The Lord is my Help is hosting their 12th annual Feed the Need Benefit Concert and Fish Fry. Susannah Snyder and Sarah Reese join us ahead of the event. The benefit concert and fish fry takes place March 22 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1210 Government Street in Ocean Springs. Categories: Local News Tags: feed the need, Lord…
Every year the Mississippi Legislature chooses economic development projects paid for by the BP settlement’s Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Lawmakers get recommendations from an advisory board and the Mississippi Development Authority. Millions of dollars are available. State Auditor Shad White has released a report raising concerns over how projects are selected. WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott talked to the auditor…
Monster trucks are back at the Coast Coliseum this weekend and fans will get the chance to see big wheels, cool tricks, and even meet the drivers up close. WXXV’s Asia Ellis previews the Monster Jam. For nearly 50 years, Monster Jam has brought roaring engines and jaw-dropping stunts to fans and this weekend the action returns to the Coast…
Quiet and pleasant weather continues through the weekend with sunshine and highs in the mid 70s Saturday and upper 70s to low 80s on Sunday. Late Sunday night, a cold front will bring showers and thunderstorms to south Mississippi, and some storms could become strong to severe. Damaging wind would be the main threat, though small hail or an isolated…
Mississippi National Guard units from across the state are deploying to the Middle East as part of the ongoing ‘Operation Epic Fury’ targeting Iran. Airmen and soldiers from the 186th Air Refueling WING, 172nd Airlift Wing, 2-20th Special Forces Battalion, and Special Operations Detachment are part of this deployment, under U.S. Central Command’s umbrella. Reacting to the news, Governor Tate…
The Gulf Coast Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is hosting a special dinner next weekend. Searcy Taylor and Cory Watts join us with details. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Gulf Coast Alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
HANCOCK COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Arts of Hancock County is hosting a special festival next weekend. Arts Alive is happening on March 21 and 22 in the Historic Bay St. Louis Depot Arts District. The best part, admission is free. Matt Stieffel and Mamie Hillery join us with details. Categories: Local News Tags: arts alive festival, hancock county
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) — Another South Mississippi athlete is heading to the next level! D’Iberville’s Leslie Larosa has officially signed to continue her dance career with the USM Southern Misses. Larosa has danced since she was two years old and is graduating a year early to pursue her dream after recently accepting a scholarship with the program. She knew early…
The Department of Public Safety is warning of a scam alert going around pretending to be the Mississippi Department of Motor Vehicles. The text claims an automated system has identified an outstanding traffic citation associated with a record. If you get a text asking you to pay a fine through a link, know it is a scam. Do not click…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Volunteers are helping Gulfport grow after spending the day planting trees at a local park. WXXV News 25’s Brynne Baxley attended the event and has more on this effort. After planting 70 trees in January, the tree planting project completed phase two on Thursday at Brickyard Bayou Park. The City of Gulfport and the Green Infrastructure Center…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV) — A local wildlife rescue is helping two baby bald eagles on Singing River Island in Pascagoula after their nesting platform was destroyed. Woodside Wildlife Rescue spent the day building a brand new nesting platform for the two baby bald eagles they recently took in. They say the eaglets were found on the ground near an 80-foot-tall…
This morning was a good reminder it is still winter as lows fell into the 30s bringing our coldest weather in weeks. This is the coldest it’ll get though ahead of a sharp warming period that’ll have us back in “springtime” territory by the weekend. That’s due to a couple of fronts moving in, the first just missing us later…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) –Facebook Marketplace and other resell apps are growing in popularity and when a big deal is irresistible, it’s important to exercise safety. WXXV’s Elizabeth Keen stopped by the Gulfport Police Department to learn more about how buyers can protect themselves and how Coast agencies can help if something goes wrong. Spring cleaning season is upon us, and…
The Biloxi Shuckers are adding elaborate and creative items to their food menu for their upcoming 2026 season. The organization invited media and staff members to taste the magic and it did not disappoint. New items include Orange Chicken with Fried Rice, BBQ Smothered Peach Pork Chops with Loaded Potato Salad, Jambalaya, the Biloxi Bayou Bomber (a new specialty burger), the…
It was a day of celebration for Harrison Central high school as they hit the jackpot with their most recent hire. The Red Rebels have named State Championship coach Lorenzo Wright as their new head basketball coach. The Harrison County School District Administrative Building was filled with red black and white as Athletic Director Kevin Roberts announced that Lorenzo Wright…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs is ramping up its game this weekend, bringing festive fun along with welcoming the Hibernia Irish Society Parade to the city for the first time. Cynthia Sutton and Kelly Pennell join us with the details. Categories: Local News Tags: Ocean Springs, st. patrick’s day
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The City of Biloxi is hosting their first ever St. Patrick’s Downtown Pop-Up party on Friday. Kay Miller is in studio with the details. The fun begins at 5 p.m. at city hall plaza. Admission is free. For more information, call 228-435-6339. Categories: Local News Tags: biloxi, st. patrick’s day
Joining us is Memorial Health System Pulmonologist Dr. Theresa Case to talk about lung cancer screenings. Categories: Local News Tags: health, lung cancer screenings
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- Workers at Ingalls Shipbuilding are getting a major pay raise. All five union groups representing the different trades at Ingalls voted to approve new contracts that include an immediate base wage increase of at least 18 percent through March 8, 2031. Huntington Ingalls Industries officials say the total wage growth under the new deal could reach between…
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)- People with old fines or misdemeanor warrants in Pascagoula had a rare opportunity to clear their record without fear of being arrested today. Amnesty Day at the Pascagoula Municipal Courthouse gave people a chance throughout the day to meet directly with a judge about their outstanding fines and cases. Those who qualified were able to start payment…
BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (WXXV)- 100 Men Hall is hosting their Reggae Fest next Thursday, March 19. Ahead of all the fun, Rachel Dangermond joins us with the details. For more information, visit 100menhall.com.
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- There’s a special kind of festival happening this weekend at Jones Park. Paws and People is raising awareness about the important role therapy dogs play in hospitals, nursing homes, and many other facilities. Joining us ahead of the festival is Donna Strickland and Lyda Denney as well as pups Piper and Venus. For more information, click here….
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- 7 Brew has recently cut the ribbon for their new Biloxi stand, also giving back to the community. Susana Salazar and Ivy Gunn from 7 Brew join us in studio. Categories: Local News Tags: 7 Brew
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs city officials are making final preps in these days leading up to St. Patricks’ Day. It’s a big move for the City of Discovery as this marks the city’s first year hosting the Hibernia Irish Society Parade after being based in Biloxi since its inception. Pre parade celebrations begin at 10 a.m. Saturday with…