HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Hattiesburg is one step closer to their 100 mural goal. Mural 69 was unveiled on Wednesday created by Mississippi artist Gavin Bird. This creation is titled ‘We only come out at Night.’ The mural is located just off the Longleaf Trace on 4th Street and features nocturnal wildlife native to the state like the…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Progress is being made on the Long Beach Gateway Harbor project on Highway 90. The vision for the project is to better connect the Long Beach Harbor and downtown area. City leaders rolled out the project to help beautify the city’s downtown corridor and serve as a more welcoming entrance to the city for drivers along…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point Police Department is inviting the community for a chat with the chief. Chief Dennis Stevenson invites everyone to the police department on February 26 for an open and honest dialogue between the department and citizens. The focus is bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community, developing effective lines of communications as…
President Trump has signed an appropriations bill into law that earmarks money for two Mississippi Coast ports. The Fiscal Year 26 Energy and Water Development Bill will send $6.7 million to the Port of Gulfport and $6.5 Million to Port Pascagoula Harbor for future dredging and maintenance projects. Other projects elsewhere in the state received millions of dollars in funding,…
The Biloxi Fire Department is sharing news that four firefighters have been promoted to lieutenant. Those include Spencer Cosper, Conner Kelly, Mike Hill, and Austin Strawn. Biloxi fire says these four have put in the work, earned the trust, and are ready to help guide the next generation. Categories: Local News
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-Here’s one event that is not this weekend, but a few weeks away that way you can train and prepare to win the ‘Run for School Lunch’ in the Miles that Matter Community Fun Run. The race takes place February 28 at 8 a.m. and starts and finishes at the Mockingbird Café in Bay St. Louis….
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pass Christian Fire Department celebrated the renovation of Fire Station 1 Thursday. The station carries the name of the Jerry Andersen Memorial Station. Fire Chief Dia’mond Woodman rededicate the building to Andersen, the only Pass Christian firefighter to lose his life in the line of duty. Those who came out to speak included Fire Chief…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Journey students from Lizana Elementary School just delivered their pet supply drive donations to the Humane Society of South Mississippi this week. This also marks five years of journey students leading and supporting the supply drive. Students were given a tour of the dog and cat areas of the Humane Society, also visiting the clinic and thrift…
Mississippi has the highest rate of uninsured drivers in the country. That’s why lawmakers are revisiting a policy they scrapped nearly a decade ago. Justin Glowacki with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center spoke with lawmakers behind the bill and residents who say the issue affects them firsthand. National data from the Insurance Research Council shows roughly one in four…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula police are making the public aware of a scam going around right now across the city. Scammers are sending texts and emails, claiming to be law enforcement, saying that there is a warrant out for the arrest of the people they contact, sometimes in the form of a document. The number the scammers are using is…
A yearly South Mississippi program to combat food insecurity in our cities officially kicked off its 2026 campaign today. March of the Mayors is an effort between Extra Table and the mayors of cities within the South Mississippi footprint. Extra Table leaders kicked things off at the Lord is my Help food pantry in Ocean Springs Friday morning. Our Coast…
Mississippi schools are facing a shortage of bus drivers, leading to delayed routes, lost classroom time, and added stress for families. Bibhas Pantha with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Centers look at how the shortage is playing out in Lamar County and why districts say reliable bus drivers are critical to keeping schools running smoothly. Categories: Local News
The Krewe of Shoe-Be-Boozie is hosting their box parade. Margaret Jackson and Alyssa Nugent join us with details. The Shoe-Be-Boozie parade takes place Saturday, February 7 at 3 p.m. at Chandeleur Brewery in Gulfport. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — This past summer, we got to know a Coast football alum who is making a name for himself at the collegiate level. Fast forward seven months, and he’s now signed to play football at the professional level in Germany. Sports Director Ansley Brent caught up with Jeremiah McNair to discuss his journey to this moment. Categories:…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central avenged an early-season loss and took down West Harrison on the hardwood, winning 56-36 on senior night. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has more from the big game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Harrison Central girls basketball, harrison central high school, West Harrison girls basketball, west harrison high school
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Each month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one outstanding educator in South Mississippi. January’s Teacher of the Month is Drapundra Anderson, a second grade teacher at North Gulfport Elementary School! She is dedicated to her students and is well-loved by each and every grade at the school. Anderson was nominated by Edna…
A toy convention is taking over the convention center in Hattiesburg on February 7. Michael Keith and Eric Stewart join us with the details. Categories: Local News
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Sunday in Biloxi, our four-legged friends will put on a big carnival celebration. The Krewe of Barkloxi pawrade begins at 11 a.m. with registration at Point Cadet. Afterwards, pets and their family members will roll with wagons and strollers down the parade route. The fun runs until 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon. This is a joint effort by the…
Tonight will be cold and breezy, with clearing skies, lows in the upper teens and low 20s, and wind chills in the teens to single digits. Make sure to allow faucets to drip overnight and make sure pets have a spot indoors or have added warmth and insulation in an outside shelter. Saturday stays sunny but chilly and windy, with…
Recovery efforts in North Mississippi continue to increase as more roads become accessible and things have started to thaw out a bit. With help from the Mississippi National Guard, MEMA has distributed nearly 100,000 bottles of water, thousands of meals, tarps, and blankets to affected Mississippians. MEMA is coordinating with county governments to get these supplies out to people through…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- After a lull for a few weeks when it comes to parades, carnival action returns this weekend on the Coast. In Ocean Springs, the annual Elks Parade rolls at 1 Saturday afternoon with Krewe Unique rolling right afterwards at 1:30. It’s a yearly tradition for the two krewes and public work crews are already preparing for…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ten Mississippi teachers are getting more than just applause for their hard work, they’re also getting cash to bring creative ideas into their classrooms. Friday morning, educators from across the Gulf Coast were honored with Leo W. Seal Innovative Teacher grants. From hands-on science projects to creative learning tools, ten Mississippi teachers were recognized for taking education…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach announces the cancelation of events this weekend due to the cold weather. The Farmers Market and the Art and Artisans Market will be closed this weekend. The city wants to remind all residents that brick and mortar businesses will still be open. Categories: Local News
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- A sudden frost can damage certain plants, but with a little preparation, they can survive freezing temperatures. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with a local plant nursery about how you can protect your plants from the cold. Categories: Featured, Local News