LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach, another intersection is closing as part of the railroad crossing project. The area being affected is Railroad Street and Cleveland Avenue. The intersection closed Monday and will remain closed as work is done. The railroad crossing improvement project is designed to level crossings in the city, making it easier for big vehicles to…
Tonight, expect scattered storms before midnight, then partly cloudy skies with a low near 74. On Wednesday, we’ll start off mostly sunny, but storms are likely to pop up by the afternoon between 1 and 4 p.m., with highs around 91. A few showers may linger into the evening, but most spots should quiet down overnight. Thursday and Friday bring…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Beau Rivage employees are giving back to the community by helping students in Harrison and Jackson counties prepare for the school year. Throughout the month of July, team members donated essential classroom supplies as part of the resort’s annual back-to-school drive. The effort ensures local children have the tools they need to succeed in the classroom. Items…
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson’s Office has rolled outs its 2025 Promote the Vote theme. The program aims to enhance civic education surrounding voting and elections for Mississippi youth. The theme this year is ‘Winners Vote,’ teaching kids that voting can be a team sport. The Secretary of State’s Office has resources for teachers and parents on this promote…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Nearly 30 Secretaries of State from across the United States are on the Coast this week for an annual conference. The National Association of Secretaries of State Summer Conference kicked off Monday at Beau Rivage. The organization is a medium for the exchange of information between states and fosters cooperation in the development of public policy. The…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Quite the sight Tuesday morning at Gautier Elementary as parents were dropping their kids off at school! A large alligator was spotted hanging out on campus, right underneath the Gautier Elementary fence sign. Gautier Mayor Casey Vaughan even went out for a photo-op with the big guy. Gautier police were called out to make sure students, parents,…
Our friend Maridee Mallette with the Jackson County Animal Shelter is in studio with our News 25 Pet of the Week. This week’s pet is Copper. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: pet of the week
Savannah Tirey from the Mississippi Lottery joins us to tell us all about the new games this month. Categories: Local News, News
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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Amtrak Mardi Gras Service will soon roll through the Mississippi Gulf Coast. With the intercity service set to roll out in just two weeks, taking passengers from Mobile to New Orleans, and making multiple stops along the way. Local businesses are looking ahead to the future and hoping the passenger train will bring plenty of…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — What would the Mississippi Coast be without fishing? It’s a hobby, a job and a passion for many who take to the area’s waters. One Coast man is using this passion to fulfill a much bigger purpose: making sure that people of all abilities have a chance to hit the open water with a fishing pole….
Tonight, we’re watching for another round of showers and storms after 9 p.m., with about a 50% chance of rain. Skies will stay mostly cloudy early before gradually clearing toward morning. Temperatures dip to the low 70s, and winds will be light and calm overnight. By Tuesday, the heat builds back in with highs near 89 under partly sunny skies….
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson’s office has launched a new initiative to design new ‘I Voted’ stickers for future elections. It’s part of the larger ‘Promote the Vote’ program. Anyone 18 years or older who is registered to vote in Mississippi is encouraged to design and submit artwork to be used as the ‘I Voted’ sticker for all 82…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is dedicated to the work and life of Ocean Springs artist Walter Anderson. The museum has a new executive director, Maddie Codling. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott stopped by the museum today to talk to Maddie about her vision for the museum and some of the exciting things happening at WAMA….
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- After a summer pause, the Government Street Paving Project in Ocean Springs will resume this week, creating detours, parking restrictions, and some lane closures. The Government Street Paving Project in Ocean Springs is scheduled to begin at about 9 a.m. Tuesday, August 5 and is expected to last about one week. Despite the lane closures and…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A benefit is being held Tuesday for a Marine veteran and Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy diagnosed with cancer. Perry Pezzarossi and Sheriff Matt Haley join us with more about the benefit. The benefit takes place from 4:30 to 6:30 at the Harrison County Soccer Fields on County Farm Road. All proceeds from the sale will assist…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-One comedian is making his way to the Beau Rivage this Friday for a night of laughs and fun. Steve Trevino joins us via Zoom to discuss his upcoming performance. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: beau rivage, Steve Trevino
SOUTH MISS. (WXXV)- South Mississippians are rallying around the family of a Mississippi Highway Patrol trooper seriously injured in an on-duty accident here on the Coast over the weekend. Details on the nature of the crash are still limited, but we do know that Trooper Tavon Moore’s recovery is expected to take months. Moore is a husband and father of…
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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – As the new school year begins, student-athletes are back on the field, but the summer heat isn’t letting up. In South Mississippi, high temperatures continue to average around 90 degrees. Each year, nearly 9,000 high school athletes nationwide are treated for heat-related illnesses. As South Mississippi continues to experience intense heat, West Harrison is taking steps…
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College officially stepped onto the volleyball court for the first time, holding its inaugural practice and marking the beginning of a brand-new era in bulldog athletics. The addition of volleyball was announced earlier this year as part of MGCCC’s push to expand athletic opportunities and meet the growing interest in the sport across…
Today’s Wild Wonders with Mississippi Aquarium is all about penguins! We meet with William, a South African Blackfooted penguin. These guys are native to the coastline of South Africa, so they aren’t too uncomfortable in our warmer Gulf Coast climate. They are endangered though, so it’s good to see them thriving here, especially since the aquarium just hatched three more!…
Senator Cindy Hyde Smith announced the reintroduction of the College Transparency Act. Hyde-Smith joins Senator Bill Casidy in initiating this piece of legislation requiring colleges and universities to provide students and families with more reliable data. This piece of legislation would provide comprehensive information on graduation rates, job prospects, and earnings for students to make educated decisions for their education…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- A bill aimed at providing funding for health, education, and jobs throughout the state has advanced. The FY2026 Appropriations Bill has advanced to the Senate after Senator Cindy Hyde Smith voted to approve this bill. This piece of legislation aims to fund the advancement of maternal health, education and job training in the state of Mississippi. The…