After a very hot day across South Mississippi we are in for more heat on Friday, which is also the official start to summer. There is a heat advisory in effect from 11 am to 7 pm on Friday as temperatures soar into the low 90s and the heat index creeps up between 108 to 112 degrees. Make sure to…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Another turtle release is scheduled for the first day of summer. Two more turtles will be returning to the Mississippi Sound on Friday. The release takes place in Biloxi at the beach in front of Edgewater Mall at 3:30. If you can’t make it, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies Facebook page will be live streaming the…
The State Department of Education announces the U.S. History State Assessment will no longer be a graduation requirement. This is to set to start in the upcoming school year. All students will still be required to take and pass the high school U.S. history course to qualify for graduation. The history assessment was the only one not required by state…
Mississippi (WXXV)-If you’re a long-time viewer of WXXV News 25, you may remember a segment we use to air called Grant Me Hope. That segment featured children in Mississippi up for adoption. One of those kids we featured is Nathan. He was granted hope when he found his forever family a few years ago. Dustin Kelly adopted Nathan last year,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi says their shelter is bursting with over 400 animals. To help with the overcrowding, HSSM is offering $15 cat adoptions for the rest of June in honor of Adopt-A-Cat Month. That excludes the ‘Pay it Forward’ cats. HSSM says cats help lower stress, help you sleep better, and reduce the risk…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s lights, camera, action, and community in Pass Christian down at the public library. This summer, the Pass Christian Public Library is rolling out the red carpet for young filmmakers. Led by Dr. Richard Ward, the library’s annual film workshop is teaching young students the importance of teamwork. “We take teenagers. They come in and spend…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- With the official start of Juneteenth being Thursday, officials and community members from across Gulfport came together Wednesday night to highlight progress, but to also empower the city’s African American community. Wednesday’s State of the Community was a part of Freedom Week. Residents gathered to hear from local leaders and even elected officials such as Mayor Elect…
Our WXXV Play of the Day goes to the stone wall of Pearl River Community College, the picture perfect catcher, Jacob Leys! Earlier today, the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings rewarded Keys with the 2025 NJCAA Division II Gold Glove in the catcher position. He was literally spotless behind the plate committing no errors all 2025 season long. He…
The Gulfport Sports Hall of Fame is preparing to induct its 10th class which consists of 11 members. Those members include: Timmy Bowers (Harrison Central HS, Class of 2000) Sara Carter (St. John HS, Class of 2000) Robin Fairley Collins (Gulfport HS, Class of 1980) Rod Davis (Gulfport HS Class of 1999) Bobby Garner (Gulfport HS, Class of 1999)…
It was game day for the Biloxi Shuckers, but before the pros took the field, little leaguers made sure it was good to play on during the first ever Nike Baseball Camp at Keesler Federal Park. For the past three days, kids ages 7 to 13 got to live out their major league dreams with a Nike Baseball Camp. Throughout…
The magic number is one for the Biloxi Shuckers because all they need to do is win one game in order to win the first half title in the South Division. Wasting no time in the Shuckers uniform is right-handed pitcher Tyson Hardin. The Mississippi State grad was promoted earlier on Wednesday from High-A Wisconsin and started his debut with…
The showers and storms have remained pretty isolated today, at least compared to what we’ve seen over the last couple of weeks. The chance for more showers and storms will be around on Thursday, Friday and into the weekend before we’re expecting to see some changes. Temperature wise, overnights will remain in the mid to upper 70s while the afternoons…
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A few years ago, FEMA came up with what’s called Risk 2.0. It assesses risk and premiums for the National Flood Insurance Program. Mississippi’s two senators, Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, have joined other members of Congress in calling for a review of 2.0, saying it’s creating hardship for businesses and homeowners. Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney joins us to…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- On Wednesday morning, two residents moved into the new Mississippi Veterans Home at Tradition. The Mississippi Department of Veterans Affairs officials say a few more residents are expected to move in soon as well. Work on the Vito Canizaro Veterans Home mostly wrapped up in April, which is when a big dedication ceremony was held. Since…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) – The Naval Oceanographic Office, or NAVO, is the largest subordinate command within the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command. NAVO is responsible for providing oceanographic products and services to all elements of the Department of Defense. And the best part, it’s all based right here in South Mississippi. NAVO partners with local high schools and universities…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- You never know what the job might bring, Gulfport Police were called to a local school due to an alligator on Wednesday. The alligator was brought away from the school thanks to these officers. The Gulfport Police said no alligators are allowed enrollment without a backpack and permission slip. The police also shared a photo from a…
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announces the completion of Operation Safe Online Summer, which has resulted in 11 arrests and one child abuse victim rescued. In a statement, AG Fitch says her office is working hard to protect young people wherever they are. She shares it is important for parents to be aware of the risks and how to take precautions…
Pascagoula, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Pascagoula has rolled out a new website to help answer residents’ questions about the city’s ongoing annexation process. The news about the city’s annexation plans has sparked lots of conversations about the city’s future as of late. The plan is to add 25.2 square miles of land east of Pascagoula to the city’s limits,…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) – Anduril Industries has invested $75 million into the expansion of the Solid Rocket Complex located in Stone County. The Stone County Economic Development Partnership has accepted a purchase agreement with Anduril Industries, acquiring the previously leased 125-acre site where the company began operating its rocket motor production facility in 2021. The expansion will bring over…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV) – The Gulfport City Council recognized its outgoing members, as well as retiring Mayor Billy Hewes. This comes ahead of the new city terms, beginning on July 1st. Hewes has served as Gulfport’s mayor since 2013, announcing last year he would not be running for office again. Members of the city council thanked him for his dedication…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Democratic Mayoral Candidate Sonya Williams Barnes has requested the inspection of ballot boxes in the aftermath of her loss to Republican Hugh Keating in the mayoral race two weeks ago. Williams Barnes sent a letter to the Gulfport City Clerk’s Office, congratulating Republican Hugh Keating on his win, but also requesting that she be able to canvass…
Every other Wednesday morning we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Darcy and Susie. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Gulfport, Miss (WXXV)- A group of Mississippi veterans received a long-overdue honor, all thanks to a partnership between WoodmenLife and the Honor Flight Network. 27 Mississippi veterans were honored with a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington, D.C., just getting back home from that trip on June 17th. From June 15th to the 17th, these heroes – who served in World War…