Sandyman is back on the beach in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- A favorite Coast holiday tradition is back on the beach in Pass Christian. Crews spent time rebuilding the iconic Sandyman near Scenic Drive…
Search continues for holiday displays stolen from town green in Long Beach
In Long Beach, city officials and police are still searching for holiday displays stolen from the Harper McCaughan Town Green. Someone was caught on…
Officials warn of scam pretending to be Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival
A warning for anyone planning to visit the Gulfport Harbor Lights Winter Festival, organizers say scammers are trying to cash in on the holiday…
Tanner Williams Bridge reopens in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Good news for drivers in northern Jackson County, a bridge crossing the Escatawpa River is back open. The Tanner Williams Bridge has been closed since June after an inspection found structural issues. County officials say the…
Biloxi church sells Christmas trees to change children's lives
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) -- A Biloxi church is giving back to children in need this holiday season with their annual Buy A Tree, Change A Life project.…
Senators Wicker, Britt introduce voting bill requiring citizenship proof
Mississippi U.S. Senator Roger Wicker has signed on to a Senate Bill that would encourage states to require proof of American citizenship when registering to vote via mail. The ‘Citizen Ballot Protection Act’ was introduced by Senator Roger Wicker and…
Alternative energy in Mississippi
Most power plants in America, like Mississippi Power’s Plant Watson, are fueled by natural gas. It’s considered clean and we have an abundance of natural gas. Nonetheless, alternative sources of energy are…
Amtrak president urges early booking during holiday travel
Amtrak’s president has an important message for passengers ahead of the holiday season. Book early and get to the station ahead of time, that especially goes for those…
Statements from Ocean Springs mayor, alderman on special meeting regarding city attorney
Tonight, we are hearing from one of the Ocean Springs aldermen who did not attend Monday night’s special meeting called by Alderman Karen Stennis and Shannon Pfeiffer regarding their concerns about City Attorney David Harris. Ward 1 Alderman shared a…
Two occupants presumed dead after plane crashes in Lake Pontchartrain
A flight instructor and student pilot from a Gulfport-based flight school are presumed dead this evening after their Cessna plane crashed into the waters of Lake…
MDOT urges safe driving ahead of Thanksgiving
JACKSON, MISS. – Thanksgiving has long had the reputation of being one of the busiest travel holidays in the United States. This year, AAA estimates that 73 million Americans will travel to their Thanksgiving destination by car, that’s nearly 90…
Biloxi Police Department shares tip to protect yourself from skimming
The Biloxi Police Department is sharing information on how to protect yourself from card skimming. WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears sat down with Lt. Candace Young…
Southern Miss set to take on Nicholls at Keesler Federal Park
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The line up for the 2026 Hancock Whitney Classic in Biloxi continues to grow. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles will face off against Nicholls Colonels at Keesler Federal Park on March 17 at 6 p.m. Gates will…
MDOT suspending some construction work during holiday travel
To provide maximum travel capacity and minimal construction delays throughout the holiday weekend, MDOT crews and contractors will halt all non-emergent lane closures beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, Nov. 26 through the morning of Monday, Dec. 1. “Even though most…
Mississippi State set to face off against Tulane at Keesler Federal Park in 2026
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Biloxi Shuckers have announced another college baseball game coming to Keesler Federal Park. The Mississippi State Bulldogs will face off against the Tulane Green Wave in the 2026 Hancock Classic Whitney. That will take place March 10…
Biloxi Police searching for suspect in October stabbing case
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi police are searching for a man wanted in an October stabbing case. An arrest warrant for aggravated assault and armed robbery has been issued for Dwight Peters. Peters is 50-years-old, 5’6”, and weighs around 200 pounds.…
Harrison County students have fun at fourth annual Inclusive Field Day
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District hosted its 4th annual Inclusive Field Day Thursday. Students from D’Iberville, Harrison Central, and West Harrison…
No-show aldermen stall Ocean Springs meeting on city attorney conduct concerns
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) -- Two members of the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen called a special meeting of the board for Monday afternoon to…
40th annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner
The 40th annual Kelly Family Thanksgiving Dinner is offering free meals for the community. Joining us in studio is Julie Massengill with the details. The dinner takes place on Thanksgiving…
Holiday travel tips from Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The countdown to Thanksgiving has officially begun and airports are already packed with holiday travelers as one of the busiest weeks of the year begins.…
Fire officials share holiday cooking safety tips
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With Thanksgiving a few days away and many families are prepping to cook some of their favorite meals, we decided to check with one of…
Huntington Learning Center’s November Teacher of the Month: North Bay Elementary’s Brandee Burton
It’s time once again to honor an outstanding educator in South Mississippi. Elizabeth Keen introduces us to our WXXV and Huntington Learning Center…
Harrison County Fire Rescue fights woods fire
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County Fire Rescue and the Mississippi Forestry Commission battled a woods fire Monday afternoon. The fire was located off of Turner Road, north of Long Beach. According to Fire Chief Pat Sullivan, the call came in…
7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee coming to Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee dropped a future stand on-site Friday in Gulfport. The new drive-thru coffee stand is located on Highway 49 near the El Saltillo and Goodwill. The stand is expected to open in the…