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New ‘SNAP’ program rules

For hundreds of thousands of people, food insecurity could become an everyday reality in the wake of a new policy change to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as ‘SNAP.’ The Trump Administration is pushing a policy that would…

Computer Science Week with Pepper

Students at Three Rivers Elementary got a visit from a high tech friend today. This robot fun kicked off ‘Computer Science Week’ with focuses on technology, STEM, and coding. Pepper is a humanoid robot brought to the school by C-Spire…

Baricev’s: a Biloxi landmark

Baricev’s was a restaurant that made its mark on Biloxi for decades and served as a symbol of resiliency. The Beau Rivage has been a landmark on the Biloxi skyline for just over 20 years now, but before the Beau…

Here come Santa Paws at the Humane Society of South MS

Make the holidays even more joyful this year with a trip to see Santa Paws. This weekend, Santa is coming to the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The big man himself will be taking pictures with all of his favorite…

Feed the Needy ordering deadline

An important deadline is approaching for the Christmas Feed the Needy meal in Harrison County. If you or someone you know needs to order a meal from Feed the Needy, the deadline to request one is next Monday, December 16th…

Holiday Mail Safety Tips

With deadlines fast approaching for holiday shipping, it is important to stay vigilant when sending and receiving gifts through the mail. First, make sure if you are expecting a delivery it is a safe bet to be home or have…

Newest developments in Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson stopped by our station this morning for our weekly ‘Mayoral Monday’ segment and he had a lot to say about new developments and improvements in the works for the city. Mayor Dobson discussed two new…

Give back to HSSM at Chick-Fil-A Gulfport

‘Tis the season of giving and the Humane Society of South Mississippi is on a 25 day mission to find loving forever homes for their shelter pets, all a part of their advent calendar. HSSM will be popping up all…

Fatal motorcycle accident in Pearl River County

A two vehicle wreck in Pearl River County claimed the life of a Louisiana man. The accident happened around 11:30 yesterday morning. Highway Patrol identified the man as Jason Poplin from Harvey, Louisiana. A motorcycle traveling south on Highway 43…

Humane Society Pop-Up Clinic

Pet owners in Gulfport had the chance this Saturday to make sure their four-legged friends are healthy for the holidays. The Humane Society of South Mississippi held their third pop-up clinic for pet owners, this time for those who live…

Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration

A holiday tradition in Long Beach featured boats outside of their natural habitat. The ‘Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration’ rolled Saturday night down Jeff Davis Avenue and past the town green among hundreds of parade-goers. Around 30 boats on their trailers were…

Santa’s Workshop in D’Iberville

Kids and their families in D’Iberville dove into the holiday spirit this weekend. ‘Santa’s Workshop’ was held at the town green and featured a wide variety of events for everyone. Kids had the opportunity to get their pictures taken with…

Lineup announced for 2020 Crawfish Music Festival

BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The lineup has been announced for the Crawfish Music Festival next spring. The festival is returning for its 28th year to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum April 16-19, 2020. The festival will include midway rides, a variety…

Waterlines Experience at USM

A collaborative educational experience focused on the environment made its way to the Southern Miss Marine Education Center this weekend. “Waterlines: Blue Economies and Sustainable Future” brought the humanities and sciences together with service learning projects like student-made documentary presentations,…

Fatal pedestrian accident in Jackson County

Early Saturday morning, around 5:30 a.m., Mississippi Highway Patrol worked an accident involving a pedestrian in Jackson County. Neal James Doss Jr. was pronounced dead on the scene. It happened on Fredrick Street in Jackson County as a 2017 Toyota…

Hancock County accident claims three lives

Three Texas residents were killed in a single vehicle accident late Friday night in Hancock County. Mississippi Highway Patrol identified them as Arturo Delagarza, Alfredo Arjona, and Alejandro Almeida. The two others in the car, Agustin Arjona and Allison Yharra,…

Mayoral Monday: Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson

From food trucks, to city parks, and holiday events...there's always a great deal of new developments in the City of Ocean Springs. This morning, Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson joined us in the studio at News 25 to tell us…

Christmas on the Coast

With Thanksgiving officially in the rear-view, it’s now time to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. While it rarely feels like a winter wonderland in South Mississippi, Ocean Springs did their best to make it look like one.…

Police offer holiday safety tips

The Christmas season officially kicked off in Biloxi this week and with more festivities planned, Biloxi Police are asking everyone to keep safety in mind while enjoying the season. "Crime tends to rise as the criminals take advantage of all…

Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration in Long Beach

A unique holiday tradition in Long Beach is back again on Saturday for the ‘Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration.” This is a waterless boat parade the whole family can enjoy. All kinds of boats will be paraded down Jeff Davis Avenue and…

Brunch and more in downtown Gulfport

One local restaurant is ramping up the choices in Gulfport with some new events. The District on the Alley recently introduced a brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, featuring brunch essentials like a Bloody Mary bar, bottomless mimosas, and menu items…

New head start program debuts in D’Iberville

Families in the D’Iberville area have a new choice when it comes to early childhood education. D’Iberville kids now have a head start on education. The Mississippi State University Extension Service just opened their head start location at the Dr.…