HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s a new chapter in Biloxi and Gulfport as the cities have signed a new sister city agreement, but the third city involved isn’t from the Coast, in fact it’s not even in the United States. Mayor Jorge Rivas made his way from Rionegro, Colombia to be a part of the new sister city signing. He…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) – The Rescissions Act of 2025 will eliminate $1.1 billion in previously approved federal funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports PBS, NPR, and over 1,500 local public stations across the US. For Mississippi Public Broadcasting, the station depends heavily on CPB funding to cover affiliation fees that allow continued access to national programming from…
Every other Wednesday, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Stitch. Categories: Pet of the Week
This Weather Kid Wednesday we meet Annie, who is starting 3rd grade tomorrow! She loves to dance, nap, and knows too avoid outside if it’s too hot…which it has been many of the last several days. Thankfully things are cooling down for the rest of the week, but due to increasing rain chances, so she’ll have plenty of inside time…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Humane Society of South Mississippi is encouraging animal lovers to step up to the plate with the introduction of its new Litter League. “So the Litter League program is a program started by our managers and our volunteer coordinator to help us find volunteers specific for helping to clean our off-site cats at different locations,”…
“Tradition and legacy,” said senior Christian Haas when asked what St. Stanislaus football means to him. “I had two brothers play here and I kind of grew up being here, so it’s fun. It’s playing for the guys that came before us and for each other which is the most important thing to me.” Continuing his family’s legacy is wide…
Tonight, expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4 a.m. Temperatures will settle in the mid to upper 70s, with light winds overnight. Any rain that does fall should be light, unless a thunderstorm rolls through. By Wednesday, rain chances increase through the day. Scattered storms are likely, especially through the early afternoon. After…
CAMP SHELBY, Miss. (WXXV)- A notice from Camp Shelby, for all of August they will be conducting live fire and training. Live fire exercises are expected to have minimal impact on travel in the area. Troops will also be taking part in maneuver training throughout the training areas of the camp and on public roads. Drivers are asked to be…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Today marked the first day of school for the Harrison County School District and thanks to a generous donation, many kindergarteners are kicking off the school year with supplies they need. It’s year seven of Keesler Federal Credit Union’s Bright Futures Program and that means free school supplies for every kindergartner in the Harrison County School District….
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) – A new technology park is underway in Pearl River County. On Monday, officials kicked off construction of development with a groundbreaking ceremony, celebrating the local advancement. Pearl River County is breaking ground on the technology park in picayune, continuing the economic growth of the county. Governor Tate Reeves and members of the board of supervisors…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District hosted its first Dyslexia Conference Tuesday morning. This important event was designed to deepen understanding and improve outcomes for all students and students with dyslexia. The conference theme ‘Encourage and Equip’ emphasized the district’s commitment to equipping educators with the tools and knowledge needed to identify and support students with dyslexia…
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GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources recently removed 18 abandoned vessels in two Coast counties. This is part of a large-scale project across the Gulf Coast. Abandoned and derelict vessel removal began in the summer of 2024. Vessels from Hancock and Harrison counties were successfully removed as part of this latest effort. The removals account for…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A Gulfport police office is returning to light duty following a motorcycle accident in April. Sgt. Jason Cuevas was on his motorcycle when he was hit by a car while on duty. That happened near Harrison Central Elementary School at the intersection of Highway 49 and Dedeaux Road. The police department says his road to recovery isn’t…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Monday marked the 127th birthday of Mississippi’s second most populated city. We sat down with the Gulfport Museum of History to learn more about where we came from and where we’re headed. Since 1898, a lot has changed. We got the chance to speak with those at the Gulfport Museum of History to dive into the…
Ken Harshbarger is in studio to tell us about a fun fishing tournament going on in Pass Christian. Registration for Hook’em for Heroes ends on September 5 at 7 p.m. at the captain’s meeting dinner. The registration fee is $100 per angler. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Hook’em for Heroes Fishing Tournament
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -A beloved community center in Moss Point is set to receive major renovations after a tornado forced its building to close doors. Since the storm, the Sue Ellen Recreation Center has remained closed. The city’s 2% food and beverage tax has helped fund the project after early struggles to secure the necessary financing. Phase one of…
Another day with more heat out there as Heat Warnings and Advisories continue across the area. Things will start to improve a bit later on thanks to increasing shower and thunderstorm chances, which will keep things on the cooler side in the days ahead. That doesn’t help much initially today though, with heat indices still ranging between 105° and 115°…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Memorial Health System announced the completion of the 2025 Summer Nurse Extern Program. Eleven nursing students wrapped up the program with hands-on experience, clinical skills, and confidence for the work ahead. The program is collaborative with state organizations and gives any college student in their last year of school experience. Participants work alongside a nurse in their…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) –Gulfport Police Department says the city has seen a recent increase in vehicle break-ins, with many of the cars being burglarized while unlock. It’s a problem all across the United States: burglars breaking into cars and stealing any valuables that they can find. The Gulfport Police Department is warning of a recent surge in vehicle break-ins, many…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s School of Nursing and Health Professions has been designated a 2025 Center of Excellence. The honor was designated to the school by the National League for Nursing and MGCCC was one of only 21 institutions nationwide selected. Formal recognition will be taking place at the League of Nursing’s Education Summit on September 19. The…
Expect a mostly clear night with temperatures dropping to around 79 and light winds settling down by morning. It’s going to be a hot and humid Tuesday ahead, with highs near 97 and heat index values that could reach up to 110. A Heat Advisory is in effect until 6 PM Tuesday, for Pearl River, Stone, George, and inland areas…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- An 18-wheeler exploded in a huge fireball on I-59 in Hattiesburg Sunday and the explosion was caught on camera. The 18-wheeler had been involved in a multi-vehicle accident when a massive ball of fire erupted from the truck. First responders already on the scene weren’t hurt, and there were no injuries reported from the collision. There’s been…
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