BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It was a fun night at Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi as WXXV recognized local businesses and people doing big things in their communities! We awarded prizes to winners in 187 categories as part of the 2025 Viewer’s Choice Awards. We started the VCAs a few years ago to shine a light on the amazing things…
Feeding the Gulf Coast serves 24 counties along the Central Gulf Coast. President and CEO Michael Ledger says for every meal the organization puts out, SNAP benefits provide nine of them. He says one of the most challenging parts of this issue is that over 70 percent of the people receiving SNAP benefits are either seniors or families with children….
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — The government shutdown is about to enter its fourth week with no end in sight. Here in Mississippi, 350,000 people who rely on government assistance could be drastically impacted come November 1. A domino effect of the government’s inability to reach an agreement will soon present itself, as hundreds of thousands of people across the state…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — Girls soccer season has officially kicked off on the Mississippi Coast, and it’s already shaping up to be an exciting year. The Ocean Springs Lady Greyhounds hosted Pass Christian to open up the season. The Lady Pirates took a 1-0 lead into halftime, but the Lady Greyhounds exploded in the second half, recording five goals…
Showers move in late tonight, mainly between 2 and 5 a.m., with around .25″-.50″ of rainfall possible before skies begin to clear by Wednesday morning. Expect a breezy and cooler midweek stretch, with highs in the upper 60s and gusty west to northwest winds continuing through Thursday at 10-20 mph and even gusting to 30 mph closer to the coast….
MEMA is offering reimbursement grants to help Mississippi homeowners install FEMA compliant safe rooms. Funding is very limited for this program and applicants will be selected through a lottery process. The window to apply opens on October 31 and remains open throughout the month of November. This grant will reimburse 75 percent of eligible costs and up to $3,500 maximum….
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College has recently been selected to compete for the Aspen Prize. The college was one of 200 selected to compete for the 2027 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. This marks the sixth time MGCCC has been invited to compete. The college will now undertake the application process and submit the required documentation to the Aspen…
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Aquarium and Hancock Whitney are teaming up for another weekend where Coast children get into the aquarium for free! Students from Jackson and George counties are able to take advantage of the Ocean of Opportunities deal. Any kid from birth to 12 years old that live in either county is able to gain free entry…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A Harrison County judge has temporarily stopped the state’s plan to lease 80 percent of Mississippi’s public oyster reefs to private companies. The judge put an injunction on the action until he makes a final decision. Mississippi United Fisheries Limited filed a lawsuit on behalf of a group of oyster fishermen. Although the decision isn’t final,…
The City of Ocean Springs will be getting in on the Halloween fun on Thursday! The library is hosting an All Hallow’s Eve Party and costume contest. This party runs from 5 and lasts until 6. There will be music, dancing, treats, and candy. There will even be prizes for the best costumes. Those categories for prizes include adults, children,…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- The Krebs House and Museum in Pascagoula will be hosting their annual cemetery tour on Thursday. Not only will the tour honor the history of the city, the theme this year is honoring America’s 250th birthday. There will be music, story tellers, book signings, and more. The tour kicks off Thursday, October 30 at 5 p.m. and…
The Keesler Air Force Based Hurricane Hunters studying Hurricane Melissa had to stop their observations of the storm again Tuesday due to extreme turbulence. A plane with a crew from the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron returned to an operating base after encountering stronger than normal forces while entering the eye of the storm. Categories: Local News
South Mississippi’s Congressman Mike Ezell receives a major endorsement ahead of the 2026 midterm election cycle. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump endorsed Ezell’s re-election bid on social media. In his statement, President Trump called Ezell “A fantastic representative for the wonderful people of Mississippi’s fourth congressional district.” Ezell is set to face Republican primary challenge from Sawyer Walters in…
The State Department of Employment Security is hosting a job fair in George County this week. The public is invited out to the MGCCC George County Center’s Multipurpose Building. The job fair happens October 30 and runs from 9 to 1 p.m. Those coming out should be ready to dress to impress, perform on-site interviews, and bringing plenty of resumes….
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Memorial Hospital and Mississippi Highway Patrol are teaming up to host a community Trunk or Treat event on Thursday. Landon Orozco with Troop K joins us in studio with details. The Community Trunk or Treat event takes place Thursday, October 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 at Memorial Hospital Gulfport. Categories: Local News Tags: Memorial Hospital, mississippi highway patrol, trunk or…
Gretchen Warkentien and Kylee Smith join us in studio as we learn more about one nonprofit created by Biloxi police spouses. Behind Biloxi Blue is an organization that gives back to officers on the Gulf Coast through volunteer opportunities and fundraisers. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Behind Biloxi Blue
University of Wyoming punter Bart Edmiston, an Ocean Springs alum, has been named to the Ray Guy Award watchlist. The award is given annually to the best punter in college football. Additionally, Edmiston was named to Ray’s Eight on Monday, which honors the top eight performing punters of the week. He averaged over 50 yards per punt in the team’s…
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WXXV) — The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Bulldogs dropped a tough match to Jones County Junior College on Monday evening, losing 3 sets to 0. The Wildcats are the top team in the MACCC and are nationally ranked. The Bulldogs will look to bounce back as they begin their playoff run later this week. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth…
NEW ORLEANS (WXXV) — The New Orleans Saints fell to 1-7 on the season on Sunday following a lopsided 23-3 divisional loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Quarterback Spencer Rattler was benched for backup Tyler Shough late in the third quarter of the matchup. Head coach Kellen Moore now says that the starting quarterback spot is up for grabs between…
Clouds will gradually increase across the area tonight, with overnight lows near 58 degrees and a light north wind that will gradually calm by morning. There could be some areas of patchy, dense fog developing a few hours before sunrise, so be cautious when you head out the door. Tuesday will begin mostly cloudy but become mostly sunny by the…
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV) — Communities in Jackson County are working on recovery after two tornadoes blew through Gautier and Pascagoula, affecting businesses and residents Sunday morning. Forecasters with the National Weather Service are now reviewing the damage. Some residents have been displaced and others are left picking up the pieces – putting their neighborhoods back together. Forecasters with the National…
Mississippi state officials are reacting to the ongoing stalemate in Washington as the government shut down enters a new week. Governor Reeves taking to social media on Monday, criticizing Democrats for their role in the shutdown and calling it the ‘Schumer Shutdown.’ Reeves says the shutdown continues to hurt Mississippi military personnel and Mississippians who need extra assistance. Reeves went…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Police Department, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration, conducted the bi-annual Drug Take Back Day over the weekend. At the conclusion of the event, Biloxi took in approximately 308 pounds of unused or expired medications. The medication was turned over to the DEA for safe destruction. This was all to give citizens a safe way…