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…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A 105-million-dollar development project is officially underway in the heart of Downtown Gulfport. City leaders and developers held a groundbreaking for a mixed-use development named ‘Channel South’ Friday afternoon. It is located at the historic site of the Great Southern Hotel. The project will transform the area into a modern destination featuring luxury residences, retail shops, and…
We started off the first full week of spring with mild and misty weather, leading to a few potential areas of light, patchy fog. It struggled to come together with our light winds, and won’t now things are warming up quickly under sunny skies. We’ll see some light cloud cover begin to move in later today, leading to mostly sunny…
Sunday night stays mostly clear as temperatures gradually cool to around 60 with light westerly winds. Monday morning starts off with some clouds, but skies clear for a mostly sunny afternoon with highs near 80. Southwest winds will be between 5 to 10 mph. Above normal temperatures are expected through the workweek with no rain in the forecast. Categories: Weather…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Vancleave softball got off to a hot start and never looked back in its Saturday non-district game against Biloxi, ultimately taking down the Indians by a score of 11-3. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the game. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi Athletics, Biloxi High school, Biloxi Softball, Vancleave athletics, vancleave…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV) — The 2026 St. Stanislaus basketball state champions will be honored with a parade celebrating their massive accomplishment. The parade will begin on Thursday, March 26th, at 5:30 p.m. It starts at Hancock and Bookter by the SSC gym, then will turn right on Union. The parade will make a left turn on Second Street…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-On Wednesday, officers with Gautier police made a little stop at the city’s head start. The students at Gautier Head Start were able to come out and see motorcycles, meet officers and other first responders. All the students were full of excitement and smiles as they learned more about the first responders. Gautier police saying community connections matter,…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Harrison Central’s Zahkarri McGlothin is having a standout track and field season. McGlothin tied the all-time Mississippi state record in the long jump on Thursday afternoon, with a leap of 25 feet and 10 inches. With those numbers, he’s now ranked as the top jumper in the entire nation. As a whole, the Red Rebels boast…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Saturday marked a major milestone for the Mississippi Coast’s new semi-pro football team. The Gulf Coast Raiders hosted the Tri County Savages in their first home game of the season, and the team certainly put on a show. Though the game was a back-and-forth battle, the Raiders would ultimately fall 30-28. Here’s a look at the…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — The Picayune Maroon Tide rolled to a 2-1 district win over Pascagoula on Saturday. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen has highlights from the first three innings of action. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Pascagoula athletics, Pascagoula Baseball, pascagoula high school, Picayune Athletics, picayune baseball, Picayune memorial high school
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Poplarville now has a safety exchange zone where residents can meet up to complete online purchases or custody exchanges. The zone is in the Poplarville Police Department parking lot and marked with a reserved sign. The area is well lit and covered by security cameras. Anyone can use it at any time and you don’t…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Mayor Hugh Keating recognized first responders from the city this week. The Gulfport Chamber of Commerce hosted their quarterly first responder breakfast on Wednesday. While there, Donald Fredman of the Gulfport Police Department was named Officer of the Quarter. Mayor Keating says his commitment to protecting and serving the city doesn’t go unnoticed. Michael Westbrook took home the…