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
The Mississippi Aquarium is releasing 20 rehabilitated sea turtles Wednesday afternoon! The Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles will be released off Biloxi Beach in front of Edgewater Mall at 4 p.m. All those turtles being released are named after Taylor Swift lyrics. Staff from the aquarium will be on scene to answer any questions about turtles. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…
So many of you remember Marine Life Oceanarium in Gulfport. For many years, it was the attraction on the Coast for locals and tourists alike. Marine Life was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Cliff Vick, whose father was one of the original owners, will do a presentation at the Gulfport Historical Society at the train depot in Gulfport Thursday…
Mississippi Power giving back to the Harrison County School District in a big way! A check for $38,000 was presented Monday night as part of the company’s energy efficiency rebate program. The rebate comes as the Harrison Central High’s baseball and softball fields switched to LED lighting. The school district is the first district to receive the rebate for sports…
The former Sun Herald building is soon to be demolished. Located on Debuys Road, the Sun Herald was published at the location for 50 years. Coastal businessman Rick Camarena bought the building and will demolish it. At the time, no word on what Camarena has planned for the property. The building has been vacant since the Sun Herald office moved…
The Special Olympics Mississippi Area 12 Track and Field Games took place in Moss Point on Tuesday. The athletes competed at Dantzler Stadium throughout the day. Athletes aren’t the only ones who headed out as students from the high school came out to support all who competed. Two of those students share it was their first time attending the games….
The 2025 Hancock Whitney Classic starts at 6 p.m. at Keesler Federal Park. Sports Director Jevan McCoskey has a preview of Mississippi State versus Old Dominion. Tune into WXXV News 25 Sports tonight at 9 and 10 p.m. for highlights. Categories: Local Sports, Sports Tags: baseball, Hancock Whitney Classic, mississippi state, sports
The Long Beach Gateway Project, launched in 2018, was proposed to enhance the city’s appearance along Highway 90. Now, it’s finally a reality. The project features new signage and upgraded landscaping, designed to create a stronger connection between downtown and the scenic beachfront. This plan was already in progress before Hurricane Zeta devastated their harbor. The funding comes from federal…
Memorial Health System is looking for volunteers right now. Cathy Elledge and Sue Hatem are here to tell us about the importance of helping out and the criteria to apply. As a volunteer at Memorial Hospital, you could play a vital role in providing patient families with information, support and compassion. Volunteers are responsible for Staffing waiting rooms Delivering flowers…
The Pearl River County School District is getting parents involved in the search for a new superintendent. Two town hall meetings will be held, one happening tonight. Interested parents can head to Pearl River Central High’s Performing Arts Center starting at 6. This is a chance for parents, staff, and the community to learn more about the process as well…
The death row inmate convicted of killing a Gulfport banker’s wife back in 1976 is now appealing his sentence to the U.S. Supreme Court. Seventy-eight-year-old Richard Jordan is appealing the Mississippi Supreme Court’s decision late last year to deny a rehearing in his case. He was convicted of kidnapping and later killing Edwina Martel. Jordan and his legal team are…
Savannah Tirey from the Mississippi Lottery joins us to talk about the new games the lottery is offering this month. For more information, click here. Categories: Mississippi Lottery Tags: lottery, lotto, Mississippi Lottery
Cassandra Harper Walton joins us in studio to tell us all about Unity Fest. Unity Fest takes place on March 15th from 9 to 6 p.m. at the corner of 19th Street and 31st Avenue in Gulfport. The parade begins at 1 p.m. For more information call 228-863-0307 or 228-861-0161. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Unity Fest
The Mississippi State Bulldogs, along with Old Dominion, Nicholls and Southern Miss, are back in Biloxi, MS for the 2025 Hancock Whitney Classic. This is the 7th time the Bulldogs have been to Biloxi, including the fourth consecutive season. MSU will take on Old Dominion on Tuesday followed by Wednesday contest against Nicholls. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags:…
Spring like going into the week but spring like severe weather on the horizon Saturday. Gorgeous clear skies for Tuesday with a high pressure system down to the south we’ll be back in the 70s in the afternoon with a south wind. That will set us up for a cloudier and more humid Wednesday with highs in the 70s. A…
The Sound Amphitheater announces another act. Counting Crows makes their way to Gautier on July 27th. The Complete Sweets Tour comes with special guests the Gaslight Anthem. Tickets go on sale this Friday. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Counting Crows, the sound amphitheater
Another candidate forum is being hosted this Saturday in Ocean Springs. All candidates are invited to attend, the forum being a free event. Those planning to attend can email their questions and comments to oselections2025@gmail.com. The Ocean Springs Civic Center will host the forum from noon to 2 p.m. Categories: Local News, News Tags: candidate forum, elections 2025, Ocean Springs
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is hosting Touch-a-Truck this Saturday. Head out to the Long Beach Harbor to get up close with fire trucks, ambulances, and a few construction vehicles. Admission is free with the fun running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call Mississippi Coast Chamber of Commerce at 228-604-0014. Categories: Local News, News Tags:…