MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Plans have changed for the River Jamboree 2026 in Moss Point due to weather. All Saturday events are now moved to Sunday, May 3rd with festivities running from noon to 9 p.m. along the riverfront. The day will include live entertainment, the Moss Point Idol competition, and a fireworks show to close the night. Friday events…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)-More than $13 million in grant money has been earmarked to expand mental health services for Mississippi’s youth. Governor Tate Reeve’s office says the funding comes from a federal COVID relief program and will support several initiatives aimed at improving access to care statewide. That includes training more mental health professionals and increasing support in schools and underserved…
A wet pattern settles in for tonight with showers and a few thunderstormspossible. Rain tapers some overnight, but clouds stick around with lows near 61. Showers and storms remain likely on Friday, especially in the afternoon, which should keep temperatures around 70. The heaviest rain arrives Friday night, with widespread showers and embedded storms bringing 1 to 2 inches of…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Singing River Health System marked a milestone at its Ocean Springs hospital. The health system says that 5,000 Da Vinci Robotic surgeries have been completed at the Ocean Springs campus. Complex procedures such as hernia repairs and lung surgery can be performed with this technology. It allows for minimally invasive procedures which improves a patient’s recovery time….
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- One South Mississippi refinery is ramping up operations as it continues processing crude oil from Venezuela, part of a broader effort that could eventually help ease gas prices for Americans. Chevron’s Pascagoula Refinery has been handling Venezuelan crude for more than a year. Prior to the recent regime change, it was processing around 50,000 barrels per day….
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Historical Society is hosting their Tour of Homes this weekend. Joining us with more is Mark Oehmke. The tours take place May 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 the day of the tour. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Pass Christian Historical…
The Humane Society of South Mississippi’s Muttley Krewe is hosting its first ever ‘Muttley Mayhem,’ bringing the community together to help pups in a fun way. We’re joined by Katie King to tell us more. The event takes place May 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Categories: Local News Tags: Humane Society of…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula is playing host to Free Flowin’ Fest on May 9. Downtown Pascagoula will be taken over by music, food, and art. The fun takes place from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Krebs Avenue Joining us with more is Olivia Randle. Categories: Local News Tags: Free Flowin’ Fest, Pascagoula
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County is inviting all seniors to come out and show off their talents! The Seniors Got Talent event takes place at the D’Iberville Civic Center on May 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or to sign up call 228-241-2007 or email gmsmith@co.harrison.ms.us. Joining us with more is Jeff Clark. Categories: Local News Tags:…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team responded to a shop fire in the Vancleave area Wednesday night. The fire happening on Forest Crest Lane. Units arrived to find the structure on fire was self-vented through the roof. The team worked quickly and brought the fire under control. The structure was unoccupied at the time. No injuries…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to a fire at a restaurant Wednesday afternoon. A call reported a fire at Wasabi’s Japanese Cuisine. Fire crews arrived within minutes of that call and made quick work, stopping the fire from spreading further. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire has not been given. Categories:…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The kick off to 2026’s Blessing of the Fleet festivities took place Wednesday night at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Biloxi. This year’s Shrimp King and Queen contestants were introduced and the 2026 poster was also unveiled. The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition that is now in its 97th year, where local shrimpers line up…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- News 25’s Spencer Pullen is heading out to see if he has what it takes to be a member of the crew as he works alongside the professionals over at Necaise Tree Service. We take a look at his day on the job in this week’s ‘Clocking in with Spencer.’ Categories: Clocking In, Featured, Local News Tags:…
We’ll see more rain ahead today after a stormy end to Wednesday when severe weather moved into South Mississippi. We have a chance of seeing thunderstorms today, but the risk of severe weather is significantly lower than yesterday’s. That doesn’t mean it’s zero though, so as always it’s good practice to have a way to get warnings such as our…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — It’s been more than a week since two Hancock High School foreign exchange students were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. On April 21, Israel and Max Makoka — brothers from The Republic of the Congo who have been living in the United States on F-1 visas — were taken into custody…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Fire Department will be conducting fire hydrant testing and maintenance throughout the city soon. During this time, residents may notice temporary drops in water pressure or slight discoloration of water. This is normal and should clear quickly by running your faucets for a short time. Drivers should use caution and be mindful of crews working…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — It’s been just over a week since two Hancock High School foreign exchange students were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement due to unknowingly losing their legal visa status, and the community is fighting to bring them back home. The Hancock County community has been hit hard by the sudden turn of…
Mississippi’s new rural healthcare initiatives are now rolling out across the state. The state has created a rural health transformation program office, which reports to the office of the governor, along with a new public website to track progress and funding opportunities. Officials say the program will focus on expanding access to care, strengthening the rural healthcare workforce, and improving…
Coastal Family Health Center leaders are reacting to the recent news that the center has been awarded national funding to expand local care for certain diseases. Coast Family Health Center gained national recognition after being selected for a competitive award focused on strengthening the fight against infectious disease. The program, funded by the Pfizer Foundation and implemented by Direct Relief,…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A popular community rummage sale is gearing up for its biggest event of the year offering more than just bargains, but a chance to give back. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has a preview of what shoppers and donors can expect. Volunteers are already working hard, sorting, organizing, and preparing for what they say is…
About 38 percent of Mississippians don’t have any savings at all, let alone retirement savings. The legislature passed the Work and Save Program. It will be run by the state treasury. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott spoke to Mississippi Treasurer David McRae about why this is important and how the program works. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: retirement, state treasury,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Visitors Center is playing host to their Lighthouse Artisan Festival. That’s happening on May 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. John Majure joins us ahead of the fun. Categories: Local News Tags: biloxi visitors center, Lighthouse Artisan Festival
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Chamber is hosting their annual Industrial Trade Show and Business Expo soon. Amanda Ray and Savannah Webb join us ahead of the event with more. The expo takes place May 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jackson County Civic Center. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Industrial…
The 97th annual Blessing of the Fleet is happening soon. The poster unveiling and meeting with the shrimp king and queen are taking place tonight at St. Michael Catholic Church in Biloxi. Wendy Fayard joins us with more. Categories: Local News Tags: Blessing of the Fleet