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…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) – The University of Southern Mississippi has broken ground on Kelly Gene Cook Sr. Hall, a new facility that will expand the life-changing work of DuBard School for Language Disorders and The Children’s Center for Communication and Development. The Children’s Center for Communication and Development provides cost-free, comprehensive early intervention therapy for young children with complex…
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Wiggins Fire Department has chosen a name for their station cat. Meet Ember! The community was invited to name the kitten, revealing the new name on social media. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Wiggins Fire Department
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- One fire chief from South Mississippi is being honored for his service. Wiggins Fire Chief Steven Purvis is designated a Mississippi Fire Chief. A Mississippi Fire Chief is given to anyone who goes above and beyond their leadership, service, and dedication to the fire service in the state. The Wiggins Fire Department shared that Chief Purvis strengthens…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- A new dog park is coming to the City of Gulfport. The facility is located at Goldin Park in the Orange Grove community, just off Prudie Circle. The Bark Park is designed for dogs and their owners to have a safe and off-leash recreation spot. The grounds will include fenced areas and water stations for dogs and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport race for mayor is the most hotly contested and most watched political campaign in South Mississippi. There will be new leadership at city hall with Billy Hewes opting out of running for re-election. All analysis shows the race between Republican Hugh Keating and Democrat Sonya Williams Barnes is too close to call. Keating was in our…
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WXXV)- Post-season baseball is alive and well in Hattiesburg this afternoon. Sports Director Ansley Brent is at Pete Taylor Park with more. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Southern Miss, sports
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is opening its annual free summer meal program. The district’s child nutrition director, Brad Barlow, joins us for more on where you can grab meals this summer as well as a new option for patrons this summer. Free Summer Meals in HCSD will start on June 2, and families can choose from two…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison County residents will have another way to enjoy pickleball soon. Construction has already started on two pickleball courts at the Harrison County Fairgrounds with an estimated completion of late July of this year. Courts will be available for public use. There is the potential to host community events and tournaments at the facility. Categories: Local…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The third annual Congressional Art Competition held its reception Thursday at the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. This is an annual nationwide competition where young artists submit their creations to their representative’s office with a brief description about their work. If their work was chosen, they were honored at Thursday’s event with the first-place submission to hang in…
On Thursday evening, three standout Pass Christian track athletes put pen to paper to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level. Talan Lindmark and Nolan Akers signed to compete at Spring Hill College in Mobile, while Ollie “Trae” Bailey III will be taking his talents to Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina. All three have competed in a…
A month ago, Mississippi State baseball’s chance at making the NCAA Tournament seemed slim, but after an impressive end to the season, the Bulldogs are the No. 3 seed in the Tallahassee Regional. MSU started SEC play with a 1-9 record, but won eight of their last nine conference games to finish the regular season with a 15-15 mark in…
It’s time once again for our WXXV Amazing Women of South Mississippi series! This month, we are spotlighting Savanna Jones. She has a passion for film production and camera operation , and has worked on the sets of shows such as “Kitchen Nightmares” and “Home Town,” among many others. Jones is the award-winning Director of Photography and business owner of…
Just one more day of rain and then we have our nice less humid weekend. Tracking another line of showers and thunderstorms for Friday afternoon. We are in a level 1 marginal risk for severe weather so have a way to receive warnings just in case. Our Cold front also moves through Friday and will give us a great weekend…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – One of the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s most iconic landmarks is preparing for its long-awaited encore. After years of meticulous restoration, the historic Saenger Theatre in downtown Biloxi is expected to reopen this August—ushering in a new era of culture, performance, and economic revitalization for the city. Originally opened in 1927, the Saenger has been closed for…
On Tuesday, the City of Gulfport will elect a mayor. Mississippi’s second largest city will have a new leader with Billy Hewes deciding not to seek re-election. WXXV News is committed to keeping viewers and voters informed. Joining us in studio is the Republican candidate for Gulfport mayor, Hugh Keating. The Democratic candidate for mayor of Gulfport, Sonya Williams Barnes,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- William Carey University President Dr. Ben Burnett made his way to the Coast Thursday to give a presentation. Dr. Burnett was discussing higher education in the Pine Belt region and on the Gulf Coast. He shared the numbers from the school year, saying the school saw a 42 percent increase in first-time freshmen as well as a…
