Stone County, Miss. (WXXV)- Litter is puling up along rural roads in Mississippi and the state is spending millions trying to keep up. The Mississippi Department of Transportation says it’s a growing problem, the money spent picking up trash could go toward improving roads and bridges instead. Litter in rural Mississippi is more than an eyesore — it’s a growing…
BILOX, Miss. (WXXV)- Fourteen years after a fire in downtown Biloxi destroyed three businesses, the vacant lot at 781 Howard Avenue is set to come back to life. Biloxi Community Director Jerry Creel said, “This is the location where the old Spanish Trail books used to be located. You can recall that building burned down several years ago. And up…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Country music fans, get ready! Chart topping artist Jake Owen is bringing his signature sound to the Mississippi Gulf Coast with a live performance at the Beau Rivage on May 2nd. Today, Jake is speaking with WXXV News 25 Spencer Pullen on his upcoming performance. For more information, click here. Categories: Entertainment, Local News, News Tags: beau…
JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- The Mississippi Legislature failed to pass a Tidelands Bill this year. All 12 existing casinos have a tidelands lease with the state of Mississippi. Operators fear proposed and newly approved casino sites won’t have to play by the same rules. Secretary of State Michael Watson, who oversees the leases, told WXXV the casino industry needs certainty and…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- For the April General Membership meeting at the Knight Nonprofit Center, the University of Southern Mississippi and the Gulf Coast Business Council announced a new partnership launching an executive leadership academy. This collaborative effort marks a significant milestone in strengthening professional development and leadership capacity for the region’s current and emerging business leaders. The academy will be…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A new Aldi opened their doors to customers in D’Iberville today with a ribbon cutting taking place earlier. The doors opened to the public at 9 a.m. Thursday morning. This is the third Aldi to open on the Gulf Coast, coming eight months after Winn Dixie shut their doors. For those first few customers, giveaways were a…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s that time of the year as the Crawfish Music Festival makes its return to the Coast, bringing top entertainment, rides and games, and as much crawfish as you can handle. Throughout the week, you can expect several musical artists to hit the stage and games and rides for all ages to enjoy. There will also be…
Susie visits The Cornerstone Boutique in downtown Biloxi to get tips on how to pack for vacation or your next cruise from store owner, Rachel Kelley. See the latest spring/summer 2025 styles available at the boutique which caters to women sizes small – 3XL. Categories: Living Local Tags: biloxi, boutique, cornerstone, Living Local, packing, rachel kelley, resort wear, Susie Davis,…
The celebrations continue over in Jackson County as St. Martin’s Makenzee Hood has signed to continue her cheerleading career at the University of Mobile! Hood has been with the Yellow Jackets and competitively for about eight years. During her senior year, she attended several college clinics and took extra tumbling classes to achieve her dream of being a collegiate cheerleader….
Welcome to TPC Louisiana, home of the 2025 Zurich Classic which is uniquely the only two-man team event on the PGA Tour. During Pro-Am pairings, I had the opportunity to ask some of the world’s best golfers why they enjoy this week. “I am eager to get back out there. I think this is the perfect atmosphere to do it…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Jennifer Shea and Kay Benton are in studio to discuss Theatre in the Pass, a developing community theatre project. They’re also here to discuss an upcoming one-woman show. “The Lady with all the Answers” stars Susan Sanborn and is directed by Jennifer Shea. For more information, click here.
WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)- The Pine Hill Festival kicks off in Wiggins Friday. Layla Essary and Katie Stonnington joins us ahead of the fun to let the public know what can be expected. The fun kicks off Friday at 5 p.m. and continues on Saturday at 3 p.m. at Blaylock Park. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Pine Hill Festival
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)-LGM Productions CEO and Founder Latrina Graves McCarty joins us in studio. She’s here to tell us about an upcoming talent show. The talent show takes place on Friday, April 25th at 7 p.m. at the MGCCC Fine Arts Auditorium on Highway 90 in Gautier. For more information, click here.
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- The Stone County Sheriff Department is warning the public about a scam going around. The department said in a social media post that someone is posing as a sheriff’s deputy and calling about a payment for fines. The scammer says if payment is not made over the phone, the victim will be arrested. The sheriff’s department…
William Carey has announced its new head women’s basketball coach, and it’s a face that is quite familiar here on the Coast. Jessica Garriga was officially introduced as the next head coach of the Lady Crusaders on Wednesday afternoon. The Kiln native played two seasons at WCU and has served as an assistant on its coaching staff for the past…
Warm 80s again and that is only going to continue when we reach the weekend. A few possible pop up showers for Thursday but most of the rain should stay north of our area and we should feel a warm and muggy day. Drying out rain wise as we get into the weekend and continuing a warming trend. We will…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Biloxi alerted the public about a road closure. Edgewater Drive at Highway 90 will be closed to drivers on Thursday. The closure will be in effect for 24 hours while crews install a sewer main. Categories: Local News, News Tags: edgewater drive, road closure
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of Ocean Springs is alerting residents about a road closure this week. Washington Avenue will be closed to traffic from La Fontaine Street to Front Beach Drive. The closure started Wednesday and wrapped up at 5 p.m. Closures will run on Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cause for this is so…
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. (WXXV)- NASA is providing an update on the progress Stennis Space Center employees are making when it comes to engine testing for the Artemis mission. Right now, Stennis crews are working to activate gas systems for testing of new rocket stages at the Thad Cochran test stand. The gas system activation marks a milestone for green…
Congressman Mike Ezell has introduced a bipartisan bill which would extend the National Flood Insurance program until December 31st. Usually, Congress just authorizes NFIP a few months at a time. This bill would bring peace of mind to businesses and homeowners and stability to the real estate market. Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney joined us on WXXV to talk about…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The Mississippi Association of Planning and Development Districts or the MAPDD is currently hosting their annual conference at the Beau Rivage. The MAPDD provides services to all counties and municipalities in Mississippi. The Association strives to bring diverse resources together in partnership with local, state, and federal entities to strengthen communities. This week’s conference activities include the exchange…
GULFPORT, Miss.(WXXV)-Youth for Christ hosted a third annual special breakfast to help promote the upcoming National Day of Prayer. During this event, attendees engaged in scripture readings and discussions about the significance of coming together in prayer. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Chapter of Youth for Christ is led by Director Brad Holt and offers various ministries aimed at supporting…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- It’s that time of the year as the Crawfish Music Festival has made its return to South Mississippi, bringing great entertainment and some family fun to the Coast Coliseum. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is at the Coliseum with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Crawfish Music Festival
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)—William Carey University Tradition Campus will have a new face this summer. Current Vice President Dr. Cassandra Conner is transitioning into retirement, and Dr. Ladd Taylor is stepping into the role. Dr. Taylor has a long career in education and is a familiar face here on the Coast, and is ready to hit the ground running when he…