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A 24-carat ‘Bulgari Pink’ diamond ring sells for over $14.6 million at Christie’s auction
GENEVA (AP) — A 24-carat fancy intense pink diamond ring sold Tuesday at auction for 12.1 million Swiss…
Singing River announces first surgery with Da Vinci 5 system
The Singing River Health System is sharing an exciting update from their Gulfport campus. Dr. Berglind performed the…
The ‘Hunger Games’ are back, with an A-list cast and brutal origin story for Haymitch
By LINDSEY BAHR Three years ago, new cinematic life was found in a “Hunger Games” adventure without Katniss.…
Poplarville police stop, arrest homicide suspect fleeing from Bogalusa police, chief says
The Poplarville Police Department stopped and arrested a homicide suspect fleeing from the Bogalusa Police Department early Friday…
29 MGCCC students awarded Pearl River Valley EPA Round Up for education scholarships
Twenty-nine Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College students received $1,000 scholarships this week through the Round Up for Education…
The Salvation Army Centers of Hope seek Thanksgiving donations for Gulf Coast families in need
The Salvation Army Centers of Hope in Gulfport and Pascagoula are asking the community to help give back…
Women’s Club of Gulfport hosting 9th annual High Tea and Silent Auction
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re excited to shine a spotlight on a wonderful community tradition. The 9th annual High…
TrainTastic is gearing up for the Conductors Ball
All aboard! We’re talking about a fun and exciting event that’s making a difference in our community: the…
Ole Miss-Oklahoma football game postponed until Sunday after FAA ground stoppage
Ole Miss’ football game against Oklahoma has been moved from Saturday to Sunday after the Rebels were unable…
Internet sensation Kerwin Claiborne perfoming at The Funny Pages Restaurant & Comedy Club
GULFPORT, Miss. — A little comedy is coming to the Mississippi gulf coast! The Funny Pages Restaurant &…
Five Stone Tomcat baseball student-athletes sign to next level
WIGGINS, Miss. — It was a special signing day for Stone Tomcat baseball as they send five student-athletes…
Gulfport’s season ends in heartbreak as they fall 21-13 to Brandon
The Gulfport Admirals’ quest for back-to-back Class 7A state championships came to an end Friday night as Brandon…
Picayune defeats George County 49-21 to move on to the 2nd round of the playoffs
PICAYUNE, Miss. — The Picayune Maroon Tide hosted the George County Rebels in a class 6-A Region 4…
43rd annual Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show opens in Biloxi
Roughly 250 vendors fill Mississippi Coast Convention Center
Non-profit ‘Shoes that Fit,’ Beau Rivage give away brand new shoes to Gorenflo elementary students
The organization teamed up with Beau Rivage, which cut a check for $15,000 to support the program.
Jackson County crews respond to woods fire Thursday
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Fire Protection Team is sharing they handled a woods fire just…
Nationwide ground stop lifted, Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport releases update
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) – The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the nationwide ground stop Friday night after hours of…
Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce holds annual Salute to the Military
The Beau Rivage hosted the event, where the community comes together to honor the men and women in…
Wholesale inflation declined last month yet remains stubbornly elevated
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale inflation cooled a bit last month yet remains elevated, evidence of…
Five arrested following October shooting in Picayune
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WXXV)- The Picayune Police Department is sharing an update on a shooting that happened on October…
2 found dead in Long Beach home were suspect’s mother, sister, Harrison County coroner says
Two women found dead in a home on Lantana Boulevard Friday morning have been identified by Harrison County…
Mississippi Democrats look to 2027 after Colom’s U.S. Senate win
Scott Colom’s U.S. Senate victory has Mississippi Democrats looking ahead to 2027, and two Democratic lawmakers said they…
The US flu season is off to a very early start
By MIKE STOBBE NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. flu season is off to a very early start,…
Biloxi Fire recruits face real-life emergency scenarios in final training exercise
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi firefighters recruits put their training to the test in a multi-agency exercise. It’s the…
