A Latte Friends added a splash of color to the community this weekend. The first ever ‘Color Walk and Roll’ brought families together for a vibrant, inclusive event where participants walked, ran, and rolled through stations filled with colorful powder. The event welcomed people of all abilities, celebrating diversity while raising money for programs that support adults with disabilities, helping…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The application window for Gulfport’s emergency homeowner repair program closed after just six minutes Monday morning after reaching the maximum number of submissions. The program was limited to the first 50 people who submitted their applications, which was done by 9:06 a.m. If all 50 applicants are approved, they’ll get up to $25,000 in assistance to cover…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-From Highway 49 to Keesler Air Force Base, Pass Road is a critical corridor through Gulfport and Biloxi. A group is sponsoring two commercial development possibilities tours to highlight the need to focus on improving Pass Road. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott spoke to Bobby Gillon, board president of the Greater Biloxi Economic Development Foundation, about the…
In the wake of this weekend’s severe weather in South Mississippi, including three tornadoes that touched down in Gulfport, it’s a good reminder to make sure your severe weather plan is solid. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. spoke with a local EMA official about how to stay safe this severe weather season. The weekend storms touched down and reminded…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Vendor applications for the Peter Anderson Festival are opening at the end of the week. To make the process easier, update your Zapplication profile and upload your very best artwork and booth photos. The Peter Anderson Festival takes over Downtown Ocean Springs November 7 and 8 this year. If you have any questions, email the Ocean…
Hundreds of people made their way to Downtown Wiggins for the Pine Hill Festival over the weekend. Festival-goers were treated to concerts from the Cary Hudson Band and Danica Hart on the First Street Stage on Friday. There were plenty of activities and food options. There were also dozens of vendors. The Pine Hill Festival is an annual event that…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Less than a week after crowds flocked to the grand opening for the new Ocean Springs Chick-Fil-A, another new much anticipated dining spot is opening its doors in the city on Tuesday. The new Chipotle is at 3419 Bienville Boulevard on the eastern side of the city and it will be open each day from 10:45…
The Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual food event next month! Taste, Rattle and Roll is taking over Jones Park in Gulfport. The event takes place Thursday, May 7 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Joining us with more is Laura Benoit. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
Lucedale is set to officially end fluoridation in its municipal water system next month. The change takes effect May 15 after years of fluoride levels falling below the city’s stated optimal range. J.C. Roberts with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center explains why city leaders say they are making the change now and why dental leaders are concerned. Lucedale is…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. April’s Teacher of the Month is Moss Point Career and Technical Education welding instructor Cynthia Harris. Harris was nominated by her co-worker Misti Stelljis. “She goes above and beyond with her students, teaching them job skills and helping…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing an arrest that happened on Friday. Around 1:30 that afternoon, officers responded to a domestic dispute call. When they arrived, Courtney Wilford tried to run, but was quickly captured. Officers could smell marijuana from inside the home; a search warrant was executed. Over a pound of marijuana, a trafficking amount of…
Sparklight has awarded one Coast school with a STEM grant. The lucky recipient is Bayou View Middle School in Gulfport. The grant is part of Sparklight’s Dream Bigger social media campaign. This campaign supports STEM education opportunities for all students. A check of $2,500 was presented, the funding will be used to buy an innovation kit. That kit will include…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Humane Society of South Mississippi is hosting a special party for the pets waiting on forever homes! This is the first event of its kind, taking place on May 3. The fun is happening at the Humane Society from 1 to 3 p.m. There will be live music, food, and brews. The cost to get in…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Moss Point School District shared two of their own were recognized by the State Department of Education. Billy Carroll has been named as Administrator of the Year while Stephanie Mitchell is named the Teacher of the Year. The school district says both earned the honors. Superintendent Dr. Christopher Williams accompanied both to the event. The school…
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Department is celebrating its newest K9 team. K9 Diller and Deputy Leonard have completed all training and classes for their law enforcement K9 team certification. Sheriff David Alison gave K9 Diller a special badge to honor his certification. Diller is a dual-purpose K9, meaning he is certified in handler protection,…
PEARL, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has officially moved into its new headquarters. The brand-new building in Pearl allows all 11 divisions of the department to be housed under one roof for the first time ever. Governor Tate Reeves, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, and other state leaders were there on Tuesday to see the new building. The…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi School District is hosting its annual summer meal program soon. The district’s free meal program runs from June 1 through July 2 at Gorenflo Elementary School, Biloxi Upper Elementary School, Popp’s Ferry Elementary School, and Biloxi High School. Breakfast will be served from 8:15 to 9:15 in the morning and lunch is available from 11 a.m….
The Mississippi Attorney General announced nearly $1.5 million for groups that help human trafficking victims, including one local organization. The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence will get a little more than $241,000. The center says the funds will be used for training on identifying sex trafficking and connecting survivors to program services. Nine agencies across the state will receive funds,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Applications for an emergency home repair program in Gulfport open soon. This program is designed to help Gulfport homeowners with important home repairs. Those who meet the income requirements may be able to get up to $25,000 in help, either as a grant or a deferred loan. The pre-application list opens on Monday, April 27 at 9…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department spent the weekend testing out new cutting blades. The C Shift welcomed Diablo Blades on Saturday and received hands-on training to see how the tools perform in real situations. The fire department says they always appreciate opportunities like this to learn about new equipment. They add the new equipment can help…
The Keesler Medical Center Pharmacy is now doing fill-in advance. This allows staff to activate prescriptions for you. Anyone picking up at the pharmacy can expect a text message 30 minutes after their MTF appointment. It can also be after the provider puts in the prescription; this is to alert you the pharmacy is working on your medication. A second…
The Lucedale Fire Department announced a member of their department was honored by the Rotary Club. Trey Hill brings experience in both firefighting and emergency medical response. He has served George County with district three, currently holding the position of fire chief with the Barton Volunteer Fire Department. Hill recently completed the first phase of his hazardous materials at the…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Police Department announced the Rotary Club has recognized one of their own for service and commitment to the community. The honor goes to Officer Clay Farver. Officer Farver was selected for his strong work ethic and passion to serving others. He has been in law enforcement for two years, demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and a dedication…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes three new arrivals. The three new baby spider monkeys are named Cider, Holly, and Juniper. They made their debut to the public Monday. The three girls originally came to the zoo in late 2025 and spent the past few months growing, learning, and receiving care in the zoo’s quarantine facility. When they first…