BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Thousands of racers and spectators descended upon the Coast this weekend for the Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. The event celebrated its 10th anniversary with a marathon and half-marathon on Sunday, as well as the Hippie Fish 5K, Chevron Kids Marathon and Fly Llama Grand Slam Beer Mile on Saturday. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection team is representing the St. Martin Yellow Jackets! Engine 2 can be seen in the St. Martin and Latimer areas and it now sports the Yellow Jackets colors and their mascot. With this, all three Jackson County School District schools are represented by their respective fire stations. The fire crew says…
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Lucedale Police Department has an elf that took over their social media page. Officer Jingles joined Officer Hill and Corporal Samson to spread holiday cheer to residents and staff at the George Regional Health and Rehab Center. You can see what else Officer Jingles gets into by visiting the police department’s Facebook page. You’ll be introduced…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula leaders are sharing new details on the possible financial impact annexation would bring to the city. Earlier this year, the city announced its intent to annex more than 25 square miles of unincorporated land directly east of the city limits. Mayor Jay Willis and the city council released more information on the proposal, saying the formal…
The D’Iberville Police are warning residents about a scam targeting their department. Someone is claiming to be a lieutenant with the department and attempting to get money from residents. As always, a police department will never ask for money over the phone and will never threaten to arrest you if you don’t pay. The department offers ways to spot and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A road closure is scheduled for Tegarden Road between South Railroad Street and 16th Street. Work is set to begin at 8 a.m. on December 15 with a reopening date of December 19 at 5 p.m. Designated detour routes are South Railroad Street, Dolan Avenue, and 16th Street. Categories: Local News Tags: road work
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- In Biloxi, Highway 90 between Veterans Avenue and Brady Drive will have the westbound right lane closed to traffic. That closure is scheduled to run from December 15 until the 19. Each day, the closure will be in effect from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. Crews will be repaving the roadway. Categories: Featured, Local News
Singing River Health System is launching a new nursing residency program. It is designed to help first-year nurses grow and learn on the job through mentorship, hands-on training, and team support. Health system leaders say that many nurses leave the profession after their first year on the job and the goal for the residency is to help them build the…
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is inviting young artists and writers across the state to take part in this year’s “Wildlife Forever Fish Art and Creative Writing’ competition. This contest is completely free to enter and open to all students grades K through 12. Each entry must include an original artwork and a creative writing piece. The…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-The Pascagoula Main Street Association announced they have a new director. Olivia Randle grew up in the city and is a 2023 graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi. She says she is passionate about helping the city’s districts grow, thrive, and feel connected. Randle also says she wants every resident and business to feel seen, heard, and…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- Picayune Police Chief Joe Quave has graduated from the State Law Enforcement Leadership Academy. The 12-week course equips leaders with the knowledge and skills to address the complexities of modern policing. Leadership in law enforcement is not just about enforcing the law, it also involves managing personnel, budgeting, and organizational change while staying responsive to community needs….
Four firefighters with the Wiggins Fire Department were honored Wednesday night for actions taken during a cardiac arrest earlier this year. Assistant Chief Allen Hatten, Captain Kevin Sharpe, Captain Clayton Sharp, and Firefighter John Ray Walker were honored during the department’s Christmas dinner and awards banquet. Chief Steven Purvis said this work highlights what it means to jump into action,…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula police are warning against a scam. A company called ‘Top Sports Production’ is using the police department’s name and logos. The department saying they are not affiliated and has not given the company permission to use their name or logo. Businesses and citizens have been contacted by the company, police saying they will never send…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The George County School District received a very generous donation from a local business. The school district thanked Century Bank for a donation of $300,000 to support the early learning collaborative. In total, there are eight early learning collaborative classrooms in the county, spread across all schools. The school district says this is more than a…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Students at Our Lady Academy showed up in a big way over the past few weeks to combat holiday food insecurity in Hancock County and surrounding communities. 5,200 canned goods were donated to the school’s annual ‘Can the Teacher’ food drive. This food has now been distributed to St. Clare Catholic Church’s St. Vincent de…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is highlighting the Gulfport Admirals’ win last weekend. To celebrate the win, the fins outside the aquarium turned blue and orange. Even the dolphins got in on the fun, tossing around the football. The Gulfport Admirals took on Tupelo for the 7A championship title, taking home the win after a nail-biting last quarter. Categories:…
We are joined by Carol Moraway ahead of the Holly Jolly Block Party. The event takes place Saturday, December 13 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Crosspoint Church in Gulfport. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
Areas of fog develop late tonight, followed by a mild but unsettled weekend with a few spotty showers before a sharp cool-down arrives Sunday night. Gusty north winds usher in much colder air, with lows dropping into the upper 20s by early Monday, so be sure to protect people, pets, plants, and pipes. Sunshine returns early next week with gradual…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We have a traffic alert for drivers in Harrison County this weekend due to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon. Several stretches of Highway 90 and I-110 will be temporarily closed on Sunday to make way for the runners. The closures will run from 6:15 until 2 p.m. The closures are Highway 90 east between Bayview St….
Geiger Heating and Air teamed up with WXXV News 25 for their 11th annual Heat for the Holidays contest. The contest gives one lucky Coast resident a brand-new HVAC system, just in time for the colder months. The deadline to enter the contest has ended. The winner will be surprised live on News 25 on December 18.
The Keesler Federal Mississippi Gulf Coast Marathon is one day away from its tenth anniversary race weekend. That is scheduled for Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14. Final preparations are underway as the Mississippi Gulf Coast gets ready to welcome runners from across the country. With the race weekend approaching, runners are putting in their final miles and final…
We are joined now by Event Coordinator Tracee Fairey, Veteran Sponsor Shanna Pegues, and Laura Brookes, the founder’s daughter, to talk about the upcoming Breakfast with Santa taking place Saturday at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum. The breakfast runs until 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the museum. Categories: Local News
The Krewe of Barkloxi is celebrating ten years of pups and Mardi Gras parades! Katie King and Jean McGrury join us to discuss an art contest for coastal residents. Artists are being asked to submit designs for the 2026 flyer and t-shirt. To submit your artwork email katie@hssm.org. The deadline to submit is January 1. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Theatre Department is heading to state championships with their production of ‘The Crane Wife.’ Isabel Ruiz and Kate Mangiaracina join us with more. Tags: Ocean Springs Theatre Department