Weekend programs at the Mississippi Aquarium
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium is hosting weekend programs all month to celebrate the new year. Nicole Martz joins us with more. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
Chris Rhodes takes over as Coast Electric CEO
One of South Mississippi’s largest electric cooperatives has a new leader. Chris Rhodes has officially taken over for retired Coast Electric and Coast Connect CEO Ron Barnes. The transition from Barnes to Rhodes was announced last June after Barnes announced his retirement. Rhodes previously served as CEO of Southern Pine Electric, another Mississippi based electric cooperative. Coast Electric has a…
1/8 – Comfortable Tonight with Showers and Storms Returning Friday
Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your forecast
A wet and unsettled pattern will take hold through the end of the week, with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected as early as tonight through Saturday. Storm chances increase Friday, with periods of steady rain and embedded thunderstorms possible through Friday night. Some storms could produce gusty winds, small hail, and even isolated spin-up tornadoes, as well as…
Community comes out for Feastin’ at the Fairgrounds event in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A delicious mid-day tradition happened Thursday in Pascagoula. Feastin’ at the Fairgrounds has brought food trucks, local eats, and family fun to the Jackson County Fairgrounds. Feastin’ at the Fairgrounds is underway in the new year where food trucks and vendors serve a wide variety of dishes for locals and visitors. Usually held on the first…
Goodwill cuts the ribbon on new outlet store in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Goodwill of South Mississippi is expanding its presence on the Coast with the opening of a brand-new outlet store in Gulfport. The ribbon cutting ceremony was Thursday morning, marking Goodwill’s 13th location on the Coast. The store offers shoppers a one-of-a-kind experience known as the bins. Items are sold by the pound. Proceeds from every purchase supports…
NCBC gate hours set to change Friday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Naval Construction Battalion Center is updating their gate hours. Beginning Friday, the Pass Road gate will be open 24 hours, seven days a week. Meanwhile, the 28th Street gate will be open from 5:30 in the morning until 9 p.m. Monday through Fridays. For the weekend, the gate opens at 8 a.m. and closes at 4…
Morning Business Report: January 8, 2026
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Celebrating Elvis Presley’s birthday
Today marks Elvis Presley’s 91st birthday. He was born in Tupelo back in 1935 to Vernon and Gladys Presley. Now, while he was born in Tupelo and is known for his Memphis home of Graceland, Elvis did spend time on the Gulf Coast. He stayed at what is now the Gulf Hills Hotel in Ocean Springs. He even performed on…
Local law enforcement holding Coffee and King Cake with a Cop
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- This Friday is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and to celebrate, Gulfport Police and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office invite everyone to Coffee and King Cake with a Cop. That’s this Friday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 at Coast Roast Coffee in Gulfport. Coast Roast Coffee House invites you to come together to celebrate the men…
Carpet issues are being fixed at Saenger Theatre in Biloxi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich has released an update on the progress of the Saenger Theatre, including the work being done to fix an issue with the installation of interior carpeting. Gilich says the city has requested adjustments to better align the carpet tiles into the correct pattern. Work crews are also working on leveling the auditorium floor…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis stops by new Goodwill bin store in Gulfport
Goodwill of South Mississippi opened a new bin store in Gulfport on Thursday morning. This facility is located on Highway 49 in the Orange Grove community. The doors opened at 8 a.m. Asia Ellis at the store with more. Categories: Local News
New Moss Point police chief focuses on communication, hiring quality officers
MOSS POINT, Miss. — We sat down with newly sworn in Moss Point Police Chief Dennis Stevenson to learn more about his plans for the city. Chief Stevenson says he has big plans for the Moss Point Police Department and is already working to rebuild. Just a few months ago, multiple officers left the department following former chief Brandon Ashley’s…
Biloxi Police Chief John Miller reflects on career ahead of retirement
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — For more than three decades, Biloxi Police Chief John Miller has served the streets of his city, but that’s all set to change in mid-January as he embarks on a new journey: retirement. “It’s very rewarding, you know, you go home at night and you know you’ve done something… you feel like you’ve done something good…
1/7- Fog & Warm Temps Continue
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect at midnight until 9am Thursday. A Marine Dense Fog Advisory continues until noon Thursday. Dense fog is expected late tonight into the early hours of Thursday, and temperatures only cooling to about 60. Fog may linger into Thursday morning before gradually clearing with afternoon highs around 73. Rain chances increase Thursday night, with…
Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Bay High Soccer’s Kamryn Lafontaine!
School is back in session which means so is our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week segment. We’re starting off the new year strong with a talented young soccer player, but don’t let her age fool you because she’s got a boot. Introducing Bay High soccer’s very own, Kamryn Lafontaine! The Sophomore striker leads female soccer players on the coast…
d’Iberville Soccer Captain Nyla Breeland signs with Hinds Community College!
Celebration took place at d’Iberville high school as one of their own signs to the next level! d’Iberville senior forward Nyla Breeland officially put pen to paper to continue her soccer career at the next level! The captain has chosen to ink dry with the Hind Community College Eagles. Breeland told WXXV what this moment means to her and what…
Our Daily Bread Food Pantry in Wiggins celebrating 20 years of service
We are joined in studio by Tammy Beckham with Our Daily Bread food pantry in Stone County. The pantry is celebrating 20 years of service for the community this weekend. The celebration takes place on Saturday at 11 a.m. at 734A S Magnolia Drive in Wiggins. For more information, call 601-928-1668. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
Carnival preparations in South Mississippi
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Carnival season is in full swing here on the Coast, marking the start of weeks of fun, but also a lot of advanced preparation for our Coast cities. Mardi Gras brings thousands to the streets for many different parades to celebrate tradition and community spirit. It also means busier roads, safety concerns, and long hours for first…
Legislative impact on the Gulf Coast
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- While the Mississippi legislature is in session working on issues impacting the state, inside that big pictures there are topics of importance to the Mississippi Coast. The Coast Legislative Delegation will be focused on issues that directly affect South Mississippi. Categories: Featured, Local News
Top military leaders visit Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Three of the highest-ranking leaders in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps visited the Mississippi Gulf Coast today. They received a firsthand look at shipbuilding operations at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula. This visit emphasizes the role Ingalls plays in building and modernizing the Navy’s fleet and shaping future of U.S. maritime power. Secretary of the Navy John…
100 Men Hall hosting Rock n Roux Gumbo Cook-off
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)-100 Men Hall is hosting a gumbo cookoff on January 17th. Rachel Dangermond joins us with the details. The fun takes place January 17 from 11:30 to 4 p.m. at the 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis.
Harlem Wizards playing on the Coast
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-A Coast organization is raising funds for two non-profits through a basketball game. LaMarques Ogans and Aurora Dejapa join us with details on the Harlem Wizards. The fun takes place February 14 at 6 p.m. at Ocean Springs High School. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines, Local News
Man killed in attempted armed robbery in D’Iberville identified
Ahmad Hawthorne (25) is charged with Armed Robbery and Accessory After the Fact to Drive-By Shooting in this case D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- One man is dead and another man is behind bars after attempting to rob another person in D’Iberville on Monday night. The Harrison County coroner has identified the deceased as 25-year-old Tristan Young of Hattiesburg. Twenty-five-year-old Ahmad Hawthorne…
Local bakeries rolling out king cakes for Mardi Gras
Bakeries are dusting off the glitter and firing up the ovens to prepare the sweetest tradition of the Mardi Gras season. The king cake is a staple for Mardi Gras. It is sought after by those near and far. Local shops are rolling out their own special versions of the famous cake. Each crafting their own unique fillings and flavors….