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
The Bulldogs of MGCCC capped of a great Wednesday of baseball as they defeated No. 5 PRCC 5-4 Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Junior College baseball, mississippi gulf coast community college, Pearl River Community College
A cold front to quickly go by tomorrow then a dry wonderful weekend and a chance for rain going into next week. A peaceful day and continuing into the night with lows in the low 50s. Thursday will be another warm day with a lot more cloud cover. A cold front will move through and which mainly cools down Friday….
On Monday, 16 arrest were made in an ICE operation at Gulf Coast Prestress in Pass Christian. ICE Gulfport says they were working with other federal agencies to serve a notice of inspection and an immigration subpoena at the site in pass Christian. When officials with the agencies arrived, they saw a large group of figures running away from the…
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies or IMMS is the only permitted organization in Mississippi that responds to strandings and has rehabilitation facilities for marine mammals and sea turtles. During stranding season, law enforcement plays a crucial role in communication when sea life comes ashore. Today IMMS is informing local law enforcement on how they can continue to assist effectively. …
Two big parades coming up in Biloxi with Neptune on Saturday and Gulf Coast on Fat Tuesday. This year, there will be a new parade route. Floats will no longer ride on Highway 90 down at Porter Avenue and the parades will stay south of the railroad tracks. Biloxi Police Chief John Miller stopped by WXXV and told us it’s…
Biloxi High students receive a big honor for their performance at a parade. The JROTC cadets took part in the Veterans Day Parade in November, impressing the committee enough to win the Right of Line Trophy. Cadets were judged for precision marching and team motivation. They were presented with their trophy early Wednesday morning in the school’s gym. Drill Team…
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith introduced legislation to ensure the quality of imported shrimp and strengthen federal inspection standards. The Safer Shrimp Imports Act would require overseas shrimp facility inspections and require foreign countries to meet food safety inspection standards equal to U.S. shrimp producers. The hope is to level the playing field for American shrimpers affected by foreign seafood. Categories: Featured,…
A heads up for residents of Bay St. Louis, the deadline for voter registration is coming up fast. Voters have until Monday, March 3rd at 5. This deadline is for the Bay St. Louis primary election. Those who need to vote can head to the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall from 8 to 5 until Friday. Everyone will have…
Work begins next week to improve nine Long Beach railroad crossings. City leaders tell us the $3.3 million project has been nearly five years in the making and will end major problems caused by 18 wheelers repeatedly getting stuck on the tracks. According to Long Beach Mayor George Bass, the goal is to improve approaches to railroads, especially inclines and…
Representative Mike Ezell teamed up with a Louisiana representative to establish the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission. What the commission would do is: Establish the Mississippi River Basin Fishery Commission as a federally funded entity Provide grants and resources Strengthen partnerships between agencies for fishery management Support commercial and recreational fishing industries This is an initiative aimed at protecting and…
Meggan Gray joins us in studio ahead of St. Patrick Catholic High School’s Shamrockin’ the Coast. This is one of the school’s largest fundraising events. It takes place Saturday, March 15th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the school located at 18300 St. Patrick Road, Biloxi Ms. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Shamrockin’ the…