City of D’Iberville celebrates opening of Gulf Distributing Warehouse
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-A major business expansion is officially open in D’Iberville. Gulf Distributing celebrated the grand opening of…
US gives states another 6 months before they have to remove people from Medicaid for not working
By GEOFF MULVIHILL and FATIMA HUSSEIN President Donald Trump’s administration told states Friday that they won’t have to…
St. Stanislaus students, staff serve across Mississippi Gulf Coast for Feast Day
St. Stanislaus students, staff serve across Mississippi Gulf Coast for Feast Day
Gulfport couple honors children killed in crash by giving drivers T-shirts instead of tickets
Brian and Yvette Pearse spent Friday morning riding with a Gulfport police officer, meeting drivers who had been…
Survivors of the deadly Brooklyn building collapse recall shock, terror and grief
By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE, HANNAH FINGERHUT and RUSS BYNUM NEW YORK (AP) — One man’s pregnant wife was pulled…
43rd Annual Ron Meyers Christmas City Gift Show brings holiday cheer to the Mississippi Gulf Coast
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The 43rd annual Christmas City Gift Show is back for the weekend, bringing hundreds of vendors,…
Everyone aboard American Heritage riverboat and all rescuers survived collision with tanker
Two people aboard the American Heritage said they swam to the riverbank and climbed out with ladders and…
Flight canceled or connection missed?
Federal rules provide refunds for canceled flights and certain significant itinerary changes, but hotels, meals and rebooking depend…
FAA nationwide ground stop causes delays, cancellations at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
Flight schedules at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport are currently being impacted by the FAA mandated nationwide ground stop. The…
Community turns out for 17th Annual Taste of Long Beach
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- The 17th annual Taste of Long Beach brought local businesses and thousands of visitors…
Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office makes multiple drug-related arrests in October
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office is sharing details on drug arrests made…
Suspect shot while being taken into custody in Florida after 2 found dead in Long Beach home
A South Mississippi homicide suspect was shot while being taken into custody in Pensacola, Florida, Friday after two…
Family Dollar to pay $63 million to settle allegations that it routinely overcharged customers
By DEE-ANN DURBIN Family Dollar will pay $63 million to settle state and federal allegations that it routinely…
Highlighting the importance of screenings during Lung Cancer Awareness Month
We’re discussing the importance of healthcare screenings and early detection of lung cancer in recognition of Lung Cancer…
Bay High’s Katlan French stepping down as the Tigers head coach, sources say
French is leaving the program in a great spot after leading Bay to the 4A playoffs in 2026.
Long Beach Police Department investigating shooting
On November 13th, Long Beach Police Department responded to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers found two deceased…
Highland Games and Celtic Music Festival returns to Harrison County
Get ready for bagpipes, big muscles, and plenty of Celtic culture right here on the Coast. The Scottish…
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport hosting annual charity ball
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Get ready to step into a whole new world of magic, elegance, and giving back.…
Rescues are underway in New Orleans after a tanker hits a river cruise boat on the Mississippi River
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A tanker struck a New Orleans river cruise on Friday afternoon, partially submerging the…
Danica Hart performs ‘Christmas up Close’ Tour
The sounds of the season are coming to life and you’re invited to celebrate! Danica Hart is bringing…
Source: River cruiser carrying nearly 150 passengers taking on water near Port of New Orleans, rescue efforts underway
The source said initial reports show that firefighters are in the water performing rescues.
LIVE: ‘Miracle on the Mississippi’ | No fatalities after tanker crashes into river cruiser carrying nearly 150 people
The source said initial reports show that firefighters are in the water performing rescues.
‘Miracle on the Mississippi’: No f
The source said initial reports show that firefighters are in the water performing rescues.
