South Mississippi Toy Fest coming to Hattiesburg
South Mississippi Toy Fest is Mississippi’s largest collector convention. It’s a must-see event for toy collectors, pop culture fans, and nostalgia lovers of all ages. Toy Fest takes place…
Mississippi marks Overdose Awareness Day, highlights life-saving resources
Earlier this week, Governor Tate Reeves declared August 31 as Overdose Awareness Day in Mississippi. Monday, state and health leaders came together to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day.…
Connected Living with C Spire: Preparing your home for football season
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Football season is almost here. C Spire is offering tech tips to help you get ready to watch your favorite teams…
Opioid settlement grant applications open on MSAG website
Applications opened Monday for Mississippi organizations seeking funding through the state’s 2026 Opioid Settlement Grant program. Attorney General Lynn Fitch says applications can now be submitted online through…
Local Author Ricky Mathews releases book inspired by Katrina’s lasting lessons
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- As South Mississippians reflected on the 21st anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall over the weekend, one local author is turning lessons from…
Golfers hit the links for third annual ‘Pars for Penguins’ tournament
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Golfers hit the links Monday morning for a good cause, helping the Mississippi Aquarium raise money for a penguin habitat. The third…
Neighbors Tap and Table hosts book drive in honor of Dolly Parton
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV0- Neighbors Tap and Table in Downtown Gulfport held a celebration of Dolly Parton’s life and legacy, turning a day of tributes…
Gulf Coast Community Ministries holds food drive to support families in need
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulf Coast Community Ministries held a food drive over the weekend, working to make sure people in need have access to food…
Long Beach Police investigating deadly hit-and-run
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach police are asking for your help in solving a deadly hit and run that happened over the weekend. Police say 36-year-old Jimmy Mero was found lying in the road on First St., west of…
MS Gulf Coast YMCA offering Diabetes Prevention Program
Diabetes is a growing health concern, but prevention can make a powerful difference. We’re talking with two YMCA leaders about their tenth annual Diabetes Prevention Program and how…
Four arrested in Operation Payback unemployment fraud investigation
Four people are accused of using stolen identities of Mississippi inmates to fraudulently collect unemployment benefits. State Auditor Shad White says Felisa Suggs, Nathanial Cole, P’Trance Fields, and Kavisia Blaylock have been arrested as part of ‘Operation Payback.’ Investigators say…
Adopt a Grandparent Day coming up September 12
Just like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, Grandparents deserve a special day to celebrate their special roles. Ahead of Grandparents Day, we are joined in studio to hear…
Game Ball of the Week: Gulfport Admirals win week one Game Ball
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday morning, we celebrated our first Game Ball of the Week winners with a celebration at Gulfport High School. The Game…
Community invited to Resilient East Biloxi Festival
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- East Biloxi is getting ready to come together for a day of community, culture, and celebration. The Resilient East Biloxi Festival is happening September 26th from…
Social Media and Youth Mental Health: Breaking down the Meta settlement
In the wake of Meta’s settlement with 48 states over claims the tech giant designed its platforms to be addicting and harmful to youth, the…
Arrests made in elder abuse investigation in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Two George County residents are facing charges following an investigation into the alleged neglect of an elderly vulnerable person. George County Sheriff’s Investigators say Robert Leonard and Mary Bernadette Leonard of the Howell community are each…
WXXV News 25 Asia Ellis out at Mississippi Aquarium’s Pars for Penguins Tournament
The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting their annual Pars for Penguins Tournament. All proceeds go towards building a permanent habitat for African penguins on…
Student explores fire service career during job shadow with Long Beach Fire Department
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department welcomed a student Thursday to join the department for a job shadowing opportunity. Firefighters…
Harrison County School District resource officer honored by sheriff’s department
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is sharing one of their school resource officers has been honored by the sheriff’s department. Deputy Christopher…
Picayune Police Lt. completes certified investigators program
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing one of their own completed a state certified investigators program. Lt. Sean Talley serves as the assistant commander of the…
Coast Transit Authority releases Labor Day holiday schedule
Coast Transit Authority will observe the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 7, 2026. CTA fixed route bus service will operate on a Sunday time schedule on Monday, September 7. Normal service will resume on Tuesday, September 8. The CTA…
Recreational fishing seasons opening for Gag and Greater Amberjack
BILOXI, Miss. – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources announced that the recreational fishing seasons for Gag and Greater Amberjack will soon open in Mississippi territorial waters. The waters will open on September 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.…
Gulfport Water Department scheduled maintenance to impact payment options
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gulfport is warning residents about an upcoming system maintenance. On September 3 and 4, maintenance will be taking place at the Gulfport…
Applications available for Moss Point Homecoming Parade
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point School District is accepting applications for this year’s homecoming parade. The parade will roll through the city on September 17 starting at…