GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Blue Ribbon Committee met Friday in Gulfport for a meeting at the Harrison County Courthouse. One of the key topics on the agenda was discussion surrounding a human trafficking case that took place in January. The committee came together to proactively discuss better ways to help protect children in the county. The Harrison County Blue…
The Fur Baby’s Veterinary Hospital is hosting a vaccine fundraiser, all supporting a Coast child battling DIPG. The vaccine fundraiser is happening Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. No appointments are needed. The vaccine bundles costs $70 for three vaccines. The drive benefits Rhett, a five-year-old boy fighting the cancer known as DIPG. All proceeds from the fundraiser go…
The Gruich Community Center in Biloxi is playing host to a free community health fair. The fair takes place February 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ahead of that, Courtney Jimerson joins us with details. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- A special kind of Renaissance Faire is taking place next week, but what can be expected for those who attend? Brandi St. Cyr and Shane Alder join us. The fun runs from February 27 and 28. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Starting tonight and through the weekend, you have a chance to have some fun under the big top with Cirque Italia in town at Gulfport Premium Outlets. Alex Acero and Brandon Ayala are here to tell us more. The fun kicks off tonight at 7:30 and runs multiple times throughout the weekend. For more information, click here. Categories:…
Three Democratic candidates running for Mississippi’s 4th Congressional District spoke to voters Thursday evening in a virtual forum. State Representative Jeffrey Hulum III, Paul James Blackman, and Ryan Grover discussed several issues impacting residents across the Pine Belt and Mississippi Gulf Coast. The candidates responded to questions related to healthcare, the federal minimum wage, immigration enforcement, food insecurity, and more….
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Our Mississippi Coast is ever changing. While many notable landmarks still scatter our Coast, others are now just a distant memory. In this month’s Hometown History feature, WXXV’s Megan Fayard takes us back to the early 1900s to share the story behind The Great Southern Hotel, one of the south’s most famous hotel resorts that once stood…
It’s already been considerably warmer than expected, but we’re even warmer today as another weak front moves in. This one so far has brought a couple of short-lived showers into the area, but overall even the cloud cover is quite thin. That’s allowed for more pronounced early warming, having almost every South MS in the 80s, making it one of…
SLIDELL, LOUISIANA (WXXV)- The start of Lent is bringing higher prices to seafood markets here in the Gulf South. Just across the state line in Slidell, the January cold snap has slowed crawfish production and pushed prices to nearly seven dollars a pound. Market owners say the supply crunch comes at a critical time with Lent now in full swing….
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Transportation has earmarked 1.14 million dollars in transportation funds for the City of D’Iberville. The funding will go towards building sidewalks along D’Iberville Boulevard. City leaders say this project will create a continuous, five-foot-wide sidewalk from Lamey Bridge Road to Automall Parkway, one that crosses I-110. It will also link some of city’s…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — The Biloxi Indians’ season on the pitch has been anything but ordinary, as the team has become South Mississippi’s biggest example of a “Cinderella Story.” Biloxi finished third in district standings, just behind Ocean Springs and Gulfport. The Indians lost a pair of matchups to both teams during the regular season. After a first round win…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV) — George County boys soccer is officially one win away from making program history. One year ago, the Rebels claimed their first-ever State Championship with a thrilling 1-0 overtime victory against Center Hill. Since the high of that title, the team hasn’t let up any, finishing second in 6A Region 3 standings with an 8-2 district record….
HURLEY, Miss. (WXXV) — The East Central Lady Hornets have put together a season to remember. After finishing the year with 16 wins and a district title, East Central went on a tear through the playoffs. The team picked up victories over North Pike, South Jones and Northeast Jones. The Lady Hornets have been especially strong defensively, with just one…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport is hosting a sensory friendly sleepover in March. Joining us ahead of the fun is Lori Buhring and Allison Holland with what you can expect. The PJs and JA event takes place March 7 at In the Zone-Long Beach. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
Clouds stick around tonight with just a slight chance of a passing shower and areas of dense fog developing toward daybreak on Friday. Lows will settle near 65 with a light southwest breeze. Friday starts foggy, then turns mostly cloudy with scattered showers possible during the afternoon before gradual clearing late. Highs climb to around 77. Rain chances increase this…
There’s always a need for blood across the country and the state. Denise Smith with the American Red Cross joins us to discuss the importance of giving blood. American Red Cross will be holding a few upcoming blood drives to help with the shortage. The first one is at the MGCCC Jackson County campus on February 26. On the same…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Singing River Health System welcomed nearly 40 new nurse residents as part of its Spring 2026 Nursing Residency Cohort. The program serves as a one-year bridge from nursing school to real-world practice, helping first-year nurses strengthen their clinical skills. Through hands-on simulation labs and mock scenarios, residents build confidence in a safe environment before stepping into their…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Sheriff’s Office is investing in the next generation of public safety leaders through a hands-on youth program designed to educate, mentor, and inspire. Inside the Stone County Sheriff’s Office, the next generation of public safety professionals is getting to work. The Public Safety Cadet Program is a community-based initiative aimed at educating and…
One Gulf Coast nonprofit organization is continuing its tradition of giving back through a bead drive in the aftermath of Mardi Gras. The North Bay Civitan Club of D’Iberville and St. Martin is currently collecting beads for its fifth annual Beads for Special Needs event. Beads can be dropped off through Friday, February 20 at six locations: A Latte Friends…
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Over in Pearl River County, sheriff’s investigators are releasing new details about a drive-by shooting earlier this month. The shooting happened on February 19th at the intersection of Highway 53 and Barth Road. Deputies were called to Highland Memorial Hospital in Picayune that day after a man came to the hospital with a gunshot wound….
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with a local nonprofit who is raising awareness about the signs of abusive relationships and the resources available to help teens. For more information about the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, click here. Categories: Local News, News
In this month’s “Local Eats” segment brought to you by Allen Beverages, Jesus takes us inside for a look at the local hot spot for crawfish and more – Claw Daddy’s in Gulfport. Categories: Local Eats Tags: Allen Beverages, claw daddy’s, crawfish, jesus ramirez, local eats, Pepsi, restaurants
Warm & foggy weather greeted us this morning as the humidity continues to rise ahead of yet another front approaching us today. This one is the second of three we’ll see nearby over the next few days, once again increasing our southerly winds, but not passing through far enough to bring any cooler weather. In fact, right as this next…
In every classification, it’s come down to the top two soccer teams in the state as they’ll compete for this gold ball up north later this week. One team has worked extremely hard to punch their ticket to the big game, and one defender is a huge piece of that Fighting Irish puzzle. Get to know our WXXV Student Athlete…