New Music Monday: January 13th, 2025
Here’s Brent Evans with another edition of New Music Monday. Categories: Entertainment, Local News, News Tags: new music monday
Introducing our WXXV Student Athlete of the Week: St. Martin’s Promise Parlett!
This week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week truly isn’t like any other. She’s a female wrestler who’s undefeated on Mississippi soil with two state championships to her name, but that’s not even the most impressive thing about her. Instead of letting a disability hold her back, it elevates her and is her superpower. Prepare to be inspired by St….
Hattiesburg Zoo welcomes two new residents
The Hattiesburg Zoo is welcoming two new residents! Move-in day was Thursday, staff bringing in two ducks. The two new feathered friends are a Fulvous Whistling Duck and a Wood Duck. The Whistling Duck can be identified by her red color and is native to Mexico, South America, and the southern United States. The Wood Duck is grey and is…
Elijah’s Closet holding closet yard sale Saturday
Nikki Williams from Elijah’s Closet to talk about their upcoming yard sale. The yard sale takes place Saturday, January 18th starting at 10 a.m. at 2496 Pass Road in Biloxi. Volunteers are still needed as well. For more information, 228-207-1905. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Elijah’s Closet
State House passes Tax Reform Bill
The State House passes its first major bill of this legislative session as lawmakers continue to debate the future of tax reform in Mississippi. The Build Up Mississippi Act passed the lower chamber by a vote of 88-24. Specifically, this legislation reduces the income tax over a period of ten years at which point it would be eliminated. The grocery…
WXXV Exclusive: Ethan Krauss and entertainment reporter Brent Evans discuss rock and roll’s psychedelic era
Ethan Krauss sat down with WXXV News 25's entertainment reporter Brent Evans to talk about the psychedelic rock 'n roll era of the late 60's and early 70's
Ethan Krauss sat down with WXXV News 25’s entertainment reporter Brent Evans to talk about the psychedelic rock ‘n roll era of the late 60’s and early 70’s. Here’s more from their conversation. Categories: Entertainment
Pearl River community college men’s basketball grabs their fourth straight win, defeating ECCC 80-73
The Wildcats of Pearl River community college welcomed the East Central community college Warriors to Poplarville on Thursday. PRCC would come away with their fourth consecutive win, defeating ECCC 80-73. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Pearl River community college basketball, PRCC vs. ECCC
Oystermen Voice Concerns Over Private Leasing of Oyster Reefs
The state of Mississippi is allowing the lease of 80% of its previously public oyster reefs. Oystermen in South Mississippi are opposing this and have started a petition against the move. State officials say the leases are a strategy to speed up restoration efforts and reduce public costs. However, the oystermen say this threatens public access and the likelihood of…
1/16 – Sam Parker’s “Watching the Models” Thursday Night Forecast
A beautiful Thursday now come the the rain and cold next week. Chilly overnight lows in the low 40s and mostly clear skies. Warmer with highs in the low 60s and getting cloudy as the day goes by because rain chances increase Friday night to Saturday morning. The Arctic blast cold front moves in Saturday making Sunday a not so…
Gautier community gathers to remember former student Shermarion Miner
It was a night of remembrance at Vaughn-Wallace stadium at Gautier High School, as the community gathered for a vigil to mourn the loss of fifteen year old Shermarion Miner, a student at Gautier High who tragically died last Friday after collapsing at the school’s field house. The turnout for his vigil, a sign of Shermarion’s impact on the community,…
WXXV Candidate Conversations: Pascagoula Mayor Jay Willis
Pascagoula Mayor Dr. Jay Willis stopped by the WXXV studio Thursday to talk to Grant Chighizola about his decision to run for a second term as Pascagoula’s mayor. If you’re a qualified municipal candidate for the 2025 election cycle and want to talk about your platform and priorities on our 9 PM newscast, reach out to us by email at:…
What changes with a TikTok Ban?
