Vibes of the French Quarter heading into Super Bowl 59

Football fans are coming to New Orleans from far and wide as we approach the Big Game this weekend. WXXV News 25’s Ethan Krauss has an update from the French Quarter and has a reminder about an upcoming weekend parade there. Categories: Local News, News Tags: French Quarter, super bowl 59

Homeowners to appeal lawsuit dismissal over 2023 renewal plan in Ocean Springs

A group representing Ocean Springs property owners in a federal lawsuit says it will appeal the court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit tied to the city’s urban renewal plan. The Institute for Justice is representing a group of homeowners who disagree with the city’s decision to label their home as blighted in a 2023 urban renewal plan. Judge Taylor McNeel…

Billy Hewes Jr., father of current Gulfport mayor, passes away

The Gulfport community is mourning the loss of a longtime public servant and community leader. In a Facebook post Monday, current Mayor Billy Hewes announced the death of his father, Billy Hewes Jr. The elder Hewes himself was a member of the Gulfport City Council for two terms and was involved in many different business ventures. Mayor Hewes said his…

New Music Monday: February 3rd, 2025

Who will win the 2026 Grammys? Entertainment Reporter Brent Evans looks into his crystal ball to see which artist is on the ride. Here’s this week’s New Music Monday. Categories: Entertainment Tags: grammys, new music monday

Federal grant freeze affecting assistance programs in South Mississippi

The Trump administration’s freeze on federal grant funds is affecting assistance programs that play vital roles in their communities. One program in South Mississippi is Moore Community House’s Women in Construction, a free workforce training program in Biloxi that prepares women for the construction industry. WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more.   Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: federal…

Ocean Springs King Cake Tasting Contest

Joining us today is Cynthia Sutton with Ocean Springs Main Street. She’s here to tell us about the King Cake Tasting contest. Each week beginning February 3, the Ocean Springs Visitors Center will serve a variety of king-cake treats to those who pass through town. Visitors and locals will have the opportunity to sample the king cakes or king cake…

Bomb threat scare at Crunch Fitness in Long Beach

The Crunch Fitness in Long Beach faced a brief bomb scare on Sunday. Police officials say a bomb threat was called in around 5:30 p.m. Sunday evening to the Crunch Fitness along Railroad Street in Long Beach. Two Biloxi K9 bomb sniffing units responded to the scene. That Crunch Fitness is back open for its regular hours, but officials are…

Meggan Monday: Girls Empowerment Group Fearlessly Me!

Last year, WXXV brought you the story of a Blessings Box put up outside Woolmarket Elementary that was a service project of a girls empowerment group at the school. You can click here to read that story! Today, we want to tell you more about Fearlessly Me and the young ladies who are a part of the organization. Tags: Fearlessly…