GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Harbor Lights Winter Festival wrapped up another bright season along the Coast, drawing big crowds and delivering an economic boost to South Mississippi. Over several weeks, the festival transformed the waterfront into a holiday destination at Jones Park. The event attracted families, tourists, and local residents. Organizers say attendance remained strong with local businesses reporting an…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The 2026 Legislative Session is now underway as both Houses of the Mississippi Legislature gaveled in at noon. Lots of major topics will be on the agenda this session, including the issues of school choice, rural health care, workforce development issues, and online sports betting. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliot is at the capitol talking to Coast…
Olivia Burchfield has been named Miss Mississippi Collegiate, hoping to take the Miss Collegiate Crown in June. She joins us to introduce herself to the Coast. Categories: Local News
Savannah Tirey with the Mississippi Lottery joins us to talk about the newest games for this month. Categories: Local News
We are joined by Cathy Pickering and Maggie Rafferty with Friends of the Court to tell us more about the volunteer training event happening later this month. The volunteer training takes place January 13, 14, and 15 at the Harrison County Advocacy Center on Maple Drive. The training takes place from 5:30 to 9:30 and you must attend all three…
Every other Tuesday we feature a pet up for adoption at the Jackson County Animal Shelter. Joining us as always, we’ve got Maridee Mallette to tell us about this week’s News 25 Pet of the Week, Winston! Categories: Local News, Pet of the Week Tags: pet of the week
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Monday was Twelfth Night, which is the last night of the twelve days of Christmas and the start of Carnival celebrations. The annual event marked the beginning of carnival season in a big way. Crews from across the Coast arrived on floats and then gathered for the official changing of seasons at city hall. With the flip…
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Mississippi Highway Patrol released the numbers for the New Year travel enforcement period. State troopers did not respond to any deadly accidents on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. Across the state, there were 95 wrecks, a little more than 3,200 citations issued, and 34 DUI arrests made over the enforcement period. Categories: Local News
Partly sunny skies are expected today with afternoon highs near the mid-70s. Southwest winds ranging from 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, clouds will gradually increase, and patchy fog may develop after 10 p.m. Overnight lows will dip to around 61, with light south winds becoming calm after midnight. On Wednesday, patchy fog may linger into the morning hours before clearing…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A traveling Revolutionary War exhibition is now open at the Gulfport Museum of History. A local chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution partnered with the Historical Society of Gulfport to bring the American Revolution Experience to the museum. The exhibition features display panels and interactive digital kiosks, allowing visitors to experience…
Fog will continue to be an issue late at night and during the early morning hours through Thursday, with periods of dense fog which could impact travel at times. Afternoons stay well above average, with highs mainly in the low to mid 70s under partly sunny skies. Rain chances increase late Thursday night and Friday, with showers likely and a…
For those of you who spent the holidays gathering with family indoors or traveling and are now feeling under the weather, you’re probably not alone. It’s still peak flu season. It’s important to stay home if you feel sick, cover coughs, and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue and wash your hands frequently. Health officials at Singing River in…
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER-Coast mayors say they’re pushing for funding this year that supports growth, from tourism to storm recovery and long-term infrastructure. Kristen Kaylor with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center shows us what that could look like. Coastal cities across South Mississippi continue to see growth in population and tourism — and leaders say keeping up depends…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Tuesday is a big day in Jackson as lawmakers from every corner of the state converge at the state capitol for the start of the 2026 Legislative Session. Both houses will officially gavel in at noon Tuesday and will remain in regular session through April 5. Lots of major topics will be on the agenda this session,…
Library systems across South Mississippi are coming together for the annual ‘Homegrown’ event. Ahead of that, volunteers are needed. Sarah Crisley-Ruskey and Kevin Cole join us with how you can get involved. The book festival takes place January 30 and 31 at the USM Gulf Park Campus. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News Tags: Homegrown
Women of Wisdom is hosting their first luncheon of the year at the Knight Nonprofit Center. Robin Killeen and Dr. Eileen Whittemore join us with more. The luncheon takes place January 14 at the Knight Nonprofit Center in the Regions Room. It runs from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mockingbird Café is hosting their ninth annual ‘Dolly Should’ Festival this weekend. Alicein and Kerry join us now for the details. Dolly Should Festival takes place January 10 at the Mockingbird Café in Bay St. Louis. Categories: Local News Tags: Dolly Should
LUCEDALE, Miss. (WXXV)- Lucedale Urgent Care announces they have officially moved to a new location. The clinic on Frontage Road has moved to Redd Lane next to the Walmart. This facility opened Monday morning. The clinic is currently using a temporary phone number at this time. That number is 601-514-0117. The Urgent Care Facility thanks everyone for patience during the…
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With schools returning this week, the Jackson County Fire Protection team wants to remind all about safety in the mornings. Drivers are told to use extra caution and remember to stop for buses that are loading or unloading students. Drivers are also reminded to be on the lookout for kids near bus stops in the morning. Traffic on the road…
ROY HOWARD COMMUNITY JOURNALISM CENTER- Millions of packages were being delivered across the country during the holiday season. In Poplarville, residents say what hasn’t been delivered is a promise, four years in the making for a post office. Mikaya Jackson with the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center shows us the impact. Outside the mobile post office in the heart of…
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Sunday was a somber anniversary in George County; it marked the two-year anniversary since the death of Deputy Jeremy Malone. Deputy Malone was killed during a traffic stop on January 4, 2024. The shooting happened on Highway 98. He was no stranger to law enforcement across the Coast, being sworn in as a reserve officer to help…
Last week a cold front starting things off frosty, but while we saw another front move through over the weekend we’re in for a warm week ahead. This morning was the coolest we’ll see all week long in the upper 40s/low 50s, which is chilly-to-cool but still a good 10° warmer than we should be for the first week of…