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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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
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….
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 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:…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — After fights broke out at the 18th annual Unity Festival in Downtown Gulfport over the weekend, community leaders are speaking out about youth violence and plans to curb it. Though the 2026 Unity Festival in Gulfport was a success, it did face a few hiccups after fights between teens in attendance took center stage. Ward 6…
Every other Wednesday morning, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, India! Categories: Local News Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
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,…
Most students look forward to spring break because it means more sleep and time by the pool, but one group of students have been looking forward to it because they have a chance at making history yet again. Sports Director Ansley Brent is at Gulfport high school as both the Gulfport boys and girls powerlifting teams aim to defend their…
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