Biloxi hosts first Breakfast with the Mayor for 2024
The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce hosted the first Breakfast with the Mayor of the year. The breakfast featured updates from Mayor Andrew "Fofo" Gilich on city projects…
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Mississippi Heroes looking for volunteers to build wheelchair ramps
Since the start of their "Ramp it Up" program in August of 2023, Mississippi Heroes has been able to build 20 at-home wheelchair ramps. While this is amazing,…
Bill introduced Monday night would provide state support for casino project in Jackson
A state legislator from Senatobia filed a bill Monday that would provide state support to develop a casino property on the Pearl River in Jackson. Rep. Trey Lamar, who represents Lafayette and Tate counties and who is the chair of…
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.…
Mississippi Public Broadcasting announces two new directors
Mississippi Public Broadcasting has promotions of two staff members, Taiwo Gaynor as the Director of Television and Java Chatman as Director of Radio. Gaynor is a native of Brooklyn,…
Pascagoula Public Library temporarily closing March 30th
The Pascagoula Public Library is set to close this Saturday, March 30, ahead of a major renovation project. Work being done includes improvements to the HVAC system, the elevator,…
Biloxi Police searching for runaway teen
Biloxi Police are searching for a runaway teen. 16-year-old Aalishaih Styles was last seen at her home on McDonnell Avenue. Police believe she could be in the Popps Ferry Road area of Biloxi around the Cypress Lake, Providence Pointe, or…
SMPDD asking for participants in program to help seniors
South Mississippi Planning and Development is calling for new participants in a program that would help seniors. News 25's Grant Chighizola sat down with program manager Jan Hale to…
Biloxi considers asking for additional 2% on city's hotel tax
The Biloxi City Council will consider asking the state legislature to approve an additional 2% on the city's hotel tax. Mayor Fofo Gilich says the additional revenue would…
Jambalaya fundraiser for fallen corrections officer happening tomorrow
The fundraiser benefiting the family of a Hancock County Corrections Officer recently killed in a car wreck is tomorrow. Shari Rouse was tragically killed in a wreck on…
Lazy Oak Bistro announces new location on the coast
An Ocean Springs-based bistro is expanding with another coast location. Lazy Oak Bistro specializes in brunch and New Orleans-style cuisine. Owner Greg Schwartz revealed the news a second…
Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival being hosted April 6th
BILOXI, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources’ (MDMR) annual Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival, along with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality’s (MDEQ) Waterfest, will be held Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at…
Long Beach announces paving project for Commission Road
The City of Long Beach has announced lane closures on Commission Road between Klondyke Road and Daugherty Road for a paving project. Preparations for paving began Monday and will continue through the week. Paving will begin April 1 while students…
Pascagoula library to close April 1 for renovation project
The Pascagoula Public Library will temporarily close at 4 p.m. March 30th to undergo a planned, extensive renovation. The project is supported by the city and funded by the Jackson County Board of Supervisors, with contributions from Pascagoula. Allred Stolarski…
Skydweller Aero unveils new aircraft at Stennis International Airport
There were some major developments out of Stennis International Airport on March 25th. It's called Skydweller and will be the nations only large unmanned solar powered aircraft capable of perpetual…
48 arrested in fentanyl operations in Mississippi
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch has announced dozens of arrests connected to two operations conducted by the strike force in January and February. In all, 48 arrests were made…
Barq's Rootbeer bottled in Biloxi 126 years ago
Barq's Rootbeer was bottled in Biloxi for the first time 126 years ago. Edward Charles Edmond Barq invented Barq's Root beer in 1898 in a small factory on Keller Avenue. By…
Back Bay Mission pushing forward with transitional housing
Back Bay Mission has been working to create transitional housing in Biloxi for more than two years. Last we heard about the plan was in October when the city of Mobile…
Slidell man charged in connection with shooting on bus; victim identified
A Slidell man is in jail, charged with murder in connection with the death of a man shot on a Greyhound bus passing through Jackson County. Mississippi Bureau of Investigation arrested 26-year-old Rashaad Price on a charge of murder. He…
Nearly $2 billion is up for grabs as Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots soar
BY SCOTT MCFETRIDGE The stars have aligned in the lottery universe like never before, with two jackpots totaling nearly $2 billion. With an estimated $1.1 billion Mega Millions prize and an estimated $800 million Powerball jackpot, it’s the first time…
Singer-songwriter Steve Earle to play Grand Magnolia in June
Singer-songwriter Steve Earle will take the stage at the Grand Magnolia Ballroom this summer. Earle will bering his 'Alone Again' acoustic 2024 Tour to Pascagoula on June 2. Tickets are available at http://www.grandmagmusic.com. The three-time Grammy Award winner was a protege…
Winners of the Deborah Washington Memorial Soap Box Derby in Moss Point
The Deborah Washington Memorial Soap Box Derby was held in Moss Point over the weekend. The derby happened Saturday, March 23rd and ran from 7 until 5 in the evening in the downtown area. We have a few of the…
Local Boy Scout builds convertible picnic table for Eagle Scout project
A local Boy Scout is helping his community on his path to the prestigious title of Eagle Scout. Meet 16-year-old Matthew West of Troop 212…
Community comes out for the Spring Arts Festival in Ocean Springs
It’s officially been spring for a few days now and that means the return of the Spring Arts Festival. The City of Ocean Springs has…