University of Southern Mississippi Marketing Professor Dr. Katie Howie speaks to WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott on the impending TikTok ban and what it means for South Mississippians. Categories: Local News, News Tags: TikTok, TikTok Ban
GED gives MDOC Monroe Co. inmates a chance at success
MONROE COUNTY, MISS. (WCBI)- State inmates at the Monroe County Work Center who have not graduated high school are getting a chance to take their GED. It is part of an effort by the sheriff and administrators to give the inmates a better chance for success and a new life, once they have served their time. WCBI’s Allie Martin has…
Gautier community pays respect to Shermarion Miner at vigil
A vigil is being held tonight to remember the life of Shermarion Miner, a Gautier High student who died just last week. The vigil took place at 5 p.m. at Vaughn-Wallace Stadium in Gautier. WXXV News 25’s Marco Bitonel is at the vigil with more. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Gautier, gautier high school, Shermarion Miner
Our Daily Bread Food Pantry Honored for 20 Years of Service
Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, made up of multiple local churches, has been serving groceries weekly to the under privileged community of Stone County. Cars line up every Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm to 4pm to pick up necessities like meat, bread, and produce. Our Daily Bread has been in operation since Hurricane Katrina and has done so without any…
City breaks ground on new boutique hotel in Long Beach
Officials in Long Beach broke ground on the new Hotel Whiskey location. The planned development is two years in the making. The hotel will be built on Jeff Davis Avenue with upgraded plans to include three stories and 30 rooms. An almost $8 million development is expected for the site as well. While nothing is concrete, the possibility of new…
Susie Teases 1/16/25 Show
Susie teases the new segments in the January 16, 2025 episode of “Living Local with Susie Davis” and explains how local business owners can be featured. Categories: Living Local Tags: interview, Living Local, Susie Davis
Living Local with Susie Davis – Body Circuit, Ocean Springs
Now Open
Susie explores a newly opened business in Ocean Springs, Body Circuit, to discover the unique health services they offer. Categories: Living Local Tags: body circuit, health, Living Local, massage, Ocean Springs, physical training, Susie Davis, wellness
Living Local with Susie Davis -Sage Christian Academy
Open Enrollment
Susie sits down with Lori Gloyd, Principal and Owner of Sage Christian Academy in Saucier to talk about the benefits of a private Christian education. Categories: Living Local Tags: christian schools, education, Living Local, lori gloyd, open enrollment, private education, sage christian academy, school, Susie Davis
Local man shares weight loss journey success
Joining us in studio now is Joey Schermund. Joey underwent a weight loss journey success and shares his story. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: health, Joey Schermund, weight loss journey
Susie Davis in studio to talk about Living Local
Living Local Host Susie Davis joins us in studio to discuss how local businesses can get involved in ‘Living Local.’ For more information on Living Local, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Local
Rev. Quentin Lyles joins WXXV to tell about upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day events
Reverend Quentin Lyles from the New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Biloxi joins WXXV News 25 to discuss upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day events happening on the coast. Celebrations start on Friday at churches across the coast. Reverend Lyles joins our own Rick Boone for the details. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Martin Luther King jr. day, MLK Day,…
Mississippi State returns to Biloxi for two-game stand in March at Keesler Federal Park
Mississippi State will return to the Coast this spring for a two-game stand at Keesler Federal Park. The Bulldogs will play in the 2025 Hancock Whitney Classic on March 11 and 12 against Old Dominion and Nicholls. It is the seventh year the Bulldogs have played at the Biloxi ballpark beginning in 2016. The Bulldogs are ranked No. 18 in…
1/15 – Sam Parker’s “Few Scenarios” Wednesday Night Forecast
Rain this Saturday and then the big cold front that has the possibility for winter weather next week. Tonight watching lighter rain showers to wet things overnight and having the chance for fog Thursday morning. Thursday will be a beautiful day so I recommend to take it in before all of the weather coming our way. Still seeing the chance…