Gulfport Council votes to reject crossing closures
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After significant debate and public input this week, Gulfport City Council members voted to reject a proposal to close two railroad crossings in the Lyman area.…
Woman arrested on felony embezzlement charges in Poplarville
Poplarville, MS – On April 22, 2026, the Poplarville Police Department arrested Carolyn Tedford, 64, of Poplarville, Mississippi, on charges of Felony Embezzlement and Felony Uttering Forgery. The arrest follows a month-long investigation initiated after concerns were raised regarding financial…
Candlelight vigil for National Crime Victim Week
The District Attorney’s Office for the 2nd Circuit Court District of Mississippi is hosting a candlelight vigil next week in recognition of National Crime Victim Week. Assistant District Attorney…
Artists invited to take part in program at Traveler Café at WAMA
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is inviting the Coast to take part in their local artist program. This is a chance to exhibit…
Gulfport City Councilman Ron Roland resigns
GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV)-- The family of Gulfport Ward 2 city councilman Ron Roland has submitted his resignation from the council. In a letter submitted to Gulfport Mayor Hugh Keating by Roland's son…
The Woolmarket Library celebrating Ecosystem Month
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Woolmarket Library is kicking off Ecosystem Month, using April to offer environmentally focused programs. Branch Manager Kyla Grace joins us in studio with more. The…
Coast seniors receive college scholarships from AlphaCare Urgent Care
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Some high school seniors from across the coast will feel a little more comfortable financially when they start college in the fall…
Clocking in with Spencer: Gulfport Fire Department
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- WXXV News 25’s Spencer Pullen is trading the anchor desk in for a much hotter job! We are about to find out if Spencer has what…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis at The Chick-Fil-A Grand Opening
In Ocean Springs, the brand-new Chick-fil-A on Bienville Blvd. hosted it's grand opening. The community was invited to a Move-In Day Party, where guests who wore…
WXXV Pet of the Week Goldie found her forever home!
We have to share this amazing news from the Humane Society of South Mississippi! If you tuned in Wednesday, you saw our Pet of the Week…
Multiple agencies respond to house fire in Gulf Park Estates area Wednesday
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Park Estates/ St. Andrews Fire Department, along with Jackson County OES and Ocean Springs Fire Department, spent much of the evening Wednesday battling a house fire in the Gulf Park Estates Area. The department…
Fire crews respond to overnight boat fire in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is sharing details on an overnight boat fire. The fire happened at Shingle Mill Landing around…
North Bay Civitan Club looking for businesses to participate in ‘My Abilities Job Fair’
The North Bay Civitan Club is looking for businesses to take part in the ‘My Abilities Job Fair.’ The fair is this…
As drought continues, Mississippi Forestry Commission continues fighting wildfires with prescribed burns
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Seeing smoke billowing from a distance can be concerning, especially as South Mississippi continues to face abnormally dry…
Back Bay Mission seeking volunteers for health and resource fair
Back Bay Mission is looking for volunteers to help during next week’s Health and Resource Fair. The fair takes place on April 29. These volunteers will…
Volunteers celebrate Earth Day at 15th annual Deer Island Cleanup
In honor of Earth Day, a coastal tradition turned trash into treasure as volunteers teamed up for the 15th annual Deer Island Cleanup. Over 150 volunteers…
Progress continues on Chick-Fil-A Biloxi location
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The early stages of construction are happening at the site of Biloxi’s future Chick-Fil-A location at the corner of Pass and Nelson Roads, near Rouses. Biloxi City…
New Chick-Fil-A location opens in Ocean Springs Thursday
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A Coast Chick-Fil-A location is opening its doors Thursday. The new Ocean Springs location on Highway 90 will welcome customers starting at 6:30 a.m.…
Students to be relocated from Jackson Elementary in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District shares an update from their board of trustees meeting. A decision has been made to relocate students and…
Traffic light installation at Highway 49 and E. Wortham Road
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- MDOT is releasing an alert for Harrison County drivers. A traffic signal is being installed at Highway 49 and East Wortham Road. This…
Woman charged in embezzlement investigation in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-A Biloxi woman is facing embezzlement charges in a case involving a local business. Biloxi Police investigators arrested 47-year-old Gladys Herrington on Monday in connection to missing…
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport officials share plans on runway extension project
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- New developments are taking off at the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. At Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, a runway is set to get a major…
Pass Christian Night at the Biloxi Shuckers
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Pass Christian High School is hosting a special night with the Biloxi Shuckers. Students, faculty, and family are invited to Keesler Federal Park to support students.…
Pet of the Week: Goldie is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King with this week’s…