Gulfport City Council meeting rescheduled
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gulfport is postponing their city council meeting originally scheduled for February 17. February 17 is Mardi Gras, which is a city holiday. The new meeting date…
Gautier High Hope Squad holds tree dedication ceremony
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Thursday was a meaningful day for the Gautier High School Hope Squad. The Hope Squad dedicated a tree in the school courtyard. That tree acts…
Pier improvement project begins in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pascagoula, the Beach Park Pier Improvement Project begins Monday. This project will replace and upgrade handrails and decking along part of the pier. Improvements include new…
Boater safety tips when storms strike
As Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi continues, DMR officials are reminding South Mississippians that storms on the water can quickly turn dangerous, especially for our boaters. WXXV News 25’s…
Rise in romance scams reported in Mississippi
The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office is warning about the rise of romance scams in Mississippi right now. They mostly come in the form of relationship investment scams, where…
Applications are now open for Carnival Association of Long Beach grant program
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Carnival Association of Long Beach is sharing they raised a record breaking $190,800 this carnival season. With that, they…
Jackson County School Board looking to fill vacancy
The Jackson County School District is looking to fill a board member vacancy for district four. The district is looking to appoint these members during a special called…
Teen charged in Friday night Gulfport shooting
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-- A 17-year-old male is behind bars after a shooting Friday night in Gulfport. Police say it happened around 9:13 p.m. at the corner of 28th Street and Hudson Avenue. A 14-year-old boy was found at the scene…
New officials take office for Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers announced their new president took office Wednesday. Jim Thriffiley took the reins during the first board meeting Wednesday. He will serve as president…
Hancock County Library System receives 2026 Cultural Heritage Digitization Award
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock County Library System has been selected as the 2026 Cultural Heritage Digitization Award recipient. This means the library will receive…
Mardi Gras Parades set to roll this weekend
It’s set to be a busy weekend of parades across the Coast in the days before Lundi and Mardi Gras. Four parades will roll Saturday: The Second Liners…
Work begins on new TCB Stop N’ Geaux location in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- One of Long Beach’s main road corridors is getting a new gas station. Construction is moving along for the new…
City of D’Iberville collecting donations for residents impacted by winter weather
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville and their first responders are asking for donations to help residents of Coldwater. Coldwater has been affected by…
Harlem Wizards get students hype for game day
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- On Friday, the Harlem Wizards brought high energy to schools in Jackson County ahead of their big Valentine’s Day showdown. The team traveled from school…
2026 Gulf Coast Winter Classics return to the Harrison County Fairgrounds
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The annual Gulf Coast Winter Classics kicked off this week at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, bringing hundreds of top riders and…
Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis hosting 21st annual Chili Cook Off
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis is hosting their 21st annual Chili Cook Off soon. Ashley Mayley and…
Pascagoula police investigating Friday shooting
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pascagoula, two people were injured after a shooting on Robin Hood Drive. Police say the suspect fled the area by car and crossed into Alabama. The suspect was eventually taken into custody in Baldwin County, Alabama.…
Picayune Theatre Company presents ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’
The Picayune Theatre Company will be performing a musical based on a poplar movie. ‘Legally Blonde: the Musical” will see performances in Hattiesburg and Gulfport in March. Katelyn…
Ocean Springs High Theatre Department wins awards at MTA 2026
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Theatre Department took home multiple awards from the Theatre Association Competition in January. It doesn’t stop there; the department…
Mississippi Aquarium CEO leaving for new role
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Aquarium’s CEO is leaving the Mississippi Coast at the end of this month for a new career opportunity in Florida. Kurt Allen joined the aquarium team in 2018 before the facility even opened and was named…
66-year-old man charged on two counts of human trafficking in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A man is behind bars and an investigation is underway after Pascagoula police officers conducted an operation following a tip regarding alleged prostitution activity at a business. Officers initiated an undercover operation at Asian Acupressure on Denny…
Death investigation underway at Stonegate Apartments in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A death investigation is underway at a Gulfport apartment complex. Details are limited at this time, but Gulfport police confirmed that someone died at the…
Memorial Hospital hosts Mardi Gras celebration, box float contest
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Memorial Hospital in Gulfport brought the Carnival spirit to its hallways with a Mardi Gras celebration and box float contest. Departments teamed up…
Biloxi man faces domestic assault charges in Hawaii
HILO, Hawaii (WXXV)- A South Mississippi man is facing charges in Hawaii after a series of domestic assault incidents last month. The Hawaii County Prosecutors Office says 25-year-old…