WXXV Austin Lindsey is at the Wiggins Police Department Block Party
The Wiggins Police Department is hosting a block party celebration at one of the local churches in…
Mississippi Aquarium offering free admission to school staff
Exciting news ahead of the new school year. Teachers and school employees can get into the Mississippi Aquarium for free this weekend! Free admission is available to those who show proof of employment. School personnel can show their school ID…
Mullet and Music Festival accepting submissions for annual art contest
Gautier's Mullet and Music Festival is calling for artists to design this year's T-shirt! The winner not only designs this year's shirt, but they also receive a cash prize and a free booth. The deadline to submit a design is…
This Weekend's Community Calendar
Here is a full list of events happening across South Mississippi this weekend in our Community Calendar. Friday, July 19th: 6pm- Family Dinner Benefit Honoring Our Home Front at the Diamondhead Country Club. 6pm- Grown Folk Summer Camp at the…
Biloxi VA hosting arts competition in August
The Biloxi VA is hosting an arts competition in about a month. Mediums of art, creative writing, dance, drama, and music can be submitted for a creative arts show on…
Dabbs Dispensary opens location in Long Beach
A new cannabis dispensary for medical cannabis patients hold their grand opening in Long Beach today. Dabbs Dispensary is now open at 900 East Railroad Street. The Long Beach location…
Outage causing airline delays at Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
As outages continue to sweep airlines around the world, WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has an update on how it is impacting us here in South Mississippi.…
Global tech outage impact on local hospitals
The outage is not only affecting airports, it is also causing issues for hospitals nationwide. News 25 reached out to the Coast’s two largest hospital systems, Singing River and Memorial Hospital. Here’s some very early information we have. At this…
Gas stations affected by outage
Gas stations on the Coast are also affected by the computer outages. Signs are visible on gas pumps and gas station doors and are stating how credit and debit cards are…
WXXV Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. is at Chillville Creamery in Gulfport
With National Ice Cream Day being on Sunday, we thought about celebrating a couple days early this year! WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr.…
Global tech outage impacts along the Gulf Coast
WXXV News 25 reached out to local businesses across the Coast to see if they have been impacted by the global technology outage. Hancock Whitney Vice President and Senior Communications Officer Paul Maxwell tells us the bank does not use…
Moss Point School District hosts Back to School Rally
The Moss Point School District geared up for the first day of classes with a Back to School Rally at Jerry Alexander Stadium on Thursday evening. The hour-long event…
First day of classes for incoming freshmen at Gulfport High School
Today was the start of the academic school year for some students in the Gulfport School District. WXXV News 25's Austin Lindsey shares more on…
North Gulfport Civic Club holds 23rd annual Community Breakfast
The North Gulfport Civic Club hosted their 23rd annual Community Breakfast Thursday morning! Community members came together to get to know their elected and appointed officials. One…
WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen is live at the Moss Point Back to School Rally
The start of school is fast approaching and many South Mississippi school districts are preparing for another successful year. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth…
D'Iberville first responders bond with children during "Heroes United" camp
The City of D'Iberville is hosting a first responders' camp this week. Over 100 campers are here at Ocean Adventures Marine Park on a field trip with firefighters…
Mississippi Power adds new person to board of directors
A new person was elected to the Mississippi Power board of directors. David Hall is the president and CEO of Hall Timberlands in Meridian. Hall has been…
City of Hattiesburg releases their Summer Olympics schedule
The City of Hattiesburg released their Olympic schedule earlier. The Hattiesburg Summer Games are set to kick off on July 27th in the Hub City's downtown. All events start…
Third annual Back to School Bash being hosted on Saturday
Krewe Unique and the Mark Semour VFW is hosting their third annual Back to School Bash this weekend. The community can come out to VFW Post 5699 from 11…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Good Deeds Community Center for the North Gulfport Civic Club Community Breakfast
The North Gulfport Civic Club hosted its 23rd Annual Community Breakfast Thursday morning. This is a local event organized to bring community members together. The event included breakfast, socializing, and…
Mississippi Department of Mental Health launching mental health app
The Mississippi Department of Mental Health has launched a mental health mobile app. This new app provides quick access to mental health resources and support. Users can…
Highway 49 and 53 expansion project update
The Highway 49 and 53 expansion project will widen the road from four lanes to six lanes between School Road and O’Neal Road. The project will feature the state’s…
Mississippi Power offers energy saving tips
Mississippi Power is giving some energy saving tips to help customers cut down on costs during the summer months. The energy company is promoting its energy saving tool kit to…
TRAFFIC ALERT: 18 wheeler catches fire on EXIT 34 B off ramp
Drivers are cautioned to avoid the Exit 34B off ramp due to an 18-wheeler that caught on fire. According to Fire Chief Billy Kelley, it is believed a tire popped and sparked up and caused the vehicle to catch fire.…