OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs gave a shout out to their crossing guards. As the school year wrapped up, the guards were recognized with commendations by the police department. The police say every morning and afternoon the crossing guards stand in the heat, rain or cold to keep children safe, saying smiles and commitment make a…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium spent last weekend helping turtles in Alabama. Three turtles were found with serious injuries. The crew went into action and the turtles were sent to the aquarium for rest and rehabilitation. Staff share the names of these new patients: Polygon, Rhombus, and Trapezoid. These three are loggerhead sea turtles. Aquarium staff says it has…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- One of South Mississippi’s most historic traditions returns this weekend for its 97th year. The Biloxi Blessing of the Fleet begins with the shrimp festival on the Harrah’s Great Lawn at 11 a.m. Sunday morning. Shrimpers will be taking to the water in their boats around the same time for the official festivities on the Biloxi Channel,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Some parking changes are coming to Downtown Gulfport as the summer tourist season begins and new businesses open in the next few weeks. According to Gulfport Main Street, two-hour parking limits are being enforced in areas in downtown including 25th Avenue south of 17th Street, large stretches of 13th and 14th streets, and 23rd and 24th Avenues…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is sharing details about a weather radio giveaway. Chevron is partnering with the county office of emergency services to give away 150 NOAA radios to help residents stay informed during hurricane season. These radios will be given out between June 1 and June 5. They can be picked up from…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is expanding its free summer meal program for kids and families. The program begins June 1. Along with traditional cafeteria service and the district’s mobile dining trailer, school district leaders are adding a new seven-day bulk meal pick up option this year. The meal kits will include a full week’s worth…
The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs is getting ready for a magical evening that helps support programs benefiting local children. Joining us with details are Shelly Laughlin and Eve Self. The Once Upon a Gala takes place at the Beau Rivage Casino and Resort on June 20 beginning at 7 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags:…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Bay St. Louis is hosting the second annual Bay Fest on Saturday. The all-day street festival takes over Old Town Bay St. Louis from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m., featuring more than 60 vendors, live music, and family-friendly activities. The event is designed to celebrate the Coast’s creativity while supporting local businesses and charities. Admission…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Shrek is one of the biggest animated film characters of all time! ‘Shrek the Musical’ opens on stage at Beau Rivage on June 11. All your favorite characters and all the familiar songs will be featured in what the Beau is calling a ‘big, green summer experience!” Producer and Director Jeb Rand is here with a preview…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Veterans Healthcare System is once again earning national recognition for quality care. The Biloxi-based Veteran Affair System received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in its 2026 overall hospital quality star ratings report, finishing with another top score in back-to-back years. The national ratings measure hospitals across the country…
Caesars Entertainment has reached a deal with Fertitta Entertainment to be acquired. Fertitta is Texas billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s company. It owns Saltgrass Steakhouse, Golden Nugget Casinos, and the Houston Rockets. The deal could have local implications for the Mississippi Gulf Coast where Caesars operates the Harrah’s Gulf Coast Casino in Biloxi. Under the agreement, Caesars shareholders would receive 31 dollars…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippians will gather Sunday to remember and celebrate the life of a Coast civic leader. The Celebration of Life for Karen Sock will take place Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Biloxi Visitor Center. You may recall Sock died in April after a courageous battle with cancer. Organizers of this celebration ask that you…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — A baby bald eagle is returning home in Pascagoula after extensive rehabilitation. It’s a big day for Woodside Wildlife Rescue. A bald eaglet is finally reuniting with its family and home two months after falling from an 80-foot nesting platform on Singing River Island. Back in March, WXXV’s Megan Fayard joined Woodside Wildlife Rescue to watch…
Blue Bell is bringing a new flavor to freezers just in time for summer. Black Raspberry Fudge Ice Cream combines black raspberry flavored ice cream with dark chocolate flavored ice cream with dark chocolate flavored chunks and a chocolate fudge swirl. The new flavor is available for a limited time in pint and half gallon sizes. Blue Bell also recently…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Every month WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one special local educator. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis takes us to Central Elementary School in Pascagoula for this month’s big teacher reveal. The award goes to Callie Mason, the pre-k teacher for developmentally delayed students at Central Elementary School. Ms. Mason earned her master’s degree in…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- This week’s heavy rain caused part of the roof on a Moss Point business to collapse Thursday. Photos show the scene inside Burnham’s Vital Care. Moss Point fire officials say no one was injured in the roof collapse, but that a devastating amount of damage was done to the building. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: Burnham’s…
Cold Cases with Chloe Carter dives into the disappearance of Robin Smith. Smith is a mother and nurse at Memorial Hospital. Twenty-seven years ago, Smith clocked out from her shift at the hospital and has never been seen or heard from since. Chloe shares the story of Robin and speaks with her family and law enforcement officials about this case….
The end of a very wet week is finally here and the good news is it looks like we’ll see some slightly drier weather to enjoy. Notice I didn’t say “dry,” as there will undoubtedly be more rain across the area today…just expecting less of it. For comparison, we started off the week with expected rainfall values near 2″ for…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- VFW Post 6731 in D’Iberville will be hosting a claims clinic this Saturday. All veterans are invited to come out regardless if you filed a claim or not. The VA is a use or lose system so the more veterans who file, the more who benefit. The clinic will be happening on Saturday, May 30 from 10…
A few showers will continue to pop up this Thursday evening, but rain chances remain low overnight. Mostly cloudy skies and calm winds with lows near 72. Friday starts drier, although scattered showers and storms may develop by the afternoon. Skies will gradually clear with highs near 84 and southwest winds around 5 to 10 mph. A slightly drier pattern…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is alerting residents to a change in precinct. If you’re registered to vote at the Sue Ellen or Young Men’s Business Club, you should receive voter information cards. Voters at the Sue Ellen now have a voting location at the Dr. Reuben P. Morris Fire Station. Voters from the YMBC now…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Local entrepreneurs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast are getting the tools they need to turn big ideas into real businesses. Graduates are stepping into what’s next and helping shape the Coast’s future. From new startups to growing local companies, entrepreneurs across the Coast are taking the next step toward business success. The Mississippi Small Business Development Center…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Across the Gulf Coast, older adults got moving as part of a nationwide push to stay active and healthy. At the Salvation Army Kroc Center, seniors took part in National Senior Health and Fitness Day focusing on wellness, connecting, and staying energized. From dancing and stretching to health education and fitness activities, seniors at the Salvation Army Kroc…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Carnival Association is hosting a summer bar crawl next weekend! All proceeds benefit CASA programs. Joining us with details are Chuck Stanaway and Tina Lobrano. Registration and punch card pick up is from 3 to 4 p.m. at Mosaic in Downtown Ocean Springs. The bar crawl starts at 3:30. Categories: Local News Tags:…