Proposed room tax removed from Biloxi Council agenda
A proposed 2 percent hotel tax that Biloxi Mayor FoFo Gilich wanted to add to the existing 12 percent tax in the city was removed from Tuesday’s city…
Tunnel to Towers registration opens March 28
Registration for the 10th Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Climb is launching on March 28. Tunnel to Towers will take place on Saturday, September 14…
Suspect who escaped Wiggins jail arrested
An 18-year-old Wiggins man arrested on three misdemeanors is now facing some felony charges after escaping on Monday night. Police Chief Jeff Thomas said Brandon Montgomery was out of his…
Water outage in areas of Government Avenue in Ocean Springs
On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, there will be a water outage until 3:00 p.m. in the areas of Government Avenue from Clark Avenue to Holcomb Boulevard, including Bills Avenue South to Stuart Avenue. This will also include Holcomb Boulevard from…
New Jersey player wins Mega Millions $1.13B jackpot; Powerball is up to $865M
After growing for more than 15 weeks, the Mega Millions jackpot has its first winner of 2024! A ticket-holder in New Jersey matched all six numbers drawn Tuesday night – the white balls 7, 11, 22, 29 and 38, plus…
Keesler Federal Credit Union partners with Saints, Pelicans as official credit union of the teams
Keesler Federal Credit Union announced to its members Tuesday night that it is the official credit union of the New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans. “This partnership is a perfect fit for Keesler Federal, and we are thrilled…
Free microchip event being hosted at Gulfport Police Department
The Gulfport Police Department is putting on a free event for pets! A free microchip event is being hosted on Saturday, March 30 from…
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…
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…