City of Hattiesburg releases their Summer Olympics schedule

The City of Hattiesburg released their Olympic schedule earlier. The Hattiesburg Summer Games are set to kick off on July 27th in the Hub City’s downtown. All events start at 10 in the morning with the last event closing out the night at 7. Different shops are picking a country of their choice, offering events related to their business. Medals…

Third annual Back to School Bash being hosted on Saturday

Krewe Unique and the Mark Semour VFW is hosting their third annual Back to School Bash this weekend. The community can come out to VFW Post 5699 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Not only will school supplies be given out, but food, games, and so much more will add to the fun! You can call 228-872-2304 for more information….

Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Good Deeds Community Center for the North Gulfport Civic Club Community Breakfast

The North Gulfport Civic Club hosted its 23rd Annual Community Breakfast Thursday morning. This is a local event organized to bring community members together. The event included breakfast, socializing, and speeches aimed at creating community spirit and addressing local issues. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was LIVE at Good Deeds Community Center in Gulfport to take you inside the…

Mississippi Department of Mental Health launching mental health app

The Mississippi Department of Mental Health has launched a mental health mobile app. This new app provides quick access to mental health resources and support. Users can access the resource directory and easily search for mental health service providers. The app is free and available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…

Highway 49 and 53 expansion project update

The Highway 49 and 53 expansion project will widen the road from four lanes to six lanes between School Road and O’Neal Road. The project will feature the state’s first full continuous-flow intersection. Officials state the intersection will allow for left turn drivers to turn more safely, with less threat from oncoming traffic. MDOT Public Information Officer Anna Ehrgott said,…

Mississippi Power offers energy saving tips

Mississippi Power is giving some energy saving tips to help customers cut down on costs during the summer months. The energy company is promoting its energy saving tool kit to help customers manage their energy with tips to rebate programs. The company also introduced an online Mississippi Power marketplace for customers to utilize a hundred-dollar rebate for a smart thermostat….

GivHer Style, GivHer Confidence

Tiffany Bell with GivHer Circle is in studio. She is here to tell us about the fundraising event ‘GivHer Style, GivHer Confidence.’ The event takes place July 25th from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Parlor on Lorraine. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: GivHer Circle, GivHer Style GivHer Confidence

Bay St. Louis police discuss mental health crisis response

On Tuesday evening, Bay St. Louis law enforcement officials and neighboring agencies were faced with a heartbreaking task: responding to a call of a woman experiencing a mental health crisis on the US-90 bridge. The man who led the charge in helping the woman to safety? Sergeant Demarcus Johnson, who described that moment to WXXV News 25. “We able to…

F.A.N.S Summer Camp attendees visit Gulfport Fire Department

One summer camp brought the kids out to the Gulfport Fire Department. The F.A.N.S Summer Camp took a field trip, allowing kids to have a firefighter filled day. The coolest part of the visit was seeing the trucks and some tools used to fight fires. Firefighters helped them use the water hose. They were able to run the obstacle course,…

Community celebrates National Hot Dog Day in the Bay

The community came out in Bay St. Louis today as the police and fire departments teamed up to host Hot Dog Day in the Bay. Kids came out to MLK Park to play basketball with the officers. Officer Roy Fullerton said the event was hosted to benefit organizations in the city. “This is an effort that we partner up with…

Hattiesburg hosting Olympics fun on July 27th

One city is bringing the Olympics closer to home! Hattiesburg is hosting a hobby horse obstacle race on July 27th. That ceremony starts at 10 AM and the medal ceremony takes place one hour later. Registration for the fun closes on July 22nd. A link for that registration can be found by clicking HERE. Categories: Local News, News Tags: hattiesburg,…

Pet supply drive to benefit Tired Dog Rescue

One medical facility is giving back to animals in the community. Coastal and Pass Christian Health and Rehab is hosting a pet supply drive. The supply drive supports the Tired Dog Rescue in Gulfport. The community is asked to bring in cat, dog, puppy, and kitten supplies. Donations can be dropped off from now until August 13th. Times for drop…

Day Two of SEC Media Days: Coaches reflect on Saban’s retirement

Day two of SEC Media Days didn’t disappoint in Dallas, Texas. WXXV News 25 Sports Director Jevan McCoskey introduces us now to coaches around the conference. Well by this point everyone in and around the SEC knows two things: Nick Saban is no longer the coach for Alabama and he was denied entry on Monday after not wearing his credential….

Update on Meggan Monday: Successful surgery

We introduced you to Sarah and Cragin on this week’s Meggan Monday segment and shared their story and plans for a kidney transplant. Click here to see the full story. We’ve heard back from them and Tuesday’s surgery was a success!! They are both in recovery now.  Doctors are monitoring Cragin to make sure his body continues to accept the…

Stone County local, Grace Ann Courtney, named Mississippi’s 2025 Distinguished Young Woman

Grace Ann Courtney from Stone County was named Mississippi’s 2025 Distinguished Young Woman. An amazing academic record, a 10-minute interview, talent, and more. This is what it takes to win a college scholarship from the distinguished young women competition. Grace Ann, a Mississippi School of Math and Sciences student and upcoming graduate with big goals —  decided to take a…

Biloxi Ward 4 Special Election results decided following close runoff

The votes are officially in, and Rodney McGilvary has been elected to the Biloxi City Council as the Ward 4 Councilman following a dramatic runoff. McGilvary received 452 total votes in the runoff election on July 9th. Runner-up Jamie Creel finished closely behind with 443 votes. Additionally, two write-in votes were cast. This nine-vote lead did not secure McGilvary’s victory…

Amazing Women of South Mississippi: Spotlighting Dr. Eileen Whittemore & Robin Killeen

WXXV News 25 continues its new segment highlighting some phenomenal women in the area called ‘Amazing Women of South Mississippi.’ This week we are spotlighting Dr. Eileen Whittemore and Robin Killeen. Both women partnered together to create W.O.W. – Women of Wisdom Inc., which is a non-profit that focuses on women’s empowerment. Dr. Whittemore is the Chief Encouragement Officer and…