‘The Wall that Heals’ Vietnam War Memorial now open in D’Iberville

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- ‘The Wall that Heals’ Vietnam War Memorial replica is now open for public viewing. The City of D’Iberville held an opening ceremony Thursday night. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more. The exhibit will be open for public viewing from April 10th until April 13th at the Bobby Eleuterius Sports Complex. For more information, click here. Categories:…

Façade grant applications open in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- In partnership with the Mississippi Power Foundation, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau is bringing back the Façade Grant Improvement Program. The program is designed to support the revitalization and growth of existing commercial properties in Downtown Ocean Springs – from Ocean Springs Road to Front Beach and throughout the Main Street…

Alan Test Memorial Beach Clean Up

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Joining us in studio this morning are Heather Wagner, president of the Rotary Club of Ocean Springs, and Kelsey Fleming, co-founder and director of operations for Thalassas. They’re here to tell us about the second annual Alan Test Memorial Beach Clean Up in Ocean Springs this weekend. The Alan Test Memorial Beach Clean Up is April 12th…

Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, D’Iberville Archery’s Avary Peterson!

Introducing a whole new meaning to keep your eyes on the prize! This week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week is a real life Princess Merida not just because of her perfectly curled hair, but because of her independence, courage, and ability to shoot a bow and arrow like nobody’s business! Introducing D’iberville Archery’s very own, Avary Peterson! What started…

Local homeschool student-athlete Cecilia Craig signs to continue her volleyball career at the collegiate level

On Thursday, Cecilia Craig signed to continue her volleyball career at United States Sports university in Daphne, AL. What makes Craig’s signing so unique is that she has been homeschooled for the last xx years. She has played with the Hattiesburg Forerunners, a homeschool group, and played her travel ball with south Mississippi Volleyball Club. After she put pen-to-paper, Craig…

Annual Senior Appreciation Breakfast for students in Hancock County

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Earlier Thursday morning, the Hancock Chamber Education Committee hosted another year of their annual Senior Appreciation Breakfast at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall. This special event brought together seniors from Hancock High, Bay High, St. Stanislaus, and Our Lady Academy for a morning of celebration, inspiration, and community support. Students were welcomed by local leaders…

Sailors racing for coveted title at Star Class North American Championship

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Star Class North American Championship is sailing through the sound in Pass Christian, featuring racers from all over the U.S. and Canada. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen caught up with the reigning world champion John Kostecki to discuss what goes into preparing for this sport. Categories: Featured, Local News, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Star Class…

Prescribed burn planned at Davis Bayou

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a prescribed burn in Jackson County scheduled over the course of several days. The Davis Bayou area of the Gulf Islands National Seashore will have prescribed burns on Friday and Saturday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Short term road closures may also occur for the safety of visitors, firefighters, and the…

Celebrating National Library Week across the coast: Vancleave Public Library

VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) – This week is National Library Week, and WXXV is celebrating local libraries across the coast. Jordyn Lassiter TV visits Vancleave Public Library to meet one of their amazing staff members, Ms. Klinshaw. Allison Klinshaw’s appreciation for the library began early in her childhood, and over time, her use of its resources blossomed into a passionate career…

Five Senses of Ohr: Gala at the Beau Rivage

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is hosting a gala at the Beau Rivage in two weeks. Museum Director David Houston joins us ahead of the event to tell us what’s on tap for the ‘Five Senses of Ohr.’ For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Five Senses of Ohr: Gala at the Beau Rivage, Ohr-O’Keefe…

Cruisin’ for Missions Car Show

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 10th annual Cruisin’ for Missions Car Show is happening this weekend at Crosspoint Church. Assistant Pastor Wesley Peden joins us ahead of the fun with more details. The fun takes place April 12th from 9:30 to 2 p.m. at the church located on 15046 North Swan Road. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines

Looking ahead to Spring Break on the Coast

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippi cities and businesses are preparing for an influx of spring breakers making their way to our beaches this weekend. The Gulfport Police Department released their Spring Break traffic plan this week. Highway 90 from Cowan Road to Debuys Road will have one lane open for traffic going east and west if there’s heavy congestion this…

13th annual Ingalls 5K on the Causeway

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Jenny Jones from Ingalls joins us in studio. She’s here to tell us about the 5K on the Causeway. Ingalls Shipbuilding invites runners, walkers, and families to participate in the 13th annual Ingalls 5K on the Causeway at Singing River Island in Pascagoula, offering participants a certified fast and flat 5K course. The event kicks-off with a…

Volunteers help assemble ‘The Wall that Heals’ in D’Iberville

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-Over at the Bobby Eleuterius Sports Complex, volunteers spent the day assembling ‘The Wall that Heals’ Vietnam War memorial exhibit. Crews met around 8 Wednesday morning, working to put together the 275-foot wall. That memorial has more than 58,000 Vietnam veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Crews are also working to assemble information where visitors can learn more…

Four Gulfport Admiral student-athletes put pen to paper to continue their academic and athletic careers

There were many reasons to celebrate at Gulfport high school on Wednesday. Four to be exact as the Admiral soccer programs sent four of their student-athletes to the next level. Starting out with the talented trio from the boys team as senior middle back Isaac Whitfield will be continuing his career at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Joining him is…

Biloxi Shuckers pick up first win of the 2025 season after defeating the Columbus Clingstones 3-1

The Biloxi Shuckers picked up their first win of the season after defeating the Columbus Clingstones 3-1 on Wednesday. They will look to make it back-to-back on Thursday when they take on the Clingstones in game three of their six game series. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi Shuckers, Columbus Clingstones, Keesler Federal Park, MILB

Acadian Ambulance honors two local workers

GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Acadian Ambulance announced their Mississippi Paramedic and EMT of the Year. Charles Wise is the Paramedic of the Year and Noah Esparza is the EMT of the Year. Wise works in Harrison County and serves as the Acadian liaison for the county’s emergency operations center. He joined Acadian in 2024, also serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast…

Progress continues at new Stone High campus

STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County School District leaders are sharing updates on the progress at the new Stone High School campus. Officials with the district say right now, roofing work continues and interior work is progressing for the main academic building. Walls are nearing completion for the cafeteria, while walls continue to go up at the fine arts building….

Auto-industry on the Coast preparing for tariffs

GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) – Today, President Trump announced a 90 day pause on tariffs with the exception of China. Businesses along the Coast now have more time to plan for the implementation of Trump’s tariffs of additional goods from China. The 90-day delay is intended to ease trade tensions between the two countries while providing time for more negotiations. It…