Coastal businesses prepare to celebrate National Waffle Day
Do you like waffles? Saturday is the perfect day for everything related to waffles. One business on the coast welcomed WXXV News 25's EJ ahead of National Waffle Day…
Martin Bluff Road Project update
The City of Gautier gives an update on the Martin Bluff Road Project. According to the city, the project is approaching the halfway mark, with next steps including finishing grading, beginning curbing, and then paving on the north side. Upcoming…
Ingalls employee dies after being hit walking to work
A mother of four who was walking to work for her shift at Ingalls Shipbuilding on Wednesday morning was hit and later died. Nakia Newsome, the mother of the victim, identified her as 28-year-old Keiaja Barnes. Barnes was taken to…
Bay St. Louis man charged in shooting death in Bayside Park
A Bay St. Louis man is in jail, charged with murder in the shooting death of another man on Thursday evening. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said 38-year-old Ronald Zoerner is charged with murder. He was taken to Hancock County…
Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Slim Chickens in Biloxi a day ahead of National Waffles Day
Tomorrow is National Waffles Day and what better way to celebrate than to have some chicken and waffles! Slim Chickens is a popular spot for chicken tenders, wings, and southern-style sides. The restaurant is…
First Responders Family Fun event being hosted at Kroc Center
The Salvation Army Kroc Center is hosting a special day for first responders on Sunday! A fun day is being hosted for those responders and their families,…
Ribbon cutting for Long Beach career and technical education center
The Long Beach Bearcats are getting more career opportunities for the 2024 - 2025 school year! The Long Beach School District broke ground in May…
Pass Christian officials vote to halt boardwalk project
Pass Christian residents are divided after the city council voted this week to pause development of the under-construction boardwalk along the beach front. Pass Christian city officials voted…
Bay St. Louis City Council Passes Short-Term Rental Ordinance
Bay St. Louis, MS – August 21, 2024 – The Bay St. Louis City Council adopted a short-term rental ordinance at its August 20, 2024, meeting. The ordinance requires short-term rentals to be registered with the City of Bay St.…
Boil water notice issued in area of Vick Road in Gulfport
(Gulfport, MS) – In response to a water main repair, the City of Gulfport has issued a ‘Boil Water Notice,’ affecting citizens and businesses in the surrounding areas of Vick Road, spanning north to School Road, and from Highway 49,…
Amphibious Transport Dock Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) Sails Away From Ingalls Shipbuilding
PASCAGOULA, Miss., Aug. 22, 2024 — San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship Richard M. McCool, Jr. (LPD 29) departed from HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division on Thursday, en route to its commissioning site in Pensacola, Florida. “When any of our ships…
Exploring the history and amenities of Ship Island
Ship Island, one of the barrier islands along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, has become a popular tourist attraction over the years. The island is accessible through Ship Island Ferry's daily one hour excursions.…
Community leaders gather for trivia and a good cause
South Mississippi community leaders came together to put their trivia skills to the ultimate test. On Thursday night both business and community leaders gathered in the IMPAC Center in Gulfport to take part…
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…