Can’t wait two months for College Football to begin? Southern Miss Football is coming to this coast this month! Southern Miss Athletics and the Alumni Association announced the sites for the 2025 Summer Tour featuring Head Coach Charles Huff, with Gulfport being the second stop on the list. The event will provide fans, alumni, and supporters with an inside look…
We’ve got huge news for the city of Moss Point as former Tiger Earl Sanders has been selected to the College Baseball Hall of Fame. A member of the Moss Point graduating class of 1983, Earl Sanders was a dual-sport athlete playing both baseball and basketball for the River City. After graduation, Sanders was a competitor both on the mound…
After strong and severe storms this afternoon, we are setting up for a much quieter night, although there are still storms around the area. Overnight, temperatures will drop to the mid and lower 70s with a 20-30% chance for coastal showers, and then slightly higher rain chances heading into Wednesday afternoon. Rainfall totals will fall between .25″ and .50″, except…
The Labor Department has announced it plans to shut down 99 job corps center around the country, including the Gulfport Center. The Department of Labor cited financial challenges, including a $140 million deficit in 2024 and a lack of results. Job Corps provides a no-cost education and vocational training program that helps young people improve their lives by providing them…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- There have been signs of progress as our South Mississippi cities prepare for Amtrak’s Mardi Gras Service. Earlier Tuesday, press conferences regarding Amtrak happened all over the Coast. Topics discussed at these press conferences included the expected start date, train schedule, ticket costs, and more. Excitement was in the air as people showed up at Biloxi City…
South Mississippi (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Community Foundation is awarding six animal-welfare agencies $150,000 in grants to support FIXED For Life. That is a no-cost spay and neuter program in its second year. Counties benefiting from this include George, Hancock, Harrison, Jackson, Pearl River and Stone Counties. Services relating to spay and neuter procedures – that includes surgery, rabies vaccination,…
Gautier Police Department received a donation of body armor sponsored by Lincolnwood Training Club for German Shepard dogs. These vests are both bullet and stab protective, keeping the K9 officers safe. Vests are being delivered from Chicago and are expected to make it to the Mississippi Coast within ten weeks. The program is certified with law enforcement and related agencies….
Richard Valdez joins us in studio. He’s here to talk about the Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. The 77th annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo takes place this week. The action kicks off Thursday, July 3 at Barksdale Pavilion as anglers from across the state come together for four days of everything seafood, from competitive fishing to local vendors, live music,…
State troopers across the country are vying for the best cruiser. Landon Orozco with Mississippi Highway Patrol joins us in studio to talk about this year’s ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is featuring their 2024 Ford Mustang. The Highway Patrol is using Clarksdale as a backdrop this year, featuring the state’s role in blues music. Ground Zero…
Jackson, Miss. (WXXV)- Attorney General Lynn Fitch announces a human trafficking reporting app has made its way to the state. The app is called “Simply Report”, allowing citizens to anonymously report suspected human trafficking in the state. The app provides a tool for users to recognize and report indicators or trafficking directly to appropriate authorities. The app is free and…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies’ Research Department is seeking interns for Fall 2025. Those interested would study Bottlenose Dolphins in the Mississippi Sound. The program itself is designed for students and early-career scientists interested in marine science. Applicants must be 18 or older, the deadline to apply is July 31st. You can click HERE for more…
Going into effect today is the new grocery tax. Beginning July 1, the grocery tax state-wide will decrease from 7 to 5 percent. This includes food and drinks eligible for purchase with food stamps, but it excludes alcohol sales, vitamins, pet food, and more. This comes after House Bill 1 was passed allowing grocery taxes to decrease while increasing tax…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies shares some exciting news. A rough-toothed dolphin named Dagny – rescued by IMMS back in 2018 – has found her forever home at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Florida. Dagny came to IMMS following Hurricane Michael, the organization receiving a call about a dolphin in distress in Biloxi. The team worked…
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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- In the City of Gulfport Monday, incoming Mayor Hugh Keating and members of the City Council were sworn into office. They were joined by family members, friends, other Coast leaders, and plenty of residents in the chapel at Centennial Plaza. Each official took an oath of office, promising to fulfill their duties in the interest of the…
Ocean Springs, Miss. (WXXV) – Monday evening, Bobby Cox was sworn in as the new mayor of Ocean Springs. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Mary C. O’Keefe Center in Downtown Ocean Springs and was open to the public. Bobby Cox has lived in Ocean Springs his entire life and has served as the alderman at large for the…
The Fourth Annual Big T Invitational took place this Saturday in Biloxi. It’s more than just a golf tournament, but an event where people come together to honor a life they loved while helping others along the way. Sports Director Ansley Brent was at the invitational to interview Big T’s son, Blake Miller, to learn how he’s continuing his father’s…
Our WXXV Play of the Day is huge news out Ocean Springs! Ocean Springs Sprinter Jax Coleman has signed to join the track and field program at Purdue! Currently holding the outdoor school records in the 100m, 200m and 400m, the future Boiler is the school’s third Division I signee, and the first to sign to the Big 10 Conference….
South MS Volleyball Club’s Surge 16-1 National has officially brought home the Garnet Championship in the Club Division at AAU Nationals! Over the course of the 4-day tournament, these girls battled through tough competition and came out 500 strong – showing grit, talent, and heart every step of the way. This was South MS Volleyball Club’s first ever trip to…
The excitement continues over in Biloxi as one of their own receives the highest honor in Mississippi yet again! Biloxi pole vaulter Julie Segroves has been selected as Mississippi’s girl Gatorade Player of the Year for Track and Field for the second year in a row. This honor is awarded to the top athlete in the state in their…
Happy Monday, South Mississippi! After numerous storms throughout the afternoon and some rain lingering through the evening, we are expecting drier conditions overnight. However, we have a lot of moisture and instability so it won’t last too long and we will see more showers and a few storms popping up by sunrise, especially along the coast and offshore. We’ll hover…
It’s time for the 2025 Best Looking Cruiser Contest, state troopers across America submit their cruisers to take home the title. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is featuring their 2024 Ford Mustang. The Highway Patrol is using Clarksdale as a backdrop this year, featuring the state’s role in blues music. Ground Zero Blues Club is front and center, as well as…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A $45,000 renovation project to Miramar Park in Biloxi is currently underway to replace the aging playground structure installed after Hurricane Katrina. Crews have initiated demolition to make way for a brand-new play structure and shade canopy. Miramar Park in Biloxi is temporarily closed for work. Signage indicates it will reopen once the new equipment and shaded…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s a big day across the Coast as many cities are holding inauguration ceremonies for newly-elected officials. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen joins us from Gulfport ahead of the inauguration of Mayor Elect Hugh Keating and seven city council members. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Gulfport, Inauguration, mayoral elect