Celebrating National Waffle Day at Slim Chickens
It is National Waffle Day and what better way to kick off the holiday than with chicken and waffles. News 25’s Amelia Strahan is live from Slim Chickens in Biloxi.
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Hancock County busts meth lab in Bayside Park
Hancock County Sheriff's Deputies busted a meth lab in Bayside Park on Wednesday night. Deputies were able to dismantle the lab, taking precursors on scene as evidence. 30-year-old Justin McKnight of Bay St. Louis…
Miner’s Toy Store holding rededication ceremony for statue
Looking one week ahead, the Miner’s Toy Store in Ocean Springs will be hosting a statue rededication. The original statue outside of Miner’s Toy Store was stolen in…
Blessing Ceremony for Safe Haven Baby Box in Long Beach
This morning, Long Beach dedicated the first-ever Safe Haven Baby Box for the State of Mississippi at the city’s central fire station. The City of Long…
New art exhibit opening at MGCCC Jackson County Campus
The MGCCC Jackson County Fines Art Gallery has announced a new exhibit, opening to the public on Tuesday, August 29th. The exhibit features the works of coastal…
MGCCC Harrison County Campus breaks ground on new STEM building
MGCCC celebrates the start of construction for a new building on the Harrison County Campus. This afternoon, school leaders broke ground on the new STEM building.…
Memorial Gulfport receive national recognition for stroke care and aftercare
Memorial Health System in Gulfport has been nationally recognized by the American Heart Association. They’ve been given the Gold Plus Standard for the 2023 ‘Get with the…
Guardianship Clinic hosted by local non-profits at Gulfport Circuit Court
A guardianship clinic was held at Gulfport Circuit Court. Friends of Court and Catholic Charities work together for the ‘Kinship Navigator Program.’ Through this program, volunteer…
“Are you smarter than a Club Kid’ fundraiser benefiting Boys and Girls Club of the Gulf Coast
Happening tomorrow, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast are hosting an event to test your smarts. A fundraising event called ‘Are you Smarter than a…
Dolly Parton lends her talents to benefit concert in Philadelphia, Miss.
Country music legend Marty Stuart is taking a big step forward in his quest to bring the Congress of Country Music to life. The Philadelphia,…
Biloxi man charged with sex crimes against minor
A Biloxi man is in jail, charged with assaulting a child. Biloxi Police say 36-year-old Michael Gilbert is charged with sexual battery and touching a child for lustful purposes. He was taken to Harrison County jail Tuesday. Bond was set…
Waveland hosting 40th annual Night Out event Saturday
Looking ahead to the weekend, Waveland police and community partners are preparing for the 40th annual Night Out. National Night Out is an annual campaign to promote…
Ocean Springs couple celebrates 70th wedding anniversary
WXXV had the opportunity to celebrate a local couple’s 70th wedding anniversary. Tony and Jean Ann Petricca have been inseparable for more than 70 years. Meeting for the first time…
Suspect in domestic violence call killed in officer-involved shooting
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Madison County that happened Tuesday night. Deputies were called to a home about 11:30 p.m. in the area of Oakfield Boulevard, which is just outside of Gluckstadt, about a…
Dinosaurs taking over the Coast Coliseum this weekend!
If you hear stomping or roaring, don't be alarmed. Dinosaurs are invading the Coast Coliseum this weekend! Jurassic Quest arrives in Biloxi on Friday, August 25 from noon until 8 and runs through Sunday,…
Memorial Health System offers new option for A-FIB patients
Memorial Health System is offering a new option for patients dealing with atrial fibrillation. Cardiologist Dr. Antoine Rizk performs implants of the latest generations Watchman FLX left atrial device…
Pascagoula Public Library holding K9 Community Heroes Celebration
Looking ahead to this weekend, the Pascagoula Public Library will host a K9 Heroes Celebration and Storytime on August 26th. The celebration starts at 10 in the morning…
Annual Katrina Memorial Blood Drive starts Thursday
Next week is the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the annual Katrina Memorial Blood Drive is starting this week. The blood drive is set to start this Thursday, August…
Long Beach officials to hold ‘blessing of the Baby Box’ Wednesday
Happening Wednesday at 9 a.m., the first Baby Box in Mississippi will be receiving a blessing. Long Beach is the first city in the state to…
George County Sheriff’s Office collecting for 8th annual Toy Drive
It’s never too late to look ahead to the holidays! The George County Sheriff’s Office has started their eighth annual Toy Drive. All of the gifts…
Volunteer firefighters essential to containing fires in Hancock County
Volunteer firefighters are working hard this summer to fight the brush fires in South Mississippi. Excessive heat and drier than average conditions are responsible for a number…
New student loan payment plan aims to lower payments
The Biden Administration has officially launched its new student loan repayment program. It’s called ‘SAVE’ and aims to significantly lower payments and reduce overall loan costs for…
Coast man jailed on gaming charges
A Coast man is behind bars today, accused of trying to cheat at table games at local casinos. The Mississippi Gaming Commission charged 45-year-old Terrell Lutin with four counts of gaming violations. He was taken to the Harrison County Jail…
Spotless arrival: Rare giraffe without coat pattern is born at Tennessee zoo
BY REBECCA REYNOLDS Updated 1:58 PM CDT, August 22, 2023 A giraffe without spots at a Tennessee zoo may be plain, but she’s definitely not ordinary. The female reticulated giraffe was born July 31 at the family-owned Brights Zoo in Limestone,…