The Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce is opening their small business grants for all city divisions. These grants will help fund upcoming projects, employee training, business development, and so much more. Completed applications can be sent to info@mscoastchamber.com or mailed to Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce 11975 Seaway Road, Suite B-120, Gulfport, MS 39503. These grants start at $500….
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and one Coast organization is raising awareness and hosting events throughout the month. Nancy Cartsens with the Parkinson’s Foundation joins us with more. Categories: Local News Tags: Parkinson’s Awareness Month
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — Team Lightning 12272, a robotics organization located on the Mississippi Coast, is gearing up for its first World Championship appearance. The event takes place in Houston from April 29th through May 2nd. Team members Austin Benda, Joey Quick and Alexis Noble as well as team president and West Harrison Middle School robotics teacher Brenden Phillips…
Mississippi Heroes is inviting the community to take part in their Ramp it Up Initiative. Local businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to contribute to building ramps for those who need them. Joining us with more are Erik Alvarez and Mark McAvoy. Categories: Local News Tags: Mississippi Heroes
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — A Gulf Coast man who unexpectedly lost his vision is preparing to graduate from a local rehabilitation center—one that helped him rediscover his purpose. We sat down with Courtez Tyler, who says this journey not only changed his life, but inspired him to help others facing the same transition. For the last 10 months, Courtez…
Another Mississippi college has joined the Mississippi attorney general’s ‘One Pill can Kill’ initiative. William Carey University faculty, staff, and students received training on how to recognize an overdose and administer naloxone. Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office also provided 300 fentanyl harm prevention kits that include test strips, gloves, disposal bags, and pill identification cards. The program is designed to…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi is sharing details about a multi-phase medical development moving off North Oaklawn Lane in the Woolmarket community. City officials shared phase one will include construction of two medical buildings. The building facing North Oaklawn Lane is planned to be a pain management clinic while the second building will house Pine Belt Dermatology. Foundation…
Skies will be far more sunny today than we saw yesterday, leading to beautiful, warmer South Mississippi views today. Temperatures will go up slightly this afternoon, though remain similar to the last few days in the mid-to-upper 70s across the area. Mornings get progressively warmer as well, climbing from the low 60s this morning, to the mid 60s by the…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department spent Good Friday training. Firefighters conducted pump operations training along with drafting from a water source. Fire officials say drafting is the process of pulling water from an unconventional source such as a pond. This is done when access to a traditional water supply is not available. Training on these skills makes sure…
The Biloxi Shuckers hosted the Pensacola Blue Wahoos for game two of their first homestand of the year. Right-handed pitcher Manuel Rodriguez got the start on the mound. The Shuckers get one run in the first inning while the Wahoos get a solo bomb in the top of the fourth. Biloxi would respond in the bottom of the fourth with…
It was a beautiful day on the softball diamond to get to know yet another WXXV Student Athlete of the Week. She represents the Lady Warriors on three different teams and she’s a big reason their softball team is on a hot streak. Get to know d’Iberville softball’s stone wall and power hitter, Annah Niceley! The d’Iberville Lady Warriors are…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is alerting drivers to a road closure scheduled for Thursday. Dewey Avenue at Hellmers Drive will be closed to traffic starting at 7 a.m. tomorrow morning. Crews will be working on a sewer main connection. Work is expected to wrap up by 7 p.m. Drivers are asked to plan accordingly and…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Springtime means more time outdoors here on the Gulf Coast, but it also marks the return of mosquito season. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley has a look at how you can stay protected and what Harrison County is doing to help. You might be spending more time outdoors this spring, but you may have some unwanted…
Tonight stays partly cloudy and mild, with lows in the mid to upper 50s inland and right around 60 at the coast, and an east breeze around 10 mph. Sunshine returns on Thursday and sticks around through the weekend, with afternoon highs climbing to the upper 70s by Friday, and low 80s from Saturday through Monday. Overnight lows will remain…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The second of three Singing River Health System’s blood drives took place Wednesday at the Gulfport hospital. It’s all happening in partnership with the Blood Center. Health system leaders say the donated blood will stay local, supporting South Mississippi patients in need of surgeries, trauma care, and other life-saving treatments. Appointments and walk-ins can also be made…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A South Mississippi fire department is getting a boost thanks to a generous donation from a community partner. The Wiggins Fire Department says this support will help them better serve and protect their community. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has the story. In a time where resources can make all the difference, local support is stepping…
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth for Christ is hosting a crawfish boil and sidewalk sale this weekend. Brad Holt and Scott Pugh join us with more. You can pre-order by calling 228-864-0788 EXT 7 or by visiting CoastYFC.com. Plates are $10 each and benefits helping send students to camp. Their goal is $3,000. You can pick up a plate at…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A defense technology company is expanding its footprint on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, bringing new high-tech jobs to the area. Integer Technologies celebrated the grand opening of its new office in Gulfport. The ribbon cutting marked a new chapter for Integer Technologies as the company opened its latest facility. The new shared workspace created in partnership with…
Every other Wednesday morning we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Valley. Categories: Local News, Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Aztecas Restaurant and Cantina in Gautier marked a major milestone in its recovery from the October 2025 tornado that ripped through the city, as they re-opened their doors to the community. Just months ago, an EF-1 tornado came directly through Aztecas, and multiple employees were forced to shelter in the cooler as the kitchen ceiling fell…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The State Appeals Court made a ruling in a 2022 home invasion case in Jackson County. Tommy Vu kicked in the door of his ex-girlfriend’s home back in 2022, yelled at the woman, and took her phone while children were inside. On appeal, Vu claimed there wasn’t enough evidence to lead to conviction, that the jury…
Tuesday started off sunny, but it started slowly getting cloudy on us late yesterday and it’ll remain grey into the night before clearing up. That’ll lead to sunny and warmer end to the week, but we need to get through this cloudy period first. These cloudy skies won’t lead to any rain, so our drought conditions will continue for the…
As difficult as it is to win a qualifier, this team has outdone themselves and represented the state of Mississippi this past weekend in San Antonio at the Lonestar national qualifier Once again, bring home the gold with the perfect 10-0 record Coming in first out of 120 teams This marks their third national qualifier victory this season, creating one…
You couldn’t have written up a more beautiful day for Minor League Baseball to be back on the Mississippi Gulf Coast! The Biloxi Shuckers celebrated their Home Opener by welcoming the Pensacola Blue Wahoos to town. Right-handed pitcher Jaron Deberry got the nod on the mound. First baseman Blake Burke made noise early in the bottom of the first inning,…