Search efforts continue after a flight instructor and a student pilot from Gulfport-based flight school are presumed dead after their Cessna plane crashed into the waters of Lake Pontchartrain. The flight took off on November 24 around 5:45 p.m., headed to New Orleans. Contact was lost with the plane around 6:23 p.m. One of the Mississippi Gulf Coast based pilots…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was named the winner of the 2025 C-Spire Conerly Trophy at a ceremony in Jackson on Tuesday night. The award honors the top college football player in the Magnolia State, selected from a field of nine nominees — one from each school. Chambliss has been a huge part of the Rebels’…
HURLEY, Miss. (WXXV) — East Central wrestler Andrea Dowdy has made history! Dowdy became the school’s first female wrestler to receive a college scholarship, and on Monday she put pen to paper to compete at the next level. Dowdy will attend Washington and Jefferson college in Pennsylvania, where she will wrestle for the school and study nursing. Categories: Local Sports,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A big announcement came from one of South Mississippi’s top high school football players on Tuesday evening. Gulfport running back Cooper Crosby announced his commitment to Mississippi State. The senior chose the Bulldogs over Auburn, both of which heavily pursued the Admirals standout throughout the fall. Crosby will sign his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs will be hosting a snow day on Saturday. From 2 to 6, all are invited to the L&N Depot Plaza to celebrate the magic of winter. This coincides with the city’s community holiday open house. Attendees can expect a snow day experience with snow provided by Gulf Coast Foam Party. Also…
It’s a chilly night across the region, with frost expected to form after 3 a.m. Skies stay partly cloudy with temperatures dipping to around 35, and a light north breeze at 5–10 mph. Sunshine takes over around mid-morning, and we’ll warm to near 59 in the afternoon. Clouds move back in again on Wednesday night, and a weak Gulf low…
Downstage Productions Theatre is hosting a Very Merry Murder Mystery Dinner this month. Adonna Beaugez joins us with the details. Fore more information, click here.
It’s time for News 25 to go on location at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Sea turtles are being cared for and they’re very excited about a recent discovery on Ship Island. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot went to IMMS to get the story. Categories: Local News Tags: institute for marine mammal studies
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County leaders and partners broke ground Tuesday on BWC Terminals’ new facility in Pascagoula. The Jackson County Economic Development Foundation joined county officials, port leaders, and Chevron representatives to celebrate the start of the project. The facility, now under construction, marks a major step forward in expanding industry and jobs in Jackson County. Leaders say the…
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MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point is hosting Christmas by the River this weekend. The event is free and a great way to kick off the holiday season. The fun begins at noon with holiday vendors, food trucks, and activities. The city’s Christmas parade then rolls from Southgate Shopping Plaza down Main Street starting at 3, leading to the downtown…
The Singing River Health System is unveiling a new naloxone vending machine at their Gulfport campus. Hospital Administrator Heather Porter joins us with the details. The unveiling of the naloxone vending machine will take place December 3 at 10 a.m. outside the ER entrance at the Singing River Gulfport campus. Categories: Local News Tags: Singing River Health System
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gautier Police Department is asking for help from the public regarding multiple car burglaries in the Seacliffe Subdivision. The individual seen in security cam footage appears to be wearing a light-colored hoodie with the hood up, dark pants, and light-colored shoes. They approach parked cars at night and pull on the handles hoping to find unlocked doors….
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Bay St. Louis Police Department is asking for your help locating a man involved in a weekend shooting. Police responded to Old Spanish Trail in reference to a shooting and discovered two people with non-life-threatening injuries. Upon investigation, they identified John Gallow Jr. was the suspect in relation to the shooting. Galloway is described…
Let’s go explore gulf coast…brought to you by Chevron, the human energy company. The Park, managed by the Jackson County Board of Supervisors offers a double boat launch so you’ll have an easy time whether you’re launching a kayak for a day trip or a sailboat to explore the Gulf. Bring along your fishing gear to enjoy a morning with…
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PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — Pass Christian High School wide receiver Dwight Thomas has written his name in the record books! The senior set the single-season receiving touchdowns record for the Pirates, with 18 touchdowns on the year. Additionally, his 18 touchdown receptions were tied for fourth-most this season in the entire Magnolia State. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team…
MIAMI, Florida (WXXV) — The New Orleans Saints have been doing plenty of soul-searching over the past few weeks — with big trades, a new starting quarterback, and several veteran players let go — but things continue to trend in the wrong direction. The Black and Gold are now 2-and-10 on the season following a 21-17 loss to the Miami…
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (WXXV) — After a whirlwind of a Sunday that saw Lane Kiffin leave Ole Miss to boos from fans and then arrive at LSU with open arms, the Tigers formally introduced their new head coach on Monday. Dozens gathered for Kiffin’s introductory press conference, less than 24 hours after the newly-named coach touched down in Baton Rouge….
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — Pascagoula head coach Lewis Sims announced his retirement from coaching and teaching on Monday, officially turning in his resignation and informing the team of his decision. Sims has spent the past 15 years with the Panthers, putting together a storied career. He leaves as the program’s all-time winningest coach, with a 103-77 overall record. He’s also…
Rain and a few thunderstorms continue to move through on Monday night with 1-2″ of rainfall expected and lows dropping to the mid-40s. Tuesday starts out rather cloudy, but drier, before a few peeks of sunshine return in the afternoon, with a brisk north wind around 10-15 mph keeping highs in the upper 50s. Our highs will likely occur in…
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Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- TrainTastic in Gulfport is hosting Christmas events throughout the month of December. With that comes the need for volunteers. Tabitha Barnes from TrainTastic joins us with the details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: christmas, Christmas events, Gulfport, Traintastic, volunteers
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Every Tuesday this month, Mississippi Heroes and Chandeleur Brewing Company will be hosting special events. These events will raise money for Mississippi Heroes. Eric Alvarez and Gina Prater join us with the details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Chandeleur Brewing, Chandeleur Brewing Company, charity, Mississippi Heroes