Flamjeaux Coffee Company commemorating 20th anniversary of Katrina with honorary blend

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — Flamjeaux Coffee Company specializes in coffee education and fresh, homemade blends, and owner Margot Brignac is using this to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina in a unique way. Brignac has rolled out Flamjeaux’s Cat 5 Dark Roast Blend, roasted in honor of the uniformed personnel who helped in the aftermath of the…

Mississippi Heritage Trust Photography Contest

The Mississippi Heritage Trust Photography Contest is underway right now. Submissions must be submitted by September 1. After that, public voting will take place from September 8 through September 22. The overall winner will receive $250 and be published in elevation magazine. Their photo also being framed and raffled. You can find more information by clicking here. Categories: Local News,…

Memorial Health hosting ‘Navigate Your Journey’ Career Expo

We’re joined by Brandi Kaletsch and Tony Alves from Memorial Health System to talk about an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to jump start or advance their career healthcare. Memorial’s Navigate Your Journey Career Expo takes place Tuesday, August 19, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Medical Office Building Atrium at Memorial Hospital Gulfport, located at 4500 13th…

FoFo Gilich’s request for beach pavilion removal sparks questions about homeless displacement

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Biloxi Mayor FoFO Gilich has requested that Harrison County remove the shade pavilions on the beach area between the I-110 loop and the lighthouse parking area. Gilich says that the homeless population gathering there for shade prevents beachgoers from enjoying the area But that raises another question: if the pavilions are gone, where will the homeless…

Gulf Coast Skateparks Association hosting Youth Skate Clinic

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is hosting another one of their youth skate clinics. The clinic takes place at the Biloxi DIY Skatepark this Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a free community skate clinic for kids 15 and younger. Helmets are required, but pads are encouraged. Parents must be present the whole time. Categories:…

Cruisin’ the Coast early bird deadline Friday

A deadline is coming up for Cruisin’ the Coast as the early bird registration deadline is Friday. Any vehicle from 1989 or earlier can be registered for this year’s Cruisin’ the Coast. You have until midnight on August 15, 2025 to take advantage of the early bird registration. Click here for more information. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Cruisin’ the…

Singing River Healthcare Academy opens in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — People from across the state attended the grand opening of Singing River’s Healthcare Academy apprenticeship program — the first program of its kind in Mississippi. Notable members of the community were in attendance for the official ribbon cutting, with many praising the major medical advancements happening right here on the Mississippi Coast. This is the…

‘Play like a Girl Day’ at Keesler Federal Park

This Saturday at Keesler Federal Park, there will be a celebration of girls in athletics, hosted in part by the Biloxi Shuckers and the Missi Wrestling Club. Here to tell us all about ‘Play like a Girl Day’ is Megan Brown. The festivities begin at 6:05 p.m. A portion of every ticket purchased through the event’s official link will benefit…

Are you Smarter than a Club Kid returns

In two weeks, contestants, including WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola, will take the stage at the iMPAC Center for a night of trivia, fun, and supporting the Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast. Here to tell us all about ‘Are you Smarter than a Club Kid’ are Samantha Martin and Emily Sham. For more information, click here. Categories:…

25 Teams in 25 Days: Hancock Hawks

It’s week four of our 25 Teams segment and athletes truly can’t wait for those Friday Night Lights in just nine sleeps. It’s day 16 of 25 Teams in 25 Days, introducing the Hancock Hawks. Watch the video above to hear from the Hawks and what they think about the upcoming season. Categories: 25 in 25, Local Sports, Sports Tags:…

25 Teams in 25 Days: Harrison Central Red Rebels

It’s week three of our high school football preseason coverage which means we are less than two weeks out from week zero! On day 14 of 25 Teams in 25 Days, Sports Director Ansley Brent goes up the road to introduce us to the Harrison Central Red Rebels. To hear more from the Red Rebels about the upcoming football season,…

25 Teams in 25 Days: Long Beach Bearcats

We’re ten days away from jamborees here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and we have ten more teams to feature after tonight. Sports Director Ansley Brent stopped by Long Beach for day 15 of 25 Teams in 25 Days. Watch the video above to hear from the Bearcats about their upcoming football season. Categories: 25 in 25, Local Sports, Sports…

25 Teams in 25 Days: Bay High Tigers

We’ve officially surpassed the halfway point of 25 Teams in 25 Days, which means high school football is getting closer and closer. It’s day 13 of 25 Teams in 25 Days and we are introducing you to the Bay High Tigers. Watch the video above to hear what the Tigers have to say about the upcoming football season. Categories: 25…

25 Teams in 25 Days: Moss Point Tigers

“Just bouncing back from last season,” said junior wide receiver Stevie Thames. “Knowing we went 0-9 last season and just trying to make a comeback and show the coast who we are and what we’re going to be.” “Just winning. Winning. That’s it,” said junior linebacker and running back Jamariyon Turner. “We don’t have anything to lose, so all we’re…

Adopt a Grandparent Day on September 13

Kimberly Dunn and Kathy Rogers, the founder and executive director of Adopt a Grandparent, as we get ready for Adopt a Grandparent Day on September 13. They are here to share more about the initiative and how you can get involved in making this day meaningful for our elders. For more information, click here.  Categories: Local News, News

Amtrak volunteers ready to greet passengers next week

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A group of volunteers gathered at the Gulfport Amtrak boarding platform ahead of the passenger train’s first trip across The Coast next week. With Amtrak gearing up to roll out its new Mardi Gras Service, volunteers from all over The Coast are preparing to serve as station hosts at each of the Amtrak stops in Bay St….