Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi is getting ready to launch a new literacy program called Goodreads. They are looking for volunteers to make it happen. Here’s how you can help: Read to children in classrooms across the Mississippi Gulf Coast…
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is now accepting applications for their 2026 summer internships. This is a paid internship offering hands-on experience across the administration, archives, and record services, and more. Each internship is carefully designed to help…
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is now accepting applications for their 2026 summer internships. This is a paid internship offering hands-on experience across the administration,…
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-As lawmakers debate priorities during the 2026 legislative session, leaders in small towns across southeast Mississippi say statewide decisions can have outsized impacts. Kristen Kaylor…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock County School District is sharing exciting news about their graduation rate. The 2025 graduation rate has risen to almost 91 percent, up…
Now is the time to get your application in to turn your summer into an ocean adventure! Spend summer 2026 learning at the University of Southern…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department is seeing one lieutenant retire after 30 years of service. The department says Lt. Eric Dedeaux demonstrated professionalism, leadership, and commitment…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The National Band Association announced the recipients of their Blue Ribbon award. The Ocean Springs band and director Kevin Shira took home the…
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks invites students across the state to participate in the 2026 Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery Youth Art Contest. Each student must submit a…
Southern Miss researchers on the Coast recently partnered with a few aquatic technology companies to test out new autonomous technologies. Representatives from USM, Blue IQ, Seatrac, and more recently…
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-Mississippi is leading by example when it comes to the future of seafood farming in the United States. As Congress considers new legislation aimed…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs School District congratulates their three newest national board certified teachers. Being board certified is an advanced teaching credential. The program…
Due to cold weather conditions this weekend, warming centers in Harrison, Hancock, and Pearl River counties are opening up Saturday and Sunday night. Those locations are: Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center: 10395 Automall Pkwy, D'iberville. Opens at 4:30 PM both days.…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District is partnering with the University of Southern Mississippi to share pathways into the teaching profession. Those interested should head…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter of Jack and Jill of America is hosting a blood drive on Monday, honoring Dr. Martin Luther King…
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) -- Fire departments and other emergency service organizations across Jackson County are teaming up to raise money…
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs annual prom closet is Saturday. Each year, the initiative helps local middle and high schoolers find affordable formal wear for prom…
Cloud cover will increase overnight with a few spotty showers possible in the pre-dawn hours, but most areas remain dry. Saturday stays mostly cloudy and cool with only a slight chance…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The people of Biloxi have impatiently been waiting for the Saenger Theater to reopen since it was closed for repairs and renovations in 2018. The nearly 100-year-old building has been…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Back Bay Mission, in partnership with Memorial Health System, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony in Biloxi to announce a new collaborative initiative…
A sighting of a thousand-pound Great White Shark near our Mississippi waters this past weekend is making quite the splash here along the Coast. WXXV News 25’s…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gautier Police Department has arrested a man in connection with an investigation involving the sexual battery of a child. David Pittman was arrested in connection with this case. According to Gautier Police Department, investigators believe there may…
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Picayune man was taken into custody on an assault charge stemming from an incident at a high school basketball…
Senators Wicker and Hyde-Smith announced that they are among a group of lawmakers encouraging a crack down on illegal fishing in U.S. waters. They signed a…