BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pathways2Possibilities career expo returned to the Coast Convention Center for its 12th year, bringing thousands of students face-to-face with potential career paths. This year’s event marked one of the largest yet, with over 6,000 8th graders participating from ten Mississippi counties. Students engaged in hands-on activities across 19 different career paths with industry professionals on site…
Dense fog will be the main issue tonight and again early Thursday, with visibility dropping to less than 1/4 mile across much of South Mississippi after midnight and through about 8 a.m. Otherwise, expect partly cloudy skies and a low near 61 before sunshine breaks through Thursday afternoon and highs reach the upper 70s. Clouds and fog return Thursday night…
From the stability, safety, and security of America’s electric grid to these huge data centers opening around the country and right here in Mississippi, regulators are taking a hard look at things. Southern District Public Service Commissioner Wayne Carr tells us more. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: Wayne Carr
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A tragic loss in Wiggins as the Wiggins Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire Tuesday evening. Wiggins Fire Department personnel were supported by the Wiggins Police Department, Stone County Fire Service, Stone County Sheriff’s Department, and Pafford Ambulance Service to assist with fireground operations, scene control, and patient care. Upon arrival to the scene,…
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Rachel Dangermond from 100 Men Hall joins us ahead of a Christmas market taking place in a few weeks. Also joining her is artist Brittany Heskett. The ‘Last Minute Mall at the Hall Ya’ll’ event takes place Thursday, December 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, visit 100menhall.com. Categories: Local News Tags: 100 Men Hall
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- MGCCC George County Center will host the George County Industry Leaders Rodeo on Thursday, November 20 starting at 9 a.m. The annual event is a competitive showcase featuring students in the apprentice electric lineman program. The event offers a first-hand look at the skills and training essential to entering the electric power industry. Apprentice linemen will…
With Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, it’s time for a variety of annual traditions. WXXV’s Dave Elliot went to Nettles Pottery Studio on the Wolf River in Pass Christian and talked to Potter Brian Nettles about his upcoming 28th annual Open House show and sale and about his long career at the potter’s wheel. Categories: Local News Tags:…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The National Center for Teacher Residencies selected Southern Miss Gulf Park Campus as one of three host sites for its annual site visit this fall. Other residency programs from across the nation that are members of the NCTR Network attend to learn more about degree programs, leadership structure, and resident apprentice support, especially on the Coast….
Every other Wednesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always, we’ve got Katie King to tell us about the News 25’s Pet of the Week, Rusty. Categories: Local News, Pet of the Week Tags: pet of the week
Meet today’s WXXV Weather Kid, Breck! She enjoys cooler weather, gymnastics, and staying inside with friends on rainy days. We don’t have much cooler weather on the way anytime soon, but she’ll likely get to spend some time inside at the end of the week as a little rain moves though. Thanks for joining me today, Breck! If you’d like…
ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV) — The St. Martin Girls Flag Football team made history in May, becoming the first state champion in their respective sport following its inaugural season. On Tuesday, players and coaches received their championship rings. The effort to purchase these rings was spearheaded by school faculty, community members and business leaders. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has…
You still have a few days left to request a meal for the Harrison County Thanksgiving Feed the Needy distribution. For decades now, Harrison County law enforcement agencies have joined forces at Thanksgiving and Christmas to provide meals for those who may need one. The deadline to request a meal is 4 p.m. Friday. You can call any Harrison County…
We are joined in studio by Brad Brewer ahead of the Vancleave Country Christmas Parade. The parade takes place December 13 and rolls at 3 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Vancleave Country Christmas Parade
GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)-Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann was on the Coast Tuesday. He talked to us about legislative preparations with less than two months to go until the start of the 2026 legislative session. Some topics he touched on were giving school teachers another pay raise, upcoming Gulf Coast projects, state wide education, and economic growth in the state. Categories:…
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect from midnight tonight until 9 a.m. Wednesday, with widespread fog overnight and lows around 61. Wednesday morning will gradually become mostly sunny after 8-9 am, with highs near 80 and light southerly winds. Thursday morning brings more patchy fog, then partly sunny skies with highs again in the upper 70s to low 80s….
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Early Tuesday morning, the Coast’s business community gathered in Biloxi to hear from local lawmakers and get a first-hand look at what’s ahead in the 2025 legislative session. The event was hosted by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. The briefing gave attendees an overview of the key issues lawmakers plans to tackle next session. Their priorities…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Biloxi is preparing their downtown area for a Pink Friday. Kay Miller and Rachel Kelley join us ahead of this weekend’s fun. Pink Friday takes place November 21. Participating businesses will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Categories: Local News Tags: Biloxi Main Street, Downtown Biloxi, Pink Friday
We’re joined in studio by North Bay Civitan President Keith Wilson ahead of this weekend’s Gobble Wobble Food Drive and Bridge Run. He’s here with the details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Gobble Wobble Food Drive and Bridge Run, North Bay Civitan Club
Holley Muraco is the CEO of Something Wild Beaver Rescue out Kiln. She joins us in studio to talk about the rescue and expansions they have going on. Categories: Local News Tags: Something Wild Beaver Rescue
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The services for Landon Perry, the MGCCC soccer player killed in an accident Sunday, have been announced. That service will be held at Venture Church’s Wiggins campus Saturday, November 22. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. with the official service starting at noon. Perry was hit by a car while riding an electric scooter on Perkinston-Silver Run…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Ms. Audrey and her staff are giving thanks this holiday season. They will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway Thursday, November 20. The times for that are from 4 to 6 p.m., all you have to do is drive up and pick up a meal. No registration is required. Categories: Local News Tags: meal giveaway, Ms….
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LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Long Beach hosted a community food drive last week. The fire department dropped off all items collected yesterday. City officials saying countless families are able to have access to meals and other essentials. All items have been delivered to the city’s food pantry where they will be distributed to families in need. Categories:…