Downtown Ocean Springs Artwalk

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is hosting their annual artwalk in the downtown area this weekend. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Cynthia Sutton joins us in studio with more. The artwalk takes place Saturday, August 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Ocean Springs. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Art Walk, Ocean Springs

MHP investigating fatal motorcycle crash in Pearl River County

PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Pearl River County. The incident happened around 6 a.m. Wednesday morning on Highway 11. A motorcycle was heading north when it hit a truck. The motorcycle rider, identified as Dustin Fried of Poplarville, was pronounced dead at the scene. The truck driver received no injuries. At…

Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich discusses the Coast’s recovery 20 years after Katrina

We’re continuing to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s destructive landfall. We’ve come along way since August 29, 2005. Among other things, the casinos took a beating. Gaming properties rebuilt and the industry has come roaring back. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott spoke to Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich about that and where the Coast is 20 years later. Categories:…

Jackson County Chamber honors local businesses at annual Anchor Awards

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The annual Anchor Awards, organized by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, took place Wednesday. The awards recognize outstanding small businesses and nonprofit organizations in the community. The awards honor those considered anchors of the community for their remarkable contributions to the area. This was the 17th edition of the annual awards. The event featured a breakfast…

MDOT releases Hurricane Katrina documentary

The State Department of Transportation has finally released their documentary on Hurricane Katrina. The documentary can be found by going to MDOT’s YouTube channel. It tells the story of restoration of the state’s infrastructure following the storm, giving firsthand accounts of engineers and state leaders who were there for preparation response and rebuilding. It also gives Mississippians a chance to…

OLA 5K Run for Mercy in September

Our Lady Academy is hosting a 5K Run for Mercy and Tennis Shoe Drive Charity. Ambassadors Aubrey Canzoneri and Ava Garcia join us with more. The community is invited to join the annual 5K on Sunday, September 20 at 8 a.m. The event takes place at the Washington Street Pavilion in Bay St. Louis and benefits the Benvenutti-Hull Memorial Scholarship…

Experts in marine science, technology gather in Biloxi for Oceans in Action workshop

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — A marine science and technology research workshop is bringing experts and professionals from across the region to The Coast this week. Experts in marine science and technology gathered at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center for a three-day Oceans In Action workshop. The workshop is being held to bring those from marine sectors together to collaborate, share…

City of Ocean Springs implements proclamation and order regarding alcohol beverage sales

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs implementing a proclamation and order regarding alcohol sales. The city has issued an order following the recent gunfire incidents. Out of an abundance of caution the order requires all permitted businesses serving alcohol to end sales by 1:30 a.m. and close by 2 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Sales may…

25 Teams in 25 Days: Gautier Gators

After advancing to the State Championship for the first time in school history in 2024, the Gautier Gators now know what it takes to get to the big stage, except this year they don’t just want to play, they want to win it all. Find out how they’ll get there in the video above in their preseason preview! Categories: 25…

Students learn about different careers at Mississippi West Coast High School Career Showcase

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi West Coast High School career showcase took place Tuesday morning at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall. The event gave students an opportunity to learn about different career fields by actually seeing and hearing what training is needed, growth opportunities, and potential salaries. The main goal of the showcase is for students to learn…

Gulf Coast Business Council President and CEO Jamie Miller discusses the Coast’s comeback after Hurricane Katrina

As former Governor Haley Barbour said here on WXXV Monday, when Hurricane Katrina made landfall on August 29, 2005 it was like an atomic weapon went off in the Mississippi Sound. It’s been a long and winding road to recovery over the past two decades. With the 20th anniversary of Katrina coming up Friday, WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott Spoke…