Hundreds gather to enjoy Coast cuisine at Taste of South Mississippi event
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-In Biloxi on Thursday, it was a food lover’s paradise as the Salvation Army kicked off its Taste of South Mississippi. This…
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren live at Keesler Federal Park for Chiefs vs. Eagles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Happening now at Keesler Federal Park, Keesler Air Force Base is hosting their annual Chiefs vs. Eagles game. It’s a…
Man hit by train Thursday night in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We have new details involving a deadly overnight accident between a train and pedestrian in Biloxi. Biloxi police confirmed that the incident happened around 11…
Gulfport residents attend 'Meet the Candidates' event
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) - With primaries just around the corner, Gulfport residents had the chance to be up close with candidates running for public office. The Mississippi Gulf Coast…
Local Girl Scout helps bring 'Books for Babies' program to Memorial Health System
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In 2024, Ambassador Girl Scout Mackenzie Sterling set out to achieve her Gold Award by uniquely helping children in our…
Officials break ground on phase two of Bayou La Croix boat launch in Bay St. Louis
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss (WXXV) - A groundbreaking was held Thursday in Bay St. Louis celebrating phase 2 of the…
Gulfport Sportsplex hosts inaugural "Swing in the Spring" to celebrate Opening Day and benefit Buddy Sports
It's officially time to swing for the fences! The Gulfport Sportsplex hosts its inaugural Swing in the Spring event for their players to get in…
IMMS released five turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies released another batch of rehabbed turtles Thursday morning on the beach in Biloxi. School groups came from as far as Olive Branch to…
Site dedication for Fire Station 2 in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A Gulfport fire station damaged in a fire last year is set to be rebuilt. A site dedication for the new fire station 2 was held…
DMR working on Deer Island habitat restoration
DEER ISLAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Have you spotted a barge and crane near Deer Island recently? There’s a good reason for that. The Department of Marine Resources is working on…
Governor Reeves signs tax reform bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-Governor Tate Reeves signed the tax reform bill at the state capitol on Thursday. House Bill 1 brings a change to taxes across the Magnolia State. That includes…
Attorney General Lynn Fitch discusses issues the state is facing
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch visited the Coast Thursday morning. She joined the Gulf Coast Business Council breakfast to discuss issues the state is…
WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is at Taste of South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Doors will be opening soon for the much-anticipated Taste of South Mississippi, bringing some of the best bites to eat on the Coast…
Mississippi Aquarium hosts turtle release
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Aquarium hosted their turtle release Thursday afternoon on Biloxi Beach. The community came out to see eight turtles, all named after Taylor Swifts songs, released into the Mississippi…
AG Fitch provides updates on immigration
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch was on the Coast Thursday morning to talk to South Mississippi business leaders about the many initiatives her office is tackling right now.…
Dr. Christopher Williams Sr. appointed superintendent of Moss Point School District
The Moss Point School District has a new superintendent. The school board announced Thursday that Dr. Christopher Williams Sr. will be the next superintendent of schools. Dr. Williams is a veteran educator with over 20 years of experience on the…
Moss Point candidates speak at forum
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce hosted the Moss Point Candidate Forum at Pelican Landing on Wednesday. The forum focused on the four alderman races that will…
New details on D’Iberville City Council vacancy
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- New details in the resignation of D’Iberville Ward 1 Councilman Randall Pelous. D’Iberville City Manager Bobby Weaver tells us the city council plans to meet later…
University of South Alabama holds 14th annual Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - The University of South Alabama health team kicked off the 14th annual Gulf Coast trauma symposium bringing together medical professionals from…
New details in Jackson County murder, kidnapping
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New details in the case of a Jackson County man arrested for murder early Thursday morning in what investigators say was a domestic fight turned…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing eight turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Turtle season continues on the Gulf Coast and the Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a turtle release on Thursday. Eight Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles will be released off Biloxi…
Marking nesting habitats on the Coast
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)- The Department of Marine Resources is marking nesting habitats on coastal preserve island properties. The areas are home to three important breeding species each spring and summer.…
Man accused of killing teens at 2023 post-prom party in Bay St. Louis indicted
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- A man accused of opening fire and killing people at a post-prom party in Bay St. Louis in 2023 was indicted in court. That's according to our media partner, the Sun Herald. Cameron Brand was…
Prom safety tips for students and parents
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) - It's that time of year—prom season is here! Many students are embracing their school spirit and preparing to celebrate the end of their high school…