Closure expected for Exit 28 entrance ramp in Harrison County

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- There will be an overnight ramp closure at the County Farm Road exit of I-10 next week. The westbound entrance ramp at County Farm Road will be closed starting at 7 p.m. Monday through 6 a.m. Tuesday so crews can pave the area. Drivers should be on high alert for workers during this closure. Categories: Local…

Progress continues on Long Beach Harbor

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing an update on their harbor progress. A time lapse was created, showing work from January of last year to video taken on Tuesday. The transformation shows just how far the project has come. City officials say they are proud of the work that has been completed and they are…

Work on Ken Combs Pier in Gulfport nearly complete

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In Gulfport, another one of the city’s piers is reopening later this month. Work on the Ken Combs Pier is nearly complete. The pier has been out of service since Hurricane Zeta heavily damaged its back in 2020. Work crews rebuilt the pier using new concrete pile caps and a flow through deck design to make it…

Ocean Springs native McCarty English to get Sunday start for Golden Eagles!

Ocean Springs native McCarty English to get Sunday start for Golden Eagles! For the first time in his collegiate career, McCarty English was named a weekend starter for Southern Miss’s opening weekend! The Ocean Springs right-hander has gotten the nod for Sunday, but the journey on the mound hasn’t been easy for the redshirt sophomore. After throwing lights out his…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce names new CEO

The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce has named a new CEO. Dr. Benjamin Weldon will assume his new role effective March 9. Weldon has more than a decade of experience in the fields of workforce development and organizational leadership. He’s a graduate of Southern Miss and has most recently served as manager of workforce development at Ingalls Shipbuilding in…

Scams claiming to be law enforcement in Pass Christian

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a scam going around Pass Christian. Citizens are receiving calls from scammers posing as Pass Christian police officers, saying they have outstanding warrants, fines, or other legal matters. They then request money, gift cards, wire transfers, and bitcoin for payment. Scammers are using threats, spoofed phone numbers, and claim to be law enforcement. If you’re…

Gulfport City Council meeting rescheduled

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Gulfport is postponing their city council meeting originally scheduled for February 17. February 17 is Mardi Gras, which is a city holiday. The new meeting date is Thursday, February 19. The meeting will be at 11 a.m. at the usual meeting location. Categories: Featured, Local News

Gautier High Hope Squad holds tree dedication ceremony

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Thursday was a meaningful day for the Gautier High School Hope Squad. The Hope Squad dedicated a tree in the school courtyard. That tree acts as a symbol that every student has hope. Mayor Casey Vaughan was at the ceremony and proclaimed February 12 as Hope Day at the school. During the ceremony, Hope Zone teachers were…

Pier improvement project begins in Pascagoula

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- In Pascagoula, the Beach Park Pier Improvement Project begins Monday. This project will replace and upgrade handrails and decking along part of the pier. Improvements include new ADA-compliant handrails and flow-through decking, enhancing accessibility, safety, and durability. The pier will be closed to the public while this work is being done. Categories: Featured, Local News

Boater safety tips when storms strike

As Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Mississippi continues, DMR officials are reminding South Mississippians that storms on the water can quickly turn dangerous, especially for our boaters. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley has more. Categories: Local News

Rise in romance scams reported in Mississippi

The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office is warning about the rise of romance scams in Mississippi right now. They mostly come in the form of relationship investment scams, where scammers use fake profiles, photos, videos, and voices to appear attractive and credible to build trust and emotional attachment with people before asking for money and encouraging victims to participate in…

Applications are now open for Carnival Association of Long Beach grant program

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Carnival Association of Long Beach is sharing they raised a record breaking $190,800 this carnival season. With that, they are officially opening grant applications. Any organization that serves individuals along the Gulf Coast can apply. You can find the application here. The deadline to apply is March 6. Grants can be sent in either to…

Jackson County School Board looking to fill vacancy

The Jackson County School District is looking to fill a board member vacancy for district four. The district is looking to appoint these members during a special called board meeting on February 23. The appointee will also serve until the first Monday of January 2027. Board members help make critical decisions that impact the livelihood of school system employees and…

New officials take office for Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers

Mississippi Coast Crime Stoppers announced their new president took office Wednesday. Jim Thriffiley took the reins during the first board meeting Wednesday. He will serve as president for a two-year term. Also elected to office was Charles Britt as vice president, Ann Waller as treasurer, and Sarah Jones as secretary. Outgoing President Keith Wilson was presented with a plaque in…

Hancock County Library System receives 2026 Cultural Heritage Digitization Award

HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Hancock County Library System has been selected as the 2026 Cultural Heritage Digitization Award recipient. This means the library will receive training and digitization services, capturing and showcasing items from their scrapbooks. The scrapbooks consist of photos, newspaper clippings, event programs, and staff annotations. These scrapbooks date back to 1934, created by staff to document…

Pass Christian girls soccer falls to West Lauderdale, 2-1, in third round of MHSAA playoffs

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — Pass Christian saw its season come to an end on Friday night with a 2-1 loss to West Lauderdale in the third round of the Class 4A MHSAA girls soccer playoffs. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more from the match. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Pass Christian Athletics, Pass Christian Girls Soccer,…

Long Beach girls soccer advances to 6A South State match with 2-1 win over George County

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — Long Beach picked up a key 2-1 win on the pitch over George County to advance to next week’s 6A South State match. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the match. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: George County Athletics, George County girls soccer, George County High School, Long Beach athletics, Long…

Mardi Gras Parades set to roll this weekend

It’s set to be a busy weekend of parades across the Coast in the days before Lundi and Mardi Gras. Four parades will roll Saturday: The Second Liners Club in Biloxi at noon The Krewe of Diamondhead at noon Krewe of Gemini in Gulfport at 2 p.m. Krewe of Neptune in Biloxi at 5:30 p.m. On Sunday, the St. Paul’s…

Work begins on new TCB Stop N’ Geaux location in Long Beach

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- One of Long Beach’s main road corridors is getting a new gas station. Construction is moving along for the new TCB Stop N’ Geaux location at 4285 Beatline Road. This marks the latest growth for the Beatline Road corridor and expansion for Stop N’ Geaux as well. There’s a Stop N’ Geaux location on Highway 53…

City of D’Iberville collecting donations for residents impacted by winter weather

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville and their first responders are asking for donations to help residents of Coldwater. Coldwater has been affected by the winter conditions in the northern part of the state. A few items needed include bottled water, blankets, toilet paper, and nonperishable food. All items can be delivered to the D’Iberville Fire Department on Lamey…

Harlem Wizards get students hype for game day

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- On Friday, the Harlem Wizards brought high energy to schools in Jackson County ahead of their big Valentine’s Day showdown. The team traveled from school to school, hyping up students for Saturday’s game. They played interactive games with kids, shared inspiring stories, and handed out free tickets to pack the stands. The players also took time to…

2026 Gulf Coast Winter Classics return to the Harrison County Fairgrounds

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The annual Gulf Coast Winter Classics kicked off this week at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, bringing hundreds of top riders and their horses from across the world to compete in one of the premier winter equestrian events. The six-week hunter and jumper series features competition for all levels and offers prize money, national points, and plenty…

Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis hosting 21st annual Chili Cook Off

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Rotary Club of Bay St. Louis is hosting their 21st annual Chili Cook Off soon. Ashley Mayley and John Brdecka join us with more. The cook off takes place February 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Bay St. Louis Community Hall on Blaize Avenue. For more information call 228-380-0755. Categories: Local News