Biloxi boys basketball is headed to the Big House to face No. 1 ranked Germantown in MHSAA semi-finals

The Biloxi boys basketball team faced the No. 19 Pearl Pirates on Friday. It was a thrilling back-and-forth battle that saw the Biloxi Indians come out on top 65-53. They will now face the No. 1 ranked Germantown Mavericks on Monday in Jackson, MS. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Biloxi Indians basketball, high school basketball, MHSAA quarterfinal

Duke and Maid of Muttley Krewe (And Kitties Too) of Gulfport announced

The Humane Society announced the maid and duke of their Muttley Krewe (And Kitties Too) of Gulfport. Meet Duke Chief and Maid Minnie Duhé! The Second Street Social Club’s parade is happening on March 2nd in Gulfport. Ahead of the parade, feel free to drop off donations at the Humane Society’s Adoptable Center Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM –…

King and Queen of Barkloxi announced

The King and Queen of Barkloxi have been announced.  Meet King Tobias Timler and Queen Ruby Wofford!  All royalty from the Humane Society of South Mississippi will be crowned at the Biloxi Point Cadet Pavilion prior to the pawrade.  All nominees raised over $1,000 for Coast pet shelters.  Categories: Local News, News Tags: Krewe of Barkloxi, mardi gras

National Caregivers Day: Honoring caregivers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast

Today is National Caregivers Day, honoring their dedication to their patients. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter highlights two amazing caregivers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  Liz Hoop has been a caregiver since 2017 and now operates Hoop Cares LLC, a home healthcare service. She says her love for people is the motivation for her work.  At Sea Shore Highlands Retirement…

New ordinance aimed at preserving trees in Gulfport

Earlier this week, the Gulfport City Council voted 4 to 2 to adopt a new ordinance to preserve the city’s tree canopy. The ordinance now requires a permit before any protected trees can be removed. If a person does remove a tree, they will have to replace it by planting a new tree at the same spot it was removed….

Hattiesburg Zoo transitioning to become cashless venue

The Hattiesburg Zoo will be transitioning to become a cashless venue. That is expected to take place on March 1st. Alon with the transition, admission prices will rise $2 to offset the costs of operations. The Hattiesburg Convention Commission saying it is important to enhance and improve customer experience at the Hattiesburg Zoo. UPDATE FROM THE ZOO: The $3 fee…

Krewe of Confetti Sensory Sensitive Mardi Gras Celebration

Callie Morris and Mika Catchot from Junior Auxiliary of Ocean Springs-Biloxi joins us in studio to discuss an upcoming sensory sensitive Mardi Gras event. A sensory sensitive celebration is taking place on February 23rd. The QR code on your screen can be scanned to register. You must be registered to attend the event. The fun takes place at In the…

Hattiesburg unveils their 60th mural

The Hub City unveiled their 60th mural on Thursday. This one celebrates Black History Month and the Freedom Summer Movement. The piece is titled “Freedom Summer: Honoring History and Hope in Palmers Crossing.” Chris and Taryn Holzinger are the artists behind this one. Shown on the mural are the Freedom Fighters, Vernon Dahmer, and Vernon’s daughter Bettie. Categories: Local News,…

Meet and Greet at Roy Howard Community Journalism Center at USM

The University of Southern Mississippi held a meet and greet for students at the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center on Thursday. Media outlets from the Pine Belt were invited to take part. The center, launched earlier this year, covers ten counties in total. Students in the program focus on the communities that see no coverage. The journalism center has three…

March of the Mayors Food Drive continues

We are about one week away from the end of the annual March of the Mayors Food Drive. This Coast canned food drive has mayors from across South Mississippi supporting their local pantries in support with Extra Table Feeds. Each city is assigned a different non-perishable item to collect through community donations. This year, the City of Gulfport was tasked…

Introducing Wilda Marshall, February’s Amazing Woman of South Mississippi!

WXXV is delighted to bring back our Amazing Women of South Mississippi segment! The amazing woman we are highlighting for the month of February is Wilda Marshall, an extraordinary woman who never gave up on her dream of receiving  higher education. Marshall received degrees from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi, ultimately becoming a college…

Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Biloxi’s very own Aubrey Hill!

It’s Quarter Final week for our high school basketball teams and one talented coast program is entering the court ranked number one. There’s more than one person that makes this Indian team special, but she’s the glue that keeps them together both on and off the hardwood. Introducing the tough and passionate guard, Biloxi’s Aubrey Hill! As a tri-sport athlete…

2/20 – Sam Parker’s “Grab the Gloves” Thursday Night Forecast

One cold day down and a few to go until we get back to warm weather next week. Today was our coolest afternoon at 45 but tomorrow will be the coldest morning down in the upper 20s. winds will be coming out of the north east. Cold weather advisories are back overnight with the wind chills expected to drop in…

Local students preparing for Seaperch Competition

A local Quest class is putting the final touches on their underwater robotics project! The 4th and 5th Quest Class from Central and Pass Road Elementary are taking part in their first Seaperch Competition this weekend. The contest is hosted by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and will happen February 22nd at the UMS Wright Preparatory School in Mobile. The…