GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is at the watch party for Gulfport Democratic Mayoral Candidate Sonya Williams Barnes. He has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: municipal election, Sonya Williams-Barnes
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With less than one week to go for the opening of Buc-ee’s in South Mississippi, the Mississippi Highway Patrol is releasing some reminders about travel in the area. The area of I-10 and Menge Avenue is expected to see a higher traffic flow once the store opens. Specifically, troopers ask drivers to use extra caution in…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A boat capsized just off the Coast of Gulfport Tuesday, leaving one person dead. This is footage sent in by the Harrison County coroner from the scene. According to Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley, they received the call of an overturned boat just after noon Tuesday. The Coast Guard was first on scene near Moses Pier and…
The big race everyone is looking at on this Election Day is Gulfport’s mayoral race. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: election, Gulfport
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (WXXV)- The 81st Training Wing at Keesler Air Force Base held their Change of Command ceremony on Tuesday morning. Colonel Billy Pope Jr., who brought extensive experience in training and leadership, handed over responsibility of the wing. The new 81st Training Wing commander will be Colonel Christopher Robinson, who is a distinguished officer in the…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s Election Day across South Mississippi. The big race everyone is looking at is Gulfport’s mayoral race. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is at Gaston Hewes Recreation Center with a look at turnout. Categories: Local News, News Tags: election day, Gulfport, voter turnout
Gulf Coast, Miss. (WXXV)- Community health and fitness fairs are being held across South Mississippi throughout the month of June. Elizabeth Ozene joins Grant Chighizola for the details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Community health and fitness, Community health and fitness fairs, fair
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — While most students are starting their summer breaks off with beach trips and late nights, athletes on the Coast are proving that champions are built in the offseason. That couldn’t be more true at the St. Martin Summer Shootout, where top high school and junior high basketball teams from South Mississippi and Alabama are looking…
Mississippi (WXXV)- The Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announces the creation of a Mississippi wild turkey stamp. That stamp is aimed at enhancing management, habitat and research for wild turkeys. The stamp is set to launch for the 2026 Spring Turkey Season. Mississippi-based artists are invited to submit artwork for the stamp as part of the kickoff campaign. Submissions…
Jackson County, Miss. (WXXV)- The St. Martin High School’s girls flag football team was honored at Monday’s Jackson County board meeting. The team won the first Mississippi High School Athletic Association’s flag football championship. That game took place May 10th. The board says they are proud how these young women represented not only St. Martin but all of Jackson County….
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – Small businesses in Ocean Springs have another opportunity to enhance their storefronts thanks to the return of a popular grant program. “The Ocean Springs Facade Grant program is now in its third year,” said Cynthia Sutton, president and CEO of the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce – Main Street. The initiative helps local businesses make exterior…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic is back in Biloxi and is taking place at the Golden Nugget Casino. The competing fishermen are out on the marina, getting their vessels ready in hopes of reeling in the lucky catch. This year, there is a $100,000 cash prize for breaking the state record of 80 pounds for…
Feeling warm and more humid each day with a chance of afternoon rain. Temperatures will be near to slightly above average with highs in the upper 80s and lower 90s across the area. Lows will dip into the lower 70s tonight, but will warm into the mid to upper 70s by the end of the week. An isolated afternoon thunderstorm…
The Special Session of the Mississippi Legislature came to an end Friday. There was tension between the House and Senate and Democrats and Republicans. The result? A $7.1 billion state budget, not signed by the governor yet. State Representative Zach Grady is in the WXXV studio with more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Mississippi legislature, special session
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- With it being day two of hurricane season, Coast Transit Authority is offering essential evacuation transportation services for Harrison County residents. These services are designed to assist individuals who may lack personal transportation or require additional support during mandatory evacuations and hurricane emergencies. If you anticipate needing assistance during a hurricane, it’s crucial to register in…
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Sports Director Ansley Brent was live at Pete Taylor Park, home of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles as they host the 2025 Regional in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She wasn’t in just any section of “The Pete,” but arguably the best college baseball environment, the Right Field Roost. “The Roost” is where Golden Eagles dreams come true, and away teams are quickly…
Polls open for municipal elections in South Mississippi at 7 a.m. on June 3 and there are still some big races on the ballot in a few South Mississippi cities. We’ve got an eye on a few mayoral races, especially the hotly contested race for Gulfport mayor between Republican Hugh Keating and Democrat Sonya Williams Barnes. This race has seen…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Sand Jam Forces of Nature event took place on Saturday at Beach Park in Pascagoula. This was a free family fun event that celebrated the beautiful wildlife, habitats, and heritage you can find on the Mississippi Coast. Those in attendance gave back to the environment by cleaning up the beach, but also got to enjoy mother…
We’re revisiting a story we first brought you a few years ago of a South Mississippi man who learned his uncle was a World War II hero and is a hero in the eyes of the residents of one French town. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the story. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Lt. Billy Vincent
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a fun filled five days, but Jeepin the Coast has wrapped things up here for 2025. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has a recap of all the fun. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Jeepin’ the Coast
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- The Southern Miss Golden Eagles rose to the occasion on Sunday, going 2-0 against their Hattiesburg Regional opponents. Southern Miss clawed their way back ‘to the top’ of the loser’s bracket, defeating both Columbia and Miami in back-to-back games on Sunday. The Southern Miss bats heated up in the eighth inning against Columbia, scoring three runs, and…
Mississippi State has announced the hiring of former Virginia head coach and college baseball great Brian O’Connor as the program’s 19th head coach. The announcement came on the team’s official X account on Sunday night following the Bulldogs’ 5-2 loss to No. 9 Florida State in the Tallahassee Regional of the NCAA Tournament. O’Connor is renowned as one of the…
The Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2025 officially began yesterday, so today we take another look at the forecasts. Many of this year’s forecasts have called for a slightly above average season, without any major red flags to say things will be busy, but also not too many limiting factors either. Regardless, you can count on News 25 to check on…