On Monday, 16 arrest were made in an ICE operation at Gulf Coast Prestress in Pass Christian. ICE Gulfport says they were working with other federal agencies to serve a notice of inspection and an immigration subpoena at the site in pass Christian. When officials with the agencies arrived, they saw a large group of figures running away from the…
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies or IMMS is the only permitted organization in Mississippi that responds to strandings and has rehabilitation facilities for marine mammals and sea turtles. During stranding season, law enforcement plays a crucial role in communication when sea life comes ashore. Today IMMS is informing local law enforcement on how they can continue to assist effectively. …
Two big parades coming up in Biloxi with Neptune on Saturday and Gulf Coast on Fat Tuesday. This year, there will be a new parade route. Floats will no longer ride on Highway 90 down at Porter Avenue and the parades will stay south of the railroad tracks. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller stopped by WXXV and told us it’s…
Biloxi High students receive a big honor for their performance at a parade. The JROTC cadets took part in the Veterans Day Parade in November, impressing the committee enough to win the Right of Line Trophy. Cadets were judged for precision marching and team motivation. They were presented with their trophy early Wednesday morning in the school’s gym. Drill Team…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith introduced legislation to ensure the quality of imported shrimp and strengthen federal inspection standards. The Safer Shrimp Imports Act would require overseas shrimp facility inspections and require foreign countries to meet food safety inspection standards equal to U.S. shrimp producers. The hope is to level the playing field for American shrimpers affected by foreign seafood. Categories: Featured,…
A heads up for residents of Bay St. Louis, the deadline for voter registration is coming up fast. Voters have until Monday, March 3rd at 5. This deadline is for the Bay St. Louis primary election. Those who need to vote can head to the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall from 8 to 5 until Friday. Everyone will have…
Work begins next week to improve nine Long Beach railroad crossings. City leaders tell us the $3.3 million project has been nearly five years in the making and will end major problems caused by 18 wheelers repeatedly getting stuck on the tracks. According to Long Beach Mayor George Bass, the goal is to improve approaches to railroads, especially inclines and…
Representative Mike Ezell teamed up with a Louisiana representative to establish the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission. What the commission would do is: Establish the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission as a federally funded entity Provide grants and resources Strengthen partnerships between agencies for fishery management Support commercial and recreational fishing industries This is an initiative aimed at protecting and…
Meggan Gray joins us in studio ahead of St. Patrick Catholic High School’s Shamrockin’ the Coast. This is one of the school’s largest fundraising events. It takes place Saturday, March 15th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the school located at 18300 St. Patrick Road, Biloxi Ms. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Shamrockin’ the…
The first round of auditions for the Showtime on the Mississippi Gulf Coast talent show are happening this weekend. Latrina McCarty and Dr. Shira Stallworth joins us in studio for what you need to know and how to sign up. The registration deadline for the first round of auditions is 11:59 p.m. on February 28th. The auditions take place on…
Susie drops by Triple Diamond Pawn & Jewelry in Ocean Springs to see their enormous selection of fine jewelry, firearms and musical gear with owner KC Conn. Categories: Living Local Tags: jewelry, KC CONN, Living Local, PAWN SHOP, Susie Davis, TRIPLE DIAMOND PAWN
Susie explores the all-natural way to remove hair and other services offered at Gulfport’s Sugaring NYC location with Owner Terri Locastro and Manager Casandra Williams. Categories: Living Local Tags: casandra williams, grooming, Gulfport, hair removal, Living Local, NYC, salon, sugaring, Susie Davis, terri locastro, waxing
In honor of Black History Month here at WXXV we are spotlighting individuals who are making a difference in their community. To finish out the month of February, WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. stopped by the Gulfport Sportsplex to introduce George ‘Chuck’ Patterson, the co-founder and a board member of Mississippi Move Foundation. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags:…
The Mardi Gras spirit can be felt all across South Mississippi right now and that was especially true at the Pillars of Biloxi Nursing Home Tuesday evening. Residents and staff bust out their best moves for the Mardi Gras Ball as everyone was decked out in their best Mardi Gras attire. The dukes, maids, and the king and queen made…
Jane King is at the New York Stock Exchange with today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business
The Battle at the Beach is returning to Keesler Federal Park next month. We are joined by Biloxi Shuckers Media Relations Manager Javik Blake. For more information on the Battle of the Beach, click here. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Battle at the Beach, sports
In recent years, the City of Moss Point has been working to preserve their many bodies of water and Magnolia Middle school is looking to continue that way of thinking with their 6th grade class. To accomplish this the school partnered with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or NOAA to take part in their B-WET program.NOAA knows that real…
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 Pets of the Week, Goober and Idol. Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Today we get to meet today’s WXXV Weather Ki…Teen…, Savanna! Savanna is 13 and goes to Pass Christian Middle School. She’s on the basketball and track team, so she has an activity to do in all weather conditions. Thankfully today will be sunny and not too humid, so you should be able to get in any outdoor activities today. Once…
We’re off to another cool & misty start across South Mississippi this morning, with localized areas of Dense Fog popping up along the coast. We ended up cooling a couple of degrees more than I initially expected thanks to an apparently slow, lazy relative high in the area, but it has finally shifted east of us and will begin increasing…
Dr. Jason Akers with South Mississippi Oral Surgery and Implant Center is here to educate us on wisdom teeth extraction, why it’s necessary and what’s involved. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: expert talk, extalk, jason akers, michelle eubank, oral surgery, south mississippi oral surgery, wisdom teeth
Almost a perfect week of weather but a small chance of rain and cold front expected to move in Thursday. Nice and clear today with warm temperatures in the high 60s and low 70s. Tonight there is a chance we could see dense fog but recent model runs are showing more patchy areas. We do have the Advisories in place…
The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce is hosting a king cake taste-testing contest through February 28th. Locals and visitors can stop by to vote for their favorite king cake. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Chamber Of Commerce, king cake, Ocean Springs, Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce
Infinity Science Center is hosting a free event for kids on the Coast this Saturday. A type of block party takes over the center. All are invited to come out from 9 to 4. Kids will learn about STEM using hands on demonstrations. Also on tap is arts and crafts plus recreational activities for all ages. A few special guests…