Senators Wicker and Hyde-Smith announced that they are among a group of lawmakers encouraging a crack down on illegal fishing in U.S. waters. They signed a letter urging NOAA to step in and help stop Mexican fishing vessels from illegally harvesting red snapper in U.S. waters. The effort is aimed at protecting gulf fishermen and cutting off a major funding…
In the lead up to Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, coastwide celebration events will be held all weekend long, starting Friday and weather permitting. A gospel extravaganza takes place at 7 p.m. tonight at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Biloxi. Saturday, there is a mental health luncheon at noon. On Sunday at 3 p.m., the Reverend William…
There are a few events happening at 100 Men Hall in the next few weeks. Rachel Dangermond and Jimmy Robinson join us with the details. For more information, visit 100menhall.com. Categories: Local News
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Potholes are unavoidable in South Mississippi: they pop up everywhere from construction zones to parking lots. There’s no jolt quite like hitting a big one, then feeling relieved when your tire pressure light doesn’t instantly pop up. The problem might appear to end there, but that’s rarely the case. Even small potholes can cause damage to…
The Sanctuary in Biloxi is hosting an event benefiting the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Chicago Fire actor Phil Donlon and retired FBI Agent and author Scott Payne join us with the details. The Music with a Mission event takes place Saturday, January 17 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Sanctuary located at 156 Camellia Street. For more information, click here….
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich has nominated the next chief of police for the city. In a resolution, Mayor Gilich recommended Assistant Police Chief Christopher DeBack for the position. The resolution is expected to be discussed during next Tuesday’s city council meeting. It will take effect and be in effect as soon as it is passed. Categories: Featured, Local…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Today is Biloxi Police Chief John Miller’s last day on the job before his retirement. Chief Miller has served the city for more than three decades, first joining the force in December 1990. He was named the city’s police chief in 2009, but he didn’t follow a conventional route to the rank. Chief Miller says he never…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammals Studies is seeking interns for the Spring 2026 session, those are in the research and animal care departments. IMMS accepts internships throughout the year, applicants can choose from five different internships. Currently, IMMS is looking to fill some very hands-on roles. “We actually go out throughout the entire year. We have our…
This week has been a bit up and down as we cooled sharply after a warmer Wednesday, just to warm up all over again later today. That doesn’t mean it was warm this morning though. In fact, we were the coldest we’ve been all week as lows fell into the upper 20s and low 30s across the area. That made…
Congressman Mike Ezell introduced legislation Wednesday to redesignate a United States Postal Service facility in Beaumont, Mississippi. The legislation formally designates the Beaumont USPS Facility as the Jeremy Malone Post Office, honoring the life and legacy of the George County deputy who was killed in the line of duty on January 4, 2024. Ezell said that renaming the post office…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport officially cut the ribbon on its new exhibit ‘Aquaponics in Action.’ The exhibit teaches kids and families about sustainable food systems by demonstrating how fish and plants grow together through shared water and nutrient systems. The aquaculture exhibit is housed in a shipping container and was made possible through a partnership…
Flu cases are rising across the Coast as the season intensifies, health officials urge residents to take extra precaution to stay healthy. The flu season usually peaks in the fall and winter when more people are traveling and spending time indoors. Even with mild coastal weather, seniors, young children, and those with underlying health conditions face a higher risk or…
There’s a slight chance we could see snow along the Mississippi Coast this weekend. While snowfall here would be rare, freezing temperatures could create dangerous conditions on roadways. Local leaders are already preparing for what could come. Whatever falls from the sky this weekend, rain, sleet, or even light snow, can freeze overnight, creating hazardous driving conditions. In addition to…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A new oyster shell recycling site is now open in Ocean Springs, all thanks to the Nature Conservancy’s ‘Save our Shells’ program. You can now leave your oyster shells from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday in the designated recycle bins at French Hermit Oysters in Ocean Springs. The bins are for oyster shells…
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. One common STD can increase the risk of cervical cancer. Dr. John Pappas from Memorial Health System joins us with the data and ways to make sure you are staying healthy. Categories: Health, Local News, News
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi is hosting two Mississippi college teams in March as part of the Hancock Whitney Classic. Javik Blake joins us with details. Mississippi State faces off against Tulane on March 10. Southern Mississippi will face off against Nicholls State on March 17. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
A new event is taking over the streets of South Mississippi in April. The inaugural Truckin the South-Mississippi Edition will be taking place at Jones Park. Cindy Rouse and Austin Pickering join us with details. Truckin the South takes place April 3 and 4 at Jones Park. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
We are featuring a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us with more is Sky Dennis to tell us about this week’s Pet of the Week, Charlie! Categories: National News, Pet of the Week
Five institutions on the Mississippi Coast were each awarded $20,000. The America 250 Mississippi Public Arts Program is funding the projects. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with a local institution to see what will be done with the grant. Categories: Local News
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We are now in the second full week of 2026 and that means many people are turning resolutions into action by heading straight to the gym. From packed parking lots to wait times for equipment, gyms are seeing a noticeable surge in attendance. Many say the new year brings fresh motivation to get healthier and build better habits. Gym staff…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Boomtown Casino in Biloxi is celebrating the grand opening of a new highly anticipated bakery. Over five years after the beloved bakery inside Boomtown Casino closed its doors, a new sweets shop has officially opened for business. Crowds gathered today for the ribbon cutting of BAYkery, where guests not only got a first look at the…
A 1000-pound Great White Shark was spotted four miles off the Alabama coastline this week. Great White Sharks normally migrate from Newfoundland to the Gulf, but researchers say this shark’s behavior was uncommon. The shark is named Ernst and was tagged in October 2025. The group Ocearch has been trapping Ernst, sharing in a post that she was spotted four…