25 Teams in 25 Days: Gautier Gators

After advancing to the State Championship for the first time in school history in 2024, the Gautier Gators now know what it takes to get to the big stage, except this year they don’t just want to play, they want to win it all. Find out how they’ll get there in the video above in their preseason preview! Categories: 25…

Students learn about different careers at Mississippi West Coast High School Career Showcase

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi West Coast High School career showcase took place Tuesday morning at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall. The event gave students an opportunity to learn about different career fields by actually seeing and hearing what training is needed, growth opportunities, and potential salaries. The main goal of the showcase is for students to learn…

Gulf Coast Business Council President and CEO Jamie Miller discusses the Coast’s comeback after Hurricane Katrina

As former Governor Haley Barbour said here on WXXV Monday, when Hurricane Katrina made landfall on August 29, 2005 it was like an atomic weapon went off in the Mississippi Sound. It’s been a long and winding road to recovery over the past two decades. With the 20th anniversary of Katrina coming up Friday, WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott Spoke…

Mobile Express ID Van coming to Back Bay

Back Bay Mission is offering a way for residents to get a Mississippi ID through the Mobile Express Van. Dhiana Skrmetti and Terra Moreau join us for what you need to know ahead of Wednesday, August 27. The Mobile Express ID Van will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Categories: Local News, News

Celebrate K20: 20th anniversary of Katrina

Paige Roberts with the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce joins us to discuss an event this Thursday honoring the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The Celebrate K20 event takes place Thursday, August 28 at 5:30 at the Sound Amphitheater in Gautier. Categories: Hurricane Katrina 20, Local News, News Tags: Hurricane Katrina, k20

Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs holds ‘Life after High School’ event

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi Ocean Springs hosted a ‘Life after High School’ event on Monday. This event gave local teens a chance to explore career opportunities beyond graduation. Speakers from a variety of local industries shared insights about their fields, highlighting how each career path could align with students’ individual interests and goals. The Junior…

Chapel Hart pressing pause on band

Chapel Hart announced they are pressing pause on the band. The announcement came late Monday night on their social media pages. The trio shared they wish to explore other passions and dreams that have been calling to them individually. They want to make it clear; this is not goodbye. The girls say Danica can be found by following ‘Danica Hart’…

Biloxi High School hosts premiere showing of “Hope in High Water” documentary

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Songs of hope and remembrance filled the air at the Biloxi High School Performing Arts Center on Monday as I Am New Orleans hosted a community conversation and the premiere of “Hope in High Water — A People’s Recovery 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina.” “So the focus of this documentary, I’m proud to say, is more…

7th annual Biloxi Box Set Music Festival

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- An annual music festival is kicking off in two weeks. Clay Dockery joins us to discuss the Biloxi Box Set, which benefits Make-A-Wish. The festival takes place September 11 through the 13 at South Beach Biloxi Hotel and Suites on Beach Blvd. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Biloxi Box Set Music Festival

Work begins on new USM oyster hatchery in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The University of Southern Mississippi has broken ground on a new oyster hatchery in Ocean Springs to help in restoration and research efforts in our Mississippi waters. The building will be located at the school’s Gulf Coast Research Laboratory Cedar Point Campus, which houses the Thad Cochran Marine Aquaculture Center. Once complete, the facility will be capable…

Investigation continues into swimming death on Horn Island

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County coroner has identified the man who died after a Sunday swimming accident on Horn Island. According to our media partners, the Sun Herald and Deputy Coroner James Prisock, 29-year-old Jordan King was with a group of people on the west side of the island when he jumped into shallow water. He died while…

Former Governor Haley Barbour reflects on Hurricane Katrina 20 years later

August 29, 2005: Hurricane Katrina roars ashore and devastates the Mississippi Coast. This Friday marks the 20th anniversary of the worst natural disaster in U.S. history. This week we will be looking back at the killer storm and how far we’ve come on the road to recovery. We start with Governor Haley Barbour who guided the state through the tragedy….

Booker Fest kicks off Friday

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Booker Fest is set to start on August 29 at the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis. Rachel Dangermond and Will Frost join us ahead of the fun at 100 Men Hall with more. Booker Fest runs August 29 through the 31. For more information, visit 100menhall.com. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News, News Tags:…

St. Peter the Apostle School Reunion

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-This weekend, there will be a big reunion for alumni of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School in Pascagoula. Here to tell us more about the festivities are Jada Hall and Melva Seabron. Several events are planned for the 3 days: August 29, 2025 – “Meet and Greet”—Charles E. McMahon, SSJ Parish Life Center; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00…