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Lane Kiffin brings Coach O back to LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Ed Orgeron returned to LSU’s football program Wednesday, seven years after he coached the Tigers to the 2019 national title. LSU head coach Lane Kiffin added the 64-year-old Orgeron to the staff as a special…
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System receive top marks in 2026 CMS report
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System is once again being recognized for top-quality care. According to a report from the Centers for…
Students explore opportunities at North Woolmarket Middle School Career Fair
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Career possibilities took over the hallways at North Woolmarket Middle School as students explored what their futures could hold. The campus was…
Hancock County residents approve $49M school bond
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The votes to renew a $49 million bond to pay for upgrades across multiple Hancock County school campuses have been released. Hancock County residents voted to approve the school bond issue. 1,347 ballots were cast and of…
Cedar Lake Bridge in Biloxi to close Thursday for emergency repairs
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Drivers in Biloxi should be aware as the City of Biloxi announces a temporary closure of Cedar Lake Bridge on Thursday, May 21. According to city officials, the bridge will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m.…
New juvenile crime law could send teen offenders to adult court
New juvenile crime legislation is set to bring major changes to Mississippi’s court system this summer. The Picayune Police Department is now warning parents and…
Man arrested in Wiggins on sexual battery, child exploitation charges; investigation ongoing
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A man has been arrested in Wiggins in connection to an ongoing sexual battery investigation. The Wiggins Police Department says Jesse Stiles was arrested and charged with one count of sexual battery and two counts of touching…
Local 14-year-old prodigy turns heads with paintings
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- After only one year of experience, a 14-year-old art prodigy in Hancock County is already creating incredible pieces of artwork and catching the eyes…
Pascagoula-Gautier School District announces changes to meal program
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is sharing an update to their meal program for the next school year. Due to increased household incomes, the…
The heat and humidity continue ahead of a more unsettled pattern
Warm and humid conditions will continue across South Mississippi through the middle of the week, with mostly cloudy skies tonight and lows settling into the mid 70s. Wednesday starts off mostly…
School Choice Public Forum scheduled as debate over education options continues
School choice is a hot and controversial topic. It’s a policy that allows parents to use public tax dollars to fund their children’s education outside…
Hancock County students presented heroism award after helping bus driver
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Five Hancock County middle school students were recognized after school leaders said their quick thinking helped save their bus driver during an…
Gulfport Police arrest 40-year-old man on child enticement charge after online investigation
Gulfport, Miss. (WXXV)- An online investigation leads to the arrest of a 40-year-old man in Gulfport. Ian Vohn Pehnke was arrested and charged with enticement of a child to produce a visual depiction of sexual conduction. On October 8, as…
Ocean Springs restaurant introduces new robot server
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- An Ocean Springs restaurant is adding a high-tech twist to customer service. Meet Sassy T2, the newest member of the team at Lancaster’s in Ocean…
Mississippi Coast Coliseum announces new bag policy
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast Coliseum is sharing a new policy going into place at the start of June. Clear bags are required for all events hosted at the…
Connected Living with C Spire: Discussing C Spire’s One Plan
On this edition of Connected Living with C Spire, we learn about the programs and offers available to Coast residents. WXXV News 25’s Aubrey Spears speaks…
Man, vehicle connected to March incident in Gulfport identified
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Gulfport Police Department has identified a man and vehicle in connection with an incident that happened on March 19, 2026. Anyone with information regarding this person’s identity or where he may be is asked to call…
MS to the Moon: NASA Stennis support facilities play vital role in Artemis engine testing
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) -- Last week, in our Mississippi to the Moon series, we took you inside the Fred Haise…
Mississippi Highway Patrol prepares for Memorial Day Weekend
As Memorial Day Weekend approaches, thousands are expected to hit the roads across Mississippi. Law enforcement agencies are gearing up for one of the busiest travel times of…
What beachgoers need to know about water advisory issued for local beaches
With Memorial Day Weekend approaching, health officials are issuing a beach water advisory. WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis reports what beachgoers need to know…
Sail250 brings international military ships to New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WXXV)- New Orleans will be playing host to military ships next weekend as navies from Chile, the Netherlands, America and others will be in the Crescent City.…
Southern Miss Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day showcases innovation and technology
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) -- Start-up businesses gathered at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport on Wednesday evening for Gulf Blue Navigator Demo Day, a chance…
Blow Fly Bar and Grill in Gulfport closing its doors
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A well-known Gulfport restaurant has once again closed its doors. Blow Fly Bar and Grill owner Jonathan Allen took to social media Wednesday…
Mark Your Calendars: Mississippi’s 2026 Shrimp Season Start Date Announced
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Department of Marine Resources has set the opening date for the 2026 - 2027 shrimp season. State territorial waters open on May 26th at 6 AM. All regulations of MDMR will be in full force and full…
CTA announces bus reroutes for Octane Car Festival in downtown Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — The Coast Transit Authority is alerting riders about street closures and route changes during the Octane Car Festival this weekend. The event is set for Saturday, May 23, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with portions…
Moss Point School District implementing clear bag policy for graduation
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Moss Point School District announced they will be implementing a clear bag policy for graduation. School officials warn that all gift bags are also subject to be searched. For more information on the clear bag…
Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System receive top marks in 2026 CMS report
The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System is once again being recognized for top-quality care. According to a report from the Centers for…
Students explore opportunities at North Woolmarket Middle School Career Fair
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Career possibilities took over the hallways at North Woolmarket Middle School as students explored what their futures could hold. The campus was…
Hancock County residents approve $49M school bond
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-The votes to renew a $49 million bond to pay for upgrades across multiple Hancock County school campuses have been released. Hancock County residents voted to approve the school bond issue. 1,347 ballots were cast and of…
Cedar Lake Bridge in Biloxi to close Thursday for emergency repairs
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Drivers in Biloxi should be aware as the City of Biloxi announces a temporary closure of Cedar Lake Bridge on Thursday, May 21. According to city officials, the bridge will be closed to traffic from 8 a.m.…
New juvenile crime law could send teen offenders to adult court
New juvenile crime legislation is set to bring major changes to Mississippi’s court system this summer. The Picayune Police Department is now warning parents and…
Harrison County School District leads state, raises $26K for heart health
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The American Heart Association is celebrating the Harrison County School District after it became the top participating district in the state through the…
Jazz in the Pass returns to Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- War Memorial Park in Pass Christian will be full of good tunes this Sunday. Jazz in the Pass returns for another year. Earl Washington…
Man arrested in Wiggins on sexual battery, child exploitation charges; investigation ongoing
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- A man has been arrested in Wiggins in connection to an ongoing sexual battery investigation. The Wiggins Police Department says Jesse Stiles was arrested and charged with one count of sexual battery and two counts of touching…
Pet of the Week: Darren is looking for a forever home
Every other Wednesday, we feature a pet up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us is Katie King to tell us…
Local 14-year-old prodigy turns heads with paintings
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV) -- After only one year of experience, a 14-year-old art prodigy in Hancock County is already creating incredible pieces of artwork and catching the eyes…
Pascagoula-Gautier School District announces changes to meal program
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pascagoula Gautier School District is sharing an update to their meal program for the next school year. Due to increased household incomes, the…
Klein Road closure extended in Gulfport
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Gulfport announced that Klein Road will remain closed throughout the week. The closure runs from Three Rivers Road to Olivet Drive. Crews are installing…