LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Jeepin the Coast is an annual five-day event uniting Jeep enthusiasts from all around the country. Wednesday was day one of all the fun. Jeepers made their way to Jeep Central in Long Beach to start the celebration. The day started as Jeepers registered for the ride before kicking back and enjoying the Mississippi Coast. Once…
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The Mississippi Most Wanted List is set to be relaunched. The announcement was made by Commissioner Sean Tindell. This list features fugitives with felony charges who pose a significant threat to the public’s safety. It is assembled by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation in collaboration with law enforcement agencies across the state. Commissioner Sean Tindell said that he hopes increasing…
BILOXI, Miss (WXXV) – It’s been one year since the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi opened the Mercy Cross Center in downtown Biloxi — a facility created to combat homelessness by offering hope, resources, and a path forward. The center was born from a deeply personal calling experienced by Bishop Louis Kihneman after seven homeless individuals died in the woods during…
WXXV and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce highlight an outstanding local business every month. This month, we spotlight the Joppa Shriners and their philanthropy efforts on the Gulf Coast to benefit Shriners Hospital for children. Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: Chamber, joppa, lawanda, pearce, philanthropy, shriners, spotlight, sunderland
Southern Miss baseball earned the 16th national seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament and will be hosting Alabama, Miami and Columbia in the Hattiesburg Regional beginning Friday. The Golden Eagles have been one of the most consistently successful teams in the nation this season, ending the year with a 44-14 record and winning 18 of their last 19 games. Their…
Thunder shook the WXXV Building during the forecast and lost power during this forecast too. Overnight scattered showers and thunderstorms into Thursday morning. The storm threat continues into Thursday as we are currently in a level 1 risk for severe weather mainly for strong gust winds and potential for large hail. A slight risk level 2/4 for flooding for all…
With the race for Gulfport mayor just days away, the Mississippi GOP has presented what it calls evidence of voter buying, when it comes to ongoing absentee voting. “Certain individuals in Gulfport, Mississippi have handed out and are still believed to be handing out vouchers which say “Souls to Polls,” and promise a prepared meal in exchange for a vote,”…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Have you ever wanted to dunk a cop? The Gautier Police Department is giving you that chance! The department is hosting a fundraiser for this Saturday from 9 to 1. Police Chief Bever and a few other officers are being placed in a dunk tank. The fundraiser takes place outside the Gautier Police Department. It’ll cost you…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – May is Stroke Awareness Month, bringing awareness to a disease that affects a little less than 800,00 people in the United States every year. So, what kinds of patients are most susceptible to strokes? And what signs should we look out for? WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter took a visit to Memorial Health System’s Primary Stroke…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Wednesday morning, ‘Let’s Go Gulf Coast’ hosted the very first park pop-up at War Memorial Park in Long Beach. The event served as an informal ribbon cutting to highlight all the great enhancements that have been made to the park including new playground equipment and inclusive features for children with special needs. Those who attended also…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Jeepin the Coast has kicked off in Long Beach! All things Jeeps and ducks take over the Friendly City. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is at Jeep Central as participants are lining up for registration. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Jeepin’ the Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Keesler Federal Credit Union announced that its proposed merger with Jefferson Financial Federal Credit Union was overwhelmingly approved. The merger represents the largest credit union merger in Louisiana and Mississippi history. The two credit unions will become one legal entity on July 1st, 2025. As the surviving credit union, Keesler Federal Credit Union will retain its…
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is hosting their Firefly Supper this Saturday. Angela Mitchell with the museum joins us ahead of the fun to tell us what you can expect and how you can get tickets. The Firefly Supper takes place Saturday, May 31 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. For more information,…
Bill Campbell and George Ackley join us ahead of a bowling tournament hosted by the Joppa Shriners early next month. This bowling tournament takes place on Sunday, June 8 at 11 a.m. at Park Ten Lanes in Diamondhead. For more information or to register, call Kevin Carmichael at 228-818-7707.
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-Progress is being made when it comes to construction work for the Long Beach Gateway Project. Crews started some demolition work Wednesday and fencing is being put around work areas as Jeepin the Coast begins. A reminder that this work is taking place in the West Harbor parking lot located south of Highway 90 at Jeff Davis…
WXXV’s Storm Ready Hurricane Preparedness Special airs for the first time Wednesday and then two more times this week. Ryan breaks down the forecast and speaks to professionals in our community on how to keep yourself and your property safe if tropical weather threatens our area. You can catch this special broadcast at 6:30 Wednesday on WXXV NBC, then again…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Both houses of the State legislature are meeting in special session to pass a state budget, nearly two months after the regular session ended. The proposed budget that lawmakers will debate is $7.1 billion dollars for fiscal year 2026. To get this done, it will require lawmakers looking over about 100 appropriation bills. According to the governor,…
Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Categories: Business
Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Dr. Jared Akers with South Mississippi Oral Surgery discusses dental implants – what they are, how they’re surgically inserted and why they’re a good choice for missing teeth. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: dental implants, dental sugery, expert talk, jared akers, michelle eubank, oral surgery, south ms oral surgery
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Highway Patrol has welcomed 38 new cadets. Cadet Class 69 graduated from the Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy after 18 weeks. Cadets took the oath to become state troopers and serve the state of Mississippi. A few officers will take on specialty assignments, including one officer who will be working with the capitol police and…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Karen, Tammy, and Mary with Singing River Little Theatre join us in studio this morning. They are here to talk about the theatre’s production of ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ which starts Thursday in Pascagoula. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Arsenic and Old Lace, Singing River Little Theatre