Hometown History: Springs of Ocean Springs
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Modern-day Ocean Springs is a city known for its arts, culture, and coastal charm, but the story of how the city got its name is a…
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New pathway highlighting Pascagoula’s history unveiled at Lighthouse Park
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Pascagoula’s rich history now has a new home along the city’s waterfront. Leaders officially unveiled a historical pathway designed to take residents and visitors…
Archaeologists find musket balls and fort linked to the Battle of Bunker Hill
By MICHAEL CASEY BOSTON (AP) — Generations of Boston families played and picnicked on the grassy, sloping lawns of the Bunker Hill Monument. Musket balls and other artifacts from one of the American Revolution’s most consequential battles were buried just below…
Danish warship sunk by Nelson’s British fleet discovered after 225 years
By JAMES BROOKS COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — More than 200 years after being sunk by Adm. Horatio Nelson and the British fleet, a Danish warship has been discovered on the seabed of Copenhagen Harbor by marine archaeologists. Working in thick sediment…
Dedication ceremony held for Finley Cemetery historical marker
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- A piece of Mississippi history is now permanently preserved in Harrison County. Wednesday morning, community members gathered to honor the legacy of the Finley…
The City of Gulfport celebrates 127th birthday
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Monday marked the 127th birthday of Mississippi’s second most populated city. We sat down with the Gulfport Museum of History to learn more about where…
Gulfport Historical Society offering history expo for the community
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- The Historical Society of Gulfport is playing host to an expo. Local museums and organizations all coming out to take part in a historic…
St. Peter Baptist Church in Pascagoula celebrates 205 years
The oldest continuously operated black church in the state of Mississippi is celebrating a major milestone this weekend! WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was in Pascagoula to preview the…
A rare copy of the US Constitution up for auction is expected to sell for millions
By JEFFREY COLLINS Updated 5:46 AM CDT, October 17, 2024 A rare copy of the U.S. Constitution printed 237 years ago sent to the states to be ratified is being auctioned Thursday evening in North Carolina. Brunk Auctions is selling the copy…
Biloxi Cemetery invites the public to meet famous artists
The Biloxi Cemetery is hosting tours this weekend to meet coastal artists. Biloxi Historic Administrator Mandy Hornsby came by the WXXV News 25 studio to discuss this…
Presentation on the Gulfport Fire Department's history happening September 12th
Interested in learning about local coast history? Retired Deputy Chief Hank Levins is hosting a presentation on the history of the Gulfport Fire Department. The talk is happening…
Today in History: September 2, Japan surrenders to end World War II
Today in history: On Sept. 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered in ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay, ending World War II. Also on this date: In 1666, the Great Fire of London began, which would destroy over 13,000…
Preservation Projects in Biloxi
Today we are joined by Biloxi Historical Administrator Mandy Hornsby to tell us about preservation projects in the city.
Celebrate Cities: Gulfport
WXXV’s Chief Meteorologist Rob Knight kicks things off with a look at the rich history of Gulfport. Rob highlights some upcoming events in Gulfport to mark on your calendars.…
Museum showcasing George County, Lucedale history opens
Some exciting news coming out of George County, a museum detailing the history of Lucedale and surrounding areas is officially open. The Lucedale-George County Historical Society opened the museum…
A look back: Big Boy living in Jones Park
The City of Gulfport use to have a mascot of their own, that being a tabby cat named Big Boy! According to old Sun Herald articles, the story is that "Big Boy"…
Longest alligator in Mississippi history captured by hunters
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (AP) — A group of hunters have captured the longest alligator ever to be recorded in Mississippi, according to the state Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. Four state residents — Donald Woods, Will Thomas, Joey Clark…
A replica of the Pinta is open for tours in City of Biloxi
Christopher Columbus set sail with three ships: the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria. Two out of those three ships have become…
Gulfport Museum of History showcasing history of Mardi Gras
The Gulfport Museum of History has a display that showcases some of the history of Mardi Gras. The Krewe of Venus donated 30 years’ worth of their…
Pinta replica sails into Biloxi
Folks driving on Highway 90 in Biloxi this afternoon may have done a double take if they saw a 1400s era ship sailing into port. But make no mistake, it is a replica of Christopher…
Replica ship ‘The Pinta’ returns to Biloxi in February
A replica of Christopher Columbus’ famous ship, the Pinta, will be open for dockside educational tours at Biloxi Schooner Pier next month. The Pinta was the first ship to spot land in the ‘new world’ on October 12th, 1492. The…
Gold Rush treasures from 1857 shipwreck up for Reno auction
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Since the recovery of sunken treasure began decades ago from an 1857 shipwreck off the coast of South Carolina, tens of millions of dollars worth of gold has been sold. But scientists, historians and collectors say…
Bargain hunter scores 700-year-old medieval times document
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A bargain hunter who went to an estate sale in Maine to find a KitchenAid mixer, a bookshelf or vintage clothing walked away with a 700-year-old treasure. Instead of a kitchen appliance, Will Sideri stumbled upon…
The History of Labor Day
As we enjoy Labor Day, let’s not forget the true reason behind the holiday. During the Industrial Revolution, many Americans worked for as long as 12 hours a day and as…