Pet supply drive to benefit Tired Dog Rescue
One medical facility is giving back to animals in the community. Coastal and Pass Christian Health and Rehab is hosting a pet supply drive. The supply drive supports…
Two coastal students nominated to United States Service Academies
Senator Roger Wicker is congratulating Mississippians being nominated to a United States Service Academy class this fall. Two students on the coast were selected for the honor, becoming part of the Class of 2028 for their respective institutions. The first…
Sparklight awards $5,000 to Pirate Excellence Foundation Nonprofit
July 17, 2024 – Pass Christian, Miss. – Sparklight® recently awarded $5,000 to Pirate Excellence Foundation through the company’s Charitable Giving Fund. The organization was one of 26 nonprofits across the company’s 24-state footprint that received grants totaling more than $125,000…
Update on Meggan Monday: Successful surgery
We introduced you to Sarah and Cragin on this week’s Meggan Monday segment and shared their story and plans for a kidney transplant. Click here to see the full story.…
Stone County local, Grace Ann Courtney, named Mississippi's 2025 Distinguished Young Woman
Grace Ann Courtney from Stone County was named Mississippi's 2025 Distinguished Young Woman. An amazing academic record, a 10-minute interview, talent, and more. This…
Biloxi Ward 4 Special Election results decided following close runoff
The votes are officially in, and Rodney McGilvary has been elected to the Biloxi City Council as the Ward 4 Councilman following a dramatic runoff. McGilvary received 452 total votes…
Gulfport Police investigating shooting at apartment complex
Gulfport Police are investigating a shooting in the 11000 block of Highland Avenue that left two people injured. Police responded to the River Chase Apartments just after 6 p.m. Both people were taken to a hospital for treatment. Anyone with…
Rodney McGilvary wins Biloxi Ward 4 Special Election
The final votes in Biloxi’s Ward 4 Special Election vacant city seat have officially been certified. Rodney McGilvary has been named the new Ward 4 City Council member.…
Beau Rivage donates hygiene kits to local nonprofits
Helping those in need was the focus for Beau Rivage team members Tuesday as the hotel casino donated 20,000 hygiene kits to local nonprofits. WXXV News 25’s Ethan…
WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen is live in Biloxi with Ward 4 Special Election results
The final votes in Biloxi’s Ward 4 special election vacant city council seat will be certified this evening. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth…
2025 Leo Seal Innovative Teacher Grant Applications Available Online
GULFPORT, Miss. (July 16, 2024) — Applications for 2025 Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher Grants are now available online. The application deadline is September 30, 2024. You can apply at https://www.mgccf.org/grants. Funded by Hancock Whitney and administered by the Gulf Coast Community…
Mississippi Highway Patrol submitting newest cruiser for 2024 Best Looking Cruiser contest
Mississippi Highway Patrol is submitting their newest cruiser for a calendar contest. The American Association of State Troopers is hosting their 2024 Best Looking Cruiser Contest. 49 states are competing with the top 13 being featured in the 2025 calendar.…
Early morning fire destroys two Hancock County homes
Multiple homeowners in Hancock County are picking up the pieces following an early morning fire that left two homes destroyed. Crews were called to the 6000 block of Kiowa Street…
Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes new member to African exhibit
The Hattiesburg Zoo has a brand new member of its African exhibit! Samira the Zebra gave birth to a female foal on Sunday. Samira is 3 years old and…
Southern Miss teacher residency program receives big grant
The Southern Miss Golden Eagle teacher residency program received a huge grant. AmeriCorps awarded over $300,000 to support educator preparation at the graduate level. Up to 30…
Bay St. Louis PD hosting a hot dog eating contest
The Bay St. Louis Police Department is inviting anyone and everyone to a hot dog eating contest on Wednesday. National Hot Dog Day falls on Wednesday and the department is taking advantage of that fact! Contest registration starts at 11…
Keesler Federal Credit Union gives out school supplies to local students
Keesler Federal Credit Union is making sure Coast kindergarteners have the right supplies ahead of the new school year. Credit union employees taking the time…
Live fire and training exercises at Camp Shelby
A heads up for those of you who live within the vicinity of Camp Shelby. Live fire training on the base began today and runs through the rest of this…
Hurricane Camille Memorial sees some changes after relocation
The Hurricane Camille Memorial has been moved to the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum after the land it was originally on was sold. Old meets new here at…
Southern Miss selected as Top Transfer Student facility
Southern Miss earned a big honor. The university was named to the Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Honor Roll. The school is just one of only 228 institutions receiving…
Hattiesburg Zoo hosting Pirate Days
The Hattiesburg Zoo is hosting Pirate Days this coming weekend. Families will have a chance to enjoy activities like a treasure hunt, a tattoo parlor, pirate animal shows, and even a pirate movie! Dress in your best pirate gear and…
2nd annual Folds of Honor Golf Tournament at Windance Country Club
Honoring American heroes: that was the mission for South Mississippi golfers this morning at Windance Country Club for the Folds of Honor Golf Classic. The…
Three people charged in Harrison County with trafficking stolen firearm and possession of a weapon after felony conviction
Three people in Harrison County have been charged with trafficking stolen firearms and possession of a weapon after felony conviction. On July 13, 2024, Biloxi Police officers made contact with 45-year-old Kristina Willyard of Gulfport as she was sleeping in…
Man arrested in Biloxi in connection to ongoing fire investigation
On Friday July 12, 2024, the Biloxi Police Department arrested 50-year-old Joseph Albert Yoakum of Biloxi, Mississippi in connection to an ongoing fire investigation. Yoakum allegedly set fire to a dwelling on the 700 block of Baybreeze Drive. Yoakum was…