Department of Marine Resources offers boating and water safety tips
Harrison County, Miss (WXXV)- With Spring Break knocking on the door, more boaters are expected to hit the waterways. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is home to an abundance…
Jeannie Herrin and Tiffany Wiensch in studio to discuss free parenting classes
Jeannie Herrin and Tiffany Wiensch join WXXV News 25's Elizabeth Keen in studio to discuss free parenting classes offered by the Harrison County Advocacy Center and Southern Christian Services. These…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing seven more turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting another turtle release this week. Seven rehabilitated turtles will be released in front of Edgewater Mall on Thursday at 4 p.m. at…
City of Ocean Springs Town Tour Guide now available
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is releasing their annual town visitors guide. Visitors will be able to learn about shopping, dining, art,…
The Sound Amphitheatre announces 2025 Season Lawn Pass
GAUTIER, Miss (WXXV)- The Sound in Gautier has announced their 2025 Season Lawn Pass. The season lawn pass is available for $250 and gives all access to every…
Tuesday is Primary Election Day across South Mississippi
South Miss (WXXV)- In-person absentee voting wrapped up this weekend ahead of Tuesday’s municipal primary elections in South Mississippi. Municipal clerks in every city except Waveland are gearing…
City of Biloxi preparing for Spring Break 2025
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Biloxi is preparing their traffic plan for Spring Break, which is April 10th through the 13th. There will be scheduled events lined up…
Storm damage in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) - The Jackson County Office of Emergency Services says more than six to eight inches of rain fell in the Hurley area alone. County emergency officials also…
Vehicles on display at Long Beach Chamber’s Touch-A-Truck event
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Kids and kids at heart got to check out some cool vehicles at this weekend’s Touch-A-Truck event at the Long Beach Harbor. This event…
Two wanted for armed robbery, home invasion in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County Sheriff’s deputies are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery and home invasion in Gulfport. Deputies responded to a residence on Canal Road early Monday morning after two unidentified males forcibly entered…
Celebrating the arts at ‘Arts Alive!’ showcase in Hancock County
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual arts event in the Bay wrapped up on Sunday. “Arts Alive!” is all about celebrating Hancock County’s vibrant arts…
TRAFFIC ALERT: Multiple crashes causing delays on I-110 in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- According to MDOT, there are multiple crashes on I-110 in Harrison County causing delays. Crashes before Rodriguez Street at Exit 2 are causing delays in northbound lanes. Drivers are asked to be aware and find alternate…
Crews assist with removing tree from power lines in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Fire Protection, along with MHP and Singing River Electric, worked to remove a tree on power lines. This happened…
VFW Post 2539 commemorates 50th anniversary of Vietnam War
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Saturday was National Vietnam War Veterans Day. To mark the occasion, VFW Post 2539 held a ceremony to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the war.…
Crews respond to fire Sunday afternoon in Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County Fire Crews responded to a house fire in the Saucier area Sunday afternoon. Fire officials say a quick response contained the…
Man arrested for murder in weekend shooting in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)-New details in a murder case out of Picayune over the weekend. Picayune police say Ivan Mitchell is accused of shooting someone on Rouse Road…
Sunday storms cause minor damage, flooding in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Sunday was an active weather day in South Mississippi. Thunderstorms dumping a lot of rain, especially in Jackson County, and even reports of a…
New Waste Pro cart delivery information for Gautier residents
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- In Gautier, Waste Pro will begin delivery of new carts next week. During the week of March 31st through April 6th, Gautier residents will begin receiving the waste carts that are green with the blue lid. Beginning…
Transit Service Schedule for Spring Break Weekend: April 11 – 13, 2025
Expect major delays on several Coast Transit Authority (CTA) fixed routes for the weekend of April 11-14, 2025, due to excessive traffic along Highway 90 and Pass Road during Spring Break events. To help with rider connections on Highway 90,…
Road work scheduled in Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A few traffic notes for drivers in Long Beach. Road repairs are scheduled for the upcoming weeks, beginning Monday, March 31. Pineville Road from Clower to Royal will be closing on March 31 with work to…
Satellite Library to Close April 1 as Pascagoula Renovations Near Completion
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Public Library is in the final stretch of their renovation construction. The Jackson-George Regional Library System announced that due to the progress, the satellite library will close on April 1. It will remain closed until…
Harrison County Sheriff's Office warns public of scams using their number
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office wants to make the public aware of ongoing scams using the office’s phone number. The scam claims to be a deputy collecting fines to avoid arrest. The caller is requesting money…
Ocean Springs neighborhood reunites with pet cat after three years
Two families on Meadowview Circle that thought they lost their neighborhood cat for good a few years ago just had a heartwarming reunion three years in the…
MSDH Names New State Health Planning and Research Director
Jackson, Miss.- The Mississippi State Department of Health has appointed Dr. Kina White as Director of the Office of State Health Planning and Research (OSHR). Dr. Dan Edney, MSDH Executive Director and State Health Officer, created OSHR to fulfill his vision…