Keesler Federal Credit Union teams up with Feeding the Gulf Coast for food drop

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- As families struggle to access SNAP benefits during the government shutdown, Keesler Federal Credit Union is stepping up to feed the Coast. Keesler Federal is donating more than $100,000 to support local food banks. The funds will help families who no longer have access to SNAP benefits. Volunteers and employees were at Good Deeds Community Center working…

Ice skating returns to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Public ice skating is back at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. Skate season starts Friday right after the Breakers first game of the season around 9:30 p.m. You can see the full skating schedule here. Admission is $15 and includes skate rental, while supplies last. Tickets go on sale one hour prior to the session. If…

Golden Skillet Cook Off benefiting Hogs for a Cause

There is a Golden Skillet Cook Off happening in Biloxi next week. This benefits a local charity. Zach Hotchkiss and Matthew Johnson are both BBQ team members and join us with details. The cook off takes place November 6 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Biloxi Bay RV Resort. For more information call 228-872-3330 or 601-826-0814 Categories: Local News Tags:…

First Missionary Baptist Church holding food drop

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- First Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport is hosting a food drop on Saturday due to the pause of SNAP benefits. That starts at 9 a.m. and runs until supplies last. This is free to the public and is open on a first come, first serve basis. That’s First Missionary Baptist Church on East Pass Road. Categories: Local…

Southern Miss hosts TEDx event

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- Leaders and innovators for the blue economy on the Mississippi Coast gathered at the Southern Miss Gulf Park campus Thursday to talk about the future of the industry for our region. USM held their first ever TEDx event on Thursday. Nine speakers shared one common theme: the blue economy. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley has more…

Governor Reeves requests waiver for healthier purchases with SNAP

JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Governor Tate Reeves has requested a waiver on the ban of unhealthy foods using SNAP benefits. If Reeves’ request is approved by the USDA, processed foods and beverages that list sugar, cane sugar, or corn syrup as the first two ingredients will be prohibited for purchase using SNAP benefits. Hot prepared chicken will now also be eligible…

St. Thomas Catholic Church Fall Festival

St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach is hosting a fall festival this weekend. Jeff Clarke joins us with the details. All the fun takes place at the church on Sunday, November 2 directly following the 11:30 mass.  Entry is free to attend! Categories: Local News Tags: Fall Festival, St. Thomas Catholic Church

Ocean Springs Fire Department responds to house fire

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Ocean Springs Fire Department responded to a house fire Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were able to respond quickly and save the home. They say a majority of the home’s interior was untouched by fire or smoke damage. The Ocean Springs Police Department and Gulf Park Estates Fire Department also lent a helping hand during the emergency….

10/31 Ryan’s “Cold Halloween” Friday Morning Forecast

We started Halloween off on on the cold side with some of our lowest temperatures since winter, but we'll warm nicely under sunny skies.

This Halloween started off as cold as we’ve seen so far this season with a few coastal cities dropping into the upper 30s, but sunny skies and gradual warming will have us feeling good later on. We’re still going to run a handful of degrees below average, but expect highs to climb into the upper 60s with nothing but the…

Huntington Learning Center’s October Teacher of the Month: Thomas L. Reeves Elementary School’s Kelly Cassibry

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV) — Every month, WXXV and Huntington Learning Center team up to honor one deserving South Mississippi educator. October’s Teacher of the Month is Kelly Cassibry, a 2nd and 3rd grade Gifted Education “Discovery” teacher at Thomas L. Reeves Elementary School in Long Beach. Cassibry has been an integral part of the school for 26 years and…

Haunted Hanger at the MS Aviation Heritage Museum

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-If you are looking for a Halloween event to head to tonight, Roger Kovas with the Aviation Museum in Gulfport is here to talk about their Haunted Hangar. The fun runs October 31 and November 1 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the museum on Pass Road in Gulfport. They are offering a $5 combo special which…

Seven Local Athletes named 2026 MAC Volleyball All-Stars!

  We have exciting news for some of our local student athletes! On Thursday morning, the roster was announced for the MAC 2026 All-Star Volleyball team!  Congratulations to the following girls who will be representing the south:   Emma Bunn – West Harrison Lexi Eubanks – George County Kyla Foxx – Gulfport Kaylin Kinniburgh – Our Lady Academy Blyth Martinez…

Jackson County Holiday Festival happening in November

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-We are joined in studio by Frances Allsup and Chris Goff to talk about the upcoming Jackson County Holiday Fest and CASA of Southeast Mississippi’s Touch a Truck event. The Jackson County Holiday Festival takes place November 22 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Pascagoula. Categories: Local News

All Souls Day Concert and Service at Nativity BVM

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We are joined by Terry Maddox with Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Cathedral to talk about their upcoming All Souls Day Concert and Service. The event takes place Sunday, November 2 at 4 p.m. at the cathedral on Howard Avenue in Biloxi. Categories: Local News Tags: Nativity BVM Cathedral

2025 Gulf Coast Veterans Parade

James Hollingsworth and Cliff Canoy are here to talk about the Gulf Coast Veterans Parade. The 2025 Gulf Coast Veterans Parade rolls through Downtown Gulfport on November 8 beginning at 11 a.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: gulf coast veterans parade

10/30 – Chilly Start to a Spooktacular Halloween

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your extended forecast

Tonight will be clear and dry, with lows dropping to the low 40s and even a few inland spots closer to the upper 30s. Halloween morning brings sunshine and comfortable temperatures, with highs near 69 by the afternoon and calm winds. By the evening, as you’re getting ready to head out trick-or-treating, temperatures will drop steadily into the upper 50s…

Gautier High School hosting annual Veterans Breakfast

GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Cadet Lt. Commander Jon Haydel and Senior Chief Stanley Weaver join us ahead of Gautier High School’s annual Veterans Breakfast. The breakfast takes place Wednesday, November 5. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. and the program starts at 8:45. This is all at the Gautier High School gym. All area veterans and their guests are invited to attend….

Cooler temperatures along the Coast

South Mississippi, it’s that time of year again where the temperatures are dropping and it’s feeling a little bit chilly outside, especially in the mornings and later in the evening. This is a good time to remind you to make sure you are prepared for weather changes by tuning into our WXXV News 25 weather team as they keep you…