PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- A Keel authentication ceremony at Ingalls Shipbuilding Tuesday marked a major step in the construction of a new U.S. Navy ship on the Coast. With the flash of a welding torch, the future U.S.S. Philadelphia officially moved from plans on paper to progress in steel. At Ingalls Shipbuilding, Navy officials gathered for the ceremonial keel authentication of…
We are now one week out from polls opening across Mississippi for primary elections in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate and House races. A few things to keep in mind, polls on Election Day will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For absentee voting, the last day to vote in person absentee is Saturday, March 7. Mail-in absentees must be…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi announced their First Block Party of the year. Musical entertainment comes from Meet the Press. This year, the party has new hours, running from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning Friday, March 6. Biloxi’s HowHop Creative District plays host to the festivities. That’s located on the corner of Hopkins Boulevard and Howard Avenue. Aside…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Pascagoula Panthers are heading to the State Championship on the hardwood! The Panthers downed Callaway 53-51 in overtime to advance to Thursday night’s winner-take-all game. Here’s a look at the game and reactions from players at The Big House. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: 2026 MHSAA Basketball Championship, Pascagoula athletics, pascagoula basketball, pascagoula…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s some exciting news for one musician here on the Coast. Katie Jones has been playing music for over a decade. She has announced a launch party for her single ‘Sorry.’ Katie joins us in studio ahead of the big night. For more information about Katie and her music, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Katie…
It is 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: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday was Read Across America Day and volunteers across South Mississippi are helping turn the page on literacy. Mississippi Power employees spent the morning in classrooms at North Gulfport Elementary and Middle School reading to students and putting brand new books in their hands. Teams of employees spread out across campus, reading to pre-k students and kindergarteners….
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In the wake of this weekend’s events overseas, there has been a change in the procedure for guests to gain access to Keesler Air Force Base. The Trusted Traveler Program has been suspended at this time. That program typically allows someone with military credentials to vouch for certain non-military guests when entering the base. At this time,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A huge construction project is in the works on the northeast corner of Highway 49 and 53. MDOT crews have redesigned the interchange, including adding lanes. That property is just north of the Gulfport city limits and the city has petitioned to annex the 250-acre site. The rumor is: a Walmart Super Center is on the way….
It was foggy & warmer across South Mississippi this morning as continued southerly winds ahead of a series of nearby fronts lead to more such mornings ahead. This morning’s low climbed an average of 15° above where we were Monday morning, and still saw locally dense fog development too. I expect we’ll see more fog in the mornings ahead, due…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gautier will be hosting a Ward 5 listening session this Thursday. City Manager Carlos Moulds, as well as other city officials and staff, will be hosting the session to hear directly from residents. Even though this is for Ward 5, all city residents are welcome to attend. The listening session takes place from 6…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Jackson County leaders rolled out a new resiliency plan during a public meeting. The resiliency plan is being put in place to identify the risks and vulnerabilities that Jackson County faces living along the Gulf Coast, ultimately helping the county address and minimize those risks. Jackson County has been working on this plan for around…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- The developers of Gautier’s Legacy Park are providing an update on work being right now at the site. They posted pictures, showing some of the superstructures of the medical buildings already up, as well as some of the dining and shopping buildings. Developers say work has moved at a rapid pace since getting their certificate of need…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach is sharing the ongoing progress at the Gateway Project. This is drone footage taken from February 10. The city saying the project will serve as a beautiful and welcoming entrance to the city, creating a first impression for residents, visitors, and future investors. From infrastructure improvements to enhanced aesthetics, Long Beach…
We’re settling into a warm, humid, and occasionally foggy pattern along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Tonight brings patchy fog possible and increasing clouds with lows dropping to near 61. Tuesday turns mostly sunny by afternoon, with highs in the mid 70s and climbing into the upper 70s by Wednesday and Thursday. Rain chances begin to creep in by Thursday afternoon,…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Long Beach Fire Department responded to a fire over the weekend, saving a home in the process. Firefighters with Long Beach responded to a call about visible smoke from a home. Thanks to fast action and teamwork, the fire was quickly extinguished. Damage was kept to a minimum and everyone remained safe. Categories: Local News Tags:…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School is launching its new student meteorologist program. From forecasting the weather to forecasting their future, these young meteorologists are on the right track, guided by their amazing teacher. The new student meteorologist program at North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School is designed to immerse students in the science of forecasting…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is hosting a student art show for the spring. Katy Simmons-Carroll joins us with the details. The deadline to submit art is Tuesday, March 31. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: Walter Anderson museum of Art
WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears is sitting down with candidates ahead of March’s primary election. State Representative Jeffrey Hulum is tossing his hat into the ring for the Fourth Congressional District race. He is one of three Democratic candidates who will be on the primary election ballot. Representative Hulum stopped by the studio to discuss his campaign. The primary elections…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A man on the run since a Thursday shooting in the Gulf Park Estates community was taken into custody over the weekend, thanks to a Crime Stoppers tip. Jackson County Sheriff’s Investigators say Christopher Landry was located on Derry Lane in Ocean Springs after that tip came in Saturday on charges of aggravated assault with a…
Last week saw a weak front move through over the weekend, starting off with the coolest weather of the week as we slowly warmed. Unlike last week, we didn’t start off in the frosty 20s and 30s as our coolest areas only fell into the mid 40s this morning. That’s as low as it goes though, and we’ll steadily warm…
Members of Mississippi’s Congressional Delegation have responded to the United States strikes on Iran, strike’s which killed Iran’s Supreme Leader. Congressman Mike Ezell said in part that Iran is facing the consequences of its dangerous actions over the course of decades and that the protection of American citizens and service members is the top priority. Senator Roger Wicker echoed Ezell’s…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County firefighters are learning this week how to perform grain bin rescues. Firefighters are learning the proper techniques to rescue people in the event of a grain bin collapse. The training is being hosted by the Farm Bureau Office in Lucedale. Categories: Local News Tags: Jackson County firefighters, training
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — One Coast basketball program faced some tough news over the weekend, just days after it reached the semifinals of the MHSAA basketball playoffs. Resurrection Catholic School has been removed from the playoffs due to participation by a player who was later determined by the MHSAA to be ineligible to compete. The decision was announced on Saturday,…