Community invited to holiday pottery workshop
Looking for a fun and creative way to get into the holiday spirit? Devine Pottery is hosting a…
Popps Ferry Elementary students raise money for Make-A-Wish student in their class
Mason Williams is both epileptic and has non-verbal autism, and his fellow students held a coin drive to…
Missing Lucedale teen located safely
The Lucedale Police were able to finding missing teen Alyssa Bounds. She was reported missing on November 5.…
Senator Roger Wicker shares statement on Colom’s victory
Senator Roger Wicker released a statement congratulating Senator-Elect Scott Colom on his victory. Senator Wicker saying Mississippi voters…
Representative Mike Ezell releases statement on Colom’s victory
Representative Mike Ezell took to social media Thursday, congratulating Senator-Elect Scott Colom. In his statement, Representative Ezell says…
WXXV News 25’s Asia Ellis previews Ron Meyers Christmas City
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Coast Coliseum is transforming into Christmas City this morning. Starting at 10, Coast residents…
Residents invited to oyster crawl across South Mississippi
Calling all oyster lovers! Get ready to taste your way across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, all for a…
Mississippians react to Democrat Senator-Elect Scott Colom’s win
In a historic win against incumbent Mississippi Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, Scott Colom will soon become Mississippi’s first Democratic…
President Trump praises Democrat Scott Colom for showing up to Mississippi rally and courting MAGA supporters
By AAMER MADHANI WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday heaped praise on Mississippi’s Sen.-elect Scott Colom…
Cindy Hyde-Smith concedes the U.S
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith posted to social media saying she respected the vote and congratulated Scott Colom on the…
Family escapes overnight house fire in Gulfport
Gulfport Fire Chief Billy Kelley tells WLOX the homeowner turned on her stove, and the glass front door…
Keesler Federal Credit Union honors first responders
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- First responders across the Mississippi Gulf Coast are being recognized for their courage, dedication, and…
Taste of Long Beach draws crowd to annual food and community event
The annual event features more than a dozen local restaurants and vendors, giving visitors a chance to experience…
Fire recruits from across the Coast prepare for high-intensity days at ‘shift out of luck’ training
11 recruits from Biloxi, Ocean Springs, Long Beach, and Gautier fire departments felt the burn at Fire Station…
Confederate statue removed in Port Gibson
Many in Port Gibson are describing the removal of a Confederate statue as historic and emotional.
Trump praises Scott Colom for showing up at Corinth rally
President Donald Trump praised Democratic Senator-elect Scott Colom after Colom’s win in the U.S. Senate race.
Gulf Distributing opens new warehouse in D’Iberville
Company invested $2.2 million in 15,000-square-foot facility on Suzanne Drive
MSU hosts panel discussion at Southern Miss on opioids, addiction and recovery
Mississippi State University's Department of Psychology and Mississippi Public Broadcasting hosted a televised panel discussion on opioids, addiction…
Clay Williams announced as YMCA Gulf Coast 2026 Humanitarian of the Year
A Gulf Coast community leader was recognized for his dedication to giving back today.
Generations of Firsts
Democrat Scott Colom has defeated Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race.
Keesler Federal Credit Union holds awards ceremony for first responders
On Thursday, Keesler Federal Credit Union held its 11th annual first responder awards at the IP Casino.
How Scott Colom did what no Democrat has done in Mississippi’s Senate race in more than 40 years
No Democrat has won the race in more than 40 years.
Harrison County finishes affidavit, absentee ballots ahead of certification deadline
In Harrison County, 1,450 affidavit ballots were cast and 51% were accepted.
WLOX Scholar Athlete of the Week
Whether it’s a group project or a crucial goal there might not be anyone else you would want…
Trustmark to merge into Hancock Whitney during first quarter of 2027
Hancock Whitney and Trustmark announced that both bank companies are entering a definitive agreement and plan of merger…
Jackson County Fire Protection contains woods fire near intersection of Larue and Seymour Rd
The agency said on Facebook Thursday afternoon that crews responded to the fire at about 12:03 p.m.
