Mississippi Power is warning customers against a scam going around recently. Officials saying customers are reporting calls, the person on the other end is threatening service disconnection if a payment isn’t received. Mississippi Power wants to remind everyone that they will never demand a specific form of payment over the phone. They would never ask for debit or credit card…
Soon you will see a new design on the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce’s Bureau of Regulatory Services inspection stickers around the state. The stickers will honor the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. The promotional initiative of the MDAC was announced by Commissioner Andy Gipson on Monday. The red, white, and blue design will be seen in grocery…
It was a big night in Gulfport as Harrison Central basketball hosted the Biloxi Indians for their fifth district test of the year. The Indians won this by almost 30 points, defeating the Red Rebels 73-35. Biloxi improves to 12-5 on the year with a 4-2 district record. Highlights from the first period are in the video above! Categories: Local…
What a time it was to be on the hardwood as two of the best teams on the coast go head to head on a Friday night. It wasn’t just your casual class 7A region four clash, but a battle of teams with just one loss each and two of the top class of 2027 prospects Zaniya Johnson and Saniyah…
Set your alrms for noon on Saturday as d’Iberville standout linebacker Caleb Triplett announces his commitment during the 2026 Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio. The Team Mississippi MVP and the rest of the top high school football recruits in the nation will be competing against one another and you can watch it on NBC and peacock starting at noon….
We have some exciting news out of the Port City as one of their own has found a new home. Gulfport football alum and former Mississippi State defensive lineman Kai McClendon has announced his commitment to Washington! The Mississippi all-star started five games as a true freshman in 2024 and had 30 tackles and 2 tackles for a loss. He…
Shaneal Corpuz achieved a milestone by reaching 1,000 career points as William Carey secured an 84-64 victory over Faulkner University. In the final ten minutes, William Carey dominated, expanding their lead to as much as 21 points en route to victory. A standout moment of the game occurred when Corpuz reached her 1,000th career point with a layup with six…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Salvation Army’s Frosty Kroc race is still on for Saturday morning in Biloxi. All the fun is set to start at 8:30 with a one-mile fun run, 5K, and 10K options for runners. The course takes runners on a path through parts of East Biloxi, as well as across the Biloxi Ocean Springs Bridge. For more…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, with National Human Trafficking Awareness Day falling on Sunday, January 11th. According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, there were over 300 victims of human trafficking in Mississippi in 2024. The Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence aims to combat this on the Coast. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The King Cake Crawl 5K is happening in Long Beach Saturday. You can head to Long Beach’s Harper McCaughan Town Green. Registration is set to begin at 7 a.m., weather permitting. Registration is $25 for adults and $10 for children. There won’t just be a 5K, there will be king cake stops throughout the pathway. Categories:…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- In Long Beach, carnival gets underway with Jeep-A-Gras. This year’s Grand Marshal is our very own morning anchor Chloe Carter. The day starts with Jeep the Beach from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday. Road closures in anticipation of the parade are set to begin at 5:30 and the parade rolls at 6 p.m. The…
Showers and thunderstorms will be widespread tonight through Saturday, bringing periods of heavy rain and unsettled conditions across the area. Rain gradually tapers off late Saturday as a cold front moves through, shifting winds to the north and allowing cooler air to settle in. Temperatures will drop noticeably on Saturday night, marking the start of a much cooler pattern. Sunday…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Jackson County, two people are behind bars after a string of recent copper thefts in the eastern part of the county. Anduril Stratton is facing grand larceny and theft of motor vehicles and infrastructure charges, while Samantha Stratton is charged with receiving stolen property. Details are still limited as to which sites were impacted by…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Skaters along the Mississippi Gulf Coast now have more time to ride in Biloxi. City officials have added lighting to the DIY skatepark, allowing it to stay open after dark and recognizing what many say has become an important community gathering spot. The new lighting allows skaters to safely use the space after dark, something local riders…
Liz Williams-Murphy is the branch manager of the Ina Thompson Library in Moss Point. She joins us to talk about events happening throughout January. For more information, click here. Categories: National News
The Junior Auxiliary of Ocean Springs-Biloxi is hosting their prom closet on January 17. President Tasha McCullar and Breanna Delagrave join us with more. Students shop first from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Everyone else is welcome to beginning shopping at 12 p.m. The closet features dresses, shoes, and accessories for $15 and under. You can stop by In the…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Wreaths for Biloxi National Cemetery is asking the community to come out Saturday to help with cleanup. The wreaths were placed for the holiday season, but it is time to collect them. The cleanup efforts begin at 8 a.m. and will continue until all the wreaths have been picked up. Everyone is invited to come out and…
It’s Mardi Gras season and Amtrak’s Mardi Gras train service provides a new way to connect passengers to parades. The twice daily route links New Orleans and Mobile with stops along the Mississippi Coast. Passengers can reach parades and celebrations without fighting traffic. Some riders are taking advantage of the train’s service and easy connections. Categories: Local News
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GULFPORT, Miss. — Students at St. James Catholic School in Gulfport gathered on Thursday for an exciting celebration, as one of their 2nd grade classmates just beat stage four cancer. Eight-year-old Asher Bonura is officially cancer-free! And to celebrate the news, he was surprised by his classmates sporting t-shirts reading “Asher’s Army,” holding handmade signs, and chanting his name. For…
Biloxi, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Coast Coliseum will be hosting a collectible trade show on January 17th. 250 tables will be set up, selling sports cards, memorabilia, comics, video games and so much more. The event will run from 10 AM to 5 PM. San Francisco Giants’ pitcher and Mobile native Trevor McDonald will also be on site to sign…
West Harrison Boys Soccer hosts Ocean Springs for their 17th test of the year. The Greyhounds put their foot on the gas quickly and never let up, scoring in the first 40 seconds and dominating the rest of the way. Ocean Springs wins this regional test with a final score of 7-0. They now improve to 10-4-1 on the year…
The West Harrison Girls Soccer team hosted the Ocean Springs Greyhounds for their 16th test of the year. This Class 7A Region 4 test was a fight until the end. After a completely scoreless first half, Greyhound senior Madeline Woods scores with less than seven minutes left in the game. Highlights of Thursday’s game in the video above! Categories: Local…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Kelly’s Sports Pub in Gulfport was one of many local restaurants and bars buzzing with excitement on Tuesday night, as Ole Miss fans gathered to watch the Fiesta Bowl. Fans in navy, red and powder blue filled the locally-owned pub well before kickoff to get a seat and enjoy some time with fellow Rebels. One die-hard…