WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis is at Cruise Central with an update on Cruisin’ activities
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- With Hurricane Isaias impacting plans across the Coast, several Cruisin’ the Coast events have been rescheduled. WXXV’s Asia…
Drawbridges now CLOSED to marine traffic
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – Increasing wind speeds from Hurricane Isaias along the Mississippi Gulf Coast have prompted the Mississippi Department of Transportation to close drawbridges on I-110, State Route 605 and State Route 609 to marine traffic. The bridges are now…
MEMA Director speaks at Hurricane Preparedness Summit
MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney spoke at the Hurricane Preparedness Summit at MGCCC Thursday. He told WXXV that MEMA is ready to go.
Memorial announces schedule changes for clinics
Due to the potential weather, some Memorial clinics may be closed or operating on adjusted schedules on Friday, October 9. The Crossings at Vidalia will be open from 8 a.m. until 12. Gautier Walk-In Clinic will be closed. Memorial Stone…
Cruisin' the Coast announces schedule adjustments due to weather
Cruisin’ the Coast shared on social media that the celebration will continue Friday at 9 a.m. However, out of an abundance of caution for guests and volunteers, they will close all venues at 3 p.m. Friday and reopen all venues…
LIST: Closures due to Hurricane Isaias
Closures are being announced across South Mississippi in anticipation of potential impacts from Hurricane Isaias. WXXV will continue to update this list as more closures are announced. The City of Gautier has announced that City Hall and designated municipal offices…
Previewing the Gulf Coast Senior Prom
It’s prom season, not for high school seniors, but for senior citizens! Here to tell us more about November’s Senior Prom are Linda Thompson and Jennifer Rushing. The Senior Prom…
Mississippi Public Service Commission hosts Hurricane Preparedness Summit
Mississippi’s Public Service Commission brought people on the front lines together for its ‘From Recovery to Resilience Hurricane Preparedness Summit.” The focus is on making sure Coastal Mississippi…
Mississippi Power moving into readiness posture
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We talked to Mississippi Power officials Thursday afternoon about their monitoring of Isaias. Line crews and damage assessors are on standby if they’re needed. Mississippi Power employees…
Jackson County Residents Urged to Be Ready
Following Jackson County's recent state of emergency declaration due to the potential impacts of Hurricane Isaias, officials have opened sandbag locations and announced that two shelters will open Friday morning at 8 a.m. Jackson…
City of Ocean Springs preparing for Hurricane Isaias
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs officials are keeping a close eye on the storm, with their annual Cruisin’ the Coast Sock Hop scheduled for Friday night. The…
Second Liners Mardi Gras Club hosting inaugural Queens’ Tea
The Second Liners Mardi Gras Club is hosting its inaugural Mississippi Gulf Coast Queens’ Tea, honoring women who have served or are currently serving as Mardi Gras…
Gautier woman sentenced for Medicaid and wire fraud
A Gautier woman is among five people recently sentenced for Medicaid and wire fraud in Mississippi. Attorney General Lynn Fitch says 34-year-old Taylor Christian Rushing was sentenced last month in Madison County Circuit Court. Four others from Laurel, Hattiesburg, and…
MDOT encourages marine traffic to shelter
HATTIESBURG, MISS. – As Hurricane Isaias nears the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Department of Transportation advises any boats that need to shelter on the back bay or need to move inland via one of the drawbridges on the Mississippi Gulf…
Coast Transit Authority adjusting services, facility hours in preparation for Hurricane Isaias
Coast Transit Authority is adjusting its fixed-route services and facility hours in preparation for Hurricane Isaias. Friday, October 9: Fixed-Route Service: All routes will end at 2:15 PM. Express Route: No Express Route service will operate. Facility Closures: All CTA…
Classic cars shine at Cruisin’ the Coast Car Corral at Treasure Bay
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Cruisers at the Car Corral near Treasure Bay soaked up the sunny conditions and checked out the classic rides for purchase…
Cruisin’ the Coast continues as Cruisers monitor weather threat
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Cruisers continue to enjoy events across South Mississippi despite the concern for the weather. Cruisin’ organizers shared an update Wednesday evening saying they are still…
Stone County man facing child sexual abuse charges
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — A 59-year-old Stone County man has been…
Shelters opening in South Mississippi
Shelters are opening in South Mississippi ahead of Hurricane Isaias. In Harrison County, the county farm road shelter will open at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 9. That shelter is located at 15035 County Farm Road, Gulfport Ms. Transportation assistance…
Hurricane Hunters tracking Isaias
The Hurricane Hunters took to the skies Wednesday to gather information on Hurricane Isaias in the Gulf. Sam Lucey and Brynne Baxley with our News 25 Weather Authority team were on board…
All high school football games on the Coast moved to Thursday
All high school football games on the Mississippi Gulf Coast will now be played Thursday, October 8th due to weather. Kickoff times remain at 7 p.m. As a result, WXXV’s Friday Night Showcase will take place Thursday night on WXXV…
School Districts announcing schedule changes ahead of Isaias
School Districts in South Mississippi are announcing schedule changes due to Isaias. The George County School District will be closed Friday, October 9. Poplarville School District will have an early release on Friday, October 9, 2026. Moss Point School District…
Moore Community House expanding workforce development
Moore Community House is expanding its long-running Women in Construction program with a new workforce development initiative called ‘PATH.’ Marion Mcauly and Mindy Pizzetta join us in studio with more.
Diamondhead hosts 14th annual Blessing of the Classics
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV) -- Cruisers made their way out to Diamondhead on Wednesday for the 14th annual Blessing of the Classics parade. Live music, good food, classic cars,…