Lane closures scheduled for Highway 90 in Biloxi
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is alerting drivers about roadwork on Highway 90 that includes lane closures. The area affected in Highway 90 at Cedar Street. The…
Former Wild at Heart patient finds his forever home
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wild at Heart Rescue out of Jackson County is sharing exciting news about one of their patients. Marty is a Sandhill…
Harrison County shares improvement projects for two roads
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Board of Supervisors is sharing improvements have been completed on White Plains Road. Drivers are able to drive in the area again, officials saying the…
Lucedale hosts their Oath of Office ceremony
Lucedale, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Lucedale hosted an Oath of Office ceremony on Monday. Mayor Al Jones and First Lady Mel Jones were honored. Also honored were the…
Taking a look at laws that went into effect on July 1st
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- New laws have gone into effect across the Magnolia State, ranging from the grocery tax, gas tax to the seafood labeling law. Frank Corder with the…
Stone County School District shares progress on new high school
Stone County, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County School District shares an update to their new high school. Sheetrock, electrical and mechanical work continues in the academic building. Meanwhile on the outside, block work is being done to the gym and…
Susie Davis joins WXXV News 25 ahead of tomorrow's episode of "Living Local"
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- "Living Local" is returning to WXXV NBC starting tomorrow. Susie Davis joins Spencer Pullen ahead of tomorrow's episode, sharing who will be highlighted. The episode…
Community asked to come out for the Star-Spangled Cleanup
South Mississippi (WXXV)- One organization is working up clean up Mississippi beaches after the Fourth of July. The Star-Spangled Cleanup will be happening on Saturday, July 5th -…
2024's Shrimp Queen joins WXXV to discuss Blessing of the Fleet events
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- Blessing of the Fleet kicks off their 96th year this week. Events are planned throughout the week and into the weekend.…
New program benefits new military members
Keesler AFB (WXXV)- Military One Coast and Keesler Air Force Base have announced a new program. That new program is called Military One Coast Home Away From Home. This program…
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who became a household name amassing an enormous following and multimillion-dollar ministry only to be undone by his penchant for prostitutes, has died. Swaggart died decades after his once vast audience dwindled…
Biloxi Police announce return of D.A.R.E. program, rebranded as Keepin' It REAL
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department is announcing the return of the D.A.R.E. Program for all Biloxi schools. Now it's rebranded as Keepin' It REAL. The program…
Tim Pierce sworn in as mayor of Long Beach
Long Beach, Miss. (WXXV)- Incoming Mayor Tim Pierce as well as the city's Board of Aldermen and city clerk were sworn in Tuesday afternoon in font of…
Mississippi seafood law has taken into effect, MS Commissioner Andy Gipson visits the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - As of July 1st, Mississippi’s Seafood Labeling Law has taken effect. All seafood sold in Mississippi must be clearly labeled as…
Future of Job Corps is uncertain
The Labor Department has announced it plans to shut down 99 job corps center around the country, including the Gulfport Center. The Department of Labor cited financial challenges, including a…
Amtrak announces starting date for new Mardi Gras Service
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- There have been signs of progress as our South Mississippi cities prepare for Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service. Earlier Tuesday, press conferences regarding Amtrak happened…
Gulf Coast Community Foundation awards grants to animal-welfare agencies
South Mississippi (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is awarding six animal-welfare agencies $150,000 in grants to support FIXED For Life. That is a no-cost spay and neuter program…
Gautier K9 receives body armor donation
Gautier Police Department received a donation of body armor sponsored by Lincolnwood Training Club for German Shepard dogs. These vests are both bullet and stab protective, keeping the K9 officers…
App to report suspected human trafficking comes to Mississippi
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- Attorney General Lynn Fitch announces a human trafficking reporting app has made its way to the state. The app is called "Simply Report", allowing…
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies looking for Fall 2025 interns
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies' Research Department is seeking interns for Fall 2025. Those interested would study Bottlenose Dolphins in the Mississippi Sound. The program itself…
Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast announces new leadership
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Salvation Army Mississippi Gulf Coast has announced their new team of officers. These new officers will serve the six coastal counties. Major Paul and Karen Egan have been appointed as the new area commanders for the…
Grocery tax decrease begins July 1
Going into effect today is the new grocery tax. Beginning July 1, the grocery tax state-wide will decrease from 7 to 5 percent. This includes food and drinks eligible for purchase…
Dolphin rescued by IMMS finds forever home in Florida
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies shares some exciting news. A rough-toothed dolphin named Dagny - rescued by IMMS back in 2018 - has found her forever…
Hugh Keating sworn in as Gulfport mayor
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In the City of Gulfport Monday, incoming Mayor Hugh Keating and members of the City Council were sworn into office. They were joined by…