WOW Care Closet Transformation Tuesday

Transformation Tuesday, put on by WOW Care Closet, is happening today in Gulfport at the Knight Nonprofit Center. This event benefits women in the workforce by giving them the opportunity to take home donated business attire at no cost. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. and ends at 6:30. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Transformation Tuesday, women of wisdom, WOW…

Mississippi Aquarium receives 20 turtles for rehabilitation

The Mississippi Aquarium received a special delivery. A total of 20 injured and cold-stunned Kemps Ridley Sea Turtles were delivered to the facility. The total number of turtles being rehabilitated is currently at 60 now. The veterinary team at the aquarium is currently working hard to help the turtles return to the water. Be on the lookout, WXXV News 25…

Gulfport Ward 5 Special Election Preview

With the Ward 5 Special Election upon us many residents of the district are still unsure when and where to vote. All the action starts on Tuesday, February 18th with the voting window open from 7am to 7pm. There will be two in-person voting locations with Precinct 5A located at Fire Station 10 off Dedeaux Road and Precinct 5B located…

Suspect in custody after firing shots near Edgewater Mall, leading police on multi-city chase

A suspect is in custody after leading police on a chase across multiple Coast cities Monday afternoon, according to Biloxi police. 38 year old Jermain Gayle has been arrested and charged with discharging a firearm, disorderly conduct, and failure to stop a motor vehicle when officers signal. It all began around 1:40 PM at the Edgewater Mall in Biloxi when…

2/17 – Sam Parker’s “More Rain Soon” Monday Evening Forecast

  Rain returns Tuesday night through Wednesday morning and back below freezing Thursday morning. Overnight lighter cirrus clouds will stay over head and clouds increase throughout the day Tuesday. Highs will reach into the low 60s with mostly cloudy skies in the afternoon. Tuesday night rain showers from the west come back to the area and stay for most of…

USS McFaul serving as 2025 Mardi Gras ship

The City of Mobile is introducing their Mardi Gras ship this year. The USS McFaul will serve in this honor. The welcome ceremony takes place on February 28th starting at 11 AM. Those wanting to welcome it needs to head to the Mobile Convention Center on Water Street. Public tours for the McFaul run from March 1st to March 3rd,…

North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin ‘Beads for Special Needs’

After the parades, one Coast group has a way to get rid of those unwanted beads. North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin will collect the beads that will be distributed to high schools teaching life skills to the special needs classes. Drop off locations include: A Latte Friends in D’Iberville Jerry Lawrence Memorial Library in D’Iberville The…

Meet the 2025 Biloxi Pearls Cheerleaders

With the excitement of baseball season, meet the 2025 Biloxi Pearls Cheerleaders. These ladies will bring the spirit and pride for another season with the Biloxi Shuckers. As always, they will bring interactive fan experiences and new game day traditions. Not even just at the ballpark, you might even see the Pearls during special community appearances. Categories: Local Sports, Sports…

Mississippi Power teams leave for Alabama to help restore power

Mississippi Power did their part to help our neighbors affected by severe weather. A storm team of 150 join Alabama’s restoration efforts following a weekend of severe weather. That first crew arrived in the state of Sunday afternoon and began restoring services to customers near Selma and Camden. An additional group departed earlier this morning. One Mississippi Power team member…

Beach accessibility in Harrison County

The Harrison County Sand Beach has incorporated a brand-new handicap accessible Mobi-mat leading all the way to the water. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has more on how this finished project allows more people to experience the seashore. Right across the street from Centennial Plaza, the Harrison County Sand Beach addition makes it easier for everyone to enjoy the…

Burial for Mississippi man killed in January plane-helicopter collision in Washington, D.C.

The service and funeral for Andrew Eaves took place in West Point, Mississippi on Sunday. He was one of the victims of the plane and helicopter collision in Washington, D.C. in January. Eaves was buried with full military honors in Crawford following the service. Mississippi Highway Patrol Troop G escorted Eaves to his burial. Honorary pallbearers were the United States…

Sea turtles released back into the ocean on Biloxi Beach

A large crowd gathered at Biloxi Beach to witness the release of three rehabilitated sea turtles. The crowd was amazed to see such creatures up close.  The turtles—Jack-Jack, Moby, and Toast Malone—quickly became crowd favorites. Toast Malone, however, is no stranger to being released by the Institute of Marine Mammal Studies, having returned to shore four times in just one…

Recent uptick in local scam reports

Since the start of the new year, it seems like there has been a drastic increase in scams making the rounds in South Mississippi. In this day and age, scammers attempt to prey on unsuspecting victims in a variety of ways from making contact over social media sites like Facebook and Instagram to calling your cell phone. Although police agencies…

Four parades rolled through South Mississippi over the weekend

The good times rolled across South Mississippi this weekend as many long-time krewes rolled down the streets of their communities for Mardi Gras fun. The Elks, followed by Krewe Unique, rolled through Downtown Ocean Springs to the delight of paradegoers of all ages. Other parades that took place over the weekend were the Pass Christian Carnival Association Parade and the…

Sensory Sensitive Mardi Gras Celebration

The Krewe of Confetti is hosting a special Mardi Gras celebration! A sensory sensitive celebration is taking place on February 23rd. The QR code on your screen can be scanned to register. You must be registered to attend the event. The fun takes place at In the Zone in Ocean Springs and box floats will be created for those who…

HBCU College Fair this weekend

LaWanda Jones with the Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is in studio to talk about an upcoming college fair this weekend. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce Diversity Council is holding the HBCU College Fair on Saturday. The fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Knight Nonprofit Center. This event will showcase area HBCUs and…

Poplarville City Park closed due to storm damage

The City of Poplarville’s park is closed until further notice due to the weekend’s storms. The city said the closure comes for the safety of the community as trees are currently down in the area. At this time, the park is closed until further notice. WXXV will provide details when an opening time is set. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

Meggan Monday: Carnival Season in full swing

With the Super Bowl behind us, carnival is in full swing. Mardi Gras parades have started rolling through South Mississippi cities. For a full list of Mardi Gras parades, click here. Tags: mardi gras, meggan monday