Krewe of Real People Parade in Bay St. Louis
Krewe of Real People holds their annual Mardi Gras parade in the heart of Bay St. Louis. Categories: Featured, Local News, Mardi Gras Tags: Bay St. Louis, Fat Tuesday, mardi gras
IMMS opens internships for Summer 2025
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is seeking interns for the summer. Those interested would join a team of researchers to study Bottlenose Dolphins in the Mississippi Sound. The program allows for students and early-career scientists to gain research experience and form connections. Those interested can apply by clicking HERE. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Bottlenose Dolphins, IMMS, institute for…
The Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade Rolls Through Downtown Biloxi
On this Fat Tuesday, the energy at the Gulf Coast Carnival Associations parade was at full blast.The parade roots go back all the way to 1908 and was Biloxi’s first Mardi Gras parade.Today the Carnival Association continues the tradition begun years ago, with King D’Iberville and Queen Ixolib reigning over parades in Biloxi on Fat Tuesday.This years lineup didn’t disappoint…
‘A Way Out’ coming to streaming services
A local movie is making its way to streaming services this month. “A Way Out” was directed by Coast native Creighton Hobbs and filmed all across the Coast. We are joined by a member of the cast Christian Fiorella to talk about the meaning behind this production. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: A Way Out
Man steals safety barricades in Bay St. Louis
Bay St. Louis police have arrested a man for stealing safety barricades. Brooks Quinlan allegedly stole barricades put in place for last night’s parade downtown. Officers found the barricades in the back of Quinlan’s truck during a traffic stop. Quinlan admitted to officers he took the barricades to block off his personal property. He’s now charged with petty larceny. Categories:…
WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren previews Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade
Everywhere else it’s just Tuesday, but right now there are three big parties going on in three South Mississippi Cities. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is near the Gulf Coast Carnival Association’s parade route as the parade is set to roll in Biloxi this afternoon. Categories: Local News, News Tags: gulf coast carnival association, mardi gras
Pascagoula City Council set to appoint new councilmember
The Pascagoula City Council is set to appoint a new member this week to fill the vacancy from Ward 3 Councilman Johnny Walker’s death last month. It’s happening at Tuesday’s council meeting. According to state law and the resolution to fill the vacancy, the council will appoint someone to the position since there is less than six months remaining in…
03/04 Ryan’s “Stormy” Mardi Gras Afternoon Forecast
Expect stormy weather for any afternoon/evening Mardi Gras festivities.
The weather has been sunny and beautiful for any Mardi Gras related activities up until now, but as the day itself arrives we’re looking at a potentially stormy evening ahead. I should rephrase that…it’s DEFINITELY going to be stormy for a few hours later today, and the storms could POTENTIALLY be severe. Yesterday we were upgraded to a level 3…
Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse Parade rolls through Bay St. Louis
A Lundi Gras tradition in Bay St. Louis rolled through the streets of Downtown on Monday. We’re talking about the Mystic Krewe of the Seahorse! It’s not your typical carnival parade. It’s golf carts that weaved their way through the Bay. Captain Longbeard and Lady Claiborne delighted paradegoers with their throws. Up next for the Krewe is the tenth annual…
Harrison Central Red Rebels pick up 2nd win on the season, defeating East Central 6-5
The Harrison Central Red Rebels (2-7) picked up their second win on the season after defeating East central (3-6) 6-5. The Red Rebels scored two runs in the bottom of the 7th to defeat the Hornets. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: East Central Hornets, Harrison Central Red Rebels, High School Baseball
Biloxi Shuckers announce King Cake and Beach Chicken alternate identities to return in 2025
On Monday the Biloxi Shuckers announced that the King Cake and Beach Chicken alternate identities will return for six games in 2025. The Biloxi King Cakes will return to Keesler Federal Park for three separate games. Saturday, April 12th Saturday, May 24th Saturday, June 21st Like the King Cakes identity, the Biloxi Beach Chickens will return for three dates as…
3/3 – Sam Parker’s “Stormy & Windy Mardi Gras” Monday Evening Forecast
Potentially for Severe weather on Fat Tuesday continues to increase the chances. Severe Weather Outlook highlights a slight to enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) of severe weather across south Mississippi on Mardi Gras, mainly in the afternoon and evening. A few brief tornadoes are possible. High wind warning for goes in effect Tuesday morning winds will be strengthening through…
Spencer Flatgard with Ballot Access Mississippi speaks on ballot initiatives in the state
Mississippians have the right to petition government and put issues on the ballot to vote on. The ballot initiative was taken away in 2021 by the state Supreme Court on a technicality after the medical marijuana. Spencer Flatgard with BAM, or Ballot Access Mississippi, talked to WXXV about if there’s a chance it’ll pass this year. Categories: Featured, Local News,…
S.S. United States arrives in Mobile, Alabama
The S.S. United States has arrived in Mobile after leaving port in Philadelphia on February 19th for its final voyage to the Gulf Coast. It was once considered the ‘Pride of America’s Merchant Marine Fleet.’ The ship is scheduled to undergo preparations before being sunk off the Florida Panhandle, becoming the world’s largest artificial reef and a scuba diving destination….
