GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Earlier today, Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann held a legislative session in Gulfport, meeting with the Board of Supervisors and several constables. Discussions covered a range of topics, including the state’s overall health, efforts to reduce state debt, infrastructure improvements, and improving education in Mississippi. A key issue raised during the session was how the state handles…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- DMR is hosting a meeting about the 2020 Bonnet Carre Spillway Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program for wild oyster and shrimp recovery assistance. The meeting takes place Tuesday, June 10 at 5:30 at the Bolton Building in Biloxi. The deadline to apply for this program is 11:59 on June 30. At this meeting, DMR officials will be able…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With so many people hoping to get their Buc-ee’s fix, a big concern with Monday’s grand opening was how traffic in the area could impact Menge Avenue and I-10. Though there were no major traffic jams on Monday, the Mississippi Highway Patrol says it will be monitoring the location over the next few days to make…
Savannah Tirey from the Mississippi Lottery joins us to talk about the new games this month. Categories: Local News, News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery
GULFPORT Miss (WXXV) –Mississippi Power is putting safety front and center in a powerful way. At Mississippi Power’s Plant Watson, safety is more than a protocol—it’s a mindset. That commitment was on full display as 16 emergency response teams from across the Southern Company system gathered for the annual Rescue Rodeo, a high-impact training event designed to prepare teams for…
For the first time since 2019, the Biloxi Shuckers swept the Southern League Player of the Week honors! On Monday, Minor League Baseball named Luke Adams the Southern League Player of the Week, and Coleman Crow as the Southern League Pitcher of the Week. During the home stand against the Montgomery Biscuits, Luke Adams was 8 for 17 at the…
Less than two weeks ago, the Pearl River baseball team ended an unforgettable 2025 season that included 53 wins, back-to-back MACCC titles, the Region 23 Championship title, and coming back to “The River” as runners up in the National Championship. Although this historic chapter is coming to an end for this extraordinary group, their careers on the diamond are far…
Most of the stronger storms from this evening have pushed off shore, but before that they dropped a lot of rain across parts of south Mississippi. Lucedale picked up a little over 2″ of rainfall today, with Biloxi-Gulfport area picking up 2-3″. There is a flash flood warning for parts of Harrison and Jackson counties until 1 am, and unfortunately…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Buc-ee’s officially opened its doors bright and early Monday morning in Harrison County. This is the first Buc-ee’s location in Mississippi. The store is 74,000 square feet and features 120 fuel pumps, 24 EV chargers, 165 restrooms, a car wash, burritos, briskets, and more. People were lined up before the doors officially opened at 6 this…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- There is a light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the Hanshaw Road Bridge reopening in Ocean Springs. Alderman Robert Blackman took to Facebook this weekend, sharing pictures of the nearly completed repairs to the bridge. State engineers still need to inspect the bridge to make sure it’s safe to travel on…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The number of amenities offered at Buc-ee’s is almost limitless. They have everything from fresh food, snacks, apparel, home décor, and more. Buc-ee’s is well known for its food and quick service. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter asked some Buc-ee’s visitors their opinions on the new location and the tasty food. We have one customer trying…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Our team has been out at the new Buc-ee’s location all day long. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is out there now and has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Buc-ee’s
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s almost that time for Poplarville’s premier yearly event to take over the downtown area. Joining us in studio is Blueberry Jubilee Council President Shirley Wiltshire, Miss Teen Blueberry Lainey Meritt, and Miss Blueberry Presleigh Mayfield to tell us all about this year’s Blueberry Jubilee. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Poplarville Blueberry…
Joining us in studio is Dr. Jarvis McInnis. Dr. McInnis is a Gulfport native who has just released a new book. Dr. McInnis joins us to discuss his book ‘Afterlives of the Plantation: Plotting Agrarian Futures in the Global Black South.” Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Afterlives of the Plantation: Plotting Agrarian Futures in the Global Black South, Dr. Jarvis McInnis
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OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a day of flavor, fun and community spirit in the heart of Ocean Springs. Saturday was the day to eat all things blueberry and support local farmers at the Red, White, and Blueberry Festival in Downtown Ocean Springs. Hosted by the Ocean Springs Main Street Association in partnership with the Ocean Springs Fresh Market,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, the Gulf Coast Association of Pride celebrated Pride Month with a vibrant celebration on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The all-day festival was packed with live performances, food trucks, local vendors, games, and heartfelt moments. Special guest speakers shared inspiring stories of self-love and acceptance. Hosted by GCAP, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting the LGBTQIA+…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- An inaugural event here in South Mississippi wrapped up on Sunday. Bikin’ the Beach was a collaboration between Hurricane Harley Davidson, the Sanctuary Biloxi, and other local partners. Bikers from across the region gathered for four days of fun, riding down Highway 90 and some of our other scenic roadways. Riders also had the chance to unwind…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Today is the day! Buc-ee’s has finally opened up here along the Gulf Coast. Positioned by Texas and future Louisiana locations, it’s a key start in Buc-ee’s Gulf Coast growth. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the new Buc-ee’s in Harrison County with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Buc-ee’s, harrison county
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A week of fun and competition on the water wrapped up on Sunday at Point Cadet Marina. Awards and prize money were dished out at the end of the Billfish Classic. Anglers have been returning from the deep water off the Mississippi Sound for the past two days for weigh-ins and bringing in their prized hauls. 90…
Expect a rainy week ahead, which will back our afternoon temperatures down a couple of degrees, but won’t do much about the humidity. Today will still be on the “summery” side, with highs slightly above average at 90 and dewpoints in the mid 70s. I expect to see a slight decrease in both of these through the first half of…
Every day is an exciting day at Keesler Federal Park, but Friday, June 7th was extra special! The Biloxi Shuckers celebrated their 10 year anniversary! The first 1,000 fans received rally towels, Chef Terrell Warren served up the “Frisbee Feast” for one night only, and the original members of 2015 Front Office staff we recognized for being here since the…
Mississippi is facing a growing shortage of physical therapists, a new study predicts the problem will only get worse over the next decade. One university is launching a program to help close the gap. More than 50 million Americans turn to physical therapy each year — after surgery, recovering from an injury or to manage chronic pain. But in Southeast…
Gulfport, Miss (WXXV)- It was a night of celebration in Gulfport, many gathering for the investiture ceremony of David P. Sullivan. He is taking on the role of a Mississippi Supreme Court Justice. Friends, family and officials in attendance at The Chimneys watched David Sullivan dawn the robe and of a Supreme Court Justice for District 2, a title he…