Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- "Living Local" is returning to WXXV NBC starting tomorrow. Susie Davis joins Spencer Pullen ahead of tomorrow's episode, sharing who will be highlighted. The episode…
Cemetery tours are scheduled along the Coast that offer visitors a glimpse into some of the Coast's rich history, which actors portraying people who had a significant contribution to their city. If you have a cemetery tour that you don't…
Twenty-three students from South Mississippi have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. The list was released Wednesday. The students are among 16,000 nationwide in the 70th annual scholarship program. Students who were the highest-scoring in the state while taking the…
Thirty students from 14 schools on the Coast have advanced to become National Merit Scholarship Program finalists. More than 16,000 semifinalists were named nationwide in September. To become a finalist, students had to submit a scholarship application that included their…
Cruisin' the Coast is just around the corner, but the pre-game partying has already begun for the nation's number one car show, according to USA Today, that is.…
One of five local schools received some huge recognition this week. The Mississippi Office of Elementary Education and Reading's Literacy Division recognized Pass Road Elementary School as an…
The cities of Biloxi and Gulfport are offering a ‘better way to give’ program when it comes to panhandling. Merchants met at the Biloxi Visitors Center to talk…
As an area of high pressure sneaks into the area on the backside of distant low pressure, a warmer pattern takes hold. It’s only a small adjustment…
Cruisin' The Coast officially kicks off Sunday, October 2 and runs through October 8. Each day will have activities along the Mississippi Coast, with more than 8,000 vehicles pre-registered for what is billed as a giant block party. Cruisers from…
19 students from South Mississippi are among 210 statewide to be named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists for 2023. The students were from eight schools, in addition to a homeschooled student. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of more…
Five cities and two counties in South Mississippi's six counties have opted out of medical marijuana, either in whole or in part. Here are the lists of those who have opted out: Cities that opted out: Amory Belmont Booneville Brandon…
Graduation season is upon us. Pearl River Community College graduated its 2022 class today in Poplarville with ceremonies for career technical education, allied health and nursing in the morning and associates in arts degree candidates in the afternoon. High schools…
A replay of the live broadcast on WXXV25 of the 2022 Krewe of Neptune Mardi Gras Parade in Biloxi, MS. To celebrate the carnival season, cities in South Mississippi will parade through their streets, starting with the Lucedale…
The jolly old elf himself was in the WXXV newsroom on Thursday. Santa Claus stopped by while on the Coast doing some 11th hour visits with children, families and businesses on the Coast…
The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will finish the stop on the Coast with a parade through Ocean Springs, the city's mayor said. Mitchell Distributing, which handles Budweiser among its distribution product lines, announced on May 11 that the draft horse team…
The University of Southern Mississippi has Dr. Shannon Campbell as the Senior Associate Vice President for Coastal Operations and will lead strategic planning and economic development to position USM’s coastal teaching and research sites in Long Beach, Gulfport, Ocean Springs…
A 19-year-old Gulfport woman has been charged with embezzlement from her place of employment. Biloxi Police said in a press release that Olivia Alexia Brooks of Gulfport was developed as a suspect after officers responded to a call about embezzlement…
Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act applications for commercial and charter fisheries participants will open 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9 on the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources website at dmr.ms.gov/cares-act-assistance/. Applicants must be a Mississippi resident 18 years…
The Mississippi Power Hurricane Zeta storm team has restored service to about 30,000 customers impacted by the powerful storm as of 2 p.m. Friday. Based on the completed damage assessment, the company expects to complete restoration to 95 percent of…
(WXXV) — With Delta forecast to make landfall as a strong hurricane, forecasters say coastal flooding can be expected across the Gulf Coast. Authorities throughout South Mississippi are preparing now by setting up several self-serve sandbag sites. Self-serve sandbags are…
Coast Young Professionals will holds its 12th Annual Black Tie and Blue Jeans Gala as a virtual even this year. The event will be via Facebook Video Premier on the Coast Young Professionals Facebook page on October 6 at 4:30…
Feed My Sheep will resume home-bound and grab-and-go meals on Wednesday. Board Chairman David Lion said that with Hurricane Sally moving to the east, the board felt comfortable going back to the regular schedule. Meals to home-bound residents will resume…
We are excited to announce that Biloxi High School has been named the top high school on the Coast and the No. 1 high school in the entire state by U.S. News & World Report! This annual ranking is based…
Several governing bodies along the Mississippi Coast are declaring states of emergency ahead of Cristobal's landfall. On Thursday, Pascagoula, Gautier and Jackson County declared a state of emergency. In addition, Harrison County and Ocean Springs set up up sandbag locations…