Today marks Elvis Presley’s 91st birthday. He was born in Tupelo back in 1935 to Vernon and Gladys Presley. Now, while he was born in Tupelo and is known for his Memphis home of Graceland, Elvis did spend time on the Gulf Coast. He stayed at what is now the Gulf Hills Hotel in Ocean Springs. He even performed on…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- This Friday is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and to celebrate, Gulfport Police and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office invite everyone to Coffee and King Cake with a Cop. That’s this Friday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 at Coast Roast Coffee in Gulfport. Coast Roast Coffee House invites you to come together to celebrate the men…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich has released an update on the progress of the Saenger Theatre, including the work being done to fix an issue with the installation of interior carpeting. Gilich says the city has requested adjustments to better align the carpet tiles into the correct pattern. Work crews are also working on leveling the auditorium floor…
Goodwill of South Mississippi opened a new bin store in Gulfport on Thursday morning. This facility is located on Highway 49 in the Orange Grove community. The doors opened at 8 a.m. Asia Ellis at the store with more. Categories: Local News
MOSS POINT, Miss. — We sat down with newly sworn in Moss Point Police Chief Dennis Stevenson to learn more about his plans for the city. Chief Stevenson says he has big plans for the Moss Point Police Department and is already working to rebuild. Just a few months ago, multiple officers left the department following former chief Brandon Ashley’s…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — For more than three decades, Biloxi Police Chief John Miller has served the streets of his city, but that’s all set to change in mid-January as he embarks on a new journey: retirement. “It’s very rewarding, you know, you go home at night and you know you’ve done something… you feel like you’ve done something good…
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect at midnight until 9am Thursday. A Marine Dense Fog Advisory continues until noon Thursday. Dense fog is expected late tonight into the early hours of Thursday, and temperatures only cooling to about 60. Fog may linger into Thursday morning before gradually clearing with afternoon highs around 73. Rain chances increase Thursday night, with…
School is back in session which means so is our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week segment. We’re starting off the new year strong with a talented young soccer player, but don’t let her age fool you because she’s got a boot. Introducing Bay High soccer’s very own, Kamryn Lafontaine! The Sophomore striker leads female soccer players on the coast…
Celebration took place at d’Iberville high school as one of their own signs to the next level! d’Iberville senior forward Nyla Breeland officially put pen to paper to continue her soccer career at the next level! The captain has chosen to ink dry with the Hind Community College Eagles. Breeland told WXXV what this moment means to her and what…
We are joined in studio by Tammy Beckham with Our Daily Bread food pantry in Stone County. The pantry is celebrating 20 years of service for the community this weekend. The celebration takes place on Saturday at 11 a.m. at 734A S Magnolia Drive in Wiggins. For more information, call 601-928-1668. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Carnival season is in full swing here on the Coast, marking the start of weeks of fun, but also a lot of advanced preparation for our Coast cities. Mardi Gras brings thousands to the streets for many different parades to celebrate tradition and community spirit. It also means busier roads, safety concerns, and long hours for first…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- While the Mississippi legislature is in session working on issues impacting the state, inside that big pictures there are topics of importance to the Mississippi Coast. The Coast Legislative Delegation will be focused on issues that directly affect South Mississippi. Categories: Featured, Local News
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Three of the highest-ranking leaders in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps visited the Mississippi Gulf Coast today. They received a firsthand look at shipbuilding operations at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. This visit emphasizes the role Ingalls plays in building and modernizing the Navy’s fleet and shaping future of U.S. maritime power. Secretary of the Navy John…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-100 Men Hall is hosting a gumbo cookoff on January 17th. Rachel Dangermond joins us with the details. The fun takes place January 17 from 11:30 to 4 p.m. at the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis.
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-A Coast organization is raising funds for two non-profits through a basketball game. LaMarques Ogans and Aurora Dejapa join us with details on the Harlem Wizards. The fun takes place February 14 at 6 p.m. at Ocean Springs High School. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
Ahmad Hawthorne (25) is charged with Armed Robbery and Accessory After the Fact to Drive-By Shooting in this case D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- One man is dead and another man is behind bars after attempting to rob another person in D’Iberville on Monday night. The Harrison County coroner has identified the deceased as 25-year-old Tristan Young of Hattiesburg. Twenty-five-year-old Ahmad Hawthorne…
Bakeries are dusting off the glitter and firing up the ovens to prepare the sweetest tradition of the Mardi Gras season. The king cake is a staple for Mardi Gras. It is sought after by those near and far. Local shops are rolling out their own special versions of the famous cake. Each crafting their own unique fillings and flavors….
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Harrison County leaders say rapid growth is putting pressure on roads across the county, especially in rural areas that weren’t built for traffic. Supervisors say population growth has brought more homes, more commuters, and heavier daily use of county roads, many of which now need widening, resurfacing, or full reconstruction. As the largest and fastest…
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JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Legislative Session is now underway as both Houses of the Mississippi Legislature gaveled in at noon on Tuesday. Lots of major topics will be on the agenda this session, including the issues of school choice, rural health care, workforce development issues, and online sports betting. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot is at the capitol talking…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Harrison County Fire Rescue battled a tractor trailer fire on I-10. A trailer loaded with refrigerators caught fire while driving. Harrison County Fire Rescue worked alongside the Combat Readiness Training Center to fight the fire. In total, firefighters unloaded and moved at least 80 fridges from the truck. No injuries were reported due to the incident and…
It is Wednesday, which means it’s time to meet this week’s WXXV Weather Kid, Jesus! Jesus likes to ride his bike or hang out with his friends when it’s nice and warm outside. When too cold or rainy, you can find him being creative inside doing art or playing video games, primarily “Roblox.” We have a fairly warm rest of…
Gulfport Admiral Boys Basketball hosts the Long Beach Bearcats for their fifth district competition of the year. The Admirals lived up to the hype and then some, defeating Long Beach 78-49. They improved to 16-1 on the year while the Bearcats fall to 8-10. You can watch highlights from the first period in the video above! Categories: Local Sports, Sports,…
The Gulfport Girls Basketball team hosted the Long Beach Bearcats for their fourth district test of the year. The Lady Admirals dominated with a final score of 61-25. Highlights from the second half are in the video above! Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Gulfport Basketball