OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV) – OSSD has proposed a $52 million bond, which aims to address critical repairs and improvements to school campuses. This no-tax-increase bond proposal will not raise the current tax rate. On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, voters residing within OSSD will have the opportunity to vote on the bond. Superintendent Michael Lindsey urges the community to turn…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Biloxi will soon experience the hype of Smalls Sliders. The fast-growing cheeseburger slider brand hosted a celebratory can drop this morning. The event celebrated Smalls Sliders’ expansion in Mississippi with its second location, owned and operated by Matt Gallagher and his sons, Matthew and Zack. The family is eager to connect with the community and has also…
For the past several weeks, the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics has been investigating a contract kitchen employee bringing in contraband and distributing it to inmates. After gathering evidence, investigators have identified the worker as Stacey Sistrunk of Slidell, Louisiana. Arrest warrants were obtained for her arrest for distributing contraband into a correctional facility along with an inmate. Early…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Construction of the new Helena Fire Station is moving right along according to Jackson County Fire Protection. Workers were in the process of floating drywall when crews stopped by to check out the progress. This station is being built on Saracennia Road just north of the Wildwood Road intersection. This station will service the Helena community…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-After six long months, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 has returned to Gulfport. Jared Anson said, “Being home is just immense amount of joy. I haven’t seen my family in seven months. So just seeing them and getting a surprise from my mom and dad who I didn’t even know they were going to be here. It’s just…
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-State Auditor Shad White is appealing to the Mississippi Supreme Court as he seeks to get the defamation case filed against him by Brett Favre dismissed. White argues that the case presents first amendment questions, specifically surrounding the ability of public servants carrying out their duties. Favre filed the lawsuit against White in 2023 after Auditor White…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXVV)- The Mississippi Aquarium held a turtle-y awesome event yesterday as their rehabilitated sea turtles were released into the wild. The release took place in front of Edgewater Mall around 4 p.m. and saw twenty of their rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles released after being cared for by the Mississippi Aquarium over the winter months. Kemp’s Ridley sea…
Alyssa Flinchum and Becca Niolet with the Ocean Springs High School Theatre and film department are in studio. They’re here to tell us about the award-winning production ‘The Lost Boy.’ For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Ocean Springs High Theatre, The Lost Boy
The Biloxi community will soon experience the hype of Smalls Sliders! The fast-growing cheeseburger slider brand hosted a celebratory can drop this morning. This event will celebrate Smalls Sliders’ expansion in Mississippi with its second location, owned and operated by Matt Gallagher and his sons, Matthew and Zack. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has more. Categories: Featured, Local News,…
A warm Thursday with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s but storms linger days away. We still have the south winds moving in which will help us stay warm and mild going into the weekend. A smaller chance for light rain Thursday morning but mostly cloudy un the morning and warms up in the afternoon. Friday warm but…
*Provided by Roy Howard Community Journalism Center from Southern Miss by reporter Morgan Gill For the second year in a row, Mississippi families who rely on summer food assistance will have to find other resources. The state chose not to opt into the federal SUN Bucks program, which could have provided millions in food aid. As summer approaches, food banks…
Women of Wisdom hosting their Care Closet this upcoming Tuesday, March 18th. Those interested can head out to the Knight Nonprofit Center next week. New or gently used professional clothing are available for free to all who come out. This program isn’t just open to those in need, anybody can come out and take a look. Volunteers are on site…
Women of Wisdom celebrating a luncheon earlier today. The group gathered at the Knight Nonprofit Center where they had a lunch of spaghetti and salad. Proceeds from the lunch went towards the W.O.W. program. The guest speaker was Kelley Bender. Categories: Local News, News Tags: women of wisdom
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The National Association of Letter Carriers is led by President Brian Renfroe, a Hattiesburg, Mississippi, native and second-generation letter carrier who now works at the organization’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. Renfroe says privatization would eliminate independent regulatory oversight on pricing and service, leading to higher shipping costs and making it harder for small businesses and rural…
The semi-quincentennial of America is coming up! Mississippi invites students to submit an essay, artwork, or poem answering the question what American means to them. Those who enter will be entered for a chance to win a field trip on sites across the country. First place will head to the nation’s capital, Kennedy Space Center, and so many more iconic…
A road closure is set to start Thursday morning at 8 a.m. in Pascagoula. Public works will be installing sewer and water taps for new construction on Washington Avenue between 11th and 14th Street. Work is expected to finish up around 5 Thursday evening. Detours will be in place. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Pascagoula, road closure
Congressman Mike Ezell is joining a bipartisan group to reintroduce the Save our Shrimpers Act. This legislation would prohibit federal funds being made available to international financial institutes to finance activities relating to shrimp, farming, and more. The Save our Shrimpers Act of 2025 aims to limit foreign shrimp operations through IFI and would also trigger investigations within the U.S….
Susie Davis joins us in studio to talk about this week’s episode of Living Local! Living Local is a new half-hour show airing Thursdays at 12:30pm WXXV NBC 25 showcasing local shops, restaurants and hot spots along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For more information on Living Local with Susie Davis, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Local, Susie Davis
The Joppa Shriners are hosting a dance this Saturday and a Steak Night is on the calendar as well. Bobby Roberts is in studio with more. The Steak Night takes place Friday, March 14th from 6 to 8 p.m. It is open to the public. $20 gets a 12-14 oz ribeye steak cooked to order, baked potato, salad, bread, and a…
Work begins on the new emergency operations center in Jackson County. The facility is going to be located next to the north entrance of the Sunplex Industrial Complex off Highway 57. Not only will it house the county’s emergency management employees, it will also be the new administrative home of Jackson County Fire Protection. County leaders say this new facility…
Every other Wednesday here on WXXV, we feature pets up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Karson. Categories: Pet of the Week
Danielle Emery with the Salvation Army Kroc Center gives details on this year’s “Taste of South Mississippi” fund-raising event coming up on March 29, 2025. Find out how to get your tickets and how your money is being used locally. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: Danielle Emery, events, expert talk, food, Kroc center, michelle eubank, Salvation army, Taste of South Mississippi
This month on Allen Beverages’ “Local Eats” we discover that traditional New York bagels can be found right here in Ocean Springs at Lil Market Deli & Bagelry. Check out their entire menu and drop in for breakfast or lunch any day of the week! Categories: Local Eats Tags: Allen Beverages, bagelry, bagels, deli, lil market, local eats, Ocean Springs
The Sanctuary is more than just an entertainment venue – it’s also the hippest new bed & breakfast in Biloxi! Check out this week’s episode of Living Local with Susie Davis as she takes us on a tour of the themed rooms available for rent at The Saints at the Sanctuary B&B. Categories: Living Local Tags: b&b, bed and breakfast,…