GULFPORT, Miss (WXXV) – Every Tuesday and Thursday senior citizens in Gulfport are turning the Isiah Fredericks Community Center into their personal dance floor, learning different styles of ballroom and line dancing. One 93-year-old man says dancing is his medicine. Retired veteran Mack Moore says, “I have a lot of problems but dancing is the best exorcise you can have…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-We’re about halfway through the Lenten Season now. Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary presents their annual concert service. Director of Fine Arts and Minister of Music Terry Maddox gives us the details for this weekend’s concert. The annual Musical Reflections of Holy Week concert service will be on Sunday, April 6th at 4 p.m. The program is…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The acclaimed rock group Theory of a Deadman is going on tour next month and they are making a stop here on the Coast. Bassist Dean Back joins us now to talk about that tour. Theory of a Deadman will be at the Beau Rivage on Saturday, May 17th. The show starts at 8 p.m. For more…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- A monument honoring veterans of the Vietnam War is coming to D’Iberville next week. Wendy Fayard and Rick Arbogast are here to tell us more about the Wall that Heals. For more information, click here. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: d’iberville, the wall that heals, Vietnam veterans
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-Big change is coming to the City of Ocean Springs after Tuesday night’s municipal primary elections with new officials set to take the helm for the next four years. The biggest news of election night came from the race for mayor in which incumbent Ocean Springs Mayor Kenny Holloway was defeated in his bid for a second…
Here is today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- The City of D’Iberville has officially named a replacement for Ward 1 Councilman Randall Pelous who stepped down from his position in March. Michael Mullins was sworn in as the newest councilman at the council meeting on Wednesday, April 2nd. Pelous had to resign from his position due to a conflict with retirement benefits concerning his full-time…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- Over at D’Iberville City Hall, they honored two Vietnam veterans ahead of a memorial exhibit the city is hosting next week. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was at the ceremony and has more. For more information on the Wall that Heals, click here. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: d’iberville, the wall that heals, Vietnam veterans
Strong winds Wednesday and Thursday with warm and muggy air across south Mississippi. Continuing to see warm air overnight with lows in the lower 70s. Thursday will be another warm and windy day with highs in the low 80s and dewpoints also in the 70s so it will feel a little muggy outside. there are severe storms to the north…
SOUTH MISS (WXXV)-Nominations are open for the Caring4Community: School Edition Contest. It’s the annual competition from South Mississippi Smiles. You can nominate a Gulf Coast school, the last day to do so is this coming Monday. The three schools with the most votes will win $5,000 in awards. First place will win $2,500, second receives $1,500, and third gets $1,000….
Moss Point, Miss. (WXXV)- Economic development is a focal point for the city of Moss Point. And now the River City is putting its money where its mouth is and has set aside a competitive grant for 25 thousand dollars intended to help grow your business. Manager of Titles and Grants, Tom Hewlett, says, “I really wanted to do something…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)- National Animal Control Appreciation Week kicks off this Sunday. The Humane Society is partnering with Long Beach police to help lost pets and strays. Every animal taken by Long Beach police will be processed through the Humane Society, making sure all are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and given medical care. Volunteers will also be trained at the…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WXXV)-We’re approaching President Trump’s first 100 days in office. A flurry of activity in the nation’s capital. Joining us with a look at the very latest in Congress is Representative Mike Ezell. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: congress, mike ezell
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV) – Buc-ee’s is looking to fill over 200 positions at its new location in Harrison County, ahead of its grand opening. To find the right candidates, a job fair is being held, which will continue on Thursday and Friday. Available positions include cashiers, food service, and janitorial roles. With competitive weekly pay, hourly wages start at…
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)-Over at D’Iberville City Hall, they are about to hold a pinning ceremony for two local Vietnam War veterans. This ceremony kicks off a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Exhibit that the city will be hosting next week. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is at city hall with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: d’iberville, veterans, Vietnam veterans
The Biloxi Shuckers are set to start their 10th season in franchise history this week when they hit the road and take on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in a three-game series. Before their trip to Florida, players and coaches spoke to the media as part of the organizations annual media day. The Shuckers are coming off a year that saw…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-Host Susie Davis is in studio to talk about tomorrow’s episode of 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. Click here for more information. Categories: Community Headlines Tags: Living Local
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-There will be a new mayor of Long Beach after one person came out on top of the four-person Republican primary. Former Long Beach School Board member and Alderman Tim Pierce wins the primary and the election by default. Pierce earned 80 percent of the vote Tuesday. Glen Powell earned 18 percent of the vote. The other…
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)- Another big result from Tuesday night’s race for mayor in Pass Christian. Incumbent Mayor Jimmy Rafferty was defeated in his bid for a second term by current Alderman at Large Kenny Torgeson in the Republican Primary. Torgeson earned 54 percent of the vote in the city and wins the office by default since there is no…
Jane King has today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Jessica Crosby and Bailey Aultman from MGCCC are in studio this morning. They stopped by to talk about iMPAC Live Fest! iMPAC Live Fest takes place Saturday, April 5th at 2 p.m. at the iMPAC Center on the Harrison County Campus. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, click here. Categories: Community…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-WXXV News 25’s Jordyn Lassiter has more from Gulfport in the hotly contested democratic primary for mayor. She joins us from Sonya Williams-Barnes watch party with more. In Gulfport, Democratic candidate Sonya Williams Barnes will face off against Republican candidate Hugh Keating. Current Mayor Billy Hewes decided not to run for a fourth term for mayor. Residents will…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The votes are in for the City of Ocean Springs mayoral primary. The unofficial results are in and Bobby Cox Jr. earned 3,238 of the votes. Incumbent Mayor Kenny Holloway received 708 of the votes. Jon Hitchcock received 309 of the votes. Dennis McGrevey received 139 of the votes. According to unofficial results, Cox Jr. wins the…
STONE COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-Stone County and state law enforcement announced the results of a nearly 15-month long fentanyl and drug bust in the county and surrounding areas. Stone County Sheriff Todd Stewart was joined by Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell and other federal and state officials for Tuesday’s announcement. Undercover officers made covert purchases, leading to the recovery of more…