BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- An inaugural event here in South Mississippi wrapped up on Sunday. Bikin’ the Beach was a collaboration between Hurricane Harley Davidson, the Sanctuary Biloxi, and other local partners. Bikers from across the region gathered for four days of fun, riding down Highway 90 and some of our other scenic roadways. Riders also had the chance to unwind…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Today is the day! Buc-ee’s has finally opened up here along the Gulf Coast. Positioned by Texas and future Louisiana locations, it’s a key start in Buc-ee’s Gulf Coast growth. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. is at the new Buc-ee’s in Harrison County with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Buc-ee’s, harrison county
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- A week of fun and competition on the water wrapped up on Sunday at Point Cadet Marina. Awards and prize money were dished out at the end of the Billfish Classic. Anglers have been returning from the deep water off the Mississippi Sound for the past two days for weigh-ins and bringing in their prized hauls. 90…
Expect a rainy week ahead, which will back our afternoon temperatures down a couple of degrees, but won’t do much about the humidity. Today will still be on the “summery” side, with highs slightly above average at 90 and dewpoints in the mid 70s. I expect to see a slight decrease in both of these through the first half of…
Every day is an exciting day at Keesler Federal Park, but Friday, June 7th was extra special! The Biloxi Shuckers celebrated their 10 year anniversary! The first 1,000 fans received rally towels, Chef Terrell Warren served up the “Frisbee Feast” for one night only, and the original members of 2015 Front Office staff we recognized for being here since the…
Mississippi is facing a growing shortage of physical therapists, a new study predicts the problem will only get worse over the next decade. One university is launching a program to help close the gap. More than 50 million Americans turn to physical therapy each year — after surgery, recovering from an injury or to manage chronic pain. But in Southeast…
Gulfport, Miss (WXXV)- It was a night of celebration in Gulfport, many gathering for the investiture ceremony of David P. Sullivan. He is taking on the role of a Mississippi Supreme Court Justice. Friends, family and officials in attendance at The Chimneys watched David Sullivan dawn the robe and of a Supreme Court Justice for District 2, a title he…
Gulfport, Miss (WXXV)- Signage is going up at the Aldi in Gulfport. Winn-Dixie on Highway 49 closed their doors in November 2024. The logo has gone up on the storefront and the Aldi sign is up as well. The latest Aldi to open on the coast was in D’Iberville, doors opening early on April 24th of this year. Categories: Local…
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- We are three days out from the grand opening of Buc-ee’s in Harrison County. Ahead of that, a soft opening was held for first responders. Those in attendance received first dibs on the sandwiches, snacks, desserts, and the very popular Beaver Nuggets. A reminder that the grand opening is six in the morning on Monday with…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It was an afternoon of encouragement and empowerment as outstanding women on the Gulf Coast gathered for a prestigious luncheon. For the fifth year, Gulf Coast Woman Magazine hosted a luncheon at Beau Rivage to recognize the top 100 successful women to know. The ballroom was filled with lively music, a variety of vendors, and a lovely…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- For all card enthusiasts on the Coast this Saturday is the second Mississippi Card Show and you won’t want to miss it. This event is hosted by For Love of the Hobby Sports Cards, a card shop located in Diamondhead. The stores owner Troy Graham has had a passion for collecting cards his whole life and started…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- There are many reasons to celebrate over at Keesler Federal Park Friday evening as the Biloxi Shuckers celebrate their 10-year anniversary. Sports Director Ansley Brent gives us a glimpse of the celebrations happening at the ball park. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: Biloxi Shuckers, sports
The USDA has announced new state directors for the Trump Administration’s Farm Service Agency and Rural Development. A familiar name has been appointed to head up the FSA and R and D in Mississippi. Former Pascagoula Mayor and Public Service Commissioner Dane Maxwell is here to tell us about this important new assignment. Categories: Featured, Local News, News
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — Quite a few little animal lovers packed the Humane Society of South Mississippi on Friday morning to beat the summer boredom and help out shelter pets in return. Club Paws program attendees put their treat-making skills to the test by assembling enrichment treats. These treats are more than just a yummy surprise for those dogs and…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- A St. Martin High School freshman is working on an Eagle Scout project. Giovanni Rosado has chosen to build a pet memorial rainbow bridge and has received permission from the City of Ocean Springs Parks and Recreation. The build started earlier Friday morning at the Ocean Springs Dog Park. Giovanni is asking the public for donations…
Gulfport, Miss (WXXV)- The Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is the recipient of a nation-wide infrastructure grant aimed at improving infrastructure of airports. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the details. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: airport, Gulfport Biloxi International Airport, infrastructure, infrastructure grant
Happy Friday, South Mississippi! Your weekend forecast is shaping up to be a little on the hot and humid side, with slightly lower rain chances going into Saturday. High temperatures will top out in the low 90s with dew points reaching the mid 70s, making it feel like upwards of 100 degrees! Make sure to stay hydrated when spending extended…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV) – An exciting time has come for Harrison County School District and the D’Iberville community, as D’Iberville High School is ready to go into phase one of its renovation project for Warrior Stadium. This project includes a state-of-the-art weight room, locker room, and athletic training facilities. Superintendent William Bentz says their student athletes work hard and deserve…
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GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- A new wave of medical professionals is set to hit the country as well as the rest of the Gulf Coast after Memorial Health’s family residence graduation. We will now see several graduates take on their roles as attending doctors. The graduation ceremony at Centennial Plaza featured nine graduates who took to the stage to be recognized…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- We’re now entering day two of Bikin’ the Beach with Bike Central located near Treasure Bay in Biloxi. With an influx of bikers expected this weekend, event organizers and police officials are talking about security and traffic measures this weekend. This is Bikin’ the Beach’s first year in action, with music acts and other festivities taking place…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Make-A-Wish Mississippi’s Summer of Wishes has made a return, creating amazing opportunities for critically ill children in our communities. This time around Make-A-Wish Mississippi partnered with Galleria BMW to make one special girl’s dream come true. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren has the story. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Galleria BMW, Make-A-Wish South Mississippi
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- David Reese from Fly Llama Brewing is joining us in studio. He’s here to tell us about this weekend’s Charity Crawfish Boil that will raise money for the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence. The Charity Crawfish Boil takes place Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. at Fly Llama.
Technical Sgt. Larissa Hampton and Master Sgt. Ulysses Grant with the Air Force Reserves join us now to tell us about recruitment. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Air Force Reserves