The Biloxi community will soon experience the hype of Smalls Sliders! The fast-growing cheeseburger slider brand hosted a celebratory can drop this morning. This event will celebrate Smalls Sliders’ expansion in Mississippi with its second location, owned and operated by Matt Gallagher and his sons, Matthew and Zack. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. has more. Categories: Featured, Local News,…
A warm Thursday with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s but storms linger days away. We still have the south winds moving in which will help us stay warm and mild going into the weekend. A smaller chance for light rain Thursday morning but mostly cloudy un the morning and warms up in the afternoon. Friday warm but…
*Provided by Roy Howard Community Journalism Center from Southern Miss by reporter Morgan Gill For the second year in a row, Mississippi families who rely on summer food assistance will have to find other resources. The state chose not to opt into the federal SUN Bucks program, which could have provided millions in food aid. As summer approaches, food banks…
Women of Wisdom hosting their Care Closet this upcoming Tuesday, March 18th. Those interested can head out to the Knight Nonprofit Center next week. New or gently used professional clothing are available for free to all who come out. This program isn’t just open to those in need, anybody can come out and take a look. Volunteers are on site…
Women of Wisdom celebrating a luncheon earlier today. The group gathered at the Knight Nonprofit Center where they had a lunch of spaghetti and salad. Proceeds from the lunch went towards the W.O.W. program. The guest speaker was Kelley Bender. Categories: Local News, News Tags: women of wisdom
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The National Association of Letter Carriers is led by President Brian Renfroe, a Hattiesburg, Mississippi, native and second-generation letter carrier who now works at the organization’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. Renfroe says privatization would eliminate independent regulatory oversight on pricing and service, leading to higher shipping costs and making it harder for small businesses and rural…
The semi-quincentennial of America is coming up! Mississippi invites students to submit an essay, artwork, or poem answering the question what American means to them. Those who enter will be entered for a chance to win a field trip on sites across the country. First place will head to the nation’s capital, Kennedy Space Center, and so many more iconic…
A road closure is set to start Thursday morning at 8 a.m. in Pascagoula. Public works will be installing sewer and water taps for new construction on Washington Avenue between 11th and 14th Street. Work is expected to finish up around 5 Thursday evening. Detours will be in place. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Pascagoula, road closure
Congressman Mike Ezell is joining a bipartisan group to reintroduce the Save our Shrimpers Act. This legislation would prohibit federal funds being made available to international financial institutes to finance activities relating to shrimp, farming, and more. The Save our Shrimpers Act of 2025 aims to limit foreign shrimp operations through IFI and would also trigger investigations within the U.S….
Susie Davis joins us in studio to talk about this week’s episode of Living Local! Living Local is a new half-hour show airing Thursdays at 12:30pm WXXV NBC 25 showcasing local shops, restaurants and hot spots along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. For more information on Living Local with Susie Davis, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Local, Susie Davis
The Joppa Shriners are hosting a dance this Saturday and a Steak Night is on the calendar as well. Bobby Roberts is in studio with more. The Steak Night takes place Friday, March 14th from 6 to 8 p.m. It is open to the public. $20 gets a 12-14 oz ribeye steak cooked to order, baked potato, salad, bread, and a…
Work begins on the new emergency operations center in Jackson County. The facility is going to be located next to the north entrance of the Sunplex Industrial Complex off Highway 57. Not only will it house the county’s emergency management employees, it will also be the new administrative home of Jackson County Fire Protection. County leaders say this new facility…
Every other Wednesday here on WXXV, we feature pets up for adoption at the Humane Society of South Mississippi. Joining us as always is Katie King to tell us about News 25’s Pet of the Week, Karson. Categories: Pet of the Week
Danielle Emery with the Salvation Army Kroc Center gives details on this year’s “Taste of South Mississippi” fund-raising event coming up on March 29, 2025. Find out how to get your tickets and how your money is being used locally. Categories: Expert Talk Tags: Danielle Emery, events, expert talk, food, Kroc center, michelle eubank, Salvation army, Taste of South Mississippi
This month on Allen Beverages’ “Local Eats” we discover that traditional New York bagels can be found right here in Ocean Springs at Lil Market Deli & Bagelry. Check out their entire menu and drop in for breakfast or lunch any day of the week! Categories: Local Eats Tags: Allen Beverages, bagelry, bagels, deli, lil market, local eats, Ocean Springs
The Sanctuary is more than just an entertainment venue – it’s also the hippest new bed & breakfast in Biloxi! Check out this week’s episode of Living Local with Susie Davis as she takes us on a tour of the themed rooms available for rent at The Saints at the Sanctuary B&B. Categories: Living Local Tags: b&b, bed and breakfast,…
Over in Jackson County, the indefinite closure of Hanshaw Bridge has created some major traffic issues for Ocean Springs Middle School parents. Over the weekend, the school district sent out a flyer preparing parents for longer drop off and pick up times. This was caused by the immediate closure of Hanshaw Bridge located at Davis Bayou. Ocean Springs School District…
The City of Biloxi turning green, all in the name of the big upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parade. At the Biloxi City Council meeting Tuesday, the Hibernia Irish Society presented its 2025 Grand Marshal, Collen, and St. Patrick to Mayor FoFo Gilich ahead of their St. Patrick’s Day Parade which will roll down the streets of downtown Biloxi this weekend….
Meet this week’s WXXV Weather Kid Wednesday featured forecaster, Knox! Knox is apparently quite the baseball player, so he gets out to enjoy our South Mississippi weather quite a bit and had some tips for how to enjoy a few different weather days. He’d spend a sunny day outside with friends, but would spend a cloudy or rainy day inside…
The Mississippi State baseball was back on the coast for the 2025 Hancock Whitney Classic. The Bulldogs took on Old Dominion and walked away with a x-x win over the Monarchs. Up next for MSU is another matchup at Keesler Federal Park as the Bulldogs will face Nicholls on Wednesday, March 12. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: 2025…
Barring any weather, a youth skate clinic is taking place in Biloxi Saturday. The Gulf Coast Skateparks Association is putting on the free event starting at 1 at the Biloxi DIY Skatepark on Hopkins Boulevard. Volunteers will be on site to answer questions and offer help. It is geared towards kids 15 and younger, but all skill levels are welcome…
The annual Wings over Wiggins Showcase returns this weekend! Planes take over the Dean Griffin Memorial Airport from 9 to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 15th. Admission is free. All you have to bring is your chair, camera, and sunscreen. On tap are RC aircraft, static displays, the civil air patrol, and much more. Food will also be served, with…
A few more days of warm sunshine then we see thunderstorms Saturday. Another nice day with clear skies and drier air but, we will slowly feel more humid conditions going into Wednesday and Thursday. We will still see sunny skies Wednesday but, more clouds going into Thursday too. Small rain chance Thursday morning but decreased those chances from yesterday. Friday…
Mississippi State University and Jackson County broke ground on Monday on their Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center. This collaborative effort will create new jobs and set a new industry standard on the Gulf Coast. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Jackson County, Mississippi State University, Northern Gulf Aquatic Food Research Center