Cold weather shelter openings for January 26, 2026
In terms of cold weather shelters across our region, we do know some will be open again today. The Hancock County Shelter in the Kiln will open back…
Mississippi Aquarium opening at noon
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is opening a few hours later than normal due to the weather. The facility will now open at noon today. In terms of caring for the animals in this weather, aquarium officials say all…
Nineteen-year-old killed in accident in George County
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A 19-year-old George County girl died in a two-vehicle wreck on Friday on Highway 63. Mississippi Highway Patrol tells News 25 Haylee Churchwell was driving…
Ocean Springs Chamber-Main Street announce St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A new addition is coming to the St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Ocean Springs. The Ocean Springs Chamber Main Street announces that they have added the Hibernia Irish Society St. Patrick’s Day parade to their annual…
Beau Rivage celebrating Lunar New Year
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Beau Rivage Resort and Casino is celebrating the Lunar New Year with multiple events. To celebrate the Year of the Horse, a traditional lion dance will take place on February 1 prior to the New Year…
LIST: School closures and schedule changes in South Mississippi
Several school districts and schools in South Mississippi have decided to cancel or delay classes Monday due to dangerously cold temperatures moving into our area. Below is a list of school districts making changes: George County School District: Closed Monday…
Biloxi Shuckers announce date for annual job fair
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Shuckers have announced the return of their annual job fair. The job fair will take place February 3 from 4:30 to 6:30 at Keesler Federal Park. Applicants will be interviewed for various gameday positions. Available…
Groundbreaking on new Renasant Bank in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce shared details of a groundbreaking for a new banking location. A new Renasant Bank location will be opening in the…
Reminders about off-road vehicles on public streets in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department say it has noticed an increase in people driving off terrain bikes like dirt bikes and ATVs on public streets within the city limits. Moss Point police say the activity is…
One woman shares her story of human trafficking in Mississippi
A Mississippi woman is sharing more about the moment her life changed and how she became a victim of human trafficking. Her story is an example…
Memorial Health System launches new nursing residency
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Health System is launching a new nurse residency program, aimed at helping new nursing graduates transition into professional practice. The inaugural class has already been…
Cold weather shelters opening across South Mississippi
Due to cold weather approaching, some South Mississippi counties are opening shelters across the Coast. In Harrison County, the usual warming shelter locations will open at the Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Building in D’Iberville at 4:30 Sunday afternoon and the Salvation…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department warns of new scam
A new scam alert going around is involving another South Mississippi law enforcement agency, this time in Pearl River County. The sheriff’s department says they’ve recently received…
Coast projects selected for grant money from Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust
A few South Mississippi institutions will receive grant money from the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund. A list of those projects and the money allocated…
Picayune Theatre Company presents “Legally Blonde: The Musical” at iMPAC
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Picayune Theatre Company is bringing ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’ to the Coast. The production will take place at the iMPAC Center in Gulfport from March 27 through the 29. Gulf Coast native and USM Alum Katelyn Perry…
Buddy Ball offers community for all
A nonprofit on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is providing equal opportunities to individuals with special needs at no cost. It started in 2010 with 20 participants, but has blossomed into…
HSSM opening cold weather pet shelter
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In anticipation of cold weather in the area, the Humane Society of South Mississippi is opening a cold weather pet shelter. The shelter will open at 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 25th and be open until February…
Carnival Association of Long Beach hosting draw down event
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Carnival Association of Long Beach is hosting their $5,000 drawdown tonight. The fun takes place Saturday, January 24 at 6 p.m. at…
Green Day to open 60th Super Bowl with anniversary ceremony celebrating generations of MVPs
By JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The NFL is marking the 60th anniversary of the Super Bowl with a hometown opening act. Green Day will kick off the big game with an opening ceremony Feb. 8 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara,…
Community Volunteer Day with Biloxi Shuckers in Moss Point rescheduled
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Due to the cold weather, the City of Moss Point has rescheduled the Community Volunteer Day with the Biloxi Shuckers. The event was originally scheduled for January 24. It has been moved to Saturday, February 7…
Gulf Coast Orchid Society hosting 46th annual Orchid Show
The Gulf Coast Orchid Society is hosting their 46h annual Orchid Show next weekend. William Thompson joins us with the details. The orchid show takes place January…
Armed Forces Retirement Home celebrates Mardi Gras with parade, coronation
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- The good times rolled in style at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport on Friday Afternoon. The Krewe of NAMAC…
Danica Hart in studio to discuss upcoming performance in Biloxi
We’re joined in studio by Danica Hart as she continues on her solo music career. She has a big concert coming up at Ground Zero Blues…
Successful RS-25 engine test this week at Stennis Space Center
STENNIS SPACE CENTER (WXXV)- At Stennis Space Center, NASA conducted another successful hot fire test of an RS-25 engine at the Fred Haise Test Stand. This…