Wildlife Forever Art and Essay competition
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is inviting young artists and writers across the state to take part in this year’s “Wildlife Forever Fish Art and Creative Writing’…
Pascagoula Main Street announces new director
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-The Pascagoula Main Street Association announced they have a new director. Olivia Randle grew up in the city and is a 2023 graduate of the University of Southern…
Picayune police chief graduates from leadership academy
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Picayune Police Chief Joe Quave has graduated from the State Law Enforcement Leadership Academy. The 12-week course equips leaders with the knowledge and skills to address…
Wiggins firefighters honored for action taken during a medical emergency
Four firefighters with the Wiggins Fire Department were honored Wednesday night for actions taken during a cardiac arrest earlier this year. Assistant Chief Allen Hatten, Captain…
Scam alert for businesses and residents in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula police are warning against a scam. A company called ‘Top Sports Production’ is using the police department’s name and logos. The department saying…
George County School District receives donation for early learning collaborative
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District received a very generous donation from a local business. The school district thanked Century Bank for a…
Our Lady Academy students donate 5,200 canned goods
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Students at Our Lady Academy showed up in a big way over the past few weeks to combat holiday food insecurity in Hancock…
Mississippi Aquarium celebrates the state championship winning Gulfport Admirals
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is highlighting the Gulfport Admirals’ win last weekend. To celebrate the win, the fins outside the aquarium turned blue and orange.…
Holly Jolly Block Party at Crosspoint Church
We are joined by Carol Moraway ahead of the Holly Jolly Block Party. The event takes place Saturday, December 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Crosspoint Church in Gulfport. For more…
Temporary road closures due to Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have a traffic alert for drivers in Harrison County this weekend due to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. Several stretches of Highway…
Runners ready for Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon weekend
The Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is one day away from its tenth anniversary race weekend. That is scheduled for Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14.…
Breakfast with Santa at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum
We are joined now by Event Coordinator Tracee Fairey, Veteran Sponsor Shanna Pegues, and Laura Brookes, the founder’s daughter, to talk about the upcoming Breakfast with Santa…
Moss Point PD shares road closures due to Christmas parades
Moss Point Police Department is sharing road closure details regarding two Christmas parades on Saturday. Hwy 613 will be closed from Old Saracennia Rd to Dutch Bayou Rd beginning around 10:45AM for the Escatawpa Christmas Parade. All lanes should reopen…
Artists called to submit designs for Krewe of Barkloxi
The Krewe of Barkloxi is celebrating ten years of pups and Mardi Gras parades! Katie King and Jean McGrury join us to discuss an art contest for…
Two volunteer firefighters arrested in George County for DUI and obstruction during emergency response
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County Sheriff’s Office arrested two volunteer firefights on Thursday after reports of the volunteers attempting to interfere with an active life-flight medical operation. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies made contact with the individuals,…
One dead in car crash in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-First responders are working a fatal vehicle accident on Highway 90 in Jackson County near Haleys Circle. According to Mississippi Highway Patrol, one person has died in this accident. Two vehicles were involved. = All westbound lanes…
City of Biloxi holding Holiday Open house
John Majure with the City of Biloxi joins us ahead of the city’s Holiday Open House. The Holiday Open House takes place Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to…
Pearl River County man arrested on possession of meth with intent to distribute
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Pearl River County deputies, along with the State Bureau of Narcotics, executed a search warrant at a Poplarville…
Harrison County School District hosts Festival of Trees
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a festive night at the Lyman Community Center as the Harrison County School District’s Journey Program hosted its Festival of Trees. The…
‘The Nutcracker’ ballet brings Christmas magic to Gulf Coast
‘The Nutcracker’ ballet is coming to the Coast this weekend. WXXV’s Megan Fayard got a sneak peek at rehearsals and sat down with one of the stars…
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence ‘Adopt-a-Family’ program
Rene Davis with the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence joins us with details on their ‘Adopt-a-Family’ program. This program helps make dozens of local family’s holidays brighter.
Gulf Coast YMCA leagues looking for players
The Gulf Coast YMCA is hosting registration for their new kickball league. A t-ball league is also being offering. Mariah Provost joins us with more. For more information, click…
Christmas in Diamondhead kicks off this weekend
Diamondhead Mayor Anna Liese and Mrs. Claus join us in studio to talk about the upcoming Diamondhead Christmas parade. The parade rolls Saturday, December 13 beginning at 4 p.m.…
Architect Frank Gehry’s impact on the Coast
World renowned architect Frank Gehry passed away last week, but his architectural masterpieces will live forever. Biloxi is the proud home of one of Gehry’s creations. WXXV News 25’s…