Meet and Greet at Roy Howard Community Journalism Center at USM

The University of Southern Mississippi held a meet and greet for students at the Roy Howard Community Journalism Center on Thursday. Media outlets from the Pine Belt were invited to take part. The center, launched earlier this year, covers ten counties in total. Students in the program focus on the communities that see no coverage. The journalism center has three…

March of the Mayors Food Drive continues

We are about one week away from the end of the annual March of the Mayors Food Drive. This Coast canned food drive has mayors from across South Mississippi supporting their local pantries in support with Extra Table Feeds. Each city is assigned a different non-perishable item to collect through community donations. This year, the City of Gulfport was tasked…

Introducing Wilda Marshall, February’s Amazing Woman of South Mississippi!

WXXV is delighted to bring back our Amazing Women of South Mississippi segment! The amazing woman we are highlighting for the month of February is Wilda Marshall, an extraordinary woman who never gave up on her dream of receiving  higher education. Marshall received degrees from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and the University of Southern Mississippi, ultimately becoming a college…

Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week, Biloxi’s very own Aubrey Hill!

It’s Quarter Final week for our high school basketball teams and one talented coast program is entering the court ranked number one. There’s more than one person that makes this Indian team special, but she’s the glue that keeps them together both on and off the hardwood. Introducing the tough and passionate guard, Biloxi’s Aubrey Hill! As a tri-sport athlete…

2/20 – Sam Parker’s “Grab the Gloves” Thursday Night Forecast

One cold day down and a few to go until we get back to warm weather next week. Today was our coolest afternoon at 45 but tomorrow will be the coldest morning down in the upper 20s. winds will be coming out of the north east. Cold weather advisories are back overnight with the wind chills expected to drop in…

Local students preparing for Seaperch Competition

A local Quest class is putting the final touches on their underwater robotics project! The 4th and 5th Quest Class from Central and Pass Road Elementary are taking part in their first Seaperch Competition this weekend. The contest is hosted by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and will happen February 22nd at the UMS Wright Preparatory School in Mobile. The…

Local students competing in VEX IQ Elementary Championship

A few local students are getting ready for robotic competitions. The fourth and fifth grade quest classes are gearing up for the VEX IQ Elementary State Championship. The championship takes place on February 27th at the Mississippi Air National Guard Facility in Flowood. Bayou View Middle School’s robotics class also came to provide mentorship for these young students. Categories: Local…

NASA teams installing new RS-25 engines at Stennis for hot fire tests

NASA marking a milestone at Stennis Space Center. Teams installed new production RS-25 engines for upcoming hot fire tests. These engines will help power the space launch system on future Artemis missions to the moon. Hot fire tests will start next month with 24 tests preparing the engine for Artemis V. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: NASA, RS-25, Stennis…

Goodwill store comes to Stone County

A grand opening of a new Goodwill in Wiggins took place Thursday. This location is the first and only in Stone County and hopes to give back to the community. The grand opening was packed with shoppers looking for good deals on clothing, accessories, and home décor. Goodwill of South Mississippi says they are embracing the Stone County community and…

Stone County honors Black History Month

Stone County honors Black History Month with a luncheon held in Wiggins. In attendance is the town’s Mayor Darrell Berry. Elected in 2021, Darrell Berry made history as the first Black mayor of Wiggins. Today, Wiggins is approximately 30% African American, and Berry views his election as a testament of the progress the town has made in racial equality. Pastor…

Free vaccine clinic at Humane Society of South Mississippi

The Humane Society of South Mississippi is hosting a free vaccine clinic next week for Harrison County residents. The clinic takes place at the West Harrison Civic Center in Long Beach starting a 9 Monday morning. The last chance to get a vaccine is at noon. The DAPP and FVRCP vaccines will be available. All pets must be brought in…

Crusaders for Veterans upcoming events

Crusaders for Veterans is hosting two events on the Gulf Coast. First up is ‘Cuddles for Kids’ in February then a Vietnam Veterans Remembrance in March. Crusaders for Veterans President Kevin Cuttill joins us in studio with more. ‘Cuddles for Kids’ is a stuffed animal donation drive.  Crusaders for Veterans is teaming up with Harison County Board of Supervisors to…

Living Local with Susie Davis

Susie Davis joins us in studio to talk about today’s episode of Living Local with Susie Davis. 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. Susie takes you inside our unique local businesses to find out what sets them apart and let…

Lt. Governor Hosemann returns to Senate floor

Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann returned to the Senate Floor this morning after collapsing at the podium Wednesday. Hosemann said his fall yesterday was due to being dehydrated. As he introduced the session, all senators on the floor welcomed him back with applause. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann

Biloxi Lions Club recognizes Citizen of the Year

The Biloxi Lions Club awarded its Citizen of the Year award on Wednesday. Bishop Louis Kihneman is this year’s winner. He was presented the award by Mayor FoFo Gilich at the Biloxi Visitors Center. Each year the Biloxi Lions Club gives this award to an outstanding individual making an impact in their community, a tradition dating back all the way…

Local Hope Squad groups recognized by state lawmakers

More than a dozen school groups in Jackson County are being recognized by state lawmakers for their important mission. Hope Squad students and members of the Singing River Health Foundation joined Senator Jeremy England and Representative Kevin Felsher at the state capitol this week. Both the State Senate and the House presented resolutions recognizing the 14 Hope Squads in Jackson…

Souper Mudfest takes place in Bay St. Louis

Steve Barney is in studio to talk about the upcoming Souper Mudfest. Souper Mudfest takes place in Bay St. Louis on Saturday, March 8th from 2 to 5 p.m. in Old Town. From 4 to 7 p.m. there will be gallery openings. The event is part of the second Saturday Art Walk. The event includes live music as well as…