Five Coast institutions awarded legacy grant
Five institutions on the Mississippi Coast were each awarded $20,000. The America 250 Mississippi Public Arts Program is funding the projects. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with a local…
Gyms see new year surge with January fitness rush
We are now in the second full week of 2026 and that means many people are turning resolutions into action by heading straight to the gym. From…
Boomtown Casino celebrates grand opening of new bakery
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- Boomtown Casino in Biloxi is celebrating the grand opening of a new highly anticipated bakery. Over five years after the beloved bakery inside Boomtown…
Cold weather shelters opening in South Mississippi
In anticipation of cold weather, cold weather shelters are opening in South Mississippi. In Harrison County, two centers will be opening. One is located at the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center on Automall Parkway in D’Iberville. That one opens at 4:30…
Great White Shark spotted near Dauphin Island
A 1000-pound Great White Shark was spotted four miles off the Alabama coastline this week. Great White Sharks normally migrate from Newfoundland to the Gulf, but researchers say this…
Picayune Police Department reports sharp decrease in crime while saving city over $1 million
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) -- After four complete years under police chief Joe Quave, the Picayune Police Department has seen drastic changes…
Gulfport High School Students Make Leg Prosthetics
Students at Gulfport High School are changing lives far beyond the classroom. They're building prosthetic legs for people in war-torn countries across Central and South America. Prosthetic legs are…
Jackson County man sentenced on child sex crimes charges
A Jackson County man will spend three-decades behind bars for sexually abusing a minor. 21-year-old Brian Bergeron pleaded guilty to three counts…
Long Beach aldermen talk speed limit change on East Railroad Street
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) -- The latest speed limit reduction on East Railroad Street is causing pushback from residents as it’s set to go into…
Traffic switch on HWY 57 due to road widening project
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A traffic advisory for drivers in Jackson County. Due to the road widening project on Highway 57, there will be a traffic…
1/13 - Chilly tonight with showers possible
A few isolated showers are possible late tonight as clouds increase, but rain totals still remain little to none for most of the area. Skies turn partly sunny on Wednesday with highs in…
MS Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson on making Mississippi healthy
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. is pushing healthy, nutritious food as opposed to sugary drinks, snacks, and processed food. Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson…
New turnout rooms for Ocean Springs Fire Department
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department is taking a proactive step to protect firefighter health by changing how turnout gear is stored inside the station.…
Check presentation for adult education at MGCCC
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is receiving a boost for adult education thanks to a partnership with Second Chance Mississippi. Early Tuesday morning, they hosted a…
Pet vaccine clinic taking place this weekend
For Pet’s Sake is teaming up with other Coast organizations to host a pet vaccine clinic this weekend in Long Beach. Vanessa Cruz and Jessica Rasmussen join us with…
City of Lucedale warning residents of scam
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Lucedale is warning residents about a scam circulating by text message. City officials say some people are receiving texts asking them to share…
Auditor’s Office arrests former Jackson County Inventory Control Director
JACKSON, Miss. – State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office have arrested Nancy Anglada, former Jackson County Inventory Control Director, for allegedly submitting fraudulent training reimbursements and unauthorized use of a Fuelman card for her own…
Two local students selected for Senate program
Two coastal students have been selected for the United States Senate Youth Program. William Crosby Parker II, a senior at Gulfport High, and Nial Chen, a senior at Ocean…
CTA releases bus schedule for MLK Jr. Day
Coast Transit Authority is sharing their bus route for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. On January 19, all fixed bus routes will operate on a Sunday…
Lane closure on Beatline Road in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Beatline Road in Long Beach is seeing a lane closure starting Wednesday. The closure is being caused by asphalt repairs, taking place at the…
Spring semester classes resume for Kroc Center’s homeschool program
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Homeschooling courses at the Gulf Coast Kroc Center resumed Monday. WXXV’s Brynne Baxley was there to learn more about the program and a new course…
Savor the Coast offering food tours
Savor the Coast is a food tour offering that starts in February. Pre-booking opens this Friday, January 16. Clay and Aimee Barton are the two behind this company. They join…
Krewe of Nereids hosting annual Tableau Ball
The Krewe of Nereids is hosting their Tableau Ball on January 24. Angelyn Zeringue joins us in studio with details on how you can attend. The ball takes place…
A rise in Coast Mardi Gras sales
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Mardi Gras excitement is building across the Coast as early sales numbers show residents are ready to celebrate in a big way. Business is booming…