Ocean Springs, Miss (WXXV)- Blood donors in the Ocean Springs area had the opportunity to help save a life today at Singing River’s Ocean Springs Hospital. The Singing River Health System is hosting a blood drive this week with the help of the Blood Center. The Blood Center is Singing River’s top blood provider. If you are planning to give…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Sea Wolves last home game was this weekend, but don’t worry, the Sea Wolves are making a comeback for the 2025-2026 season. The Sea Wolves announced the move on their social media pages. Pen was put to paper on April 5th with the Sea Wolves season ending on April 12th in Baton Rouge against the…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Filming for a new movie begins this week in the City of Discovery. The Ocean Springs Board of Alderman met in a special session last Friday to approve the filming. The name of the production is still not yet known at this time. However, as a result of the filming, there will be a temporary road…
Jane King has today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV) – Before Hurricane Katrina devastated the town of Waveland in 2005, it was home to a thriving restaurant scene, and Rickey’s was at the heart of it. Chef Rickey Peters is bringing back the beloved restaurant, saying he couldn’t go anywhere without someone asking, “When are you coming back to Coleman Avenue?” In partnership with Thomas Genin,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s not hurricane season, but Keesler Air Force Base is preparing ahead of time. Starting Monday and running until Friday, the base is undergoing a base-wide hurricane exercise. Officials say to expect traffic diversions, gate delays, and disruptions to on-base services. The base loudspeaker is also expected to make announcements throughout the week. This is to test…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2025 Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair is happening Tuesday at the Biloxi Civic Center. The event runs from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Come dressed for success and be prepared for on-site interviews and bring plenty of resumes. You can pre-register at jobfairs.ms.gov. Tags: 2025 Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Pearls stopped by the studio ahead of the Biloxi Shuckers home opening tomorrow. Alyssa and Ezabelle shared what fun is expected throughout the season. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: baseball, Biloxi Shuckers, sports
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- “The Wall that Heals” is coming to D’Iberville starting April 10th. The memorial is being set up at the Bobby Eleuterius Sports Complex. On Tuesday, April 8th the memorial will be escorted to the sportsplex by the Patriot Guard Riders. Senior Ride Captain Sandie Schlett and Carl Hornbuckle join us in studio with more information. For more…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend in Downtown Gulfport, a political protest took place rallying against the Trump Administration and Elon Musk. Protestors flocked at around 1 p.m. on Saturday and marched along 13th Street in Gulfport with signs and chants to voice their concerns. People were protesting for many issues like social security, Medicare, and against other decisions by…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In Downtown Gulfport this weekend was the 17th annual Unity Fest. This free outdoor event was put on to unite the local community and give families a fun event to attend. The festival had much to offer like a wide variety of local food stands serving up traditional cuisine, plenty of local vendors with unique items, and…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend in Stone County, there was a combined first responder water rescue training session at Flint Creek Water Park. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren attended the training and has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Flint Creek Water Park, water rescue training
St. Martin, Miss (WXXV)- A new skatepark opens in St. Martin on Saturday, offering new and veteran skaters alike a safe place to practice their craft. A DIY wooden skatepark opens for the public at the West Jackson County Soccer Complex. The Gulf Coast Skatepark Association hoping this park encourages a permanent facility. “We wanted something for the new generation,…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Diamondhead man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Friday night. It happened on I-10 in Harrison County around 9:35 p.m. Mississippi Highway Patrol officials say a Chevy SUV traveling westbound left the road and overturned in the median. The driver, 55-year-old Patrick McCann, died at the scene. The exact cause of the crash is still…
Christen Duhe with GivHer Circle joined us in studio this morning. She’s here to talk about their second annual wine tasting event “Unwind, Uncork, and Connect: A Night of European Flavors.” The event takes place Tuesday, April 8th at 5 p.m. at the Boho Biloxi Social House. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: GivHer Circle, wine tasting…
The Long Beach Bearcats hosted Pascagoula in Region 6A showdown on Friday night. The Panthers struck first with a one-run first inning and crossed home plate once again in the second, with the Bearcats getting a run back in the bottom of the frame. Long Beach ultimately rallied from a 4-2 deficit in the bottom of the sixth inning to…
It has been quite humid and grey for the last several days, and while it still looks like that this morning, things are starting to clear up nicely for the rest of the week. A few showers will linger for the first few hours of the day, but expect them to be fairly few-and-far-between and clearing up by our late…
For years, Leakesville has struggled to grow. Now, with a new water park on the way, many believe this small Mississippi town could finally become a tourist destination. Mikel Franks has witnessed Leakesville businesses come and go over the years. When he heard about ChickasaWaves—a massive inflatable water park set to open this summer—he saw it as an opportunity for…
The Ocean Springs Greyhounds welcomed the Harrison Central Red Rebels to “The Tom” as the competed in game two of their regional series. Tristan Fox got the nod on the mound for Ocean Springs, while Bubba Harris started on the mound for Harrison Central. Greyhound catcher Jeremy Korn with a huge throwdown to second to clear the bases in the…
We’re starting things off at the Flagship City as we celebrate one of the best athletes here on the Mississippi Coast. Friends and family gathered at the Pascagoula High School’s gym to recognize their talented playmaker and guard, Kelan Rich. Rich had a historic senior season with the Panthers, scoring 1,050+ points during his career and being the only basketball…
Warm and windy continues but Sunday morning bringing the chance for strong to severe storms. Saturday will continue to be warm an humid for the area with a small chance for a quick pop up shower but nothing to ruin your plans. Strong to severe storms to move through south Mississippi Sunday morning. The time frame we need to be…
Hattiesburg unveiled another mural. This one is their 62nd edition. Hub of Momentum is located on the side of The Porter Pub. The mural illustrates the progress from a railroad and lumber town into a hub of activity. Houston-based artist Gonzo247 is the designer behind this one. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hattiesburg, mural, The Porter Pub
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-Leanne Murray with the Bay Saint Louis Running Club is in studio with us. She’s here to talk about the Swiftie-themed race happening Saturday. The BSL Classic 10K: In my Running Era takes place at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 5th. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Bay Saint Louis Running Club, BSL…
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is teaming up with high schools around South Mississippi for a program called Collegiate Academy. High school students can work towards an associate’s degree while earning their high school diploma. Here to tell us about it is Aaliyah Dock Caldwell with MGCCC. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: collegiate academy, mississippi…