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…
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…
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 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, 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….
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A George County man has been sentenced to life behind bars for the 2023 murder of his wife. Leon Lambert III was convicted of first-degree murder in George County Circuit Court for the killing of his wife Pamela. In a statement, George County Sheriff Mitchell Mixon says his department’s thoughts and prayers are with the family…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We’ve got some Thursday night light action for you as Classes 4A through 1A wrap up the regular season and prepare for playoffs next week. We were at Bay St. Louis for the 73rd annual Battle of the Bridge! The Bay High Tigers hosted the Pass christian Pirates for Week Ten of high school football. The Pass Christian Pirates are…
Over the next couple of weeks, WXX is taking time to introduce you to our four local recipients who were named Coaches of the Year by the MHSAA. Our first spotlight is George County’s Anna Grace Rigby, who was named the 2024-25 Softball Coach of the Year. This past season, the George County Lady Rebel softball team won their second…
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
Our WXXV Play of the Day takes us to the Choctaw Trails of Mississippi College! Congratulations are in order for both of the St. Patrick cross country teams. Introducing your Class 3A boys State Champions, the St. Patrick Fighting Irish! A huge shoutout to the girls as well who placed second at state! We are so very proud of all…
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
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
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, 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….
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…
Mississippi is ready to send money to about 4,700 residents through the state treasurer’s unclaimed money program. The total amount to be returned is about $1.3 million. State Treasure David McRae joins us to tell us more. Categories: Featured, Local News
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,…
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…
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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…