Clocking In with Spencer
Retirement is all about kicking back and enjoying the good life, right? WXXV News 25’s Spencer Reid Pullen…
Reports: Ole Miss’ Kewan Lacy expected to miss rest of season
Ole Miss star running back Kewan Lacy is expected to miss the rest of the season due to…
Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson shares statement on Colom’s election
Agricultural Commissioner Andy Gipson released a statement Wednesday, thanking Senator Cindy-Hyde Smith for her service and congratulating Scott…
Sen. Roger Wicker releases statement following Sen.-elect Scott Colom’s historic win
Mississippi U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has a message for both Democratic Sen.-elect Scott Colom and Republican Sen. Cindy…
Former President Bill Clinton releases statement on Colom’s win
Former President Bill Clinton released a statement on ‘X’ following the victory of Scott Colom. In the post,…
Governor Reeves responds to Senate election outcome
Governor Tate Reeves released a statement following the confirmation of Scott Colom’s victory. Governor Reeves taking to social…
Why AP called the Mississippi Senate race for Scott Colom
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press on Wednesday declared Democrat Scott Colom the winner…
Democrat Scott Colom elected as next senator of Mississippi
Democrat Scott Colom defeated Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in their Senate race. The victory makes Colom the first…
Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Gautier’s Keon McNeil
The 25th annual Singing River Classic delivered a finish to remember as the Gautier Gators and Pascagoula Panthers…
Looking back at Cindy Hyde-Smith’s Senate career
Before her appointment, Cindy Hyde-Smith served as Mississippi agriculture commissioner from 2012 through 2018. She was the first…
Harrison Central’s Macee McKnight Signs With East Central Volleyball
Another Red Rebel is officially headed to the next level! Harrison Central middle hitter Macee McKnight has signed…
Six George County Softball Seniors Sign to Play at the Next Level
Six members of the George County Lady Rebels softball team are officially taking their talents to the next…
Ocean Springs community lights 300 candles in honor of Veterans Day
Veterans, families and neighbors gathered at the Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial for the first candle lighting ceremony
Harrison Central’s Saniyah Murray officially signs with Mississippi State Basketball
Cue the cowbells! Harrison Central standout Saniyah Murray is officially headed to Mississippi State. The four-star basketball prospect…
Sen.-elect Scott Colom shares message to Mississippians after Senate victory
While celebrating the victory, Colom made it clear he was far from the only person involved in making…
NAACP releases statement after Scott Colom’s Senate win
National NAACP President Derrick Johnson released a statement about the vote.
Voters react to Scott Colom’s victory in Mississippi’s U.S. Senate race
A historic victory in Mississippi as Democrat Scott Colom was declared the winner of the U.S. Senate race,…
Veterans honored in Ocean Springs candle lighting ceremony
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) — In honor of Veterans Day, 300 of candles are now lighting the path…
Early voting gains support from both parties in Mississippi
The election has raised questions about how Mississippi handles voting, and one potential change has support from both…
GONE: SS United States sinks into the Gulf to become world’s largest artificial reef
The ship rolled over shortly before 9 p.m. and sank into the Gulf.
Mississippi Republican Party congratulates Scott Colom on U.S. Senate victory
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Mike Hurst is congratulating Scott Colom on his election to the…
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign needs bell ringers
It’s not Christmas until you see the Red Kettle and hear the familiar ring of the bell. The…
MS Republican Party chairman releases statement on Scott Colom’s Senate race victory
Mississippi Republican Party Chairman Mike Hurst released a statement on Senator-elect Scott Colom’s win over incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith…
Biloxi Fire Department receives vehicle for water rescues
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The Biloxi Fire Department is now better equipped to respond during severe flooding. The department…
Gov. Reeves releases statement on Scott Colom’s win in U.S. Senate race
Gov. Tate Reeves released a statement regarding Democrat Scott Colom’s win over Republican incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.
164 PRCC students get PRVEPA Roundup scholarships
Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association has presented $109,000 to PRCC as part of the Roundup for Education…