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,…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- MGCCC’s Harrison County campus is hosting their iMPAC Live Fest on April 14. This is a free event offering live bands, an art gallery, games, and much more. Aaliyah Dock-Caldwell joins us with more. The fun takes place April 14 from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, click here. Categories: Local…
It’s the beginning of the month, meaning the Mississippi Lottery has a few new games out. Savannah Tirey joins us via zoom to break those down. Categories: Local News Tags: Mississippi Lottery
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- South Mississippians looking for a job gathered at the Biloxi Civic Center Tuesday for the 2026 Gulf Coast Military and Civilian Job Fair. The event brought together thousands of highly skilled veterans and dedicated civilian employers. Attendees had the chance to explore job openings and network with companies committed to South Mississippi’s workforce. Organizers say each year,…
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks posted a reminder Monday. Springtime in Mississippi means the birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, and the snakes are becoming more active. As the warmer days approach, snakes are often found basking in sunny areas as they need their body temperatures to rise to become active to find mates and search for…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- River City leaders say Spring Break Moss Point was a great kickoff for the new ‘Operation Safe Streets’ program. The downtown riverfront came alive with music, resources, fun and positive community engagement over the weekend. ‘Operation Safe Streets’ and the spring break event are partnerships between the Moss Point Police Department and the city’s parks and…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The Long Beach Fire Department reminds residents their fire hydrant tests continue this week. This is state mandated and is an important part of keeping hydrants in proper working order. Fire crews will be flowing hydrants in various areas this week, officials warning you may notice temporary brown or discolored water due to sediment in the…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Businesses in Ocean Springs will soon have access to facade grants designed to enhance and revitalize downtown commercial properties while encouraging local growth. The Ocean Springs facade grant improvement program is returning for 2026 to help business owners in the Downtown Main Street District restore, improve, or make additions to their storefronts. With a total…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A U.S Navy Seabee Diver who is currently stationed at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport was just named 2026 USO Sailor of the Year. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with him about the recovery mission that led to this recognition. Back in March 2025, U.S Navy Chief Petty Officer Joseph Hawthorne and his team…
The Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s GivHer Circle is hosting their third annual wine tasting event on April 22. Ahead of the event, Tiffany Bell and Starr Chapman are in studio with the details. The wine tasting takes place April 22 at 5 p.m. at Coastal Kitchen. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: GivHer Circle, gulf coast community…
PHOTO: facebook.com/MichaelWatsonMSPASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is throwing his hat into the ring for another statewide office in the 2027 state elections. The Jackson County native was in Pascagoula Tuesday morning to kick off his campaign for lieutenant governor. It was the first of many stops Watson has made in South Mississippi, and he’ll continue his campaign’s…
We got off to a chilly, but sunny start to the day out there with our coldest weather we’ll see with the last front that moved through. Lows ranged from the low 40s to the upper 40s across South Mississippi, with at least one city (Pascagoula) reporting a wind chill in the upper 30s for a short time. Chilly to…