Mississippi returns to the Rose Parade
Mississippi is heading back to the Rose Parade. This time, it’s bringing a taste of southern hospitality. Visit Mississippi has unveiled its float for the 2027 Rose Parade, celebrating the…
Downtown Ocean Springs voted ‘best downtown shopping’ area by MS Magazine
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs is earning statewide recognition for its downtown shopping and environment. Mississippi Magazine readers have named the City of Discovery…
William Carey University welcomes educators to leadership academy
William Carey University welcomed administrators from Madison County for their leadership academy. Open to anyone kindergarten through 12th grade, the tradition campus was open for a week of…
Students visit the D’Iberville Police Department
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The D’Iberville Police Department recently welcomed students from D’Iberville High School to the station. As part of the career exploration curriculum, students came to the department to…
Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers attends Crime Stoppers USA Conference
The Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers attended the Crime Stoppers Conference in Washington, D.C. recently. Crime Stoppers celebrated 50 years of helping the community during the conference. Representatives…
City of Ocean Springs unveiling new gateway sculpture
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is unveiling a new gateway sculpture. This is in partnership with the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. The unveiling…
Mississippi LIFT helping with education across the state
Mississippi LIFT is taking educational resources on the road. Its mobile units are traveling across the state to connect rural families with free learning materials. Sami Jordan with…
MDMR completes new larval grow-out building at Lyman Aquaculture Hatchery
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is celebrating a major milestone on the Gulf Coast. The Lyman Aquaculture Hatchery has completed a new larval grow out…
Singing River Health System announces first recipients of Clinical Courage Award
The Singing River Health System announced the first recipients of the Clinical Courage award. The award is presented by the Professional Development and Education Department,…
City of Moss Point asking residents to keep city beautiful
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is asking for the public’s help keeping the city clean and discussing the role everyone can play.…
Mississippi community colleges to receive workforce funds
Mississippi is receiving more than $8.5 million in federal funding to expand short-term workforce training. Governor Tate Reeves says the initiative will bring together all 15 of the state’s…
Loco Beach Coconuts bring Banana Ball fun to Waveland ahead of big weekend
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) — Banana Ball excitement is taking over the Mississippi Gulf Coast as the Loco Beach Coconuts teamed up with Tropical Smoothie Cafe for…
Wiggins Fire Department trains for water rescue and diving
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department teamed up with Jackson County Search and Rescue for a little training. That training took place at Flint Creek Reservoir.…
Saints' return to the Superdome: 'Domecoming' remembered 20 years later
NEW ORLEANS, WXXV— Twenty years ago today, the Gulf South witnessed one of the most memorable nights in sports history. On Sept. 25, 2006, the New Orleans Saints returned to the Superdome for the first time since Hurricane Katrina, hosting…
WXXV News 25's Asia Ellis live at Tropical Smoothie Cafe ahead of Banana Ball
Banana Ball is taking over Keesler Federal Park this weekend! Loco Beach Coconuts players celebrated with a meet and greet at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Waveland.…
Free Gulfport program helps nursing home residents stay connected through technology
A free Gulfport program is helping nursing home residents use technology to stay connected with family and friends. Gulf Coast Connection Services provides one-on-one technology…
Mississippi welcomes record 45.5 Million visitors in 2025, generating record $18.9 Billion in economic impact
State leaders say Mississippi saw a record year for tourism in 2025. A new report shows the state welcomed 45 and a half million visitors, generating a nearly $19 billion in total economic impact. Visitors spent a record $12.4 billion…
Deadline set for Harrison County residents to apply for Tropical Storm Arthur assistance
Harrison County residents impacted by the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur have until October 3 to apply for federal disaster assistance. In-person help…
New details in exam of Nolan Wells' cell phone
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) -- New details coming to light on Thursday after Attorney Ben Crump and his team held another press conference to discuss the forensic…
Pascagoula River Paddle Battle set to return
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The tenth annual Pascagoula River Paddle Battle is coming up, bringing paddlers to the river for a day of fun, competition, and community. We’re talking about…
USM invites community to Gulf Coast Research Lab Open House
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The University of Southern Mississippi is inviting families to explore the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory during its annual open house this Saturday.…
State Medical Examiner Office's autopsy report in Nolan Wells case released
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi State Medical Examiner's Office autopsy report for Nolan Wells was publicly released Thursday by attorney Ben Crump and his team. Wells' cause and…
Marine company to establish Coast operations in Hancock County
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A maritime technology company is bringing more than 50 new jobs to Hancock County. Subsea Craft is investing nearly $6.1 million to establish its primary U.S. commercial production center at Port Bienville. The company develops advanced…
Banana Ball teams arrive ahead of weekend games at Keesler Federal Park
Banana Ball is coming to the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the teams are already here! The Firefighters and the Loco Beach Coconuts arrived at…