Gulfport School District hosting art show for all students

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Students of all ages will have the opportunity to see their art work displayed at an official gallery in Gulfport. The Gulfport School District Art Show located at the Gulfport Art Center will be displaying selected works of art from students ranging all the way from kindergarten to high school. The gallery is open from May 1st…

Gulf Coast Research Lab asking the public to report whale shark sightings

Mississippi Sound, Miss. (WXXV)- The Southern Miss Coast Research Lab is asking for the public’s help in a project. They are asking for the public to report whale shark sightings. Whale sharks are currently listed as endangered, reported sightings declining significantly since 2010. The Gulf Coast Research Lab relies on public reports so the lab can find the animals and…

Caswell Springs Methodist Church celebrating 150 years of worship

Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- One church in Jackson County is celebrating a big milestone. Caswell Springs Methodist Church celebrates 150 years of worship. To mark the occasion, a homecoming service and celebration will be held on Sunday, May 4th. That special service happening at 10:50 Sunday morning – lunch, music, historical displays, and activities are offered throughout the day. Those…

Sixth annual Officer McKeithen Blood Drive

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department honored a fallen officer by partnering with the American Red Cross. The sixth annual Officer Robert McKeithen Memorial Blood Drive was held at the Biloxi Visitors Center from 11 to 6 with sponsors providing donors with food and a commemorative t-shirt. The Biloxi Police Department says this is an opportunity to give the…

Hancock shuts out Pearl River Central, 5-0, to open second round of MHSAA playoffs

The second round of the MHSAA 6A softball playoffs featured a Coast vs. Coast showdown, as Pearl River Central hosted Hancock to kick off the series. The Lady Hawks jumped ahead 1-0 in the second inning and never looked back, ending the night with the shutout 5-0 victory following Teegan DeWitt’s stellar performance in the circle. Hancock will host Pearl…

North Gulfport Elementary & Middle School pre-registration for PreK4ward now open

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- This coming fall, in the 2025 – 2026 school year, thanks to a collaborative partnership between the Harrison County school district and the United Way of South Mississippi, the pre-k-4ward program is being offered at North Gulfport elementary & middle school in. With the addition of north Gulfport, there will be a total of nine prek4ward classroom…

Harrison Central softball falls to Petal 6-9 in game one of the second round. They will look to split the series on Friday!

Our only remaining softball team in Class 7A are the Harrison Central Red Rebelletes! Rebelettes hosting Petal high school for game one of round two. Senior Gabby Smith on the mound for Harrison Central. Harrison Central had six hits and six runs, but it wasn’t enough to beat the Panthers. The Rebelettes fall to the Panthers with a final score…

St. Patrick Softball opens round three of playoffs victorious! Fighting Irish defeated Enterprise Clarke 5-2.

Kicking off round three of playoffs for class 3A is the St. Patrick Fighting Irish! Irish playing host to Enterprise-Clarke. Starting in the circle for St. Patrick is 8th grader Peyton Parks! She recorded three strikeouts in just two innings alone. Enterprise struck first with three runs in the third inning, but the Fighting Irish did what they do best,…

Local seniors receive scholarships from Gulfport Rotary

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Four Harrison County seniors are being honored for their service to the community. Gulfport seniors Kaitlyn Juraszek and Sophie Rollins received their scholarships from the Rotary Club. Kaitlyn will be attending the University of Alabama and will be studying in the healthcare field. Sophie is currently attending MGCCC and later plans to attend Texas A&M University to…

Interview with National Hurricane Center Talks 2025 Season

As the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, forecasters are cautioning that while early predictions suggest a potentially active season, it’s still too early to know exactly what to expect. Jamie Rhome, Director of the National Hurricane Center, emphasized in the conversation that seasonal cycles shift year to year, making long-range forecasts uncertain. While sea surface temperatures and atmospheric patterns offer…

National Day of Prayer celebrated in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Women of Wisdom, a nonprofit organization based on the coast, joined local community residents at Biloxi City Hall for the National Day of Prayer.  The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance in the United States, held on the first Thursday of May.  Participants gathered around to pray and lift their beloved town…

Ms. Audrey opens second location in Hattiesburg

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- A Coast business has opened its second location up in Hattiesburg. Ms. Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering kicked off the opening with a celebration. The location is right outside Camp Shelby, located on Southgate Road. Ms. Audrey recently celebrated her ten-year anniversary on the Coast, hosting a big celebration in March. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Ms….

Mental Health Association of South Mississippi holds awareness breakfast

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXXV)- Scarlet Pearl Casino hosted an event today at its steak and seafood restaurant. The Mental Health Awareness Breakfast was hosted by the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi. The gathering emphasized the importance of mental health and the need for open conversations about mental wellness. The event also featured Public Speaker Ricky Johnson, who shared his personal…

WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is live at Taste, Rattle, and Roll

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- If you’re looking for a bite to eat, there’s no better place to be than at Centennial Plaza in Gulfport as Taste, Rattle, and Roll has officially made its way back to town. The event brings some of the best culinary creations from across the Coast. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is at the event and has…

D’Iberville’s Justin Walley was drafted 80th overall in the NFL Draft to the Colts! Hear Walley discuss his journey to Indianapolis.

On Friday night, one D’Iberville natives’ dreams officially turned to reality. While the Indianapolis Colts were on the clock with the 80th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Minnesota cornerback Justin Walley received the call of his life. “It was very surreal,” said Walley. “Growing up you always see guys get that call, but I think until you really…

Local Vietnam veterans meet on 50th anniversary of war’s end

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- On April 30th, 1975, the North Vietnamese captured the capital city of Saigon, bringing an end to the Vietnam War and decades of conflict. Fifty years later, many brave men and women who served still gather to share their experiences in the war. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren spoke with a group of local Vietnam veterans in…

Road work on Landon Road in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We have some updates on roadwork projects across Gulfport which have temporarily shut down some major intersections across the city. Beginning earlier on Wednesday, a section of Landon Road in between Highway 49 and Old Highway 49 is shut down as crews work on a road widening project. Work is also being done to replace the railroad…

Living Local – Galleria BMW – BMW Experience

Susie sits down with Galleria Senior Client Adviser Katie Zazzara to talk about the differences in customer service you get when shopping at or purchasin from Galleria BMW in D’Iberville. Categories: Living Local Tags: automotive industry, BMW, car shopping, d’iberville, galleria, Katie Zazzara, Living Local, purchase, Susie Davis, vehicle

Living Local – Lemontree Adams Florist – Overview

Susie visits Chris Kelley at Lemontree Adams Florist to learn the history of this local floral conglomerate and explore the vast selection gifts and arrangements they offer at their location in Gulfport. Categories: Living Local Tags: adams, chris kelley, floral shop, florist, lemontree, lemontree adams florist, Living Local, Susie Davis