County fire crews battle brush fires over the weekend
Fire crews in Jackson and Harrison counties were busying battling small brush and woods fires this weekend. Fire officials urge caution when it comes to burning things in the days to come. Earlier Sunday, Pass Christian fire crews and Harrison County Fire Rescue responded to several small brush fires in the city. In Jackson County, fire crews there ran into…
Biloxi Fire Chief shares safety and parking tips for Mardi Gras parades
Biloxi Fire Chief Nicholaus Geiser shares safety and parking tips for Mardi Gras parades. For more information, click here. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Biloxi Fire Chief, Chief Nicholaus Geiser, mardi gras, parades
Krewe of Diamondhead celebrates 50 years
The Krewe of Diamondhead marked a major milestone as it rolled through the City on Saturday. The krewe is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The parade began noon Saturday at Diamondhead City Hall. This family-friendly parade is known for its lively floats, music, and generous throws of beads and trinkets. The Krewe of Diamondhead Parade is also known for…
Revelers line the parade route for Krewe of Neptune night parade
It was a big weekend of parades across South Mississippi. Our cameras were out in downtown Biloxi Saturday night for the Krewe of Neptune night parade. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren got his first taste of Mardi Gras at the parade and shares his experience with us. Categories: Local News, News Tags: krewe of neptune, mardi gras
Meggan Monday: Looking ahead to Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday
We’re coming off a big weekend of parades across South Mississippi and we have a busy week to come as we participate in the revelry of Fat Tuesday and begin the Lenten Season on Ash Wednesday. For a Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras schedule, click here. On Ash Wednesday, many of you will head to churches across South Mississippi to get…
Krewe of Pawseidon rolling through Bay St. Louis this weekend
The Krewe of Pawseidon takes to the streets of Bay St. Louis this weekend and Co-Founder Jeanelle Sonnier and 2025 Grand Marshal David Blackwell are in studio with more. The parade takes place Saturday, March 8th beginning at 11 a.m. at Cafe BoneJure in Bay St. Louis. The pawrade rolls at noon. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines…
Chamber Member Spotlight – Horton Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber and WXXV team up every month to highlight one outstanding local business. We’d like to congratulate Horton Heating, Air & Electrical on their business success – take a look! Categories: Chamber Member Spotlight Tags: air conditioning, business, chamber spotlight, electrical, heating, horton
Glow in the Bark Golf Tournament benefiting Jackson County K-9 Search, Rescue, and Recovery
A special golf tournament is set to tee off in just a few weeks! James Glascox and Dr. Jennifer Sutton with the Jackson County K-9 Search, Rescue, and Recovery join us now to tell us about the Glow in the Bark Golf Tournament taking place at Hickory Hill Country Club. The tournament takes place March 22nd and benefits the Jackson…
Coast woman recounts trip on SS United States’ maiden voyage
The SS United States is on its final voyage, arriving in Mobile. In the meantime, one Long Beach woman is recounting her trip on the ship’s maiden voyage in 1952. 91-year-old Norma Weed is the owner of The Family Attic and invited WXXV News 25 to learn more about her experience. Weed says she was on the maiden voyage to…
George Roberts celebrates his 104th birthday!
One coast resident is turning an impressive 104 years old! George Roberts was born on March 1, 1921. Residents and family arrived at Greenbriar Nursing Home to help him celebrate. As if that isn’t an impressive age, Roberts also served in the military. Roberts served in World War II on a bomber, flying a total of 31 missions over Germany….