Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art celebrates George Ohr's 168th birthday
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art is kicking off its annual Ohr Birthday Bash this weekend, honoring the life and legacy of the "Mad…
GenSea Blue Economy interns present projects at USM Gulf Park Campus
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- It was an exciting evening over at USM’s Gulf Park Campus on Thursday night for students within the GenSea Blue Economy…
From Assistant Teacher to Superintendent: Meet Dr. Caterria Payton of Pascagoula - Gautier School District
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) - The Pascagoula-Gautier School District is welcoming a new, yet familiar face as its superintendent. Dr. Caterria Payton,…
City of Moss Point updating River City Welcome Center
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point continues to update its River Front Welcome Center. The center is located on Highway 613 near the Pascagoula…
Wiggins Fire Department holds junior academy
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)-An inaugural youth firefighting program took place at the Wiggins Fire Department on Thursday. The event provided hands on training in fire safety, first aid, fitness challenges, as…
Lawmakers speak at lunch with legislators event in Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Lawmakers from the state house and the state senate gathered at an Ocean Springs restaurant Wednesday for the annual lunch with…
Update on Pass Christian Fire Station One renovation
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Fire Department shared updates of the ongoing renovations to Fire Station One. The bunk rooms and the upstairs area are starting…
Memorial Highway dedicated to fallen George County Deputy Jeremy Malone
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Fallen George County Sheriff Deputy Jeremy Malone was honored with a memorial highway. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more.
Small businesses feeling impacts of increased traffic caused by Buc-ee's
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) -- "The roundabout stops the traffic from seeing what other businesses can be provided for the community here in Pass Christian," Michelle…
Traintastic holds special event for senior citizens
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- All aboard the fun in Gulfport where local seniors got the chance to step back in time and connect with new friends. It was all smiles…
State Treasurer David McRae speaks to WXXV
According to State Treasurer David McRae, Mississippi has earned a billion dollars in interest income since he took office in 2020. About $450 million has gone to the State…
Immunization Fair for Biloxi students
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The 10th annual Immunization Fair for school-aged children took place at the Biloxi High School sports arena. The fair was a free opportunity to update required immunizations ahead…
Arrested, charged with aggravated drug trafficking in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Sheriff Matt Haley announced the arrest of 33-year-old Diego Valdez-Marroquin, a citizen of Guatemala, on a felony charge of aggravated drug trafficking. On July 6, a deputy from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Division…
'Clear the Shelters' campaign underway at Humane Society of South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- For just $15, prospective pet owners can bring home a new furry friend thanks to the Bissel Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters…
I-10 lane closure now in effect in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A head’s up for I-10 drivers in Biloxi! There are lane closures for a stretch of I-10 happening over the course of the next ten days. MDOT officials say the interstate’s westbound left lane from the…
Local organizations discuss hurricane preparedness
D'IBERVILE, Miss. (WXXV) - Business leaders gathered in D'Iberville to discuss hurricane preparedness for their organization and its community. Hear from Mississippi Power, MDOT, and Coast Electric about how each organization…
Old School Tutoring and Toys offering unique school supplies service
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) -- The heat and humidity is only just beginning, but Summer Break is nearing its end for students in South Mississippi. With…
Phase one of River Park Pier improvement in Pascagoula wraps up
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula shares that a project is nearing completion. Contractors have wrapped up phase one of the River Park Pier…
Seeking reform for wind pool fund
Several different buckets of money totaling millions of dollars comes to Mississippi and specifically the Coast for a variety of economic and environmental projects and programs. In the studio to…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport's ‘Fill the Bus’ school supply drive begins
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport’s annual school supply drive has begun. They have teamed up with Walmart and United Way of South Mississippi to make sure…
Mississippi Highway Patrol releases July 4 weekend travel numbers
The Fourth of July weekend was a busy few days for Mississippi Highway Patrol. They issued almost 5,000 citations. MHP released their numbers for the 2025 Independence…
Salvation Army welcomes new area commanders
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Salvation Army Gulf Coast welcomed new faces to the area as a set of new area commanders take over the reins. News 25 caught up with…
UPDATE: Body found near pier in Waveland identified
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)-The Hancock County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who was found dead in the water Monday night near a Waveland Pier. Coroner Jeff Hair tells WXXV the man has been identified…
Man arrested, charged with aggravated assault in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport man has been arrested and charged with one count of aggravated assault. At 3 a.m. on July 8, officers responded to a reported stabbing in the area of 41st Avenue. Officers initiated life-saving measures until medical…