Morning Business Report: March 27th, 2025
Jane King has today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
New details on D’Iberville City Council vacancy
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (WXXV)- New details in the resignation of D’Iberville Ward 1 Councilman Randall Pelous. D’Iberville City Manager Bobby Weaver tells us the city council plans to meet later this week to appoint an interim council member to serve for the rest of his term, which ends in July. As we first told you Tuesday, Pelous resigned upon his retirement…
University of South Alabama holds 14th annual Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – The University of South Alabama health team kicked off the 14th annual Gulf Coast trauma symposium bringing together medical professionals from across the region. Over 300 first responders, doctors, and nurses from 8 different states, are gathering at the Golden Nugget for the annual Gulf Coast Trauma Symposium, providing two days of opportunity for sharing knowledge…
New details in Jackson County murder, kidnapping
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- New details in the case of a Jackson County man arrested for murder early Thursday morning in what investigators say was a domestic fight turned violent. Twenty-four-year-old Karis Hamilton is accused of shooting and killing 20-year-old Devin McDaniel at a home on Santa Fe Avenue in the St. Martin community. A second person, 34-year-old Rosland McDaniel,…
South Mississippi high school football coaches named to coaching staff of 2025 all-star games
We may be in the heart of the NCAA Tournament, and it may not be football season, but everyone knows that around here high school football means everything. On Tuesday the coaching staffs for both the Mississippi vs. Alabama and Bernard Blackwell All-Star games were announced and the coast is well represented on both. Gulfport head coach Blake Pennock, Pearl River…
MGCCC baseball picks up double-header midweek sweep over Co-Lin Community College
MGCCC welcomed Co-Lin to Perk for a midweek double-header on Wednesday. The Bulldogs picked up the two game sweep, defeating CLCC 7- and 4-2 in those two games. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, Sports Team Tags: Co-Lin Community College, JUCO Baseball, mississippi gulf coast community college
3/26 – Sam Parker’s “On your Toes” Wednesday Night Forecast
With a few storms in the coming days we need to be on look out as we finalize the timeline. Thursday will be a more cloud covered day and staying dry for most of Friday. Friday Night we expecting to see more shower moving in and continuing into Saturday. conditions will start to dry out on Sunday but watching out…
Mississippi Aquarium releasing eight turtles
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- Turtle season continues on the Gulf Coast and the Mississippi Aquarium is hosting a turtle release on Thursday. Eight Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles will be released off Biloxi Beach at 4 p.m. across the street from Edgewater Mall. All the turtles are named after Taylor Swift songs. These turtles came to the aquarium in December through a…
Marking nesting habitats on the Coast
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)- The Department of Marine Resources is marking nesting habitats on coastal preserve island properties. The areas are home to three important breeding species each spring and summer. Those breeds are the American Oystercatcher, Snowy Plover, and the Least Tern. Officials saying if you come across a nesting area to leave it alone during this critical time. Categories:…
Prom safety tips for students and parents
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) – It’s that time of year—prom season is here! Many students are embracing their school spirit and preparing to celebrate the end of their high school journey with their best friends. However, that fun can quickly take a wrong turn. Biloxi High School urges students to have a safety plan in place for their prom group if…
Exhibit honoring ‘Alice in Wonderland’ at Gail Keenan Art Center in Pass Christian
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (WXXV)-On the campus of Coast Episcopal School in Pass Christian is a unique building called the Gail Keenan Art Center. Inside the center is a new exhibit titled ‘Paper Fools in Wonderland’ paying tribute to the 160th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ WXXV News 25’s Dave Elliott stopped by and spoke to Exhibit Curator Ann…
Change coming to Mega Millions price
WXXV- Big changes are on the way for the Mega Millions lottery. The cost of a single ticket will jump up from $2 to $5 each. While that may not be welcome news to players, officials say that with the increase, jackpot sizes will go way up. Jackpots will now start at $50 million instead of the current $20 million….
Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market makes it return for the season
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-The Gulfport Harbor Farmers Market is back open for the spring season. The market operates seasonally from March through October, offering visitors a variety of locally produced items, including USDA certified organic and naturally grown produce, dairy products, meats, and more. This weekly event also provides an opportunity for community members to connect with local farmers, artists, and…
Moss Point alderman candidates speak at forum
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum for Moss Point alderman candidates. This event will allow candidates to answer questions on vital issues affecting the community. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren is at Pelican Landing with more. Categories: Local News, News Tags: candidate forum, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, moss point
Susie Davis previews this week’s Living Local episode
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, Living Local with Susie Davis
City leaders discuss finances and infrastructure at Ocean Springs State of the City
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)- Ocean Springs city leaders are reflecting this week on progress made in 2024 and what’s to come in terms of city development this year. Mayor Kenny Holloway and city council members took the stage at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center Tuesday night. A major focus of the evening was the financial state of the…
HII launches USS Jeremaiah Denton DDG 129
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Ingalls Shipbuilding has launched future Guided Missile Destroyer USS Jeremiah Denton. The launch happened earlier this week and became the third Arleigh Burke Class Flight Three Destroyer to be built at the shipyard. The Arleigh Burke Class Flight Three Destroyer features an air and missile defense radar, along with the EE-JIS baseline 10 Combat System. The vessel is…
Bollinger Mississippi Shipyard receives Coast Guard contract
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WXXV)-Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding in Pascagoula received a multi-million-dollar national security contract this week. The investment is expected to strengthen national security presence in the Arctic and reinforce Mississippi’s role in shipbuilding. Officials say the Coast Guard requires a new fleet to protect interests in the Arctic. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: Bollinger Mississippi Shipyard, Coast Guard
MDOT warns of toll scam
MISSISSIPPI, (WXXV)-The Mississippi Department of Transportation is warning residents of a new text scam. A text is being sent out telling residents they having an outstanding toll fee. Mississippi has no toll roads and the department does not collect for other states. Another way to tell if it is a scam, MDOT does not refer to themselves as ‘MS-DOT.’ Categories:…
Morning Business Report: March 26th, 2025
Jane King has today’s Morning Business Report. Categories: Business Tags: business, morning business report
Pet of the Week: Bambi is looking for a forever home!
It’s Wednesday which means it is time for our Pet of the Week! Katie King with the Humane Society of South Mississippi joins us in studio to introduce us to this week’s Pet of the Week, Bambi! Categories: Pet of the Week Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi, pet of the week
Naval Seabees return from deployment
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- After six months of deployment, Gulfport’s Naval Construction Battalion Center welcomed home one of its largest deployment of Seabees. WXXV News 25’s Lucas Warren was there to welcome home these brave men and women. Categories: Featured, Local News, News Tags: naval construction battalion center, Seabees
Darian Atkinson ruled incompetent to stand trial in McKeithen murder case
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)-The man accused of killing Biloxi Police Officer Robert McKeithen in 2019 will be indefinitely committed to the Mississippi State Hospital after a second competency hearing was held this week. During the hearing, doctors from the Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield testified that Darian Atkinson has been receiving competency restoration services since he was admitted to the hospital…
03/26 Adisyn’s “Weather Kid” Wednesday Forecast
Meet today's WXXV Weather Kid, Adisyn!
This week’s WXXV Weather Kid is Adisyn! She’s 7, likes to watch her iPad…mostly Barbie or Bluey… on rainy days, but likes to play outside and ride her bike on the sunny ones! She likes foggy mornings because it “looks cool,” but wants everyone to slow down while driving in it! If you’d like your child to be our next…