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, 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…
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…
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…
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, 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,…
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, 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…
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…
Two Men and a Truck is starting their Movers for Moms donation drive. This helps mothers create a better life for themselves and their families. Collections begin on April 1. Emily Sham joins us with the details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Movers for Moms, Two Men and a Truck
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- It has been a busy six weeks at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, but the Gulf Coast Winter Classics Horse Show wrapped up on Sunday. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with the event’s organizer for a recap of this season. Categories: Local News Tags: Gulf Coast Winter Classics, Harrison County Fairgrounds, Horse Show
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) — The Moss Point Police Department held a community reception, inviting residents out to city hall to meet and hear directly from officers and staff who serve the city. Moss Point community members came out to city hall to get to know the law enforcement officers that serve their city each day. This is all part…
We saw an interesting cold front move through yesterday, though it feels more apt to call it a “cool front” thanks to a few oddities. Most notably, temperatures actually rose this morning a couple of degrees despite the air drying out, as the cold pool was just moving through the Pine Belt as the sun came up. By the late…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A weekend of religious revival wrapped up at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum Sunday night. Thousands of people gathered Saturday and Sunday for the Gulf Coast Celebration of Hope event with Will Graham. Graham is the grandson of famed Evangelist Billy Graham and preached to attendees over the past two nights. The event also featured live music from…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Gulfport residents showed out Saturday for a day of family fun and unity. The 18th annual Unity Fest was a celebration of community pride, civic engagement, and the importance of coming together for a bit of fun. Mayor Hugh Keating served as the grand marshal of the Unity parade. The rest of the day was spent dancing, enjoying…
Expect a calm and comfortable night ahead, with partly cloudy skies and lows settling into the upper 50s to near 60 degrees. Tuesday looks just as nice, with mostly sunny skies and afternoon highs climbing to the upper 70s and low 80s. It’ll feel warm, but comfortable, with plenty of sunshine throughout the day. This quiet weather pattern sticks around…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County Fire Protection crews spent much of the weekend battling several small wood and brush fires across the county. Fire crews want to remind you that you should still use extra caution right now while burning outside, as relatively dry conditions still persist. Officials say if your fire causes damages, you may be liable for…
Lawmakers are debating a bill that could eliminate the state sales tax on diapers, but the proposal is part of a larger piece of legislation. Advocates are pushing to make sure it stays in the final version. Something as simple as buying diapers can quickly add up for families across Mississippi. A bill moving through the Mississippi Legislature, Senate Bill…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport is hosting their Crown and Gown event this weekend. This is a chance for high schoolers to shop for affordable prom attire. Rayna Brewer and Alicia Merritt join us with the details. The event takes place March 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at In the Zone Long Beach. This is…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Tired Dog Rescue out of Bay St. Louis is hosting a special fundraiser for Easter. Easter eggs will be hidden in your yard the night before. Laura Messina joins us with how you can sign up. For more information and to sign up for the fun, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Egg the Yard,…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a road project update for Harrison County drivers in the John Clark Road area. Paving work will continue this week on the stretch of John Clark west of Canal Road to Farlow Road. Harrison County officials ask for your patience in that area as road crews work to get the paving done as soon as…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- Work begins on a number of Bay St. Louis streets to fix damage caused by Hurricane Ida in 2021. Some of the impacted roads are Rushmore Street, Everett Street, Etna Street, Lookout, Ranier, Logan, and Elbrus. Work crews will be laying down asphalt on these roads. The work is expected to last for two weeks….
It was a major deadline week at the capitol. Some bills died while others are still alive in the legislature with just about two weeks left in the session. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot got an update from State Representative Zachary Grady. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: Legislature, politics, state legislative session, zach grady
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Department of Education has announced the finalists for the 2026 Mississippi Administrator and Teacher of the Year awards. The Administrator of the Year program recognizes school leaders who inspire teachers, demonstrate strong leadership, and stay actively involved in their communities. The Teacher of the Year honor highlights outstanding educators making a difference in the…