GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) –An important training took place in Harrison County Thursday, leading to hundreds of bus drivers receiving important safety tips. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen shows us some important technology the Harrison County School District is using to help students stay safe as they commute to school. It’s a harrowing moment caught on camera. Video from the Harrison…
In this exclusive WXXV News 25 special, Jordyn Lassiter celebrates Black Restaurant Week by spotlighting two black-owned restaurants along the coast. Categories: Local News, News
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re now just five months away from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon, but it is never too early to start getting into race shape and that was the case Thursday in Biloxi. At Fly Llama Brewing, Coast runners gathered for the Halfway to Geaux Party, clocking in some miles together as they looked ahead to the Gulf…
Tonight brings a 50% chance of scattered showers and storms under mostly cloudy skies, with lows hovering near 78. Friday looks wetter, with widespread showers and thunderstorms likely through the day. Some storms could bring heavy rainfall, and highs will top out around 88. Rain chances taper off a bit Friday night but don’t go away completely. More storms are…
Dreams really do come true, and we got to witness it first hand as one local athlete received the phone call of his life! The MLB Draft was held earlier this week, and with the overall 379th pick, D’Iberville’s own Logan Forsythe was selected by the Atlanta Braves. In high school, Forsythe set the strikeout record with 101 strikeouts,…
The Gulfport softball field was packed with young talent as the class of 2023 trio gives back to the community that built them. After playing softball for two years in junior college, Brooklynn Montana, Anna Kate Rounsaville, and Caroline Lindsey hosted their inaugural back to the basics softball camp for kids ages six to 12. The former Admirals taught the…
One week ago we were at East Central high school reflecting on the long and successful career of Bo Long. We’re back in hurley once again as East Central athletics announces Stephen Garrard as the new head baseball coach! Coach Garrard is no stranger to East Central high school, now entering his 15th season on the diamond with the Hornets….
We’re at the halfway mark to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. Race organizers are marking the occasion this evening with a celebration. Mike Wattigny is here in studio to tell us all about it. The party begins at 6 p.m. at Fly Llama Brewing in Biloxi. Categories: Community Headlines, Featured, Local News, News Tags: Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon
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WXXV News 25’s Sports Director Ansley Brent sits down with the 2025 Class 6A Softball State Champions, the George County Lady Rebels. Brent is joined by first year Head Coach Anna Grace Rigby and upcoming seniors Blakely Slay, Jordyn Bradley, Aryana Dixon, and Hadleigh Tatum. Two months ago to the date, the George County Lady Rebels hoisted up the State…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Inside the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum, you’ll find not only the history of aviation but also the future of flight. The museum’s summer programs aim to expose kids to the many paths available in aviation and beyond. The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum’s summer programs have grown each year, thanks to the dedication of its volunteers. A…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Legacy Park in Gautier will soon enter the second phase of construction following approval by the city on Tuesday night. Mayor Casey Vaughan and City Council members voted unanimously — with one abstaining member — to begin the biggest part of the project. “They will be issued their permit to go ahead and start construction on…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A few Coast mayors spoke to community members and business leaders for the first time in this new municipal term. Wednesday morning, Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich had his Breakfast with the Mayor event inside of the Hard Rock Casino. Mayor Gilich addressed a large crowd at the breakfast as he provided updates on the City of Biloxi….
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The entire month of July is all about hotdogs, but July 16 marks National Hot Dog Day. In Bay St. Louis, the police department fired up the grill to bring the community together for more than just a quick bite. The Bay St. Louis Police Department hosted its third annual national Hot Dog Day Celebration…
Widespread rain and storms continue to impact the region over the next few days due to Invest 93L moving west over the northern Gulf. Showers and thunderstorms will linger this evening, with scattered storms possible overnight, and temperatures hovering in the mid 70s. Thursday looks stormy from start to finish, with a 90% chance of rain and highs near 89….
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Pass Christian is one of a handful of cities on the Coast with a new mayor taking office July 1. Former Alderman at Large Kenny Torgeson promised to protect Pass Christian’s past, present, and future during the campaign. Mayor Torgeson is in studio to tell us how he plans to do that. Categories: Featured, Local News,…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Best Buy here on the Coast hosted a Geek Squad Academy, a tech camp for local youth interested in learning about the latest technology and how to use it. Students are spending the next two days with the Best Buy Geek Squad at the Boys and Girls Club in D’Iberville. They’re learning new skills while getting…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Women of Wisdom held its monthly Transformation Tuesday event at the Knight Nonprofit Center in Gulfport. Teachers and professionals of all ages came out to the care closet to browse professional and business casual clothing, leaving with their bags filled to the brim. From purses to blouse, pants, and shoes, every item is free. Director Jill…
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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Southern Miss enters into a new partnership with a company focused on the blue economy. This partnership will be based in the heart of Downtown Gulfport. The $25 million contract between USM and Integer Technologies comes from the Navy’s Office of Naval Research. Through this program, the team will develop AI powered software that enables uncrewed underwater…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – Tuesday, July 15th, is National Pet Fire Safety Day. This day is dedicated to encouraging pet owners to take preventative measures against fire hazards and raising awareness about fire safety for pets. If you safely escape a house fire and realize your pet is still inside, do not go back in. Firefighters are trained and properly…
WXXV News 25’s Sports Director Ansley Brent sits down with the 2025 Class 5A Softball State Champions, the East Central Lady Hornets. Brent is joined by Head Coach Gerald Edmonson and his starting nine on the diamond! After their fifth trip to Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the East Central Hornet left the diamond victorious! Seniors Kailee Lawson and Abbie Huff discuss the…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi State Department of Health issued a health alert, warning about an increase in cases of whooping cough. Eighty cases have been reported so far this year, up from 49 cases for all of 2024. No deaths have been reported at this time. Pertussis, the formal name for whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory disease-causing…
Today we’re shining a light on a program that’s helping our youth build strong successful futures. Bright Futures Coordinator at Keesler Federal Credit Union Anthony Abella is in studio. He’s here to tell us more about the Bright Futures Program. The Bright Futures program provides school supplies to kindergartners in 27 Title I school systems across South Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Jackson,…