City of Long Beach invites community to Easter Egg Hunt

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach will be hosting their Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. The fun is happening at the Harper McCaughan Town Green from 10 a.m. to noon. Ages two to five will hunt eggs at 10 while ages six to nine hunt eggs starting at 10:45. Other than the hunts, the Easter Bunny will…

Harrison County School District hosting hiring event for job seekers

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County School District is hosting a hiring event this weekend. The event will take place at the Harrison County Center for Excellence in Gulfport from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 28. Attendees will learn about current openings as well as any benefits and growth opportunities available. These positions will be for the…

Gulf Coast Fair kicks off at Coast Coliseum Thursday

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulf Coast Fair is coming to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum starting Thursday and runs until April 4. Experience the sights and sounds of a classic American fair right here on the Coast. For the first time ever, a giant circus tent will be here with trapeze performances and other big tent spectacles. This will be your…

3/25 – Sam’s Wednesday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead

Expect partly cloudy skies with patchy fog developing late overnight tonight as temperatures dip into the low 60s. Skies will gradually clear on Thursday, turning mostly sunny by the afternoon with highs climbing into the upper 70s. Winds remain light, becoming southerly later in the day. Fog makes another appearance Thursday night into early Friday, but otherwise conditions stay quiet…

Dedication ceremony held for Finley Cemetery historical marker

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A piece of Mississippi history is now permanently preserved in Harrison County. Wednesday morning, community members gathered to honor the legacy of the Finley community with the unveiling a new historical marker. Rich history took center stage as the Finley community and its historic cemetery received a brand-new marker. The dedication ceremony brought together local leaders,…

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College named military friendly school

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has once again been recognized for its strong support of military students, veterans, and military families here on the Coast. MGCCC has earned the 2026-2027 Military Friendly School Gold Designation, along with a top ten honor as a military spouse friendly school. This marks 17 consecutive years that MGCCC has been recognized, including multiple number…

IMMS releasing six turtles Thursday

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is hosting a turtle release Thursday morning. The location is on the beach across from Edgewater Mall. Six turtles will be sent home starting at 9:30. Of those six turtles, three will have satellite transmitters to track their movements after release. If you can’t make it in person, the event will…

USA Health hosts Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium in Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- USA Health’s Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium wrapped up Wednesday at the Golden Nugget. The purpose is to educate healthcare providers in our region who work with critically injured patients. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with medical officials about the things they discussed. Categories: Local News Tags: gulf coast trauma symposium, USA Health

City of Ocean Springs preparing for annual Spring Arts Festival

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is getting ready to welcome hundreds of visitors as the Spring Arts Festival returns this weekend. Organizers have been out and about this week marking downtown streets in preparation for the festival. Nearly 250 artists and vendors will fill downtown streets with handmade goods, original artwork, and lots of live music….

Beau Rivage employees give back through Swing for MGM Golf Tournament

SAUCIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Employees from the Beau Rivage hit the greens Tuesday for a good cause. This year’s Swing for MGM Golf Tournament is about more than just competition; it’s about giving back. Under clear skies and perfect weather outside, employees from the Beau Rivage teed off with a purpose. The annual “Swing for the Cause” golf tournament brought together…

Elijah’s Closet opening thrift store

Elijah’s Closet has some exciting news! The nonprofit will be opening a thrift store on April 11. Marketing Director Emily Williams joins us in studio with more on the store. A grand opening ceremony is taking place on April 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The thrift store is located at 2496 Pass Road, Biloxi. Categories: Local News Tags:…

03/25 Nehemiah’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast

Today we meet this week's WXXV Weather Kid, Nehemiah!

It is Wednesday here at WXXV which means we get to meet this week’s Weather Kid, Nehemiah! Nehemiah spends quite a bit of time outdoors being a baseball player, and is looking forward to a full week of great baseball weather. While we don’t have any rain in the next seven days outside of a few sprinkles possibly this afternoon,…

Mississippi Aquarium releasing sea turtles Wednesday

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is sharing some exciting news for Wednesday. A total of 28 Kemps Ridley sea turtles will be released in front of Edgewater Mall. This release happens at 4 p.m. All turtles, named after national parks, have completed their rehabilitation at the aquarium’s research center and have been cleared. Any guest who has sponsored the…

Ocean Springs hosting 33rd annual Spring Arts Festival

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The 33rd annual Spring Arts Festival is kicking off in Downtown Ocean Springs this weekend. Cynthia Sutton joins us in studio ahead of the event. The festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 29. Categories: Local News Tags: Ocean Springs, Spring…

3/24 – Sam’s Tuesday Night Forecast

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at the week ahead

Tonight stays mostly cloudy with lows near 59 and calm winds. By Wednesday, skies turn mostly sunny after a slight chance of afternoon showers, with highs in the mid 70s. Temperatures continue to climb through Thursday and Friday, reaching the upper 70s to low 80s under mostly sunny skies. A weak front swings through late Friday into Saturday, shifting winds…

Unclaimed Money Assistance Event for residents in Jackson County

State Treasurer David McRae’s office and Jackson County are hosting a special event this week to help residents search and claim their unclaimed funds. Joining us to talk about all of that are Lee Youngblood and Alice Claire Scott. The unclaimed money assistance event takes place Wednesday, March 25 from 2–6 p.m. at the Jackson County Civic Center. Categories: Local…

Blue Ribbon Committee looks at foster care in South Mississippi

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Blue Ribbon Committee meets regularly in Harrison County to look into Child Protection Services, youth court, and foster care in Mississippi. Harrison County Supervisor Rebecca Powers spearheaded the committee. The goal is to make sure decisions are made in the best interest of children. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott talked to Powers about the committee and…

Gautier city manager shares updates on projects at area council meeting

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Gautier’s city manager talked with residents and Jackson County business leaders Tuesday about big things happening in the city right now. Carlos Moulds spoke at the Jackson County Chamber Gautier Area Council meeting at MGCCC’s Jackson County campus. With the Legacy Park development inching closer to completion, more and more big-name acts coming to the Sound Amphitheatre,…

Mississippi Power crews replacing wooden poles with concrete poles

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Power announces they will begin upgrading wooden power poles, replacing them with concrete poles. This work will be taking place along Highway 90 in Ocean Springs. The upgrade will enhance reliability by strengthening the system. Residents can expect to see crews begin working this week. Traffic control measures will be in place to keep drivers…

Harrison County Sheriff’s Office Youth Fishing Rodeo

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a youth fishing rodeo this weekend. This is a free event. You can bring your own gear or borrow gear. Hanna Hendry joins us in studio ahead of the event. The youth rodeo takes place Saturday, March 28 at Sheriff’s County Farm. Check in is from 8 a.m. to…

Benefit for Hancock County first responder battling brain cancer

A benefit for a longtime Hancock County first responder is taking place in April. Casey Piazza has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. Joining us in studio is Shanna Bordelon and Celeste Pitre with details. The benefit takes place April 11 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the St. Clare Catholic Church in Waveland. Categories: Local…