New games this month from Mississippi Lottery
Savannah Tirey from the Mississippi Lottery joins us to talk about the new games they are offering this month!
Prescribed burn at Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is planning to conduct a prescribed burn today at the Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge. The potential burn site consists of 380 acres located North of Interstate 10 and…
How agencies are battling the flow of illegal weapons and drugs along the I-10 corridor in South Mississippi
It’s one of the busiest interstates in the country, and it runs right through the heart of South Mississippi. I-10, it's a vital corridor that connects Mississippi to Louisiana and…
City of Gulfport holding ribbon cutting for Rainbow Memorial Bridge
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is hosting a dedication for pets lost. The Rainbow Memorial Bridge is being unveiled on May 14 at 5:30.…
Jackson County Animal Shelter offering discounted cat neuters
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Residents of Jackson County are able to neuter their cats for a discount thanks to support from the Bissell Pet Foundation. Cat neuters are…
Update on dolphin rescued near Dauphin Island
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies sharing an update on a dolphin rescued near Dauphin Island. At this time, the dolphin is underweight and is battling…
Gateway Project begins in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach announces the launch of their Gateway Project. The project is set to start on Tuesday. The initiative is focused on improving…
Memorial Day Moment of Honor
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This Memorial Day, WXXV and the Floor Trader Gulfport want to honor local heroes who died in the line of duty. Veterans Day is coming up in November…
Upgrades coming to dog park on Popps Ferry Road in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - Dog lovers in Biloxi have something to look forward to as new upgrades are on the way for the Biloxi Dog Park on Popps Ferry Road. The…
Celebrating the Pascagoula River at Free Flowin Fest
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula held their annual Free Flowin Fest at Beach Park over the weekend. This free music festival is sponsored by the City of Pascagoula, Main…
No. 2 Pearl River to host No. 5 East Central in Super Regional
POPLARVILLE, Miss. — A marquee matchup will take place this week at Dub Herring Park as No. 2 Pearl River hosts No. 5 East Central in the NJCAA Region 23 Super Regional. The best-of-three series has been shifted back one day…
Pass Christian Ward 1 Alderwoman withdraws from upcoming election
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pass Christian announced on Facebook Monday that an incumbent member of the Board of Alderman has withdrawn from the upcoming General Election. On April 21, 2025, Betty Sparkman provided written notice to the…
Residents dispose of hazardous waste material at Mississippi Power ‘Bring It’ event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, Mississippi Power gave Gulfport residents an opportunity to remove hazardous waste at their ‘Bring It’ event. This annual…
Military training exercise in Moss Point
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point announced an annual training exercise will take place Monday evening. The Marine Forces Special Operation starts at 4 this afternoon in the area of Elder Ferry Road and Highway 63. The…
Body found at Gulfport Lake; recovery efforts underway
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Officials are on scene after a body was found at Gulfport Lake. According to Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer, authorities are currently on scene, recovering…
Arrest made in Cinco De Mayo shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport Police announcing the arrest of Jordan Johnson in connection to the Cinco De Mayo shooting. Police posting to social media he was located and taken into custody on Friday night. The incident stems from a shooting…
Swearing-in ceremony for Friends of Court Volunteers
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- At the Harrison County Court House, the chancery court held a swearing-in ceremony for Friends of Court volunteers. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren attended the…
Special Olympics Opening Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV)- On Saturday, Keesler Air Force Base hosted the Special Olympics. Despite weather concerns pushing the opening ceremony from Friday night to…
Gulfport woman charged with armed robbery after returning to the scene
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A woman has been arrested in relation to an armed robbery in Gulfport. Thirty-four-year-old Jessinya Ezell of Gulfport is now charged with one count of armed robbery. On May 11, 2025, officers with Gulfport Police Department responded…
Southern Miss Honors College Student Wins National Debate Championship
By: Ivonne Kawas When freshman Liam Cronin stepped up to the podium for the final debate round of the 2025 International Public Debate Association (IPDA) National Championship, he never imagined it would end in a national title. His journey to…
Mississippi Aquarium to Host Sensory Days on Select Dates
GULFPORT, Miss. – Mississippi Aquarium will open its doors early on Saturday, May 17 for another Sensory Day. This special offering was designed for those individuals that are differentially abled, have special health care needs, or benefit from a more sensory-friendly atmosphere.…
Poster and events unveiled for Thunder over the Sound Air Show
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Keesler Air Force Base unveiled the poster and more information about Thunder over the Sound. Keesler says the parking lots open at…
MGCCC offers Career Coach to students to help them choose their pathwith confidence
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College encourages anyone interested in exploring a career to use the free Career Coach platform offered through the college’s website. Career Coach is a dynamic and easy-to-use way for students and community members to explore career…
Puppies with a Purpose: MSU students nurture, raise future guide dogs
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Students at Mississippi State develop dynamic skills, explore new interests and seize the chance to grow and learn. Many also find their passion—sometimes a co-curricular activity—and a chance to make a meaningful and lasting impact in Starkville and far beyond.…