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…

Food drop in Gulfport Friday

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-A food drop is happening Friday morning in Gulfport. Starting at 11 a.m., Gulfport residents can head to the Good Deeds Community Center on Madison Street for a food distribution event. Two truckloads of fresh food are expected to arrive; volunteers are asked to head out to help unpack and distribute food. If you do want to volunteer,…

Nonprofit food bank fighting hunger across the state

A statewide nonprofit food bank is working to fight hunger amid the government shutdown and a pause in SNAP benefits for the month of November. Extra Table is putting out a call for financial support. The organization serves nine to ten food pantries on the Mississippi Gulf Coast alone and spends $95,000 a month statewide. The organization is prepping for…

Applications open for internships at Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies has opened applications for their internship program. The opportunity is for the late winter and early spring 2026 seasons. Interns will take part in hands-on research focusing on bottlenose dolphins and sea turtles in the Gulf. For more information or to apply click here. Categories: Local News Tags: institute for marine…

Emmett Till Remembrance Panel

Dr. John Kelly and Pastor John Whitfield join us ahead of an Emmett Till Remembrance Panel happening this Saturday in Gulfport. The panel takes place at Morning Star Baptist in Gulfport at 11 a.m. This event is free and open to the public. Categories: Local News Tags: Emmett Till

Teacher arrested on felony abuse charges in Harrison County

HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Harrison County judge issues three felony warrants against a Lyman Elementary teacher, accused of the abuse of three special needs children. That’s according to our media partner, the Sun Herald. Justice Court Judge Diane Ladner issued the warrants on Heather Jennings after court hearings where Gulfport police presented evidence in the matter. Police reviewed classroom surveillance…

Halloween candy prices continue to rise, affecting South Mississippi shoppers and trick-or-treaters

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) –Candy prices have risen significantly over the past few years and it doesn’t look like they’ll be coming down any time soon. It’s one of the best times of the year to be a kid: Halloween night. “I was like, ‘Dang, is this candy? I’m fixing to eat it all,’” Jessie Helms said as he reflected on…

Opening date for second Ocean Springs Aldi location announced

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Good news for big fans of the Aldi grocery store chain. The opening date for the second Ocean Springs location has just been announced. Aldi officials confirmed the 1515 Bienville Boulevard location will open on Thursday, November 6 at 8:45 a.m. You may recall Aldi’s ownership group closed the Winn-Dixie that operated at this site back…

Biloxi PD, Fire share Halloween safety tips

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — With Halloween right around the corner, kids all along the Coast are excited to hit the streets for trick-or-treating, but before the fun begins, it’s important to keep safety in mind. Costumes, candy, and creepy decorations are about to take over neighborhoods as kids hit the streets for trick-or-treating fun! Before the candy rush begins, the…

Vancleave kicker Jordyn Raynor named Homecoming Queen!

Our WXXV Play of the Day takes us to Vancleave high school! Sports Director Ansley Brent has always called her the kicking queen, and now she has a crown to prove it! This past Friday night, Vancleave kicker and soccer player Jordyn Raynor was named Vancleave high school’s homecoming queen! The former WXXV Student Athlete of the Week has been…

Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, St. Martin’s Makenzie Rocco!

If you think your schedule is busy, take a look at the schedule of this tri-sport athlete from St. Martin high school. Once her day at school is complete, Makenzie Rocco laces up the running shoes for cross country, heads back indoors for wrestling practice, and then finally ends her day at Hunter MMA learning jiu-jitsu.  The dojo was her…

10/29 – Expect Cooler than “Normal” Afternoons For Much of the Next Week

Meteorologist Sam Lucey has a look at your extended forecast

Temperatures will dip into the upper 40s to low 50s tonight, then rebound to the upper 60s Thursday under mostly sunny skies with a breezy northwest wind around 10-15 mph. Normally we are sitting around 73-75 in the afternoons, but this week is looking a little cooler than that. Halloween is shaping up to be a cool, but perfect fall…

Chronic absenteeism in Mississippi schools

According to Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, a new report reveals the statewide chronic absenteeism rate in Mississippi public schools is now at more than 27 percent. While some schools are doing better, chronic absenteeism is a big problem. Gulfport School Superintendent Glen East is in studio to talk about the issue. Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: chronic absenteeism, education

Ezell authors bill to fund National Flood Insurance Program

An update on Congressman Mike Ezell’s efforts during the government shutdown to restore flood insurance coverage for Mississippi homeowners and homeowners across the country. Ezell introduced legislation in the House Wednesday to immediately restore the National Flood Insurance Program, which has lapsed as a result of the shutdown. Unless Congress passes a retroactive extension, thousands of homeowners could face higher…

Local students take part in microhabitat planting event

PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- DeLisle Elementary School teamed up with Waste Management, Tandem Global, and the Mississippi Native Plant Society to plant a microhabitat at the Pecan Grove landfill. The collaborative effort established a 1,500 square foot microhabitat featuring over 750 native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and grasses. This initiative supports sustainability, biodiversity, and community engagement by allowing students to have…

Senator Hyde-Smith introduces LABEL act requiring clear seafood labeling

Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith has introduced the ‘Let Americans Buy with Explicit Labeling’ Act in the upper chamber. The LABEL Act would ensure all seafood is clearly labeled with its country of origin and method of production. Currently, some imported seafood labels are printed so small they are easily overlooked, but they would be required to make the product information…

2nd annual Kids Halloween Festival in Gulfport

Porsha Glover is hosting a festival on Halloween night. She joins us with the details. The Kids Halloween Festival takes place Friday, October 31 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the North Gulfport Splashpad Park behind the MLK Fire Station in Gulfport. Entry is free. Categories: Local News