New Collegiate Academy program for high school students

GULF COAST, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is teaming up with high schools around South Mississippi for a program called Collegiate Academy. High school students can work towards an associate’s degree while earning their high school diploma. Here to tell us about it is Aaliyah Dock Caldwell with MGCCC. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: collegiate academy, mississippi…

St. Martin DIY Skatepark set to open Saturday

ST. MARTIN, Miss. (WXXV)- The rain can’t get in the way this weekend as the St. Martin DIY Skatepark is officially launching. Those interested need to head to the West Jackson County Soccer Complex. Those times are 10 to 2 on Saturday. Lessons, contests, and giveaways will be on tap. For the entertainment side of things, music and food will…

New movie to be filmed in Ocean Springs

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- There was a special Ocean Springs Board of Alderman meeting earlier Friday morning for a new movie that is being filmed in the city starting next week. As a result, there will be a temporary street closure on Washington Avenue between Government Street and Porter Avenue from 8 to noon for the unnamed movie production on…

Harrison County honors senior citizens and law enforcement volunteers

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Harrison County Board of Supervisors took time to honor those making a difference in the Harrison County community by hosting their annual banquet for outstanding volunteers for their triad group. Triad is a group that focuses on the safety of senior citizens. Sheriff, police, and senior citizens gather monthly to discuss ways to improve the safety…

Hattiesburg unveils their 61st mural

The City of Hattiesburg unveiled a new mural. That art is located on the Community Arts Center. Series two of Jam Session was unveiled Monday – with Hattiesburg native, comedian, actor, and musician Fred Amisen joining the fun. This new mural features artists such as Webb Wilder, Van Dykes Park, Afroman, and Fred Amisen. Jam Session showcases the Hub City’s…

Golfing for a Cause: Child Abuse Awareness Month

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Canopy Children’s Solution is a non-profit that reaches each of Mississippi’s 82 counties to provide children with life-changing solutions for autism, behavioral and mental health issues, adoption and foster care, and more. Here in South Mississippi, they are hosting a golf tournament to raise funds and awareness for child abuse.  Canopy Children’s Solutions provides services like…

Create Family Night for gifted students in the Biloxi School District

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Hundreds converged at Biloxi Upper Elementary Thursday night for an event highlighting the district’s gifted students. Create Family Night, hosted by the Biloxi School District, saw gifted students from multiple schools gather to present some of their hard work and projects throughout the school year. From art and architecture to chess and robotics, it was a chance…

Local libraries hit with federal budget cuts

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – Public libraries provide free access to both physical and digital resources, allowing patrons to enjoy literature and media. However, an executive order issued last week by the Trump administration calls for the reduction of seven federal agencies, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which provides funding to the Mississippi Library Commission. This decision is…

Taste of the Bay coming to D’Iberville

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-D’Iberville is hosting a chance to sample Coast food and even meet a special Easter friend. Sissy Andrews and Austin Sumrall with the Chamber of Commerce are here to share what else is on tap for April 12th. The fun takes place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the D’Iberville Community Center on Lamey Bridge Road. Arm…

Car break-ins increasing across the Coast

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- A string of car break-ins have been reported across the Coast as both the Gautier Police Department and Harrison County Sheriff’s Office are currently holding investigations. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren spoke with the Gautier police chief so you’ll know how to keep your car safe. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: car break in, crime, safety

Secretary of the Coast Guard Act of 2025

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Congressman Mike Ezell has introduced the Secretary of the Coast Guard Act of 2025. If passed and signed into law, the piece of legislation would provide the Coast Guard with a dedicated civilian leader. Adding another layer of civilian leadership would help ensure the Coast Guard receives the resources and the support necessary to continue important national…

Bark’N Good Time at the Harrison County Fair Grounds

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Carl Grotton from the American Kennel Club joins us in studio. He is here to talk about the Bark’N Good Time at the Harrison County Fair Grounds. The fun began this morning 8:30 and continues throughout the weekend. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: american kennel club, Bark’N Good Time

Moss Point soccer standout Jamayl Ducksworth signs to continue academic and athletic career at Waldorf University

It is always a great day when any high school student-athlete can put pen to paper to choose where they will continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. At Moss Point high school on Thursday, one of those student-athletes did just that. On Thursday, Jamayl Ducksworth inked his national letter of intent to continue his soccer career…

Jackson County Sheriff’s Department warning of scam

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Sheriff Department is warning residents of a scam going around. Scammers are calling residents and demanding personal information or requesting money. These scammers might say a family member was arrested and need bail money or that you have a warrant and need to pay it off. The names of the deputies might be…

Seniors learn new styles of dance in Gulfport

GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) – Every Tuesday and Thursday senior citizens in Gulfport are turning the Isiah Fredericks Community Center into their personal dance floor, learning different styles of ballroom and line dancing. One 93-year-old man says dancing is his medicine. Retired veteran Mack Moore says, “I have a lot of problems but dancing is the best exorcise you can have…

Public invited to Lenten concert at Nativity BVM

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-We’re about halfway through the Lenten Season now. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary presents their annual concert service. Director of Fine Arts and Minister of Music Terry Maddox gives us the details for this weekend’s concert. The annual Musical Reflections of Holy Week concert service will be on Sunday, April 6th at 4 p.m. The program is…

Theory of a Deadman coming to Beau Rivage

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The acclaimed rock group Theory of a Deadman is going on tour next month and they are making a stop here on the Coast. Bassist Dean Back joins us now to talk about that tour. Theory of a Deadman will be at the Beau Rivage on Saturday, May 17th. The show starts at 8 p.m. For more…

Residents react to Ocean Springs primary election results

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Big change is coming to the City of Ocean Springs after Tuesday night’s municipal primary elections with new officials set to take the helm for the next four years. The biggest news of election night came from the race for mayor in which incumbent Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway was defeated in his bid for a second…