Less than two days remain for the Coast in the March of the Mayors food drive, as mayors across South Mississippi continue to ask for donations right up to the finish line on Friday. Over the last several days, South Mississippians have dropped off food as part of the statewide initiative led by Extra Table. The food items collected across…
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Diamondhead is one step closer to having its own police department. Tuesday night, city leaders voted to move forward with plans to create a local force, a move that would end years of relying on the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office. News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has the update. Since becoming a city, Diamondhead has…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Some exciting news out of Gautier! Ice Cube is coming to the Sound Amphitheater on May 3. Presale tickets went on sale Wednesday. Ticket sales for the general public open Friday at 10 a.m. The performance takes place at 7 p.m. on May 3. All tickets can be found at Ticketmaster.
Negrotto’s Frame and Art is hosting a memorial exhibit for a beloved local artist, Jeri Gremillion. Joseph Simpson joins us with details. The exhibit takes place Saturday, March 14 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Jeri Gremillion, Negrotto’s Frame and Art
The Southern Bread Company is offering classes throughout March, ranging from making sourdough to challah. Whitney Ivy is in studio with details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: bread making class, The Southern Bread Company
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching and the Hibernia Society will be hosting their parade on March 14. Ahead of the fun, Amy Bowman joins us in studio with more. The celebration begins in Downtown Ocean Springs at 10 a.m. The parade rolls at 1 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: hibernia marching society, st. patrick’s…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — South Mississippians are digging deeper into their wallets as gas prices climb nationwide. Oil prices are rising considerably in the midst of U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory strikes. According to the Associated Press, Benchmark U.S. crude jumped 8.6% to $77.36 a barrel on Tuesday. Brent crude, the international standard, added 6.7% to…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-The Pascagoula Police are searching for a missing woman. Kiva Barnes was last seen Monday afternoon near the Regency Woods Apartments. She is described as being 5’6” tall. Anyone with information on where Barnes might be or anyone who thinks they have seen her is asked to call Pascagoula police. Categories: Featured, Local News
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune police are on the search for a missing teenager. Starlyn McIntyre has been missing since Tuesday morning around 2 a.m. She was last seen in her family’s Chrysler Town and Country van with a Mississippi tag reading DB4768U. Law enforcement say it is currently unknown where Starlyn is headed. If you have any information on…
This morning was similar to what we saw yesterday, and due to the consistent warm and humid pattern we’re seeing we’ll see more similar days ahead. In fact, every day through the weekend and towards the middle of next week will be similar, only warming a couple of degrees into the low 80s after the rain dries up. Rain won’t…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Indians ended a strong postseason run in the state semifinals with a 37-27 loss to Starkville on Tuesday night. Biloxi ends the year with a 23-7 record. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi Athletics, Biloxi boys basketball, Biloxi High school
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Biloxi girls basketball saw a dominant season on the hardwood come to an end on Tuesday night, as the Indians fell to Starkville 41-34. With the loss, the Indians finish the year with a 30-2 record. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi Athletics, Biloxi girls basketball, Biloxi High school
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central is heading back to the State Championship! The Red Rebelettes took down Madison Central in a hard-fought contest on the hardwood, ultimately dominating the matchup and winning by a score of 56-40. With the win, Harrison Central will face Starkville for the title on Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Harrison central athletics,…
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — Ocean Springs softball has been on a roll to start its 2026 season, and the Lady Greyhounds started district play with a 4-1 win over St. Martin on Tuesday night. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the first few innings of action. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Ocean Springs Athletics, Ocean…
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — St. Martin rolled to a dominant shutout victory on Tuesday night, taking down West Harrison on the baseball diamond by a score of 6-0. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the first few innings of action. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: St. Martin Athletics, St. Martin baseball, st. martin high school,…
We’re heading into a warm, humid stretch with a mix of clouds, fog, and increasing rain chances. Tonight stays mostly cloudy with lows around 61. Wednesday turns mostly sunny with highs near 76, but patchy fog returns Wednesday night. Thursday starts foggy, then becomes partly sunny with a slight chance of afternoon showers and highs in the mid-70s. Friday looks…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is accepting summer aquatics fish and invertebrate internship applications. Those who sign up will get hands on experience caring for the smallest of animals at the aquarium. You’ll learn how to maintain healthy fish and reptiles. These summer applications close Friday, March 6. The aquarium is also accepting summer internships for their marine mammal…
D’Iberville, Miss. (WXXV)- Bargain hunters and busy parents have a big opportunity this week on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Twice as Nice Kids Resale is back in D’Iberville and organizers say this one is bigger than ever. It’s truly a treasure hunt for parents, rows and rows of colorful outfits, tables stacked with toys, and aisles filled with strollers,…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A Keel authentication ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding Tuesday marked a major step in the construction of a new U.S. Navy ship on the Coast. With the flash of a welding torch, the future U.S.S. Philadelphia officially moved from plans on paper to progress in steel. At Ingalls Shipbuilding, Navy officials gathered for the ceremonial keel authentication of…
We are now one week out from polls opening across Mississippi for primary elections in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate and House races. A few things to keep in mind, polls on Election Day will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For absentee voting, the last day to vote in person absentee is Saturday, March 7. Mail-in absentees must be…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi announced their First Block Party of the year. Musical entertainment comes from Meet the Press. This year, the party has new hours, running from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning Friday, March 6. Biloxi’s HowHop Creative District plays host to the festivities. That’s located on the corner of Hopkins Boulevard and Howard Avenue. Aside…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pascagoula Panthers are heading to the State Championship on the hardwood! The Panthers downed Callaway 53-51 in overtime to advance to Thursday night’s winner-take-all game. Here’s a look at the game and reactions from players at The Big House. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: 2026 MHSAA Basketball Championship, Pascagoula athletics, pascagoula basketball, pascagoula…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s some exciting news for one musician here on the Coast. Katie Jones has been playing music for over a decade. She has announced a launch party for her single ‘Sorry.’ Katie joins us in studio ahead of the big night. For more information about Katie and her music, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Katie…
It is the beginning of the month, meaning the Mississippi Lottery has a few new games out. Savannah Tirey joins us via Zoom to break those down Categories: Local News Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery