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…
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…
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…
A hotter day for south Mississippi and we have more days just like it ahead. Today highs we in the mid to upper 80s and lower 90s. Our dew points all around in the 70s making today feel very humid outsides. This will continue to be the pattern going into next week. also our heat dome and ridge pattern will…
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 Incumbent Mayor Casey Vaughan. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Casey Vaughan, Gautier, Mayoral Candidate
Allen Beverages shows us another great place that the locals like to eat! Grab a slice of authentic New York style pizza or wings at NY Pizza in D’Iberville! Categories: Local Eats Tags: Allen Beverages, d’iberville, local eats, ny pizza, pizza
HATTIESBURG, Miss (WXXV) — George County softball fell just short of a big win in Wednesday’s second game of the MHSAA 6A State Championship. The Lady Rebels lost a tough contest to Neshoba Central, 7-6, to force a winner-take-all game three for the title. After a thrilling 4-1 victory on Tuesday, George County was looking to sweep the series and…
HATTIESBURG, Miss (WXXV) — The East Central Lady Hornets are officially the MHSAA Softball State Champions for the 5A class! The Lady Hornets swept Lafayette — winning 10-3 on Tuesday and 10-6 on Wednesday — to claim their first title since 2013. Abby Danis was named the Most Valuable Player for the 5A championship series. Danis pitched a complete first…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Susie Davis of ‘Living Local’ comes to the studio to discuss today’s episode, as well as highlighting businesses covered. She joins WXXV News 25’s Grant Chighizola. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Living Local, Susie, Susie Davis
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson-George Regional Library System is hosting a summer kickoff event at the end of the month, geared towards kids and families. Jim Thompson and Bethany Carlisle are here to tell us all about it. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Color Our World, Jackson-George Regional Library System, library, summer kickoff, summer program
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, 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
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…
Heat Dome setting up next week in the Gulf bringing temperatures in the mid to upper 80s and low 90s. Our conditions will be a bit closer to summer feels like as we head through the rest of the week and temperatures climb into the upper 80s. The humidity will inching back more and more, not dramatically, but each day…
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…
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, 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, 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…
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…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport is hosting a dedication ceremony for all lost pets. A Rainbow Memorial Bridge will be unveiled at Bayou View Park. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, rainbow bridge
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…
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:…
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…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is starting construction on their gateway project that looks to make some major changes in the area. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the Long Beach Harbor and has more on how the project is already impacting residents and businesses in the area. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Long…