Department of Public Safety holding art competition

The Department of Public Safety is hosting an art competition. The ‘Draw your Heart’ campaign is open to all students ages 13 to 18. Thirty-four kids will have the chance to win, with each finalist having their artwork displayed at Driver Service Bureau stations across the state. The grand prize winner will have their design on an official t-shirt and…

MHP trooper speaks on recent series of 18-wheeler crashes across South Mississippi

MHP Trooper, Landon Orozco, joins the studio to find out why

Over the past week, there have been a string of 18-wheeler crashes across South Mississippi highways, with injuries reported and big traffic delays. A semi-truck crash happened yesterday on I-10 near the De Lisle Exit following a pair of crashes earlier in the week closer to the Menge Avenue Exit. Many South Mississippians were left wondering why we are seeing…

Pascagoula Panthers boys basketball season comes to an end in MHSAA semifinal for second straight season

The Pascagoula Panthers boys basketball team were back at the Big House in Jackson, MS for their MHSAA semifinal matchup against Ridgeland high school. For the second straight season Ridgeland sent the Panthers home and ending their season. The final score on Thursday was 70-60. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: high school basketball, MHSAA 6A boys basketball semifinal,…

George County woman among poll workers honored for service

Poll workers were honored in Jackson this morning. George County resident Colene Cain was at the ceremony. She has been a poll worker for 61 years. In total, eight workers were honored for giving over 50 years of service. All received a certificate of appreciation. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Colene Cain, poll workers

Country Music icon Lloyd Green honored with trail marker

A marker for country music icon Lloyd Green was unveiled at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus. Green was born in Leaf, Mississippi. He attended Southern Miss where he refined his musical talent before launching his career. His career spanned more than 50 years, contributing an amazing 116 number one hits. He not only worked in country, he collaborated…

Civil Rights champion Annie Devine honored with Trail Marker

A trail marker was unveiled in the state to honor a champion of Civil Rights. A marker was unveiled on February 25th for Annie Devine of Canton. That unveiling took place at the city’s high school auditorium. Devine was a state Freedom Democratic Party Delegate to the 1964 Democratic National Convention. This marker commemorates Devine’s commitment to voting rights and…

Safety barriers at the Biloxi Mardi Gras parades

Since the New Years Day terror attack in New Orleans, other cities hosting big events are on alert. Two big parades are coming to Biloxi over the next couple of days. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller told WXXV that he reached out to a Texas based company to rent concrete barriers. None were available because the company sent all of…

Biloxi police preparing for Mardi Gras parade crowds

Biloxi Police will have all hands-on deck for the upcoming Mardi Gras parades. Krewe of Neptune rolls Saturday and the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade hits the streets on Fat Tuesday. Other law enforcement agencies along the Coast will make officers available to Biloxi to manage the huge crowds. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Biloxi Police Department, mardi gras,…

Update on state economic development at Gulf Coast Business Council meeting

A top developer visited the Gulf Coast today. Bill Cork is the executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority. Cork joined coastal businesses for an update on the state’s economic development efforts. Also shared are the actions that led to the Magnolia state having large economic development announcements. A perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing coastal Mississippi was also…

Ocean Springs School District holds open house for bond referendum issue

The Ocean Springs School District hosted an ‘open house’ style informational event Thursday ahead of the school bond special election on March 18th. This event provided members of the community an opportunity to learn more about the proposed projects. Community members were invited to visit throughout the day to learn more, call on questions, and view renderings of the future…

Alumni gather for 10th annual Locker High School reunion in Stone County

W.P. Locker High School was the only high school in Stone County for Black students before schools were integrated in 1969.  Alumni of Locker High joined together to reminisce on cherished memories. They reflect on their favorite teachers and staff, and even the lunch ladies in the cafeteria. One former football player shared how the team used secondhand cleats, spending…

MLK Battle of the Bands coming up

The MLK Battle of the Bands was canceled due to the winter storm in January, but it has been rescheduled for March 8th. Reverend Quetin Lyles comes to tell us about the upcoming event. The 2025 Martin Luther King/Black History Parade and Battle of Bands is on for March 8, 2025 at 11 a.m. The Downtown Biloxi Parade will start…

D’Iberville High students stop by the WXXV News Studio

WXXV had another group of guests in our studio this morning! Dr. Brandy Kopszywa brought D’Iberville High students to meet with Chief Meteorologist Ryan Mahan and Anchor Elizabeth Keen and learn what a news department does. They even took to the green screen and practiced their forecasting skills. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: D’iberville High School

Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Lundi Gras Parade

Joining us in studio this morning is Captain Longbeard and Lady Claiborne from the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse to talk about the Lundi Gras Parade in Bay St. Louis. The Lundi Gras parade rolls through Down Town Bay St. Louis March 3rd at 5:30 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Lundi Gras Parade, mardi gras,…

Susie Davis stops by to discuss Living Local

Susie Davis is in studio to talk about 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 about Living Local with Susie Davis, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Local, Living Local with Susie Davis

Ocean Springs School District Bond Referendum Open House

Ocean Springs School District is hosting an open house style informational event ahead of the School Bond Special Election on March 18th, 2025. The event started at 7 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. this evening. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. stopped by the open house and has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: ocean springs school district,…