Biloxi Councilman Paul Tisdale discusses vote for pay raise, road project

The City of Biloxi voting for a potential pay increase for elected officials. Plus a road project has some residents upset about the project. Biloxi Councilman Paul Tisdale joins WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott in studio for the latest details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Biloxi Councilman Paul Tisdale, City of Biloxi, Councilman Paul Tisdale, Elected, paul tisdale, pay increase,…

Local 10-year-old writes book showcasing coast through a Martian’s eyes

This holiday season, grab a copy of Gulfport’s very own Kennedy Elliott’s book. That book is called “Kennedy and Marie the Martian’s Mississippi Adventures.” Explore Gulfport and the Mississippi Gulf Coast through the eyes of a local 10-year-old author. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 10-year-old author, author, gulf coast, Gulfport, Kennedy and…

Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport gives holiday travel tips

The Transportation Security Administration predicts that approximately 40 million people will fly between December 19th and January 9th. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport saw an increase in travelers this past weekend and anticipates continued high traffic as people journey to visit family and friends for Christmas and the New Year. GPT advises holiday travelers to leave any Christmas gifts unwrapped when traveling through…

Meggan Monday: Feed the Needy

This week’s Meggan Monday takes us back to the beginning of a holiday tradition in South Mississippi: Feed the Needy. WXXV News 25’s Meggan Gray gives us the details. Categories: Local News, Meggan Monday, News Tags: Feed the Needy, holiday, Meggan Gray, meggan monday, south mississippi

Bay St. Louis rings in 2025 by dropping an oyster

Bay St. Louis is ringing in the New Year, but with an oyster drop! An oyster will be set up above 200 North Beach Restaurant, coming down when the clock strikes midnight. Entertainment starts at 7 PM with Chee-Weez performing. Then when the oyster drops, a firework display lights up the night! Just a traffic note too, South Beach Boulevard…

Ocean Springs ringing in 2025 with a drop!

We might still be two days away from Christmas, but cities across the coast are already preparing to ring in 2025! The Drop on Government takes place on New Year’s Eve, that’s on Government Street in Ocean Springs! The fun starts at 8 PM, with 1 Accord & Red and the Revelers kicking off the entertainment. The drop will feature…

Good Bros. Seafood hosting free Christmas dinner

Good Brothers Seafood from Moss Point is giving back to the community this holiday season. A free Christmas dinner is being hosted on Christmas Day. Edward Good and Dr. Yvonne Capehart of HealERnation joins WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen in studio for the details. Categories: Local News, News

Morning Reporter Everett Ganier Jr. LIVE at Brick & Spoon in Biloxi for Breakfast With Santa

Brick & Spoon Biloxi hosted it’s annual “Breakfast With Santa” event this morning from 9AM to 1PM. Guests could enjoy a delicious brunch and take free pictures with Santa Claus! WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier, Jr. was live at Brick & Spoon in Biloxi telling you all about it. Categories: Local News, News Tags: ; Breakfast with Santa, biloxi, brick…

New Music Monday for December 23rd

Katy Perry is one of the few music artist delivering songs as the year wraps up. Here’s WXXV entertainment reporter Brent Evans with the latest New Music Monday. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Brent Evans, Katy Perry, new music monday, songs

US Naval ship comes to Gulfport

WXXV 25’s Jordyn Lassiter had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to tour a US Naval ship! The USNS Pathfinder, a U.S. Navy oceanographic survey ship, serves as the lead vessel in its class. Its primary mission is to conduct extensive acoustical, biological, physical, and geophysical surveys of the world’s oceans.  This critical data supports a range of applications, with a key focus…

12/23 Ryan’s “Seasonally Cold” Monday Morning Forecast

Starting off the week of Christmas still seasonally cold, even a little cooler than it should be, but much warmer weather moves in soon!

This is going to be a weird week for Christmas thanks to some seasonally cold weather this morning and later today, but much warmer weather slowly moves in. Not going to see too much evidence of that today as highs climb into the low 60s, right where we should be for this time of year with a high of 63….

