GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport officially cut the ribbon on its new exhibit ‘Aquaponics in Action.’ The exhibit teaches kids and families about sustainable food systems by demonstrating how fish and plants grow together through shared water and nutrient systems. The aquaculture exhibit is housed in a shipping container and was made possible through a partnership…
Flu cases are rising across the Coast as the season intensifies, health officials urge residents to take extra precaution to stay healthy. The flu season usually peaks in the fall and winter when more people are traveling and spending time indoors. Even with mild coastal weather, seniors, young children, and those with underlying health conditions face a higher risk or…
There’s a slight chance we could see snow along the Mississippi Coast this weekend. While snowfall here would be rare, freezing temperatures could create dangerous conditions on roadways. Local leaders are already preparing for what could come. Whatever falls from the sky this weekend, rain, sleet, or even light snow, can freeze overnight, creating hazardous driving conditions. In addition to…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A new oyster shell recycling site is now open in Ocean Springs, all thanks to the Nature Conservancy’s ‘Save our Shells’ program. You can now leave your oyster shells from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday in the designated recycle bins at French Hermit Oysters in Ocean Springs. The bins are for oyster shells…
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. One common STD can increase the risk of cervical cancer. Dr. John Pappas from Memorial Health System joins us with the data and ways to make sure you are staying healthy. Categories: Health, Local News, News
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi is hosting two Mississippi college teams in March as part of the Hancock Whitney Classic. Javik Blake joins us with details. Mississippi State faces off against Tulane on March 10. Southern Mississippi will face off against Nicholls State on March 17. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
A new event is taking over the streets of South Mississippi in April. The inaugural Truckin the South-Mississippi Edition will be taking place at Jones Park. Cindy Rouse and Austin Pickering join us with details. Truckin the South takes place April 3 and 4 at Jones Park. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News
We are featuring a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us with more is Sky Dennis to tell us about this week’s Pet of the Week, Charlie! Categories: National News, Pet of the Week
Five institutions on the Mississippi Coast were each awarded $20,000. The America 250 Mississippi Public Arts Program is funding the projects. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley spoke with a local institution to see what will be done with the grant. Categories: Local News
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We are now in the second full week of 2026 and that means many people are turning resolutions into action by heading straight to the gym. From packed parking lots to wait times for equipment, gyms are seeing a noticeable surge in attendance. Many say the new year brings fresh motivation to get healthier and build better habits. Gym staff…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — Boomtown Casino in Biloxi is celebrating the grand opening of a new highly anticipated bakery. Over five years after the beloved bakery inside Boomtown Casino closed its doors, a new sweets shop has officially opened for business. Crowds gathered today for the ribbon cutting of BAYkery, where guests not only got a first look at the…
A 1000-pound Great White Shark was spotted four miles off the Alabama coastline this week. Great White Sharks normally migrate from Newfoundland to the Gulf, but researchers say this shark’s behavior was uncommon. The shark is named Ernst and was tagged in October 2025. The group Ocearch has been trapping Ernst, sharing in a post that she was spotted four…
Yesterday’s front had temperatures on the relative high side yesterday, but things will be much cooler today and for the start of Friday. Lows fell into the mid-to-upper 30s and low 40s across the area this morning, though thankfully the wind was not quite as strong as it looked like it would be. Still, wind chills were down into the…
In the thick of district play, Christian Collegiate Academy basketball remains flawless in the region after taking down bowling green with a 70-33 final score. Their captain Tahj Hill believes they are successful on the hardwood because of their relationships with one another. The point guard, shooting guard combo had quite a night himself, recording a double-double with 31 points…
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV) — After four complete years under police chief Joe Quave, the Picayune Police Department has seen drastic changes in both crime and costs to citizens. “It was important to me to be able to track what we’re spending money on, what our needs were, what the wants were, where we were headed as a department,” Quave explained….
We have a chilly night on tap as skies clear out tonight, setting the stage for a dry and mostly sunny stretch of weather through the rest of the work week. Overnight temperatures will regularly dip into the low to mid-30s, leading to widespread frost on many mornings, especially late week and into early next week. Afternoon highs will remain…
Students at Gulfport High School are changing lives far beyond the classroom. They’re building prosthetic legs for people in war-torn countries across Central and South America. Prosthetic legs are created in the classroom and then shipped thousands of miles away to international aid organizations, helping people who’ve lost limbs due to violence, and poverty. Access to medical care in other…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — The latest speed limit reduction on East Railroad Street is causing pushback from residents as it’s set to go into effect on January 20. In a social media post… the City of Long Beach announced the change, dropping the speed limit on East Railroad from 40 to 30 miles per hour. Alderman Joey Giuffria introduced…
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Today we meet Holden, this week’s WXXV Weather Kid…now sponsored by The Window Source of the Gulf Coast! Holden is quite outdoorsy, enjoying his trampoline and dirt bike on warm, dry days like many we’ve seen recently. We saw a bit of rain this morning, so things are nice and damp out there but also considerably warmer than the last…
In this week’s “Wild Wonders,” Ryan visited the Mississippi Aquarium to chat with Birds and Animal Curator, Christina Lavalee about the different turtles the aquarium takes care of and how. Categories: Wild Wonders Tags: christina lavalee, Mississippi Aquarium, Ryan Mahan, turtles, wild wonders
Now it’s the girls turn to show out! West Harrison high school hosted the Gulfport Admirals for a huge regional match. The Hurricanes entered the fourth period with just a three point lead, but busted the gates open at the end to defeat the Admirals 56-42. The Lady Canes improved their record to 17-1 overall with a 5-1 district record….
Some called it the game of the year when it comes to high school hardwood as it’s the battle for Class 7A Region 4 as the one and two seeds duke it out in the tropics. The number one West Harrison Hurricanes hosted the number two Gulfport Admirals for a Tuesday night showdown. The Gulfport Admirals win this match with…