance to those impacted by Helene. Since Helene made landfall, Acadian has mobilized 30 ambulances and 64 personnel…
How to give to Hurricane Helene victims through Relief-A-Thon
Hurricane Helene has caused devastation in many Southern states, including Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas. At WXXV, we've partnered with the American Red Cross in a Relief-A-Thon to help raise money for…
Coast residents can nominate a veteran for commendation program
Do you have a special veteran in your life? You're able to nominate them for the 2024 Veteran Congressional Commendation program. Residents can nominate a veteran from now until November…
Humane Society of South Mississippi offering $13 adoption fees
The Humane Society of South Mississippi will be offering $13 adoption fees for all pets starting October 1st through October 15th. If you are considering adding new…
How to Help After Hurricane Helene
ATLANTA (FEMA) – There are many ways to help those affected by Hurricane Helene across the Southeast. Here are some of the organizations providing support to people who experienced loss from the storm: Get in Touch: Family and friends of people…
Keesler Air Force Base hosting health expo on October 4th
A reminder about a health expo happening at the Keesler Air Force Base. The Keesler Medical Center opening to everyone with base access on October 4th. The health expo runs from 8 that morning until 2 PM. The expo features…
Vance, Walz face off in Vice Presidential Debate
Senator J.D. Vance and Governor Tim Walz square off for the first and only time in the vice-presidential debate tonight. Watch the debate on WXXV News 25 NBC with full coverage starting at 7 p.m. central. The debate is being…
Five people face indictments in the 2023 kidnapping and shooting of retired deputy
Five people have been indicted in connection with the 2023 kidnapping and shooting a retired sheriff's deputy from the Vicksburg area. 29-year-old Logan Allan D'Elena of Saucier and 22-year-old Blake Menefee of Gonzales, Louisiana, were indicted on charges of aggravated…
Mississippi justices reject latest appeal from man on death row since 1976
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS Updated 2:48 PM CDT, October 1, 2024 JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Supreme Court on Tuesday unanimously denied the latest appeal from a man who has been on the state’s death row longer than any other inmate. Richard…
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport announces new flights to Orlando
With the holidays right around the corner, you may be planning for your next vacation. Well, Gulfport Biloxi International Airport’s newest announcement may be your next vacation stop.…
Coast Electric assisting in power restoration in Florida after Helene
Coast Electric is one of many power companies taking part in relief efforts in areas impacted by Helene. For a few days now, Coast Electric has…
Breeze Airways to offer flights to Orlando starting in February
Breeze Airways, a carrier at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, today announced new service to Orlando, Florida, a previously unserved route, with fares starting from $49* one way. Gulfport-Biloxi to Orlando will run Thursdays and Sundays starting February 6, 2025. The price…
Favre tries to expand his defamation lawsuit against Mississippi auditor over welfare spending
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is trying to expand his defamation lawsuit against Mississippi Auditor Shad White to include a book White wrote about the misspending of welfare money that was supposed to help some of the…
BREAKING: East and Gulf Coast ports shut down as thousands of workers go on strike
BREAKING: East and Gulf Coast ports have shut down as thousands of International Longshoreman's Association members have gone on strike. These strikes come after the ILA announced that at midnight, 11:00 PM…
Comeback Coolers prepares donations for children, linemen impacted by Helene
Mississippi's Comeback Coolers Team is providing much-needed relief to many victims of Hurricane Helene. Dozens of Gulf Coast residents teamed up to pack coolers for children and linemen on…
Part of Ocean Springs Road closing for 8 weeks to build roundabout
Parts of a major road next to Ocean Springs Hospital are closed for the next 8 weeks as crews build a roundabout. Below is a map of…
Gautier Public Library hosting program for adults
The Gautier Public Library is giving adults a chance to be creative! A Halloween and fall-themed painting class is being hosted on October 19th. The class starts at 1…
Gautier Library hosting kids' pumpkin sign painting event
The Gautier Public Library is hosting a kids' pumpkin sign painting event. From 11 AM to noon on October 12th, elementary age kids can come to paint…