12/20 – Sam Parker’s “Chilly Weekend” Friday Night Forecast

Chilly few days ahead then warm and mild temperatures as we get closer to Christmas. We saw plenty of sun shine and pleasant afternoon steps in the mid 60s today. A cold front came across and made it through a little after 6pm. This cold front will cause freezing temperatures across the northern half of our area. Near freezing along…

A preview of the 2025 Mississippi Legislation Session

The 2025 Mississippi Legislation Session is set to begin on January 7th. Representative Jeffrey Hulum III joins Dave Elliott in studio for a preview of things to come. Categories: Local News, News Tags: 2025 Mississippi Legislation Session, Jeffrey Hulum III, Mississippi Legislation, Mississippi Legislation Session, Representative Jeffrey Hulum, Representative Jeffrey Hulum III

Blue Winter Wonderland Bash

Over in Biloxi the Boys & Girls Club east unit celebrating the holiday season with an event sponsored by Harrah’s. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the event and even got to meet the big man. Categories: Local News, News Tags: biloxi, boys & girls club, christmas, Harrah’s

A New Episode of Living Local Airs this Thursday

GULFPORT – Dec 19, 2024 – A new episode of “Living Local with Susie Davis” premieres today at 12:30pm on WXXV NBC 25 and host, Susie Davis is in the studio to give Ethan the scoop on what to expect and let local businesses know how they can get involved in the show. Categories: Living Local Tags: Ethan Krauss, interview,…

Living Local Debuts

BILOXI – Dec 12, 2204 – Susie Davis is in studio to catch News 25’s Ethan Krauss up on the debut of her new show “Living Local with Susie Davis” which debuts today on WXXV NBC 25 at 12:30pm. Categories: Living Local Tags: premiere date interview

Mega Millions jackpot up to over $800 million

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow. No winners were reported following Tuesday night’s drawing. Those numbers were 56,66,67,68,69 with a Megaplier of 18. The next drawing for the $825 million jackpot takes place Friday, December 20th on WXXV NBC at 10 p.m. Be sure to tune into the Gulf Coast’s Lottery station for that drawing. Categories: Featured, Local News,…

Friends of the Court holds special event for children

Harrison County Senior Services and the Harrison County Support Center partnered to host a special event at the Lyman Senior Center. The Friends of the Court program organized a Christmas party for children in need with seniors lending a helping hand to make the celebration a success. More than 91 children will receive gifts through the event. Events like these…

‘Disney’ themed ice skating at Coast Coliseum

The next themed skating session at the Coast Coliseum is tonight! Tonight’s theme is Disney. You can hit the ice starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are $13 and go on sale one hour before the skating begins. You can also hit the ice again on Christmas Eve. That session gets underway at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. For more information, click…

Former Councilman Alan Moran violates probation

Former Diamondhead city councilman Alan Moran is back in Hancock County jail after being convicted of a child sex crime several months ago.  This time, Moran was arrested Monday by Waveland Police on a stalking warrant. During a court hearing today, the Waveland police chief investigator testified that Moran repeatedly approached a 19-year-old employee working at Lowe’s, exhibiting behavior that…

Student loan repayment programs accepting enrollment

Two student loan repayment programs have been reopened following legal wrangling on loan forgiveness. The two programs, known as ‘Pay as you earn’ and ‘income contingent repayment’ are now accepting enrollment again. The plans were halted when the Biden Administration tried to phase them out to get borrowers to sign up for the ‘Saving on a Valuable Education’ program or…

Festive Finds: Sugaring NYC

Christmas is next week and we want to help you with a few fun gift ideas and services you can consider for yourself or loved ones! We’ve done some research and found some options for you. WXXV News 25’s Elizabeth Keen and Everett Ganier Jr. are at Sugaring NYC in Gulfport with today’s WXXV Festive Finds. Categories: Local News, News…