Ocean Springs drops round two opener to Brandon 0-10.

Ocean Springs Greyhounds hosting the Brandon Bulldogs for the second round of playoffs. The blue and white drop game one to Brandon with a final score 0f 0-10. Ocean Springs will look to split the series Saturday night at 7pm in Brandon. Tags: Ocean Springs baseball

George County Softball punches their ticket to South State with a 10-1 win over West Harrison.

West Harrison hosting George County for an action packed 6A Coast vs Coast matchup! Lady Rebels taking home game one on Thursday while the Hurricanes are looking to keep their season alive. George County punches their ticket to South State after defeating West Harrison 10-1! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: George County High School, George County Softball

Businesses concerned over workers during tourism season

Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- As the summer travel season heats up, Mississippi’s tourism industry is facing a familiar challenge: not enough workers. From museums to shrimping boats, businesses are trying new ways to stay afloat. David Graham spent years in the Air Force. Now, he’s back on the Mississippi Coast — not in uniform, but on the deck of a shrimping…

Concerns coming to Vancleave over planned subdivision

Vancleave, Miss. (WXXV)- In Vancleave, a rural stretch of farmland could soon give way to new subdivision. Some residents say there’s no need for change, but developers say the growth is long overdue. It’s quiet along Old Fort Bayou Road — country roads, creeks and cattle. But longtime resident Jack Stokes says that peace is under pressure. “We don’t want…

Nesting activities ramping up on Mississippi beaches

Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Audubon Coastal Bird Stewardship Program sharing nesting activities have been ramping up on the beaches. The state’s Least Terns are starting to nest. The stewardship team is setting up pink flags to mark active areas, wanting to remind the public not to bother these areas. Least Terns have sensitive nesting areas, the eggs being…

Governor Tate Reeves expected to call a special session

Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- Everyone is waiting for the governor to call a special session, bringing lawmakers back to the capitol to pass a state budget. The house adjourned leaving the senate in Jackson without a budget. Governor Reeves is expected to make that call any day. Mississippi must – by law – have a balanced budget and the fiscal year…

Gulfport High hosts their annual Donut Decision Day

Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Gulfport High School hosted their annual Donut Decision Day for the class of 2025. The event recognized seniors for their academic honors, special awards, and college decisions. Students enjoyed donuts, wore apparel representing their future endeavors, and took group photos. Colleges, military branches, and trade schools were present and achievements such as hall of fame and National…

WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is LIVE at First Friday in Biloxi

Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- We’ve made it to the weekend, but we’ve also made it to the beginning of a new month. The First Friday Block Party is kicking off today in Biloxi. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is live at the festivities. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, First Friday, First Friday Block Party

Moss Point hosting their River Jamboree this weekend

Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is hosting their River Jamboree this weekend. The tradition dates back 42 years on the beautiful Moss Point Riverfront. The River City’s Parks and Rec Director Donna Joseph joins us ahead of all the fun. Categories: Local News, News Tags: City of Moss Point, moss point, Moss Point Riverfront, River Jamboree

Bear Week 2025 wrapping up in Mississippi

Mississippi (WXXV)- Bear Week 2025 is officially wrapping up in Mississippi. Our guest today tells us how this awareness week benefits Mississippians each year. Mississippi Black Bear Program Leader Anthony Ballard joins us via Zoom to tell us more about the week. Categories: Local News, News Tags: bear, Bear Week 2025, MDWFP, Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks

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…