This weekend, there will be a benefit for Rhett Eubanks, a Coast child diagnosed with DIPG at the age of five. Brenda Long and Randy Warrick join us ahead of the benefit with details. The benefit includes a dart tournament and raffles. There is a potluck. Sign up for the tournament begins at 11 a.m. and play begins at noon….
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A traffic note now, the eastbound I-10 exit ramp at Kiln-Delisle Road will close Tuesday night as expansion work on I-10 continues to progress. That closure begins at 7 p.m. and work will wrap up by 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. Crews are repairing the pavement on that exit tonight. As always, keep an eye out for…
The State of the Union is set to start at 8 Tuesday evening. Due to network coverage of the address, we will air an abbreviated version of WXXV News 25 at 9 on FOX that will begin at 9:30 unless the president’s remarks run longer. We will have new at 10 or after network coverage ends on WXXV NBC. Categories:…
This morning brought some of the coldest weather we’ve seen in the last handful of weeks, with lows falling below freezing across South MS, but a warming trend starts now. It’ll be subtle today, high only climbing a couple of degrees into the upper 50s, but we’ll warm nearly 20° above where we were this morning by sunrise Wednesday. Wednesday…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) — One person is seriously injured after a train collided with a truck in Stone County on Monday afternoon, according to the Stone County Sheriff’s Office. The crash took place on Pump Branch Road just before 1 p.m. The sheriff’s office says a 68-year-old man driving a truck ran a stop sign, crashing into the train….
President Donald Trump is set to deliver the annual State of the Union Address to Congress Tuesday night. WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears spoke with Congressman Ezell about what he hopes to hear from the president. He also spoke about the upcoming primary election as Ezell is running for reelection. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: mike ezell, State of the…
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- In Hancock County, a benefit is happening for Assistant Fire Chief Casey Piazza. Chief Piazza was diagnosed with a form of brain cancer in October 2025. He devoted his life to serving the county and country, serving as a deputy with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office as well as assistant fire chief with the Waveland Fire…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Fire Department is hosting a fish fry benefit for a recently retired lieutenant. Jeb Berry has been diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer that affects his liver. In an effort to help with medical expenses and travel, the department will be hosting a fish fry for lunch every Friday starting this week. The weekly fish…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Gulf Coast Winter Classics is in full swing out at the Harrison County Fairgrounds. Horse owners and riders from around America make this a premier event on the equestrian circuit. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott stopped by the fairgrounds to talk to the founder of the horse show. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: Gulf…
We’re in for another cold one tonight! Skies stay clear, and widespread frost develops toward daybreak as lows drop to around 30 degrees at the coast, and mid to upper 20s inland. Sunshine continues on Tuesday with temperatures in the upper 50s across the area, and it won’t be nearly as cold overnight with temperatures holding in the low 50s…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Despite red flag warnings from fire officials not to burn, there have been a couple of fires that have popped up Monday in South Mississippi. Harrison County Fire Crews spent much of the day battling a fire off Pete Hickman Road in Saucier. No structures have been threatened as a result of this burn, but other…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power is teaming up once again with Mississippi State University to help track and protect one of our nation’s most iconic birds: the Bald Eagle! The eaglets are ready to rule the sky and help scientists conduct Bald Eagle research. This year, the nest is located on private property in Biloxi, where two eaglets were carefully…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Additional security measures were in place at one Harrison County school Monday after social media threats circulated over the weekend. The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office says those threats have been deemed noncredible, but not before taking extra steps to keep students safe. Students at Creekbend Elementary returned to class Monday morning with an increased law enforcement…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi’s Parks and Recreation Department is presenting a special program. It’s called ‘A Century of Black History- Commemorating History from 1926 to 2026.’ Speakers will honor the past century, including the impact of identity, pride, and shaping the national narratives. The program takes place Tuesday, February 24 at 6 p.m. at the Frank Gruich…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- High school baseball is set to return to Keesler Federal Park Tuesday. St. Patrick High School will host Vancleave High. The junior varsity game is set to begin at 5 p.m. and the varsity team faces off at 7. Gates open at 4:30. Tickets are available online for $10. Categories: Local News, Local Sports
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Souper Mudfest is taking over Bay St. Louis on March 14. Ahead of that is also ‘Battle in the Bay.’ Holly Harrison and Barbara Bordtmann join us to explain these two events. For more information about these two events and every event happening in Bay St. Louis, click here. Categories: Local News
Shuck Cancer Gulf Coast is looking for their 2026 Ambassadors Leadership Class. Nominations are currently open. Shuck Cancer is looking for community leaders who want to make a difference. Jesse Sunderman and Susie Davis join us with more on the process. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Harrison Central High School is helping students take the next step toward their futures with its 2026 Career Fair. The school hosted that career fair on Friday. From the classroom to the workforce, students at Harrison Central High School are getting a firsthand look at the careers that could turn their dreams into reality. More than…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- This week another one of the City of Gulfport’s piers is reopening. Work on the Ken Combs Peir is done and a reopening ceremony is set for Wednesday, February 25. The pier has been out of service since Hurricane Zeta heavily damaged it in 2020. Work crews rebuilt the pier using new concrete pile caps and a…
Fire departments across the Gulf Coast want to remind residents a red flag warning is in effect. The areas affected stretch through the Gulf Coast. Red flag warnings are caused by dry conditions, low humidity, and increased winds. The conditions make it extremely easy for fires to start and spread rapidly. Everyone is asked to avoid burning yard debris or…
Winter returns to South Mississippi for a short time before things warm up all over again. We’ll start this week off with some much more seasonally appropriate weather, with coastal lows falling to the mid 30s this morning. A few inland areas fell to freezing, and with the 10+ mph breeze worked in wind chills were as low as the…
Monday morning will be cold with temperatures in the low to mid 30s, so bundle up if you’re heading out early. North winds around 15 mph will make it feel more like the 20s. Sunny skies continue into the afternoon with highs near 53. The coldest morning will be Tuesday morning. We will continue to monitor the potential of…
Keesler Federal Credit Union is launching what its calls the largest single member giveback in its history. The credit union announced its one million dollar ‘Live your Way’ debt eraser, designed to help ease financial stress for members by paying down credit card balances. Hundreds of credit union members will receive up to $4,000 toward their credit card debt with…
Mississippi State is one of just eight universities nationwide to receive a new grant to support Coastal resilience. The Envision Resilience National Design Studio Grant supports community-based design studios that focus on real-world climate challenges. This project will bring MSU students in architecture, planning, and landscaping architecture together to work directly with Gulf Coast communities. Students will help develop climate-adaption…