It’s time for light shows to take over the Gulf Coast for Christmas. We have John Hattula in studio to talk about the Hattula Family Lightshow and what might be different this year. Categories: Local News Tags: Hattula Family Lightshow
The Civic League of Gulfport is hosting its annual Christmas Tour of Homes this Sunday in Bayou View. We are joined now by Camille Williams to explain how you can get tickets. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Christmas Tour of Homes, The Civic League of Gulfport
WOOLMARKET, Miss. (WXXV)- One of South Mississippi’s most iconic holiday displays is back. Wiener Wonderland, the beloved Christmas display featuring dozens of dachshunds, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Shelby Pierce’s Woolmarket home is decked out in thousands of lights and over 80 lit up weenie dog lawn ornaments with the pups doing everything from racing sleds to flying…
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Tons of gifts are getting ready to go out to children in need with help from the Beau Rivage. Organizations stopped by the Beau to pick up those donations going to ten families Beau Rivage employees adopted through the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence and 30 children as part of the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. These…
Every other Wednesday, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King with this week’s News 25 Pet of the Week, Cookie!
Search efforts continue after a flight instructor and a student pilot from Gulfport-based flight school are presumed dead after their Cessna plane crashed into the waters of Lake Pontchartrain. The flight took off on November 24 around 5:45 p.m., headed to New Orleans. Contact was lost with the plane around 6:23 p.m. One of the Mississippi Gulf Coast based pilots…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV) — Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss was named the winner of the 2025 C-Spire Conerly Trophy at a ceremony in Jackson on Tuesday night. The award honors the top college football player in the Magnolia State, selected from a field of nine nominees — one from each school. Chambliss has been a huge part of the Rebels’…
HURLEY, Miss. (WXXV) — East Central wrestler Andrea Dowdy has made history! Dowdy became the school’s first female wrestler to receive a college scholarship, and on Monday she put pen to paper to compete at the next level. Dowdy will attend Washington and Jefferson college in Pennsylvania, where she will wrestle for the school and study nursing. Categories: Local Sports,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — A big announcement came from one of South Mississippi’s top high school football players on Tuesday evening. Gulfport running back Cooper Crosby announced his commitment to Mississippi State. The senior chose the Bulldogs over Auburn, both of which heavily pursued the Admirals standout throughout the fall. Crosby will sign his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs will be hosting a snow day on Saturday. From 2 to 6, all are invited to the L&N Depot Plaza to celebrate the magic of winter. This coincides with the city’s community holiday open house. Attendees can expect a snow day experience with snow provided by Gulf Coast Foam Party. Also…
It’s a chilly night across the region, with frost expected to form after 3 a.m. Skies stay partly cloudy with temperatures dipping to around 35, and a light north breeze at 5–10 mph. Sunshine takes over around mid-morning, and we’ll warm to near 59 in the afternoon. Clouds move back in again on Wednesday night, and a weak Gulf low…
Downstage Productions Theatre is hosting a Very Merry Murder Mystery Dinner this month. Adonna Beaugez joins us with the details. Fore more information, click here.
It’s time for News 25 to go on location at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Sea turtles are being cared for and they’re very excited about a recent discovery on Ship Island. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot went to IMMS to get the story. Categories: Local News Tags: institute for marine mammal studies
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County leaders and partners broke ground Tuesday on BWC Terminals’ new facility in Pascagoula. The Jackson County Economic Development Foundation joined county officials, port leaders, and Chevron representatives to celebrate the start of the project. The facility, now under construction, marks a major step forward in expanding industry and jobs in Jackson County. Leaders say the…
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MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- Moss Point is hosting Christmas by the River this weekend. The event is free and a great way to kick off the holiday season. The fun begins at noon with holiday vendors, food trucks, and activities. The city’s Christmas parade then rolls from Southgate Shopping Plaza down Main Street starting at 3, leading to the downtown…
The Singing River Health System is unveiling a new naloxone vending machine at their Gulfport campus. Hospital Administrator Heather Porter joins us with the details. The unveiling of the naloxone vending machine will take place December 3 at 10 a.m. outside the ER entrance at the Singing River Gulfport campus. Categories: Local News Tags: Singing River Health System
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gautier Police Department is asking for help from the public regarding multiple car burglaries in the Seacliffe Subdivision. The individual seen in security cam footage appears to be wearing a light-colored hoodie with the hood up, dark pants, and light-colored shoes. They approach parked cars at night and pull on the handles hoping to find unlocked doors….
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Bay St. Louis Police Department is asking for your help locating a man involved in a weekend shooting. Police responded to Old Spanish Trail in reference to a shooting and discovered two people with non-life-threatening injuries. Upon investigation, they identified John Gallow Jr. was the suspect in relation to the shooting. Galloway is described…
Let’s go explore gulf coast…brought to you by Chevron, the human energy company. The Park, managed by the Jackson County Board of Supervisors offers a double boat launch so you’ll have an easy time whether you’re launching a kayak for a day trip or a sailboat to explore the Gulf. Bring along your fishing gear to enjoy a morning with…
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PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV) — Pass Christian High School wide receiver Dwight Thomas has written his name in the record books! The senior set the single-season receiving touchdowns record for the Pirates, with 18 touchdowns on the year. Additionally, his 18 touchdown receptions were tied for fourth-most this season in the entire Magnolia State. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team…
MIAMI, Florida (WXXV) — The New Orleans Saints have been doing plenty of soul-searching over the past few weeks — with big trades, a new starting quarterback, and several veteran players let go — but things continue to trend in the wrong direction. The Black and Gold are now 2-and-10 on the season following a 21-17 loss to the Miami…