MGCCC receives prestigious MAI-TAP grant

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College will be recognized for receiving a Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program grant. That grant will support MGCCC leadership in developing Mississippi’s AI workforce and 100 AI certified workers will be trained, launch real world AI projects, expand statewide access, and equip students with the fundamentals of AI across the state. They…

Harrison County holds PIO Preparedness Hurricane Presentation

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Tuesday morning, the Harrison County EMA hosted a PIO Preparedness Hurricane Presentation in Gulfport. This meeting briefed county departments and emergency partners on the importance of hurricane preparedness efforts and staying on the same page ahead of the 2025 hurricane season. The meeting also covered emergency strategies, community outreach plans, and coordination protocols. Make sure to…

Mississippi’s Seafood Labeling Law to take effect July 1, 2025

(JACKSON, Miss.) – The Mississippi Legislature has recently passed House Bill 602, marking a significant move to enhance transparency in the seafood industry and build greater consumer confidence. Beginning July 1, 2025, all seafood and crawfish sold in Mississippi—whether in grocery stores, seafood markets, restaurants or food trucks—must be clearly labeled as either imported or domestic. Oversight and enforcement of the new labeling…

Lt. Gov. Hosemann holds legislative session in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Earlier today, Lieutenant Governor Delbert Hosemann held a legislative session in Gulfport, meeting with the Board of Supervisors and several constables. Discussions covered a range of topics, including the state’s overall health, efforts to reduce state debt, infrastructure improvements, and improving education in Mississippi. A key issue raised during the session was how the state handles…

Bonnet Carre Disaster Recovery Application meeting

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- DMR is hosting a meeting about the 2020 Bonnet Carre Spillway Fisheries Disaster Recovery Program for wild oyster and shrimp recovery assistance. The meeting takes place Tuesday, June 10 at 5:30 at the Bolton Building in Biloxi. The deadline to apply for this program is 11:59 on June 30. At this meeting, DMR officials will be able…

Rescue Rodeo at Plant Watson puts safety and teamwork front and center

GULFPORT Miss (WXXV) –Mississippi Power is putting safety front and center in a powerful way. At Mississippi Power’s Plant Watson, safety is more than a protocol—it’s a mindset. That commitment was on full display as 16 emergency response teams from across the Southern Company system gathered for the annual Rescue Rodeo, a high-impact training event designed to prepare teams for…

The River keeps rising to the next level as PRCC Baseball signs 16 athletes to the next level!

Less than two weeks ago, the Pearl River baseball team ended an unforgettable 2025 season that included 53 wins, back-to-back MACCC titles, the Region 23 Championship title, and coming back to “The River” as runners up in the National Championship. Although this historic chapter is coming to an end for this extraordinary group, their careers on the diamond are far…

6/9 – Sam Lucey’s Rainy Monday Evening Forecast

Most of the stronger storms from this evening have pushed off shore, but before that they dropped a lot of rain across parts of south Mississippi. Lucedale picked up a little over 2″ of rainfall today, with Biloxi-Gulfport area picking up 2-3″. There is a flash flood warning for parts of Harrison and Jackson counties until 1 am, and unfortunately…

Buc-ee’s officially open in Harrison County

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Buc-ee’s officially opened its doors bright and early Monday morning in Harrison County. This is the first Buc-ee’s location in Mississippi. The store is 74,000 square feet and features 120 fuel pumps, 24 EV chargers, 165 restrooms, a car wash, burritos, briskets, and more. People were lined up before the doors officially opened at 6 this…

Buc-ee’s visitors review food and service at new Harrison County location

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The number of amenities offered at Buc-ee’s is almost limitless. They have everything from fresh food, snacks, apparel, home décor, and more. Buc-ee’s is well known for its food and quick service. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter asked some Buc-ee’s visitors their opinions on the new location and the tasty food. We have one customer trying…

Poplarville Blueberry Jubilee this weekend

POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s almost that time for Poplarville’s premier yearly event to take over the downtown area. Joining us in studio is Blueberry Jubilee Council President Shirley Wiltshire, Miss Teen Blueberry Lainey Meritt, and Miss Blueberry Presleigh Mayfield to tell us all about this year’s Blueberry Jubilee. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Poplarville Blueberry…

Gulfport native releases new book

Joining us in studio is Dr. Jarvis McInnis. Dr. McInnis is a Gulfport native who has just released a new book. Dr. McInnis joins us to discuss his book ‘Afterlives of the Plantation: Plotting Agrarian Futures in the Global Black South.” Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Afterlives of the Plantation: Plotting Agrarian Futures in the Global Black South, Dr. Jarvis McInnis

Gulf Coast Association of Pride holds annual Pride Festival

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Over the weekend, the Gulf Coast Association of Pride celebrated Pride Month with a vibrant celebration on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The all-day festival was packed with live performances, food trucks, local vendors, games, and heartfelt moments. Special guest speakers shared inspiring stories of self-love and acceptance. Hosted by GCAP, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting the LGBTQIA+…

Inaugural Bikin’ the Beach wraps up in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- An inaugural event here in South Mississippi wrapped up on Sunday. Bikin’ the Beach was a collaboration between Hurricane Harley Davidson, the Sanctuary Biloxi, and other local partners. Bikers from across the region gathered for four days of fun, riding down Highway 90 and some of our other scenic roadways. Riders also had the chance to unwind…