STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Stone County residents gathered at the McHenry Community Center for a town hall meeting Thursday. The Stone County Sheriff’s Department organized the meeting which gave the community the opportunity to hear directly from their local law enforcement agency. Sheriff Todd Stewart discussed the last year as a whole, noting the over 12,000 calls for service the…
Cloud cover will increase overnight with a few spotty showers possible in the pre-dawn hours, but most areas remain dry. Saturday stays mostly cloudy and cool with only a slight chance for passing showers. Temperatures top out in the upper 50s before colder air settles in on Saturday night, bringing another round of light precipitation. A brief mix of rain…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The people of Biloxi have impatiently been waiting for the Saenger Theater to reopen since it was closed for repairs and renovations in 2018. The nearly 100-year-old building has been remodeled inside and out. Mayor FoFo Gilich tells us Biloxi is close to finally finishing the project. Categories: Featured, Local News
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Back Bay Mission, in partnership with Memorial Health System, hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony in Biloxi to announce a new collaborative initiative expanding access to healthcare for individuals experiencing homelessness. Through this partnership, Memorial Health System’s graduate medical education program will place resident doctors and medical interns on Back Bay Mission’s campus to provide direct care to…
A sighting of a thousand-pound Great White Shark near our Mississippi waters this past weekend is making quite the splash here along the Coast. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke to a shark expert at the Mississippi Aquarium to learn more about the creatures and how they actually help our offshore aquatic ecosystems. Categories: Local News
After three days of receiving the job, new Pascagoula Head Football Coach Zach Green sat down to speak with Sports Director Ansley Brent. Inside the Panther locker room, Green discusses his excitement for taking over the program, plans for the future, past coaches that he’s learned under, and how he plans to bring a State Championship to Pascagoula High school….
Our WXXV Play of the Day goes to an eighth grader from Biloxi high school! In their soccer game Tuesday night, Kenzi Edwards scored not one, but two goals in their varsity game against a talented Ocean Springs team. On the first goal, Kenzi Edwards begins with the ball in the middle, passes it to Avery Lofton, and is there…
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Picayune man was taken into custody on an assault charge stemming from an incident at a high school basketball game on January 9. That’s according to our media partner, the Sun Herald. Twenty-year-old Brady Robertson is the man facing assault changes. This past Monday, the Pearl River County School District posted a statement on…
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