Ocean Springs students take part in senior walk

Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- Seniors from Ocean Springs High School took a nostalgic walk down memory lane this week as part of a heartfelt tradition. The Class of 2025 laced up their caps and gowns, visiting Magnolia Park, Oak Park, and Upper Elementary – all schools they once called home. Smiles, hugs and even a few tears filled the halls…

Gulfport hosts mayoral candidate forum ahead of June election

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re now just weeks away from the June 3rd general election for municipal races in South Mississippi. That includes the hotly-contested race for Gulfport mayor. Ahead of the polls opening up, GoGulfport hosted a mayoral forum Thursday night and the big topic focused on city development. At the event, different companies showcased several project coming to the…

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department honors officer killed in the line of duty

Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff’s Department honored the fallen with an annual ceremony Thursday. Officers spent the afternoon at Bellande Cemetery in Ocean Springs, paying tribute to Sgt. Ernest F. Beaugez. He was killed in the line of duty in 1954. The sergeant was opening a cell in the Pascagoula Jail when a suspect overpowered, disarmed, and…

Taste of Ocean Springs Food and Wine Festival

Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV) – Downtown Ocean Springs was transformed into a culinary haven as the city hosted their annual Food and Wine Festival. The festival featured a vibrant atmosphere and a wide variety of delicious food from all through the city of Ocean Springs. Those in attendance were treated to a world of flavor as all the best culinary…

AKA Theta Zeta Omega Chapter celebrating 60 years

Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- The Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Theta Zeta Omega chapter is celebrating 60 years! A chapter reunion and an anniversary celebration are in the works for this week. Dr. Bridgette Parks is the president of the chapter and joins WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. ahead of the events. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Alpha Kappa Alpha, chapter…

Gulfport unveils a Rainbow Memorial Bridge

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport held an unveiling event for their Rainbow Memorial Bridge on Wednesday. This will serve as a memorial for all pets who left a paw print on our hearts. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Bayou View Park, City of Gulfport, Gulfport, memorial, Rainbow Memorial Bridge

Never Missed a Day: D’Iberville High Senior Celebrated for 13 Years of Perfect Attendance

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss (WXXV) – At D’Iberville High School, showing up matters — and no one knows that better than senior Z’aandria Downs, who was recently honored for a rare and inspiring achievement: perfect attendance every year since kindergarten. That’s right. Thirteen years. Not a single day missed. “It feels good because I never would’ve thought that I would be…

Lynn Meadows hosting ribbon cutting for new splash pad

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Lynn Meadows Discovery Center sharing their newest splash pad on social media today. The new Seagull Splash Pad opening this Saturday, May 17th. Members of Lynn Meadows will be able to gain early access to the pads from 8:30 to 10 Saturday morning, the ribbon cutting taking place at 10. Then from there until noon, a birthday…

IMMS releases four sea turtles

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies released four sea turtles this afternoon. The release took place on Biloxi Beach in front of Edgewater Mall. Officials spoke to the crowd ahead of the release. A class from the University of Alabama Birmingham visited the Coast to watch the release. Be sure to keep up with WXXV as more…

Gautier Mayoral Candidate Phil Torjusen in studio

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- News 25 is keeping an eye on city elections on June 3. We’re concentrating on a few mayoral races, including Gautier. In the WXXV Studio Former Mayor and Republican Candidate Phil Torjusen. WXXV will have Mayoral Candidate Casey Vaughan in the studio on Thursday at 5 and 6. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Gautier, Mayoral Candidate,…

Ocean Springs School District names new Assistant Superintendent

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs School District has announced their new assistant superintendent. Justin Sutton has been named the next assistant superintendent of the district. The School District’s Board of Trustees made the vote on Tuesday to approve his nomination. He rejoins the school district after four years as principal of Long Beach High School. Prior to that…

Pinning and recognition ceremony for MGCCC School of Nursing and Health Professions

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College School of Nursing and Health Professions held its pinning and recognition ceremony at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Wednesday morning. This event honored graduates from various health programs, including associate degree nursing, practical nursing, emergency medical services, respiratory care technology, and more. The ceremony also featured a traditional candle-lighting and pinning ritual, symbolizing…

Wildfire Prevention Month with Pass Christian fire Department

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) – May is Wildfire Prevention Month. The Mississippi Forestry Commission responded to 2,502 wildfires in fiscal year 2024, destroying 24 homes, two commercial buildings. Local firefighters saved 3,886 homes and commercial buildings.  The Pass Christian Fire Department uses a variety of tactics to respond to wildfires, depending on the specific situation and needs. Preventing wildfires begins…

Coast resident holding book signing

One Coast resident is hosting a meet and greet for her book on mental health. Brittnei Farmer joins us in studio to talk about that signing for her book ‘God is Keeping Me.’ The book signing takes place on Saturday, May 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hair Power Salon located at 1315 30th Avenue, Gulfport MS 39501. Categories:…

Billy Creel Memorial Gulf Coast Wooden and Classic Boat Show

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Joining us in studio is Elizabeth Alexander, she’s the education and outreach director of the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum. She’s here to tell us about the Billy Creel Memorial Gulf Coast Wooden and Classic Boat Show. The boat show takes place this weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community…