Fastpitch on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is on fire this spring and the future of it is bright. One of the many people contributing to the overall success is Pearl River Central’s sophomore catcher, Addison Davis. Currently 7-1 in regional play, the Pearl River Central softball team is just one win away from clinching their fifth district title in a…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — Pascagoula baseball is mourning the loss of Braylyn Knowles, who died over the weekend. The junior was a beloved member of the Panthers program, and on Tuesday night, hundreds packed Richie Tillman Field to watch Pascagoula take on Gautier on the diamond in his honor. Fans brought signs, wore buttons and wrote notes to Knowles. The…
The Parkinson’s Foundation will be hosting a fundraiser this Thursday at four Coast Raising Cane’s locations. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. all you have to do is mention the fundraiser while ordering or apply the code ‘R-C-FUND 96’ to online or app orders. Raising Cane’s will donate 15 percent of net sales to the Parkinson’s Foundation Gulf Coast chapter….
Ellen Leach, the founder of Mississippi Missing and Unidentified, has passed away after a battle with cancer. By day, Leach worked at Hobby Lobby in Gulfport, but by night, she became a voice for the missing. From her computer, she shared cases, helped families, and worked tirelessly to identify remains in unsolved investigations. She is being remembered not just for…
We’ve seen great progress with public education in Mississippi over recent years. Test scores have gone and the graduation rate has increased. One area remains a topic of concern. Chronic absenteeism or truancy is still a problem. The legislature passed a bill to be more proactive on the issue. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot spoke to Gulfport School Superintendent Glen…
Memorial Health System is celebrating a major milestone Tuesday. Dr. Umair Malik has completed over 100 Watchman procedures, helping patients reduce their risk of stroke and take control of their heart health. Memorial is one of few in Mississippi that offer the Watchmen FLX device and is utilized as an alternative to the lifelong use of blood thinners for people…
Skies remain mostly clear tonight with lows dipping to the low 60s and winds staying light from the south. Sunshine dominates the forecast from Wednesday through Friday, with afternoon temperatures reaching 80 at the coast with low to mid 80s inland each day. Overnight lows will stay in the mid-60s, continuing the warm and slightly humid springtime feel. The pattern…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Drivers in D’Iberville should expect delays as a two-phase utility project begins along a busy corridor. Phase one of a two-phase construction project in D’Iberville is now in the works. This has closed both northbound lanes of Lamey Bridge Road just south of Sangani Boulevard and Mallett Road. The city’s plan is to shift traffic to the…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The 30th annual fishing rodeo turned a simple day of fishing into a lifetime of memories for special needs students in the Picayune School District. About one hundred special needs students from the Picayune School District took part in the Rotary Club’s 30th annual fishing rodeo. The event was designed to give each student a hands-on outdoor…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lynn Meadows Wings Performing Arts Group is teaming up with the Beau Rivage for a fundraiser. ‘Dreams’ is taking place on April 23 featuring actors, singers, and dancers. Heather Johnson and Morgan Valentine join us head of the performance. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Dreams, Lynn Meadows Wings Performing Arts Group
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mary C. in Ocean Springs is hosting an Earth Day celebration on April 18. Ahead of the day, Sarah Qarqish joins us in studio with details. The fun takes place from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and is free to the public. For more information, visit the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center on Facebook.
The Rotary Club of Pearl River County hosted their 30th annual fishing rodeo designed to be an inclusive and memorable event for students with special needs. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis was live ahead of the fun. Categories: Local News Tags: fishing, Pearl River County School District, Picayune Rotary Club, Youth Fishing Rodeo
SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Easter has since passed, but bunnies given as gifts for the holiday may soon end up on the streets. Every year around easter, rabbits are often given as gifts, but as they grow and require more care, many are later released outside, where they are unlikely to survive. In Saucier, Lola and Friends Bunny Rescue of…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Family members of some of the victims killed in a deadly train-van collision in Stone County late last month have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the train’s operators. That’s according to our media partner, the Sun Herald. The suit was filed in Stone County Circuit Court by Gulfport attorney David Pitre on behalf of the…
Every other Tuesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us is Maridee Mallette to tell us about this week’s News 25 Pet of the Week, Bean! Categories: Local News, Pet of the Week Tags: jackson county animal shelter, pet of the week
We had a couple of Dense Fog Advisories in Stone and George counties this morning with areas of locally dense fog, but that’s now shifting towards hazy as the sun comes up. Don’t expect much mugginess due to dewpoints remaining in the 60 degree range, but it will be close and still a little hazy along the coast. That’s due…
It’s time to recognize some outstading local baseball players that were selecter as 2026 Crossroads Diamond Club D.M. Howie All-Stars! The following athletes were selected: Johan Baez – Ocean Springs Bradyn Havard – George County Connor Lofton – Biloxi Carter Naron – d’Iberville Colt Robertson – Picayune Justin San Miguel – Ocean Springs Cam Sandel – West Harrison Thomas…
The St. Martin Yellowjackets hosted the George County Lady Rebel softball team for some Monday night light action. The Lady Rebel bats wasted no time as senior Addison Davis hit a grand slam in the top of the first inning. They’d tack on one run in the third and two runs in the fifth thanks to two RBI’s from Braylee…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Downtown Moss Point was transformed into a derby course Saturday morning for an annual event. The Deborah Memorial Washington Soap Box Derby has been a tradition in the River City since 1992 and honors the memory of Deborah Washington, who helped found the event. Soap box racers competed on the course for bragging rights and awards…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Long Beach was host to Blessing of the Jeeps on Saturday. Father Satish and Father Louis blessed hundreds of Jeeps. Even a few kids came through and had their electronic Jeeps blessed. Ahead of the blessing, music and mimosas were available for attendees with a food festival happening as…
More warm and mostly dry weather is settling in across the Coast for this week, with plenty of sunshine each afternoon and temperatures hovering right around 80 at the coast and mid 80s inland. Tonight stays mostly clear with temperatures in the mid 60s and a light southeast breeze, while the forecast remains very similar through most of this week. We’re…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Spring Break has wrapped up along the Coast with lighter crowds in Biloxi, but a strong safety presence remained in place throughout the weekend. Local businesses along the beach saw fewer visitors than in years past, marking a noticeable shift during what’s typically one of the Coast’s busiest times of the year. Even so, local law enforcement…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A Biloxi man is behind bars, accused of a disturbing case of animal cruelty involving a young puppy. In new details released over the weekend, police say the suspect turned himself in after an investigation that started with a medical call. Biloxi police say what started as a routine medical call quickly turned into a criminal investigation….
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Members of the WXXV News 25 team were recognized for their work Saturday night at the 2026 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards, put on by the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters. WXXV News 25’s Megan Fayard was recognized as one of the rookies of the year for broadcasting in the state while Sports Director Ansley Brent’s student athlete feature…