It’s the weekend and a few animals are partying. The Hattiesburg Zoo celebrates three birthdays on Friday. Two Ring-Tailed Lemurs and a blue duiker are the honorees. Ardan the Lemur is turning 15 while Zeppelin is turning 12! We can’t forget Blossom the Duiker either – she is turning five. Zoo staff celebrating with a sign and desserts for the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Hospitals across the Coast hosted events honoring organ donors and donation recipients. Singing River Health System employees at the Gulfport, Pascagoula, and Ocean Springs hospitals all marked Donate Life Day with ceremonies. Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency officials were on hand at these ceremonies stressing the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donations. Memorial Health system all marked…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Veterans Home at Tradition is officially open as a ribbon cutting ceremony was held for the facility on Friday afternoon. This state-of-the-art building will provide some much-needed assistance to those retired veterans in our area. With 100 private rooms and bathrooms, first class food and amenities as well as around the clock assistance from staff,…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Back Bay Mission is an organization dedicated to supporting individuals facing poverty along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. They often host different mission groups across the country, and this week’s volunteers come all the way from West Parish Congregational Church in Bethel, Maine. For many of these volunteers, it’s their first time venturing this far south in…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Back Bay Mission in Biloxi received a special delivery today that will go a long way for the people they serve. Members of Leadership Gulf Coast’s 2025 Class delivered non-perishable food items to Back Bay Mission’s food pantry. It’s the result of weeks of work from leadership members, collecting canned goods for this effort. This food will…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power is celebrating its centennial year of service in Mississippi by giving back to local communities. The company used the 100th day of 2025 to join with local nonprofits across their service territory to determine important needs in each community. Mississippi Power employees worked to collect, assemble, and drop off each of the items over the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Joppa Shriners are hosting a fun event for the family this Sunday. Bobby Roberts joins us for a preview of what’s on tap. The fun begins April 13th at 1 p.m. at 13280 Shriner’s Boulevard, Biloxi. For more information call 601-917-1027 or 228-238-2866. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Jeepin for Kids, Joppa Shriners
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This initiative we’re about to tell you about has gone on for a couple of years now and it’s back in full force as we approach Mother’s Day. Emily Sham with Two Men and a Truck is here to tell us how you can give back this year through Movers for Moms. This community initiative will support…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- ‘The Wall that Heals’ Vietnam War Memorial replica is now open for public viewing. The City of D’Iberville held an opening ceremony Thursday night. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has more. The exhibit will be open for public viewing from April 10th until April 13th at the Bobby Eleuterius Sports Complex. For more information, click here. Categories:…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- In partnership with the Mississippi Power Foundation, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce Main Street Tourism Bureau is bringing back the Façade Grant Improvement Program. The program is designed to support the revitalization and growth of existing commercial properties in Downtown Ocean Springs – from Ocean Springs Road to Front Beach and throughout the Main Street…
Master Sgt. Ulysses Grant and Technical Sgt. Larissa Hampton of the Air Force Reserves. They’re here to tell us about recruiting. For more information, visit airforce.com. Categories: Community Headlines
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Joining us in studio this morning are Heather Wagner, president of the Rotary Club of Ocean Springs, and Kelsey Fleming, co-founder and director of operations for Thalassas. They’re here to tell us about the second annual Alan Test Memorial Beach Clean Up in Ocean Springs this weekend. The Alan Test Memorial Beach Clean Up is April 12th…
Introducing a whole new meaning to keep your eyes on the prize! This week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week is a real life Princess Merida not just because of her perfectly curled hair, but because of her independence, courage, and ability to shoot a bow and arrow like nobody’s business! Introducing D’iberville Archery’s very own, Avary Peterson! What started…
On Thursday, Cecilia Craig signed to continue her volleyball career at United States Sports university in Daphne, AL. What makes Craig’s signing so unique is that she has been homeschooled for the last xx years. She has played with the Hattiesburg Forerunners, a homeschool group, and played her travel ball with south Mississippi Volleyball Club. After she put pen-to-paper, Craig…
Cold front on the way tonight to make Friday windy but Saturday and Sunday clear and not humid. With a warm afternoon we are watching a cold front to move through overnight. Friday will still see highs in the 70s but northwesterly winds move in for a breezy day. This weekend will feel drier but with warm sunny weather. Continuing…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Earlier Thursday morning, the Hancock Chamber Education Committee hosted another year of their annual Senior Appreciation Breakfast at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall. This special event brought together seniors from Hancock High, Bay High, St. Stanislaus, and Our Lady Academy for a morning of celebration, inspiration, and community support. Students were welcomed by local leaders…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Star Class North American Championship is sailing through the sound in Pass Christian, featuring racers from all over the U.S. and Canada. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen caught up with the reigning world champion John Kostecki to discuss what goes into preparing for this sport. Categories: Featured, Local News, Local Sports, Sports Tags: Star Class…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- After the procession earlier this week and the building process Wednesday, ‘The Wall that Heals’ Vietnam War memorial is about to open to the public. The wall is set up at the Bobby Eleuterius Sports Complex in D’Iberville. The city will be holding an opening ceremony at 6 p.m. to kick off the exhibit. WXXV News 25’s…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a prescribed burn in Jackson County scheduled over the course of several days. The Davis Bayou area of the Gulf Islands National Seashore will have prescribed burns on Friday and Saturday between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Short term road closures may also occur for the safety of visitors, firefighters, and the…
VANCLEAVE, Miss. (WXXV) – This week is National Library Week, and WXXV is celebrating local libraries across the coast. Jordyn Lassiter TV visits Vancleave Public Library to meet one of their amazing staff members, Ms. Klinshaw. Allison Klinshaw’s appreciation for the library began early in her childhood, and over time, her use of its resources blossomed into a passionate career…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art is hosting a gala at the Beau Rivage in two weeks. Museum Director David Houston joins us ahead of the event to tell us what’s on tap for the ‘Five Senses of Ohr.’ For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Five Senses of Ohr: Gala at the Beau Rivage, Ohr-O’Keefe…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The 10th annual Cruisin’ for Missions Car Show is happening this weekend at Crosspoint Church. Assistant Pastor Wesley Peden joins us ahead of the fun with more details. The fun takes place April 12th from 9:30 to 2 p.m. at the church located on 15046 North Swan Road. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippi cities and businesses are preparing for an influx of spring breakers making their way to our beaches this weekend. The Gulfport Police Department released their Spring Break traffic plan this week. Highway 90 from Cowan Road to Debuys Road will have one lane open for traffic going east and west if there’s heavy congestion this…
Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report