For the first time this school year, we’re headed to the tennis courts to showcase a talented high school student athlete. He’s been to the state championship three times now and is determined to end his season as a Tomcat on top. Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Lane Breland. During the summer before his 7th grade year,…
Josh and Shellene Barton from the Home of Grace join us in studio to talk about the upcoming 60th anniversary homecoming event. The Home of Grace Homecoming 2025 event takes place March 8th. Open house and lunch begin at 10 a.m. at Home of Grace campuses and the homecoming celebration kicks off at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Gulfport. For…
The Department of Public Safety is hosting an art competition. The ‘Draw your Heart’ campaign is open to all students ages 13 to 18. Thirty-four kids will have the chance to win, with each finalist having their artwork displayed at Driver Service Bureau stations across the state. The grand prize winner will have their design on an official t-shirt and…
Great weather through the weekend but tracking storms early next week. A warm day earlier but affected by a weak cold front which will cool us down tonight and Friday morning lows in the 40s. Friday looking nice clear and in the upper 60s by the afternoon. This weekend tracking a 100% chance of raining beads if you head to…
Over the past week, there have been a string of 18-wheeler crashes across South Mississippi highways, with injuries reported and big traffic delays. A semi-truck crash happened yesterday on I-10 near the De Lisle Exit following a pair of crashes earlier in the week closer to the Menge Avenue Exit. Many South Mississippians were left wondering why we are seeing…
The Pascagoula Panthers boys basketball team were back at the Big House in Jackson, MS for their MHSAA semifinal matchup against Ridgeland high school. For the second straight season Ridgeland sent the Panthers home and ending their season. The final score on Thursday was 70-60. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: high school basketball, MHSAA 6A boys basketball semifinal,…
Poll workers were honored in Jackson this morning. George County resident Colene Cain was at the ceremony. She has been a poll worker for 61 years. In total, eight workers were honored for giving over 50 years of service. All received a certificate of appreciation. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Colene Cain, poll workers
A marker for country music icon Lloyd Green was unveiled at the University of Southern Mississippi’s Hattiesburg campus. Green was born in Leaf, Mississippi. He attended Southern Miss where he refined his musical talent before launching his career. His career spanned more than 50 years, contributing an amazing 116 number one hits. He not only worked in country, he collaborated…
A trail marker was unveiled in the state to honor a champion of Civil Rights. A marker was unveiled on February 25th for Annie Devine of Canton. That unveiling took place at the city’s high school auditorium. Devine was a state Freedom Democratic Party Delegate to the 1964 Democratic National Convention. This marker commemorates Devine’s commitment to voting rights and…
Since the New Years Day terror attack in New Orleans, other cities hosting big events are on alert. Two big parades are coming to Biloxi over the next couple of days. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller told WXXV that he reached out to a Texas based company to rent concrete barriers. None were available because the company sent all of…
Biloxi Police will have all hands-on deck for the upcoming Mardi Gras parades. Krewe of Neptune rolls Saturday and the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade hits the streets on Fat Tuesday. Other law enforcement agencies along the Coast will make officers available to Biloxi to manage the huge crowds. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Biloxi Police Department, mardi gras,…
A top developer visited the Gulf Coast today. Bill Cork is the executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority. Cork joined coastal businesses for an update on the state’s economic development efforts. Also shared are the actions that led to the Magnolia state having large economic development announcements. A perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing coastal Mississippi was also…
The Ocean Springs School District hosted an ‘open house’ style informational event Thursday ahead of the school bond special election on March 18th. This event provided members of the community an opportunity to learn more about the proposed projects. Community members were invited to visit throughout the day to learn more, call on questions, and view renderings of the future…
W.P. Locker High School was the only high school in Stone County for Black students before schools were integrated in 1969. Alumni of Locker High joined together to reminisce on cherished memories. They reflect on their favorite teachers and staff, and even the lunch ladies in the cafeteria. One former football player shared how the team used secondhand cleats, spending…
The Trent Lott Airport invites all Jackson County kids ages 13 to 18 to participate in an art contest. Artwork should include your favorite pilot. The deadline to submit is April 4th. The contact form must be submitted as well and can be found by clicking HERE. Both can be dropped off at the airport, Moss Point library, or mailed…
The MLK Battle of the Bands was canceled due to the winter storm in January, but it has been rescheduled for March 8th. Reverend Quetin Lyles comes to tell us about the upcoming event. The 2025 Martin Luther King/Black History Parade and Battle of Bands is on for March 8, 2025 at 11 a.m. The Downtown Biloxi Parade will start…
WXXV had another group of guests in our studio this morning! Dr. Brandy Kopszywa brought D’Iberville High students to meet with Chief Meteorologist Ryan Mahan and Anchor Elizabeth Keen and learn what a news department does. They even took to the green screen and practiced their forecasting skills. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: D’iberville High School
Joining us in studio this morning is Captain Longbeard and Lady Claiborne from the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse to talk about the Lundi Gras Parade in Bay St. Louis. The Lundi Gras parade rolls through Down Town Bay St. Louis March 3rd at 5:30 p.m. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Lundi Gras Parade, mardi gras,…
Susie Davis is in studio to talk about 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 about Living Local with Susie Davis, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Local, Living Local with Susie Davis
Today is Ethan Krauss’ last day with us here at WXXV News 25. We want to thank Ethan for all his hard work and wish him the best as he moves into the future! Categories: Local News, News
Ocean Springs School District is hosting an open house style informational event ahead of the School Bond Special Election on March 18th, 2025. The event started at 7 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. this evening. WXXV News 25’s Everett Ganier Jr. stopped by the open house and has more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: ocean springs school district,…
The Pascagoula Panthers boys basketball team is gearing up for their MHSAA semifinal matchup against Ridgeland on Thursday, February 26. They are playing the same team that knocked them out last year, but it’s just the next stop in what the team is calling a revenge tour. “I feel like it is going to be around real good game,” Blake…
Jones Community College faced No. 5 Pearl River Community College on Thursday at MGCCC. They defeated the Wildcats on a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 9th inning. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Jones Community College, Junior College baseball, Pearl River Community College
The Bulldogs found themselves down 2 runs in the eighth inning before a three-run home run gave them the lead for good. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Jones Community College, Junior College baseball, mississippi gulf coast community college