GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- 43rd Avenue between Central Street and 9th Street will see the closure extended. The closure will now go until Friday, May 22. Crews are installing a sewer tap. Work should be finished by 3 p.m. Friday afternoon. The detour routes are Central Street, 42nd Avenue, and 9th Street. Categories: Local News Tags: Gulfport, road closure, road work
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport has been named one of the top eight red snapper fishing destinations in the Gulf for 2026. That’s according to Fishing Booker, a platform for booking fishing trips. The site evaluated destinations based on bite rates and local accessibility. Other locations that made the top eight include Dauphin Island, Alabama and Grand Isle, Louisiana. This ranking…
Warm and humid conditions will continue across South Mississippi through the middle of the week, with mostly cloudy skies tonight and lows settling into the mid 70s. Wednesday starts off mostly cloudy, but gradual clearing is expected through the afternoon with highs climbing into the mid 80s. While much of the day stays dry, moisture will continue increasing ahead of a…
School choice is a hot and controversial topic. It’s a policy that allows parents to use public tax dollars to fund their children’s education outside of assigned neighborhood schools. It could be used for other public schools, private schools, charter or even homeschooling. A public discussion will take place on the issue Thursday night. Here with a preview is Holly…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A major school funding decision is in the hands of Hancock County voters Tuesday. Hancock County voters are deciding the fate of a $49 million school bond referendum that would invest in the future of local students and the institutions they attend. The proposal would impact every school in the Hancock County District, funding a wide…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Five Hancock County middle school students were recognized after school leaders said their quick thinking helped save their bus driver during an asthma attack on an evening route. The students were presented with the Youth Peace and Justice Foundation’s Youth Heroism Award during a special school pledge ceremony. School leaders said the students remained calm, worked…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re looking for a way to stay active and connect with others, the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi has you covered. Morgan Shiyou and Chere Stevenson join us in studio to talk about National Senior Fitness Day. National Senior Fitness Day is May 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kroc Center. For…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Community Action of South Mississippi is hosting a Wellness Day at the Jackson County Civic Center. That’s set to happen on May 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lee Ann Kendrick joins us with more. Categories: Local News Tags: Community Action of South Mississippi, Wellness Day
Savvy Sliders is bringing new items to their menu. These items include hot honey as an ingredient. Tiffany Morse joins us in studio with a preview of the items. Categories: Local News Tags: Savvy Sliders
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs restaurant is adding a high-tech twist to customer service. Meet Sassy T2, the newest member of the team at Lancaster’s in Ocean Springs. Owners Rodney and Tansy Lancaster say the robotic server has quickly become a big help in the dining room. “It definitely cut down on the time that the food’s sitting.”…
Temperatures didn’t change much today, but it may feel that way thanks to it being so humid in South Mississippi. Dewpoints are lingering in the mid 70s today, rapidly approaching “muggy” territory more common to summer. It’s acting a bit like summer in other ways as well, with short-lived afternoon pop-up showers possible again like we saw yesterday. Not much…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast Coliseum is sharing a new policy going into place at the start of June. Clear bags are required for all events hosted at the Coliseum. They say the policy is being implemented due to current public facility standards, also enhancing public safety. Only clear bags smaller than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches…
On this edition of Connected Living with C Spire, we learn about the programs and offers available to Coast residents. WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears speaks with C Spire Chief Marketing Officer Erick Evans on what they’re calling the ‘One Plan.’ For more information about the C Spire One Plan, click here. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: c spire, Connected…
News 25’s Brynne Baxley explores some of the unique species of birds at the Mississippi Aquarium’s aviary with expert Christina Lavalee. Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: aviary, birds, brynne baxley, christina lavalee, Mississippi Aquarium, MS Aquarium, wild wonders, wildwonders
Sherri French with Mom Hint has the scoop on how to make your tires last longer and the new Express Oil Change and Tire Engineers location opening on May 23, 2026 at 1673 Popps Ferry Rd in Biloxi in this week’s Expert Talk. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: expert talk, express oil, extalk, grand opening, michelle eubank, oil change, sherri french,…
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Director of Communications and Marketing, Bryce Gangi, introduces us to May’s Chamber Member Spotlight business: the Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art. For more information on how you can join the Coast Chamber or get a Chamber Member Spotlight visit mscoastchamber.com or call 228-604-0014. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: amanda wymer, art, bryce gangi,…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Last week, in our Mississippi to the Moon series, we took you inside the Fred Haise Test Stand at NASA Stennis Space Center, part of the nation’s largest rocket propulsion test site, and explored the critical role it has played in NASA’s Artemis Program missions. For our second part to this series, WXXV’s Megan Fayard…
It was the year 1974 when the Poplarville Baseball team last played for a State Championship title, but came up just short. Now five decades later, the 2025-26 Hornet Baseball team is holding their final practice before they load up the buses for Pearl, Mississippi and aim to change history forever. “It’s unreal,” said Junior second baseman Jake Johnson. “It’s…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi’s text message alert system is back after a months-long hiatus. All you have to do is text Biloxi to 77295 to get public safety alerts, traffic advisories, and more. The original B-Alert system went down in December 2025 after a cybersecurity incident and the city has worked since that time to move the…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Naturally Guided Health is hosting a senior health and fitness day at the end of the month. There will be activities to test health as well as free services. Joining us with the details is Cathy Wildschuetz. The event takes place May 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Naturally Guide Health located on Government…
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, thousands are expected to hit the roads across Mississippi. Law enforcement agencies are gearing up for one of the busiest travel times of the year, with a focus on safety. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. spoke with the Mississippi Highway Patrol about what to expect. It’s the unofficial start to summer and troopers are…
With Memorial Day Weekend approaching, health officials are issuing a beach water advisory. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis reports what beachgoers need to know ahead of their holiday plans. The water may look inviting, but health experts warn that it could put your Memorial Day Weekend and your health at risk. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality says recent water…
Allen Beverages ‘Bottled Up Podcast’ is celebrating its 50th episode with a conversation featuring chef and restaurant owner Will Sams of Pearl in Fairhope, Alabama. Joining us now is Andrew Allen to talk about the milestone episode. For more information on the podcast, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Allen Beverages, Bottled Up Podcast
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team was at Circle K on Tucker Road on Saturday. A gasoline spill was reported, fire crews found a tanker truck had leaked an estimated 200 gallons of fuel into a storm drain. The area was secured. The state department of environmental quality was notified and responded. That team handled the…