State House passes Tax Reform Bill

The State House passes its first major bill of this legislative session as lawmakers continue to debate the future of tax reform in Mississippi. The Build Up Mississippi Act passed the lower chamber by a vote of 88-24. Specifically, this legislation reduces the income tax over a period of ten years at which point it would be eliminated. The grocery…

WXXV Exclusive: Ethan Krauss and entertainment reporter Brent Evans discuss rock and roll’s psychedelic era

Ethan Krauss sat down with WXXV News 25's entertainment reporter Brent Evans to talk about the psychedelic rock 'n roll era of the late 60's and early 70's

Ethan Krauss sat down with WXXV News 25’s entertainment reporter Brent Evans to talk about the psychedelic rock ‘n roll era of the late 60’s and early 70’s. Here’s more from their conversation. Categories: Entertainment

Oystermen Voice Concerns Over Private Leasing of Oyster Reefs

The state of Mississippi is allowing the lease of 80% of its previously public oyster reefs. Oystermen in South Mississippi are opposing this and have started a petition against the move. State officials say the leases are a strategy to speed up restoration efforts and reduce public costs. However, the oystermen say this threatens public access and the likelihood of…

Gautier community gathers to remember former student Shermarion Miner

It was a night of remembrance at Vaughn-Wallace stadium at Gautier High School, as the community gathered for a vigil to mourn the loss of fifteen year old Shermarion Miner, a student at Gautier High who tragically died last Friday after collapsing at the school’s field house. The turnout for his vigil, a sign of Shermarion’s impact on the community,…

What changes with a TikTok Ban?

University of Southern Mississippi Marketing Professor Dr. Katie Howie speaks to WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott on the impending TikTok ban and what it means for South Mississippians. Categories: Local News, News Tags: TikTok, TikTok Ban

Gautier community pays respect to Shermarion Miner at vigil

A vigil is being held tonight to remember the life of Shermarion Miner, a Gautier High student who died just last week. The vigil took place at 5 p.m. at Vaughn-Wallace Stadium in Gautier. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is at the vigil with more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Gautier, gautier high school, Shermarion Miner

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry Honored for 20 Years of Service

Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, made up of multiple local churches, has been serving groceries weekly to the under privileged community of Stone County. Cars line up every Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm to 4pm to pick up necessities like meat, bread, and produce. Our Daily Bread has been in operation since Hurricane Katrina and has done so without any…

City breaks ground on new boutique hotel in Long Beach

Officials in Long Beach broke ground on the new Hotel Whiskey location. The planned development is two years in the making. The hotel will be built on Jeff Davis Avenue with upgraded plans to include three stories and 30 rooms. An almost $8 million development is expected for the site as well. While nothing is concrete, the possibility of new…

Susie Teases 1/16/25 Show

Susie teases the new segments in the January 16, 2025 episode of “Living Local with Susie Davis” and explains how local business owners can be featured. Categories: Living Local Tags: interview, Living Local, Susie Davis

Living Local with Susie Davis -Sage Christian Academy

Open Enrollment

Susie sits down with Lori Gloyd, Principal and Owner of Sage Christian Academy in Saucier to talk about the benefits of a private Christian education. Categories: Living Local Tags: christian schools, education, Living Local, lori gloyd, open enrollment, private education, sage christian academy, school, Susie Davis

Rev. Quentin Lyles joins WXXV to tell about upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day events

Reverend Quentin Lyles from the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Biloxi joins WXXV News 25 to discuss upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day events happening on the coast. Celebrations start on Friday at churches across the coast. Reverend Lyles joins our own Rick Boone for the details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Martin Luther King jr. day, MLK Day,…

1/15 – Sam Parker’s “Few Scenarios” Wednesday Night Forecast

Rain this Saturday and then the big cold front that has the possibility for winter weather next week. Tonight watching lighter rain showers to wet things overnight and having the chance for fog Thursday morning. Thursday will be a beautiful day so I recommend to take it in before all of the weather coming our way. Still seeing the chance…

Shermarion Miner upcoming vigil and funeral services

New details are in as the Jackson County coroner Bruce Lind Jr. says after autopsy results 15-year-old Shemarion Miner died of natural causes. He passed away January 9th after collapsing at Gautier High School. In Shemarion’s honor, In Memory Casket Wraps will be wrapping his casket for free. A funeral service is planned for Sunday January 19th at 2pm at…

Police recover drugs, guns, and alligators at Picayune home

Picayune Police raided a house on Glenwood Street on Wednesday and confiscated more than 5o pounds of marijuana, mushrooms, steroids, 14 firearms — and eight alligators in a backyard pool. The department’s Special Operations Division, working with St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, were investigating 46-year-old Ryan Howard, who lives on Glenwood, regarding illegal drug activity. When St. Tammany informed Picayune…

Harrison County Spelling Bee Qualifier

North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School will be hosting the Harrison County Spelling Bee Qualifier tomorrow. Those schools taking part are: Back Bay Elementary Delisle Elementary D’Iberville Elementary D’Iberville Middle Harrison Central Elementary North Woolmarket K-8 Orange Grove Elementary Pass Christian Elementary Pineville Elementary Patrick Catholic High Vincent De Paul School Three Rivers Elementary Woolmarket Elementary The Regional Qualifier will…