Mega Millions jackpot now $527 million
Someone might have a chance to become half a billionaire in time for the weekend. The jackpot for Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing is estimated at $527 million. You still…
Former Governor Haley Barbour speaks at Gulf Coast Business Council
Former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour made an appearance at the Gulf Coast Business Council. Barbour spoke to the crowd about the challenges the Coast faces during…
WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola is live from the ‘Are you Smarter than a Club Kid’ fundraiser
The much anticipated ‘Are you Smarter than a Club Kid’ fundraiser takes place tonight at 6 p.m. Lots of…
Vancleave man identified after domestic dispute and standoff with police
A Vancleave man is behind bars at the Jackson County Adult Detention Center after a domestic dispute led to an hours-long standoff. A man barricaded himself inside his home on…
“This is Home: Medgar Evers, Mississippi and the Movement’ exhibit reception
The Ocean Springs Library is hosting a reception for the “This is Home: Medgar Evers, Mississippi, and the Movement’ exhibit. That event begins at 6 p.m. Food and refreshments are provided. The presenter for the night is Dr. Robert Luckett,…
AT&T issues statement regarding CWA strike against the company
Communications Workers of America are continuing their walkout in the Southeast over claims of unfair labor practices by AT&T. The 15,000-member union went out on strike Monday, claiming unfair labor practices on the part of the telecommunications compoany. AT&T released…
A Seat at the Table: The Testimony of Fannie Lou Hamer comes to the Mississippi Gulf Coast
A stage reading of Regina Taylor’s play A Seat at the Table: The Testimony of Fannie Lou Hamer takes place on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 6:00 pm at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. The stage reading is sponsored by…
Gulf Coast Ballet Theatre taking auditions for Nutcracker
WXXV News 25 is joined in studio by Elaine Kulick from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Ballet Theatre. She came to discuss auditions for the Nutcracker, being performed…
Back Bay Mission promoting quality health at ‘Knowing is Knowledge’ event
Back Bay Mission shines a light on the importance of continuous health screenings through a big event that took place on Wednesday. The ‘Knowing is…
Tom and Gayle Benson being inducted into New Orleans Sports Foundation's Hall of Fame
Looking ahead to September, Tom and Gayle Benson are being honored with an induction into the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation's Hall of Fame. The induction…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Ocean Springs Municipal Library for the upcoming Medgar Evers Reception Exhibit event
There is a Medgar Evers Reception Exhibit event happening at 6PM later tonight! Medgar Evers Mississippi movement exhibit, was created to coincide with the significant milestone of the 60th anniversary of…
Jackson County deputies end standoff in Vancleave
A man is now is custody after Jackson County Sheriff's Office deputies were in a standoff in Vancleave for almost five hours. The standoff ended peacefully and without incident. 42-year-old James English has been charged with aggravated domestic assault against…
MDEQ Issues Beach Water Contact Advisory for Gulfport West Beach
Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued a beach water contact advisory for Gulfport West Beach. The beach is not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated with…
College town’s police say they don’t need help with cleanup after beer spil
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A college town in Mississippi temporarily closed a street Wednesday after a delivery truck dropped dozens of cases of beer. The spill happened in Oxford, home of the University of Mississippi. The Oxford Police Department posted photos…
Major senior living expansion coming to Pascagoula
Pascagoula's City Council gave the green light to a major expansion at Bayside Village Senior Apartments. On Tuesday night the Pascagoula City Council approved a special use permit to renovate the science…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosts 2024 "Meet the Teams!"
Dantzler Arena was packed in blue and gold last night to kick off the 2024 athletic season! Hundreds of fans, students, athletes and their coaches attended…
MGCCC students share their excitement on the first day of classes
Misssissippi Gulf Coast Community College kicking off its fall semester today. Many new faces are experiencing college life for the first time our cameras stopped by MGCCC'S Perkinston campus to get some reactions to the first day of class, and…
110 people from 34 different countries embrace their new U.S. citizenship
'Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness' - This is an American promise that 110 more people now get to hold close to their hearts as American…
Gulfport Police unveil special vehicles to spread awareness of childhood cancer
Gulfport Police unveiled special police vehicles at Jones Park on August 21st. The newest cars in the department have a yellow ribbon on them, representing hope and awareness for childhood cancer. Gulfport Police say they are grateful to Gulf Coast…
Pascagoula approves project to expand Bayside Village
The Pascagoula City Council approved a special use permit with a variance to renovate the science building at the Old Pascagoula High School into 20 senior living apartments in the downtown district. The Council voted 6-1 to approve the request,…
Chevron hosting "championing your future" career expo
Chevron external affairs representative Katarina Scott joins WXXV News 25 in studio to discuss Chevron's upcoming career expo in Moss Point.
2024's Pride of Mississippi headed to Southern Miss' Hattiesburg campus
Southern Miss's Hattiesburg campus is hosting a chance to meet an impressive band. The 2024 Pride of Mississippi will be at the Southern Station in…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Back Bay Mission in Biloxi for the Knowing is Knowledge event
'Knowing is Knowledge' and today at Back Bay Mission there's an event that provides essential services including free HIV/STD testing, dental education with fluoride treatments, and blood pressure readings.…
Pass Christian 11-year-old running business to clean trash cans
If there's one chore many people despise, it's cleaning their trash cans. One Pass Christian 11-year-old is running a successful business doing just that. WXXV News 25's…