Meet B1 and B2, the two new baby penguins at the Mississippi Aquarium

Some new feathered friends have arrived at the Mississippi Aquarium. The little guys names are B1 and B2, and they’re the newest additions to the African Penguin colony which partially calls the aquarium home. Born just weeks ago during the winter storm in South Mississippi, they’re already building up quite the fan base. When it comes to the parents of…

Mississippi makes moves towards mobile sports betting as Super Bowl wagers soar

The Super Bowl is one of the most wagered-on sporting events globally, with bets expected to surpass $20 billion. While most bettors place their wagers on mobile devices, Mississippians are currently restricted to casino sportsbooks, but that could soon change. The Mississippi House of Representatives has passed a bill to legalize statewide mobile sports betting with strong support from its…

Students explore new career options at Long Beach Career and Technical Education Facility

Freshman and sophomores at Long Beach High spent part of their day learning about technical career paths they can explore after high school. Today’s CTE showcase sent students on a tour of the new Long Beach CTE Facility and demonstrations of programs offered for the 2025-26 school year. Those programs include automotive, construction, engineering, and welding career tracks. The school…

Black History Month Spotlight: Ms. Audrey Duncan of Ms. Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering

February is Black History Month and in honor of it, we are doing interviews spotlighting those who are making a difference in their community. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. highlights Ms. Audrey’s Southern Kitchen and Catering. Ms. Audrey Duncan has been a staple in the community and has fed the Gulf Coast for over 25 years. Her reputation and…

02/05 Alexis’ “Weather Teen” Wednesday Morning Forecast

Meet this week's Weather Teen, Alexis!

This week’s Weather Kid, or rather, Weather Teen is Alexis! She’s a little older and (thankfully for my knees and the camera crew) taller than most of the other Weather Kids. Alexis is interested in public speaking and wants to become an Actress. In regards to weather, she likes warm, sunny weather so she can go kayaking in the local…

Rise in investment scams in Mississippi

Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson is sounding the alarm about a rise in investment scams lately. Secretary Watson says his office has received an uptick in reports of scams lately. The three types of scams to watch out for are crypto currency scams, gift card scams, and affinity fraud scams which is where the scammers build relationships over time…

Biloxi Children’s Walking Parade takes place Saturday

Cecilia Dobbs Walton with the City of Biloxi is in studio to talk about the Biloxi Children’s Mardi Gras Walking Parade. The Children’s Walking Parade takes place on Saturday, February 8th at 10 a.m. It’s open to children ages 12 and younger. They will be parading from under I-110 on Howard Avenue, along Howard Avenue to Lameuse Street and they…

Flights from Gulfport Biloxi International to Orlando begin Thursday

A new non-stop flight service begins this week at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport. Starting Thursday, Breeze Airways will offer that service from Gulfport to Orlando on Thursdays and Sundays. It’s the latest flight offering at the airport for the low-cost carrier, which also has offered flights to Tampa and Las Vegas from Gulfport as well. Those flights begin Thursday, February 6th….

Gulfport Behavioral Health System discusses services offered for military service members

Gulfport Behavioral Health System provides mental health services for military service members. On Tuesday, they had a board meeting to curate conversations about the services they provide.  During their discussions, they brought up the topic of operations for their in-patient services for military members. Veteran mental health is a sensitive issue that impacts the military community, and with that comes…

New Orleans Saints great Cam Jordan announces new scholarship through his foundation

Cam Jordan is a 14-year NFL veteran who has spent his entire career with the New Orleans Saints. On Tuesday, the Saints star defensive tackle held an event through the Cam Jordan Foundation, where he announced new scholarship opportunities for deserving youth in the NOLA area. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: cam jordan, Cam Jordan Foundation, new orleans,…

Vibes of the French Quarter heading into Super Bowl 59

Football fans are coming to New Orleans from far and wide as we approach the Big Game this weekend. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss has an update from the French Quarter and has a reminder about an upcoming weekend parade there. Categories: Local News, News Tags: French Quarter, super bowl 59

Homeowners to appeal lawsuit dismissal over 2023 renewal plan in Ocean Springs

A group representing Ocean Springs property owners in a federal lawsuit says it will appeal the court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit tied to the city’s urban renewal plan. The Institute for Justice is representing a group of homeowners who disagree with the city’s decision to label their home as blighted in a 2023 urban renewal plan. Judge Taylor McNeel…

Billy Hewes Jr., father of current Gulfport mayor, passes away

The Gulfport community is mourning the loss of a longtime public servant and community leader. In a Facebook post Monday, current Mayor Billy Hewes announced the death of his father, Billy Hewes Jr. The elder Hewes himself was a member of the Gulfport City Council for two terms and was involved in many different business ventures. Mayor Hewes said his…