The in-person absentee voting for the June municipal elections is now open with less than two weeks to go until Election Day. Municipal clerk offices will open Saturday, May 24 from 8 until noon for absentee voting. The last day to vote in-person absentee will be Saturday, May 31. All mail-in absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, June…
The Blue Knights are hosting a motorcycle benefit on June 28. At this event, you’ll have a chance to win a motorcycle through a raffle. Blue Knights President Mark Jenkins and Trey Cinquemano from Harley Davidson joins us with the details. For more information about the Blue Knights and the benefit ride, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: benefit ride,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The Gulf Coast Business Council hosted its 2025 State of the Coast Symposium to deliver a dynamic look at the region’s economic landscape for business professionals across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. GCBC President & CEO Jamie Miller provided a comprehensive overview of business trends and performance across Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson counties. Offering key insights into…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Francisco Gonzalez from the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport is in studio. He joins us to talk about an event this weekend called ‘Salute to Armed Forces’ as well as the museum’s aviation summer camp. The Salute to Armed Forces USO Show takes place May 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mississippi Aviation…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The energy was high at the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Biloxi, where homeschool students from across the Gulf Coast gathered for a day packed with games, laughter, and connection. It’s called Homeschool Field Day, and it’s all about fun-filled games, friendly competition, and good old-fashioned team-building. From sack races and track and field, to balloon…
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PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Ahead of Memorial Day, the City of Pass Christian partnered with nonprofit organizations that hold memorial walks to honor fallen military and first responders. Carry the Load is a nonprofit organization that exists to preserve the sanctity of Memorial Day through community gatherings and storytelling to unite Americans in appreciation for the sacrifices made by a…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — WXXV is continuing its coverage of Pearl River Community College’s elite baseball program ahead of the Wildcats’ upcoming trip to the NJCAA Division II World Series with a look at something that sets them apart from the rest of the competition. Every team has talented pitchers and explosive batters, but few have the level of team…
We’re finally seeing a break in our summertime pattern as much cooler weather has moved in on the back of yesterday’s cold front. Temperatures fell a little lower than I expected thanks to the front pushing a little further southward, all the way down into the mid 60s in the Gulfport/Biloxi area. There won’t be much cooling left for the…
Susie sits down with Jeff O’Keefe Jr., President of Bradford O’Keefe Funeral Homes, for a four-part discussion on the legacy of the business, innovations in funeral planning, pre-arrangement and new services. For questions on the topics discussed, topics you’d like to see featured or other information please email Susie Davis at sdavis@wxxv25.com Categories: Living Local
There’s still more than a month to apply for assistance as part of the Bonnet Carre Spillway Fisheries Disaster Recovery program. It’s open to 2020 wild oyster and shrimp license holders. Applicants must also be Mississippi residents 18 and older and have possessed a commercial wild oyster or shrimp license in 2019 or 2020 to be eligible. The deadline to…
AI, or artificial intelligence, has, is, and will change the way we work, live and play. Joining us from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is Dr. Kollin Napier, director of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network, to tell us more about AI. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Artificial Intelligence
SOUTH MISS, (WXXV)- Recreational red snapper season in Mississippi waters opens up this Friday. According to DMR, the season will run from 12:01 a.m. Friday, May 23 through July 6. This season, Mississippi anglers may harvest two red snapper per person per day with a 16-inch minimum size limit. A reminder, recreational anglers may fish out to 200 nautical miles….
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – The Walter Anderson Museum of Art has unveiled the latest addition to its campus. The Traveler is a stylish coffee shop offering daily breakfast and lunch menus, delivering a one-of-a-kind experience for museum patrons. The opening was made possible through the collaboration of several key partners, including the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce and the…
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The Mississippi Gulf Coast alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is hosting a murder mystery dinner this weekend. Camille Wills and Searcy Taylor are here with more. ‘Murder on the Menu’ runs May 24 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 at the D’Iberville Civic Center. Tickets are $70. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: The Mississippi…
All things sci-fi are taking over the Infinity Science Center in June. INFINI-Con 2025 is coming up fast. Event Coordinator Steven Cruthirds joins us with more. INFINI-Con takes place on June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: INFINI-Con, Infinity Science Center
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- Make-A-Wish Mississippi recognized the volunteers and wish-makers that make their mission possible here in South Mississippi earlier this morning. Awards were handed out in different categories, including Volunteer of the Year and the 2024 W.I.S.H. Society Woman of the Year. The 2025 W.I.S.H. Society members were also introduced to everyone as their campaign to raise money and…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A major development in Downtown Ocean Springs has officially opened its doors. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more on what this will bring to the area, especially the downtown hub of the city. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: development, Ocean Springs
It feels like it’s been months since I could say this, but we’re finally getting a cold front to pass through South Mississippi today. In fact, as I write this it’s already through, but is starting to transition into a stalled boundary, bringing a few showers and thunderstorms with it. The air is drying out nicely though, with inland dewpoints…
Back like they never left, the George County baseball team is in Pearl as they hope to clinch back-to-back Class 6A State Championship titles. Sports Director Ansley Brent was at Trustmark Park and gave us a recap on game one of the series. George County kicked things off early with a 6:30 first pitch, but it didn’t matter what time…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — The U.S. Army is making a unique kind of landing on the Mississippi Gulf Coast—by trailer. Packed with cutting-edge technology and interactive experiences, the Army’s mobile STEM trailer rolled into Gautier High School this week as part of a national mission to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and math among young minds. A Mobile Innovation…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The Partners in Preparedness Association, or PIP, is hosting its 2025 conference at the IP Resort in Biloxi. The event is designed to strengthen collaboration between state, local, and federal agencies to ensure effective responses to both natural and man-made disasters. Major General Bobby M. Ginn Jr., Adjutant General of Mississippi, speaks on the partnership between…
George County fell just short in the first game of the MHSAA 6A Baseball State Championships, dropping a heartbreaker to Saltillo by a score of 4-3. The team kicked things off early with a 6:30 first pitch, but it didn’t matter what time this game started… the Rebels were ready from the jump. Leadoff and centerfielder Ben Davis reaches on…