Lawmakers are debating a bill that could eliminate the state sales tax on diapers, but the proposal is part of a larger piece of legislation. Advocates are pushing to make sure it stays in the final version. Something as simple as buying diapers can quickly add up for families across Mississippi. A bill moving through the Mississippi Legislature, Senate Bill…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport is hosting their Crown and Gown event this weekend. This is a chance for high schoolers to shop for affordable prom attire. Rayna Brewer and Alicia Merritt join us with the details. The event takes place March 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at In the Zone Long Beach. This is…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Tired Dog Rescue out of Bay St. Louis is hosting a special fundraiser for Easter. Easter eggs will be hidden in your yard the night before. Laura Messina joins us with how you can sign up. For more information and to sign up for the fun, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Egg the Yard,…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a road project update for Harrison County drivers in the John Clark Road area. Paving work will continue this week on the stretch of John Clark west of Canal Road to Farlow Road. Harrison County officials ask for your patience in that area as road crews work to get the paving done as soon as…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Work begins on a number of Bay St. Louis streets to fix damage caused by Hurricane Ida in 2021. Some of the impacted roads are Rushmore Street, Everett Street, Etna Street, Lookout, Ranier, Logan, and Elbrus. Work crews will be laying down asphalt on these roads. The work is expected to last for two weeks….
It was a major deadline week at the capitol. Some bills died while others are still alive in the legislature with just about two weeks left in the session. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot got an update from State Representative Zachary Grady. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: Legislature, politics, state legislative session, zach grady
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Education has announced the finalists for the 2026 Mississippi Administrator and Teacher of the Year awards. The Administrator of the Year program recognizes school leaders who inspire teachers, demonstrate strong leadership, and stay actively involved in their communities. The Teacher of the Year honor highlights outstanding educators making a difference in the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A 105-million-dollar development project is officially underway in the heart of Downtown Gulfport. City leaders and developers held a groundbreaking for a mixed-use development named ‘Channel South’ Friday afternoon. It is located at the historic site of the Great Southern Hotel. The project will transform the area into a modern destination featuring luxury residences, retail shops, and…
We started off the first full week of spring with mild and misty weather, leading to a few potential areas of light, patchy fog. It struggled to come together with our light winds, and won’t now things are warming up quickly under sunny skies. We’ll see some light cloud cover begin to move in later today, leading to mostly sunny…
Sunday night stays mostly clear as temperatures gradually cool to around 60 with light westerly winds. Monday morning starts off with some clouds, but skies clear for a mostly sunny afternoon with highs near 80. Southwest winds will be between 5 to 10 mph. Above normal temperatures are expected through the workweek with no rain in the forecast. Categories: Weather…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Vancleave softball got off to a hot start and never looked back in its Saturday non-district game against Biloxi, ultimately taking down the Indians by a score of 11-3. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi Athletics, Biloxi High school, Biloxi Softball, Vancleave athletics, vancleave…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — The 2026 St. Stanislaus basketball state champions will be honored with a parade celebrating their massive accomplishment. The parade will begin on Thursday, March 26th, at 5:30 p.m. It starts at Hancock and Bookter by the SSC gym, then will turn right on Union. The parade will make a left turn on Second Street…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-On Wednesday, officers with Gautier police made a little stop at the city’s head start. The students at Gautier Head Start were able to come out and see motorcycles, meet officers and other first responders. All the students were full of excitement and smiles as they learned more about the first responders. Gautier police saying community connections matter,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central’s Zahkarri McGlothin is having a standout track and field season. McGlothin tied the all-time Mississippi state record in the long jump on Thursday afternoon, with a leap of 25 feet and 10 inches. With those numbers, he’s now ranked as the top jumper in the entire nation. As a whole, the Red Rebels boast…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Saturday marked a major milestone for the Mississippi Coast’s new semi-pro football team. The Gulf Coast Raiders hosted the Tri County Savages in their first home game of the season, and the team certainly put on a show. Though the game was a back-and-forth battle, the Raiders would ultimately fall 30-28. Here’s a look at the…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Picayune Maroon Tide rolled to a 2-1 district win over Pascagoula on Saturday. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the first three innings of action. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Pascagoula athletics, Pascagoula Baseball, pascagoula high school, Picayune Athletics, picayune baseball, Picayune memorial high school
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Poplarville now has a safety exchange zone where residents can meet up to complete online purchases or custody exchanges. The zone is in the Poplarville Police Department parking lot and marked with a reserved sign. The area is well lit and covered by security cameras. Anyone can use it at any time and you don’t…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Mayor Hugh Keating recognized first responders from the city this week. The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce hosted their quarterly first responder breakfast on Wednesday. While there, Donald Fredman of the Gulfport Police Department was named Officer of the Quarter. Mayor Keating says his commitment to protecting and serving the city doesn’t go unnoticed. Michael Westbrook took home the…
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-A new memorial in Picayune is giving residents a place to remember beloved pets. The Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial is inspired by the ‘Rainbow Bridge’ poem which is often shared by grieving pet owners. Visitors can clip a pet’s collar or keepsakes to the cable along the bridge. Memorial tags are also available for purchase with…
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM-Residents in Gautier say they’ve been watching closely as construction ramps up during the final year of the Legacy Park Development. For many in the community, the project represents something they say the city has lacked for years, new growth. Justin Glowacki with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center looks at what the project could mean for…
Mississippi officials say the state’s financial outlook is improving, after a major credit rating agency upgraded the Magnolia state’s credit forecast. Governor Tate Reeves and State Treasurer David McRae announced Monday that S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Mississippi’s outlook from negative to stable. The announcement comes as the state reports record investment earnings. Mississippi generated one billion dollars in interest…
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Moss Point is alerting the public about an upcoming community meeting. Citizens of Ward 1 will be able to speak and meet with Alderman Sherwood Bradford on April 2. That meeting takes place at Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church starting at 6. The city says this is the perfect chance to get informed,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport Police welcomed three new officers into their ranks. Officers Makayla Plattenburg, Destin Billings, and Jamee Bye all passed the Harrison County Law Enforcement Academy. Gulfport police say they are proud to welcome the newest graduates and look forward to their contributions to the city. The department says this is an important milestone, reflecting the dedication and commitment…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula is welcoming a new officer to their ranks. Officer Buckley graduated from the police academy this past Friday. The department at Pascagoula says they know he will serve with honor, integrity, and respect. Categories: Local News Tags: law enforcement, Pascagoula Police Department