Singing River Health System is sharing one of their own is making a global impact. Katy Pittman is currently serving on a medical mission trip to Rwanda. There she is providing care to patients who otherwise would not have access to certain services. Procedures performed include burn care, mass removals, and much more. Singing River Health System saying her expertise…
Back Bay Mission shared they received a generous donation from the Scarlet Pearl Casino. Back Bay shared that each year the casino gives visitors the chance to donate their change to Back Bay. In total, around $5,800 has been given due to the donations. Back Bay says this support helps those in need be met with resources, dignity and real…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Nominations are now open for the 2026 Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame class. If you know of a deserving legendary Biloxi athlete or coach, you can find the nomination form on the city’s website. The Biloxi Sports Hall of Fame recognizes people who have contributed to the betterment of athletics in the city. Nominations will be reviewed…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Veterans Association is taking home a grant after being named Hollywood Casino’s Nonprofit of the Month. In total, the Gulf Coast Veterans Association was awarded almost $3,600. One hundred percent of the funds will be going back to veterans in need. GCVA says every dollar makes a difference. They also thank everyone who…
WAVELAND, Miss. (WXXV)- Work is about to ramp up to repair Waveland’s city pier. J.E. Borries Incorporated of Pascagoula is the agency tasked with rebuilding the Garfield Ladner Memorial Pier after the construction contract went into effect earlier this month. Like many piers across South Mississippi, it has been shut down for years after sustaining heavy damage during Hurricane Zeta….
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi boys basketball program is heading to the Big House following an impressive come-from-behind victory over Meridian. As the team rides the momentum of the 50-39 quarterfinals win, they’ll face a tough task against Starkville in the semifinals. That game is set to tip off at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Jackson. Here are highlights…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Lady Indians will continue their incredible season on the hardwood, as the team is heading back to The Big House following a 55-39 win over Brandon on Friday. Biloxi will take on Starkville on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in Jackson. Here are highlights from the team’s quarterfinals match! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team…
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — The Gulfport Admirals boys basketball program took a tough 61-50 loss to Northwest Rankin in the Class 7A quarterfinals on Friday night. Here are highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Gulfport athletics, Gulfport boys basketball, Gulfport High School
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central girls basketball is heading back to The Big House after a gutsy 45-42 quarterfinal victory over Northwest Rankin on Friday Night. The Red Rebelettes will face Madison Central on Tuesday at 3 p.m. with a trip to the State Championship on the line. Check out these highlights from the big win! Categories: Local Sports,…
The Moss Point Lady Tigers travelled to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to face Newton County for the Class 4A Quarterfinals. The Lady Tiger’s season ended here with a final score of 46-15. Highlights from the game can be seen in the video above! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Moss Point Basketball
Both of our Class 3A basketball teams headed north to Raymond high school to compete in the MHA quarterfinals. Starting it off for us was Our Lady Academy as they took on Jefferson County. Getting it started is this relay from Henley to Bradford ending with Valentina Mossy in the corner and she drains this three for the Crescents. A…
St. Stanislaus took on Port Gibson for the Class 3A Quarterfinals! Going straight to the goal was the junior Rafeal Cohen and he got the layup from the jump. Intercepting a Blue Wave pass was Tre Schwandt, he quickly broke to the goal and fed Coen right under the net and he finished it with two more. This would go…
It’s another year which means it’s another season the Pascagoula Panthers are headed to the big house. After their electric 74-60 win over a talented Jim Hill program, the Panthers are headed to the semifinals at Mississippi Coliseum. The success of Panther basketball the past three years should be studied, producing two Mr. Basketball’s, three Mississippi-Alabama all-stars, and now three…
Dr. Samantha Glenn with Singing River Health System joins us to bring awareness to sports medicine and treatments available. Categories: Health, Local News Tags: Rheumatology, Singing River Health System
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Shuckers have announced their upcoming community night schedule for the 2026 season. Javik Blake joins us with more. COMMUNITY NIGHT SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 – Pascagoula Night – Students and faculty from Pascagoula and Gautier High School will be in attendance, celebrating student and athletic accomplishments from the 2025/2026 school year. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 – Education Day…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is celebrating 36 years of giving back with its second annual 228 Day Open House at the Knight Nonprofit Center. 228 is more than just our area code, it’s a reminder that this community always shows up and shows out for its own. The 228 Day Open House wraps up a month-long…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi’s historic Saenger Theater is one step closer to reopening following a long restoration project. The City Council approved a management agreement with an outside group called ‘Encore Saenger’. It’s a three-year agreement. It’s been a long and winding road to get to this point; extensive work has been done inside and out. WXXV News 25’s Dave…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — It’s the end of an era for Catfish Charlie in Gulfport. After 45 years of business, the first catfish house on the Mississippi Gulf Coast will be closing its doors in March. It’s a sad departure for owners Michael and Karen Sinopoli who have dedicated most of their lives to the business, but have now decided…
WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears is sitting down with candidates ahead of March’s primary election. Republican Candidate for Mississippi’s Fourth Congressional District Sawyer Walters stopped by the studio to discuss his campaign. The primary elections take place on March 10. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: election, Sawyer Walters
The cold front that’s been slowly creeping towards us is finally through after bringing our first rainy weather in several days. It’s already over though, and while skies will remain cloudy for the next couple of hours, much sunnier weather is on the way. We’ll get a taste of it through the late afternoon, but won’t shake the clouds until…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- History is taking flight right here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum has brought a pioneering aviator’s story to life. The museum hosted ‘Gigi Coleman as Bessie Coleman’ for a powerful live portrayal of trailblazing aviator Bessie Coleman. Through storytelling, historical detail, and dramatic performance, the program brings Bessie Coleman’s journey to life,…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department hosted a ‘Chat with the Chief’ Thursday evening. More than two dozen community members gathered at the department for a chance to share concerns and ideas with Police Chief Dennis Stevenson, who was sworn in back in January. As Stevenson discussed, there are currently 17 officers within the department, including three…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s time now for our new monthly series here at WXXV, Cold Cases with Chloe Carter. In this inaugural episodes, Chloe Carter takes you through a still unsolved case that has haunted the Long Beach community for more than a decade now. It was Veterans Day Weekend 2014, Kimberly Jo Watts, a dedicated nurse and devoted…
It was a beautiful day for some golf as Junior Colleges throughout the state gathered on the links in Biloxi. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosted the Tommy Snell Invitational at Sunkist Country Club which was a 54-hole tournament that honored the former Bulldog coach. Out of 13 participating teams, no. 8 Meridian Community College took home the win with…