Gulfport, Miss (WXXV)- Signage is going up at the Aldi in Gulfport. Winn-Dixie on Highway 49 closed their doors in November 2024. The logo has gone up on the storefront and the Aldi sign is up as well. The latest Aldi to open on the coast was in D’Iberville, doors opening early on April 24th of this year. Categories: Local…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We are three days out from the grand opening of Buc-ee’s in Harrison County. Ahead of that, a soft opening was held for first responders. Those in attendance received first dibs on the sandwiches, snacks, desserts, and the very popular Beaver Nuggets. A reminder that the grand opening is six in the morning on Monday with…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It was an afternoon of encouragement and empowerment as outstanding women on the Gulf Coast gathered for a prestigious luncheon. For the fifth year, Gulf Coast Woman Magazine hosted a luncheon at Beau Rivage to recognize the top 100 successful women to know. The ballroom was filled with lively music, a variety of vendors, and a lovely…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- For all card enthusiasts on the Coast this Saturday is the second Mississippi Card Show and you won’t want to miss it. This event is hosted by For Love of the Hobby Sports Cards, a card shop located in Diamondhead. The stores owner Troy Graham has had a passion for collecting cards his whole life and started…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- There are many reasons to celebrate over at Keesler Federal Park Friday evening as the Biloxi Shuckers celebrate their 10-year anniversary. Sports Director Ansley Brent gives us a glimpse of the celebrations happening at the ball park. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Biloxi Shuckers, sports
The USDA has announced new state directors for the Trump Administration’s Farm Service Agency and Rural Development. A familiar name has been appointed to head up the FSA and R and D in Mississippi. Former Pascagoula Mayor and Public Service Commissioner Dane Maxwell is here to tell us about this important new assignment. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Quite a few little animal lovers packed the Humane Society of South Mississippi on Friday morning to beat the summer boredom and help out shelter pets in return. Club Paws program attendees put their treat-making skills to the test by assembling enrichment treats. These treats are more than just a yummy surprise for those dogs and…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A St. Martin High School freshman is working on an Eagle Scout project. Giovanni Rosado has chosen to build a pet memorial rainbow bridge and has received permission from the City of Ocean Springs Parks and Recreation. The build started earlier Friday morning at the Ocean Springs Dog Park. Giovanni is asking the public for donations…
Gulfport, Miss (WXXV)- The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is the recipient of a nation-wide infrastructure grant aimed at improving infrastructure of airports. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the details. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: airport, Gulfport Biloxi International Airport, infrastructure, infrastructure grant
Happy Friday, South Mississippi! Your weekend forecast is shaping up to be a little on the hot and humid side, with slightly lower rain chances going into Saturday. High temperatures will top out in the low 90s with dew points reaching the mid 70s, making it feel like upwards of 100 degrees! Make sure to stay hydrated when spending extended…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) – An exciting time has come for Harrison County School District and the D’Iberville community, as D’Iberville High School is ready to go into phase one of its renovation project for Warrior Stadium. This project includes a state-of-the-art weight room, locker room, and athletic training facilities. Superintendent William Bentz says their student athletes work hard and deserve…
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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A new wave of medical professionals is set to hit the country as well as the rest of the Gulf Coast after Memorial Health’s family residence graduation. We will now see several graduates take on their roles as attending doctors. The graduation ceremony at Centennial Plaza featured nine graduates who took to the stage to be recognized…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re now entering day two of Bikin’ the Beach with Bike Central located near Treasure Bay in Biloxi. With an influx of bikers expected this weekend, event organizers and police officials are talking about security and traffic measures this weekend. This is Bikin’ the Beach’s first year in action, with music acts and other festivities taking place…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Make-A-Wish Mississippi’s Summer of Wishes has made a return, creating amazing opportunities for critically ill children in our communities. This time around Make-A-Wish Mississippi partnered with Galleria BMW to make one special girl’s dream come true. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Galleria BMW, Make-A-Wish South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- David Reese from Fly Llama Brewing is joining us in studio. He’s here to tell us about this weekend’s Charity Crawfish Boil that will raise money for the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. The Charity Crawfish Boil takes place Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Fly Llama.
Technical Sgt. Larissa Hampton and Master Sgt. Ulysses Grant with the Air Force Reserves join us now to tell us about recruitment. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Air Force Reserves
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Major Jerry Friday is here to tell us all about the Salvation Army’s National Donut Day. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: National Donut Day, Salvation army
Its been a pleasure south Mississippi but yes this is my last forecast for WXXV. Continuing to be and feel hot and humid across the area as we go into the weekend. Small chances for isolated pop ups for Friday and Saturday. Each day will get hotter with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. Increased rain chances as…
Orange County, Fla. (WXXV)- We are learning more about that Prichard officer arrested for kidnapping charges in Harrison County. David Cunningham had an appearance in court. Harrison County issued an arrested warrant after Cunningham allegedly arrested a 21-year-old at a house party and drove off with them. Cunningham had no enforcement power to make an arrest as he was not…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re learning more about when we may finally be getting restored Amtrak service to South Mississippi. Southern Rail Commission Chairman Knox Ross spoke at today’s Gulfport Rotary meeting. Ross touched on ways people can prepared ahead of the start of the new Mardi Gras service between Mobile and New Orleans. One of those ways is by downloading…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s another turtle release scheduled for Friday afternoon. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies will be releasing three more rehabilitated sea turtles into the Mississippi Sound. The place to be is on Biloxi Beach across from the Edgewater Mall. Make plans to head out at 3:30. If you can’t make the event, it will be livestreamed on…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The acclaimed musical ‘Grease’ is hitting the stage at Beau Rivage Theatre soon and rehearsals are underway. “Grease: the Musical” is a four-time Tony Award nominated production based on the iconic film. This limited summer entertainment will take the stage from June 12 to June 29. The show will run 18 times and features performances on Thursday…
Hundreds of thousands of vehicles move through South Mississippi each day, an endless flow of tan sedans, white pick-up trucks and black SUV’s. But when this car goes anywhere, it catches everyone’s attention. “The second I pull up anywhere, I get smiles… I mean on everybody’s faces. Anybody from a child, all the way to a grandpa.” Meet Dawn Flaherty…