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
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…